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Spider venom heart drug moves to clinical trials

The first-ever drug to treat heart attack and protect donor hearts will now move to human clinical trials

Most of us know how to keep our hearts healthy, but there are other risk factors that are beyond our control, including our genetics.

Why are scientists so against daylight saving?

Each October, a familiar debate resurfaces in the Australian media - the potential reintroduction of daylight saving time in Queensland. But why are scientists so against it? Let’s delve into the research.

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Our vision is a world free of disease, and our partners are an integral part of this vision. By joining together, we can co-design and deliver new and improved solutions to the problems that face humanity.

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UQ Giving Day

Help our researchers develop life-saving medicines and beat heart disease.

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Impact Report 2023/24

From discovering new treatments for cardiovascular disease to improving health equity and empowering women in STEM – all possible because of our generous donors and support from our community. Thank you for making a difference.

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Beating heart disease: Tackling Australia's #1 killer

15 October 2024 11:00am–2:30pm

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