Heart Research Australia has committed more than a million dollars to support cardiac research at the Kolling Institute and Royal North Shore Hospital, funding a mix of new and continuing projects across the campus.
The investment will support 10 new research grants and the continuation of six existing projects, strengthening clinical and lab-based cardiovascular research on the campus.
Projects include work by Dr Chi-Chia Liu on optimising pacemakers, Associate Professor Rebecca Kozor’s program for simpler monitoring of genetic heart disease, and Professor Helge Rasmussen’s research using an existing medication to treat pre eclampsia during pregnancy.
The funding package also includes scholarships for four PhD candidates, supporting the development of the next generation of cardiovascular researchers.
“This support means more than a figure on a page. It gives our world-leading researchers the chance to ask bigger questions and deliver better outcomes for patients,” says NSLHD Chief Executive Anthony Schembri.
“Every dollar represents trust in our work, and we’re incredibly thankful for the opportunity to keep pushing heart research forward.”
Further details are available on the Heart Research Australia website: https://heartresearch. com.au/2026-grant-recipients
