Christchurch Heart Institute

A UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO RESEARCH CENTRE

Cardiovascular disease causes 30% of  all early deaths in New Zealand

The Christchurch Heart Institute is working to reduce this through:

• Research into improved diagnosis
• Better prediction
• Advanced treatments for heart disease performed in Canterbury
• Engagement with Māori who are particularly vulnerable to cardiovascular disease

Research expertise

The Christchurch Heart Institute employs 35–40 experts in cardiology, genetics, biochemistry and physiology.

It is the only integrated 'bench to bedside to community' cardiovascular research group in New Zealand. Our research focuses on:

• Discovering and implementing new blood tests for heart disease diagnosis and treatment
• Developing new methods for treating heart failure and improving outcomes
• Understanding the genetics of heart disease to help explain why heart disease runs in families

Our research is supported through:

• Research grants
• A Programme Grant from the Health Research Council of New Zealand
• Project Grants from the Heart Foundation and Lotteries Health

Research recruitment

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