{"id":851951,"date":"2026-08-11T23:30:11","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T23:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/851951\/"},"modified":"2026-08-11T23:30:11","modified_gmt":"2026-08-11T23:30:11","slug":"wa-government-announces-2m-funding-injection-for-cardiovascular-research-partnership","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/851951\/","title":{"rendered":"WA Government announces $2m funding injection for cardiovascular research partnership"},"content":{"rendered":"

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The WA Government\u2019s investment will help address cardiovascular disease through a medical partnership between the Heart Foundation and the Future Health Research and Innovation Fund. Photo: Amnaj Khetsamtip.<\/p>\n

The Western Australian Government is supporting researchers\u2019 work to address cardiovascular disease through a $2 million partnership between the Heart Foundation and the Future Health Research and Innovation (FHRI) Fund.<\/p>\n

Cardiovascular disease is one of the biggest killers in Australia, and this funding injection highlights the importance of research and investment to improve prevention, diagnosis and treatment.<\/p>\n

Treating the disease can lead to better heart function and reduce the risk of major mortality risks such as strokes and heart attacks.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Cook Government\u2019s FHRI Fund is driving research that tackles major health challenges and delivers better outcomes for Western Australians,\u201d Medical Research Minister Stephen Dawson said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWorking with the Heart Foundation, the government is bringing researchers together, supporting future leaders, and strengthening WA\u2019s world-class research sector.\u201d<\/p>\n

The $2 million partnership between the FHRI Fund and the National Heart Foundation is the first measure among many under the new FHRI Fund Strategy, with other initiatives to be announced.<\/p>\n

The partnership supports researchers in their early and mid-career, retaining talented staff in the state while they build long-term capabilities in areas of significant health importance.<\/p>\n

Fellowship applicants are expected to undertake research that boosts understanding of the disease while also contributing to improved health outcomes.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Heart Foundation is proud to partner with the WA Government to attract and retain the best and brightest cardiovascular researchers in Western Australia,\u201d Heart Foundation WA general manager Helena Viola said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis represents a joint commitment to supporting the next generation of local researchers and helping to improve heart health outcomes for WA people.\u201d<\/p>\n

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