The Baird Institute

26/05/2026

This Mid-Year Appeal, Roger, has a message:

"A year ago, I hiked 70 kilometres through the Australian outback with my daughter and granddaughter. I felt strong. I felt healthy. I felt like I had all the time in the world.

I didn’t know that a silent genetic condition was quietly closing my arteries. No symptoms. No warning signs. Nothing!

Without further testing, I might never have known until it was too late. But I was lucky. The research and expertise connected to The Baird Institute gave me a second - not everyone gets that opportunity."

Roger had to undergo triple bypass surgery and has successfully recovered. But not everyone is as fortunate.

Donate before 30 June to help us conduct more life-saving heart disease research.

Learn more about donating and find out more about Roger's story here: https://bit.ly/tbirogersstory :

Open your heart all year round and become a regular donor of The Baird Institute Become a Monthly Supporter Click to watch a video See how The Baird Institute is helping change lives Vale Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD, CVO We are deeply saddened to share the passing of Dame Marie Bas...

21/05/2026

Perimenopausal women are two times more likely to have a low cardiovascular health score compared to women not yet experiencing perimenopause.

The study recommends that women have more regular check-ups regarding blood pressure, cholesterol and blood sugar levels during this time.

Research Highlights: Women should undergo screening for cardiovascular risk factors throughout adulthood, however, perimenopause, which is the transition into menopause, offers a “window of opportunity” to reassess risk and prompt lifestyle changes,...

17/05/2026

This financial year, we need your help.

The Baird Institute is advancing cardiac regeneration research to repair damaged heart tissue.

Once thought impossible, this work could amplify the heart’s natural ability to regrow after a heart attack and, in time, help reverse heart failure by allowing patients to regenerate their own hearts.

Donate by 30 June to help make this possible. We are aiming to raise $229,000 to fund a dedicated postdoctoral researcher to keep this research going for the next 18 months.

Donate now: https://bit.ly/midyearappeal2026

14/05/2026

Find out how AI-enhanced technology is helping measure the risk of heart disease.

AI-derived heart fat measurements from routine scans improve long-term cardiovascular disease risk prediction, enabling earlier, more personalized prevention strategies.

10/05/2026

MID-YEAR APPEAL 2026:

A year ago, Roger Jowett completed a 70-kilometre hike with his daughter and granddaughter. He felt healthy and fit. But sudden signs of elevated blood pressure led to him finding out that he needed triple bypass surgery.

Roger’s story could have ended very differently. But thanks to ongoing cardiac research, the team was able to save his life.

Help us save more lives by making a tax-deductible donation to heart disease research this financial year.

Find out more about Roger's full story: https://bit.ly/midyearappeal2026

06/05/2026

If you missed it, we've launched the Australian Aortic Support Group for patients and families living with aortic disease.

Our first meeting will be held on Saturday 23 May. Click here for more details and to register your interest: https://bit.ly/aorticsupportgroup

26/04/2026

Is heart disease research a cause that lies close to your heart?

Consider donating monthly to medical research and help us reach our goal of 80 new monthly supporters by May.

This will help provide guaranteed annual funding to support our research programs in 2026. Contribute to research that can help give patients a second chance. Find out more:

Open your heart all year round and become a regular donor Regular contributions from donors like you provide the steady funding we need to: Plan for the future: Long-term projects require reliable funding to ensure continued progress in the fight against heart and lung disease. Provide certainty: In...

23/04/2026

A new AI tool developed by the University of Oxford has predicted the risk of heart failure in the next five years with 86% accuracy amongst 72,000 patients. Click to read the full story.

Oxford team’s technology picked up danger signs with 86% accuracy in study of 72,000 patients in England

21/04/2026

The Baird Institute is committed to supporting patients and families living with aortic disease. We are therefore helping to kick-start a group that is created by patients, for patients, to build a supportive community for those with the shared experience of living with aortic disease.

The group is called the Australian Aortic Support Group and it will be a forum to share practical tips and emotional support, to help navigate life and to thrive after diagnosis.

Click here to join and stay tuned for our first meeting details: https://www.facebook.com/groups/aorticsupportgroupaustralia

16/04/2026

Click to read more on the correlation between early menopause and heart disease, as well as tips on how to care for your heart during menopause.

Early loss of estrogen may lead to worse heart health for women, especially Black women, a new study shows.