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A UNIVERSITY OF OTAGO RESEARCH CENTRE

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

logo - Christchurch Heart InstituteThe Christchurch Heart Institute is working to reduce this through:

Research expertise

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

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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

Take part in current research studies:

  • Heart Health in Diabetes
  • Covid-19 antibodies
  • new CT scans for suspected heart attack

Check out our current projects

Funded by

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