New study shows when ‘broken hearts’ are most deadly
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
A University of Otago, Christchurch, summer student has identified the days when patients are most vulnerable to dying from a ‘broken heart’.
New Zealand-led heart failure findings debunk world medical view
Tuesday, 27 February 2018
Thousands of New Zealanders can look forward to improvements in treatment and care of heart failure following new research findings that look set to alter the clinical approach and health care planning for heart failure globally.
Ambulance driver becomes patient in own ambulance
Wednesday, 20 December 2017
Ambulance driver suffers heart attack in her own ambulance and is now part of the MENZACS genetic links to heart health study
Inherited heart disease: you're not doomed by your DNA
Thursday, 26 October 2017
Dr Anna Pilbrow says we are not doomed by our DNA – and that having a healthy lifestyle can help offset genetic risks.
New urine test can save lives by detecting kidney disease much earlier
Thursday, 19 October 2017
A new urine test being trialled by University of Otago, Christchurch scientists could one day save lives.
Six CHI researchers receive Heart Foundation grant awards
Tuesday, 26 September 2017
The Christchurch Heart Institute (CHI) team is delighted that six of its researchers have been successful in being awarded grants in the 2017 Heart Foundation grant round
PhD study brings non-coding RNA out of the shadows
Tuesday, 22 August 2017
PhD candidate Zoe Ward uses bioinformatics to explore how non-coding RNAs in our genetic material contribute to coronary heart disease risk
Free public talks by Christchurch Heart Institute and the Heart Foundation
Tuesday, 15 August 2017
Tuesday 15 August 2017 at Christchurch Community House, 301 Tuam Street.
PhD aims to pre-empt acute kidney injury in heart failure
Tuesday, 8 August 2017
PhD candidate, Evie Templeton, is working to identify microRNAs as early markers in the detection of likely kidney injury in heart failure
Professor Richard Troughton awarded Health Research Council Grant
Wednesday, 21 June 2017
A Health Research Council grant awarded to Professor Richard Troughton is set to boost the IMPERATIVE-HF study by $730,000 over 36 months.
Major funding for innovative University of Otago health research
Thursday, 15 June 2017
University of Otago researchers have been awarded more than $24M in new health research funding to support their world-class studies aimed at improving New Zealanders’ health and well-being.
University of Otago, Christchurch, geneticist awarded Queen’s Birthday honour
Tuesday, 6 June 2017
Professor Vicky Cameron, a renowned geneticist and Deputy Dean of the University of Otago, Christchurch, has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit in this Queen’s Birthday honours list.
Christchurch Heart Institute and the Heart Foundation first to work with cardiovascular charity partnership
Thursday, 1 June 2017
The Christchurch Heart Institute is working alongside the Heart Foundation as part of an innovative approach to cardiovascular disease (CVD) research, following a significant donation of $330,000 from Ryman Healthcare yesterday.
Otago’s flagship research centres confirmed
Wednesday, 15 March 2017
The University of Otago has reconfigured the line-up of its flagship research centres after a rigorous evaluation process.
Christchurch Heart Institute team in City2Surf
Tuesday, 14 March 2017
The Christchurch City2Surf 2017 event is on this Sunday (March 19) and the Christchurch Heart Institute team is gearing up to take part.
Participation in the event is one of a number of initiatives that are underway in an effort to increase the CHI’s profile in Christchurch.
Major support for Otago health research provided through latest lottery grants
Thursday, 9 March 2017
University of Otago researchers have gained more than $2.6m in funding from the Lottery Grants Board to support studies aimed at improving the health status of New Zealanders.
Hormone could predict those at risk of hospital readmission or death after cardiac event
Friday, 3 March 2017
Accurately predicting the likelihood of readmission or even death following a heart attack is now more possible, according to recently published findings by the Christchurch Heart Institute (CHI).
New Deputy Dean for Christchurch campus
Wednesday, 24 August 2016
Professor Vicky Cameron is a firm believer in scientists’ responsibility to share findings with the community - particularly their research participants. This is one of the reasons Professor Cameron is excited about becoming the Deputy Dean of the University of Otago’s Christchurch campus.
Heart Foundation funds University of Otago research projects
Tuesday, 29 September 2015
University of Otago researchers have been awarded grants to pursue six research projects in the latest annual National Heart Foundation funding round announced today.
Otago health researchers supported by lottery grants
Monday, 25 May 2015
University of Otago researchers have gained nearly $2.2M in funding from the Lottery Grants Board to support studies aimed at improving the health status of New Zealanders.
