HeartOtago's strong link between fundamental researchers and clinicians allows us to study cardiac disease from a range of perspectives. We can examine genetic mutations within a single protein, through to tissue and animal models, and engage with patients presenting with a range of cardiac anomalies.
Meet our principal investigators
Cardiac research techniques
Our investigations involve a wide range of techniques including:
- Electrophysiology
- Cell imaging
- Genetic and biomarker screening
- Multicellular human tissue and whole animal heart function measurements
- Human and animal in vivo cardiac function using echocardiography
Visit HeartOtago publications for more about our research achievements.
Visit HeartOtago funders for more about those who support our research.
Research best-practice
Our research embraces best-practice ethical standards and cultural protocols in the undertaking of cardiac research. We encourage colleagues to utilise these resources.
- National Ethical Standards, Health and Disability Research and Quality Improvement
- He Tangata Kei Tua: Biobanking Guidelines
Postgraduate opportunities
HeartOtago encourages and supports developing postgraduate researchers by enabling opportunities alongside our leading researchers.
- Visit Study with HeartOtago for more information
- University of Otago postgraduate information