Heart Foundation NZ

Applications for Heart Foundation research and training grants are open! Each year we fund around $4 million of project grants, fellowships and scholarships. Find out more. heartfoundation.org.nz/professionals/…

We’re announcing a new grant for registered allied health professionals working clinically, with a focus on cardiovascular issues ❤️ The new grant will fund research and training across physiotherapy, dietetics and many more. Applications open: hfnz.org/48FNjTv

We’re honoured to welcome Professor Sir Jim Mann as a Life Member of the Heart Foundation ❤️ For over 30 years, he has championed better heart health in Aotearoa, shaping global nutrition and diabetes guidelines and improving countless lives. 💓

It was fantastic to see Deb Sue, Frances Arenhold and Alexandria Nicholas showcasing the @HeartFoundationNZ work at the Nutrition Society conference — advancing healthier food choices and culturally grounded Pacific nutrition resources. #HeartHealth #Nutrition

Can gut bacteria predict heart failure after a heart attack? Dr Sarah Appleby’s new study, funded by the Heart Foundation, explores how “leaky gut” and bacterial DNA in the blood may signal risk of heart failure, before symptoms appear. Find out more ➡️ hfnz.org/4h72WXW

On #WorldHeartDay, we’re investing in bold ideas to save lives. We’ve just announced $4.2m in new heart research funding, from early detection to cutting-edge heart tech innovation. Together, we’ve invested $99m+ into heart research.❤️ hfnz.org/4mERVOz

Applications are open until 30 September 2025 for the Malcolm Legget Overseas Training & Research Fellowship. It supports a New Zealand medical graduate for a year of advanced clinical training and research in cardiovascular disease. Find out more. hfnz.org/46pJkKC

👏 Congratulations to all researchers presenting at Queenstown Research Week, NZ’s largest scientific gathering! Great to see many Heart Foundation-funded researchers at the Heart Satellite Meeting, sharing world-class insights into heart disease.

🚨New research reveals an overactive ‘fight-or-flight’ stress reflex may increase heart strain. This could help unlock ways to reduce heart attack and stroke risk. Congrats to 3 Heart Foundation-funded researchers and @AucklandUni on their research published in a top journal!

Fantastic to connect with so many South Island GPs, nurses and allied health professionals at the GPCME South primary care conference in Christchurch. It’s inspiring to engage with such dedicated individuals who champion primary healthcare in our communities.

Applications are now open for the Malcolm Legget Overseas Training and Research Fellowship. It supports a New Zealand medical graduate to undertake a year of advanced clinical training and research in cardiovascular disease. Find out more. hfnz.org/4fy2JvR

Phuong Bui has been awarded a three-year A. H. Couch Trust Heart Foundation Scholarship. A @AucklandUni bioengineering researcher, she will research how diabetes affects the heart’s energy metabolism and can lead to heart failure. Read more 👉 hfnz.org/44M4Fgs

Congratulations to the team at @MonashUni. We’re proud to be a member of the @The_GCRFF, advancing heart health globally.

What an inspiring time in Rotorua at primary care conference GPCME last week. It was fantastic to connect with so many nurses, GPs and allied health professionals, all passionate about primary care and its vital role in the community.

@pinkstephness Amazing! Thank you for your support! ❤️

My face matches my tee, but I have only 13km left to do by Saturday! I expected to get close so im pretty stoked to be this close now. 84km this month is over and above any incidental steps, these are dedicated work outs for @HeartNZ ❤️

19.5km to go!

Great to connect with researchers, cardiologists and health professionals at the CSANZ New Zealand Annual Scientific Meeting last week. It was fantastic to hear how research and training we’ve funded is progressing and also meet emerging researchers and future grant applicants.

We were thrilled to be at the National Rural Health Conference in Ōtautahi Christchurch, connecting with dedicated health professionals committed to strengthening the wellbeing of rural communities across Aotearoa.

Great to see our research recipient Dr Pritika Narayan progressing with her research investigating premature heart disease across generations of Fijian families living in New Zealand. She is currently recruiting participants for her research project. hfnz.org/445A2CO

This International Women’s Day we’re celebrating our latest cohort of incredible women heart researchers. We’re proud to invest in you and in a healthier future for all New Zealanders 💓

Huge thanks to the University of @otago, Christchurch, for supporting our Big Heart Appeal with a fundraising breakfast, featuring talks from Dr Nicola Scott and Professor Chris Charles about current projects underway at the Christchurch Heart Institute @CHI_biomarkers. ❤️