Fulfil a lifetime

Research

A successful 45 years and over $40M investment in heart health research

Research

 

The Heart Foundation was founded back in 1968 by a dedicated and far-sighted group of cardiologists and business people wanting to foster education and research to improve the heart health of all New Zealanders.

Since then the Heart Foundation has invested over $40M in heart research. Over this time, there has been a drastic reduction in the number of death rates from heart disease.

However, cardiovascular disease is still the number one cause of death in NZ for both men and women and many of these deaths are premature and preventable.

Research relevant to New Zealand's needs is essential to support the many valuable initiatives undertaken by the Heart Foundation

Message from Prof Norm Sharpe ONZM FRSNZ
Heart Foundation Medical Director.
 
"We have a long and proud record of research investment which has improved our heart health over several decades. However, there is no room for complacency as we face new challenges. Please join with us to ensure positive heart health prospects for future generations"
 

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News and udates on research supported by The Heart Foundation

 

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Read about heart Foundation supported research projects and the researchers behind them

 

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