About the Heart Research Institute

The Heart Research Institute (HRI) is an internationally recognised medical research institute that performs groundbreaking cardiovascular research.

Cardiovascular disease is Australia's – and the world’s – number one killer.

Our Vision and mission

HRI’s vision is to save and improve the lives of people with cardiovascular disorders through world-class research and innovation. At our cutting-edge Institute, we nurture the brightest minds to discover the causes and complexities of cardiovascular disorders.

Our values

Excellence

We focus on delivering the highest quality outcomes in all aspects of our research, innovation, and professional support services.

Curiosity

We encourage staff to creatively pursue their passion, courageously questioning existing scientific ideas and norms.

Teamwork

We are one team across HRI with a single goal: to deliver on our vision and mission.

Transparency

We emphasise openness, rigour, integrity, and accountability in all we do and in the way we manage and govern HRI.

Inclusivity

We live out respect and inclusivity for people of all backgrounds and beliefs. We have a particular focus on equity for women and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities and individuals.