The High Blood Pressure Research Council of Australia
Membership of the Council is open to persons who have demonstrated continuing activity in some aspect of high blood pressure research.
Mission Statement
The High Blood Pressure Research Council of Australia has been at the forefront of research into the causes, prevention and treatment of high blood pressure since its inception in 1979. Our research incorporates the full range from experimental molecular biology and genetics to human physiology and drug treatment of hypertension. Its members are among the national and international leaders in the field of cardiovascular research.
HBPRCA Latest News
2020 Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting Report
In 2020, the High Blood Pressure Research Council of Australia held its first ever virtual Annual Scientific Meeting. This meeting took place fully virtually on the 3rd and 4th of December, with additional events on the 1st and 2nd of December. The overall program...
Women in Hypertension Spotlight!
As we approach our Annual Scientific Meeting we are excited to acknowledge that, for the first time ever, all invited named lectures are women: RD Wright Lecturer: Prof. Martha Gulati, Colin I Johnston Lecturer: A/Prof Elisabeth Lambert and Austin Doyle Lecturer:...
Blood Pressure Insights for Primary Care – Our online education event!
We are pleased to announce our online education event “Blood Pressure Insights for Primary Care” for General Practitioners and all involved in blood pressure measurement for primary care. Topics to be covered are of direct relevance to daily practice and common...
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Important data highlighting the role of genes in risk of early-onset #hypertension. Congrats @BP_Teemu
Polygenic Risk Scores Predict Hypertension Onset and Cardiovascular Risk
Polygenic Risk Scores Predict Hypertension Onset and Cardiovascular Risk
Although genetic risk scores have been used to predict hypertension, their utility in the clinical setting remains uncertain. Our study comprised N=21...
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Congratulations @HBPRCA President Prof @markus_schlaich & team incl awesome #WomenInSTEM #WiHypertenRes #ECR Cttee member Dr @RCarnagarin👏👏
#Hypertension #BloodPressure is 1⃣modifiable #RF fr #CVD #dementia #stroke #CKD #diabetes
@ISHBP @thecsanz @heartfoundation @strokefdn https://twitter.com/7NewsPerth/status/1326442295072223233
ICYMI: Why people with high blood pressure might want to re-think their medications. https://bit.ly/3ljnDSM @ElleGeorgiou #7NEWS
#Bloodpressure (#BP) control is the most important modifiable risk factor for stroke @AnastasiaSMihai @HBPRCA @FZMarques @CHFofAustralia @heartfoundation @alta_schutte @TheRACP @NPSMedicineWise @AustPrescriber https://twitter.com/aihw/status/1360735837466501123
Today is #WearRedDay , part of #RedFeb and #HeartResearchMonth. 1 in 20 Aussie adults in 2017–18 had heart or vascular disease, including stroke. See more: https://bit.ly/3pi3pKh
#heartdisease #stroke
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