Hear more about this year’s research funding

Addressing equity in women’s heart research

Women have been historically under-represented in heart research studies. Two researchers from the University of Auckland have been awarded project grants for research that will advance heart health equity for women in New Zealand.

 

Read about Nikki and Carol's research

Remote monitoring for atrial fibrillation

Dr Laura Joyce has received a Heart Foundation grant to pilot remote follow-up care for patients presenting at the emergency department with atrial fibrillation using a smartphone app and nurse-led calls.

 

Read about Laura's research

Cardiac nurses aim to improve patient outcomes

Two cardiology nurse specialists have been awarded funding for advanced training as nurse practitioners, enabling them to provide a wider range of services for patients in their care. 

 

Read about Josephine and Tania's training

Josephine Yelavich & Tania Whare

Heart efficiency helps right-heart failure

A researcher at the forefront of cardiac energetics globally, Dr JC Han at the University of Auckland has been awarded a Senior Fellowship from the Heart Foundation to investigate improving heart efficiency. 

 

Read about JC's research

Enzyme treatment for heart attack damage 

Dr Nicola Scott will be researching how inhibiting the heart enzyme PDE9 may reduce damage following a heart attack and could also lead to a potential new treatment for heart failure.

 

Read about Nicola's research

Ulima Tofi

Māori and Pacific cultures in heart health

Researching the integration of Māori and Pacific cultural values into heart health is the focus of Vaea Ulima Tofi, a Māori Samoan researcher and recipient of the Heart Foundation Māori and Pacific Research Fellowship.

 

Read about Ulima's research

Daily bread could improve blood pressure

Professor Rachael McLean, a researcher at the University of Otago, will investigate a novel bread recipe that includes a salt substitute with reduced sodium and added potassium, which could help reduce high blood pressure.

 

Read about Rachael's research

Rachael Mclean

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