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Could a pacemaker help heal the heart?
Pacemakers have one basic job: keep the heart beating steadily. But researchers are testing a new device that syncs the heartbeat in a way that may help damaged hearts repair. You can read the more here
A pacemaker that could help the heart heal
For more than half a century, pacemakers have had one main job: keep the heart beating steadily. Now University of Auckland researchers are testing a device that does something extra, syncing the heartbeat to breathing in a way that might help damaged hearts repair. ...
Cardiac Physiome Conference 2026
Registration is now open for the 2026 Cardiopulmonary Physiome Workshop! See https://www.cardiacphysiome.org/meetings/2026-cardiopulmonary-physiome-workshop/ for all information. This event will take place in Auckland, New Zealand from February 2-5, 2026. Hosted by...
Can you help with the study of high blood pressure and aortic disease?
Be part of a study that could save lives. Researchers at the University of Auckland are running a study tobetter understand how the nervous system affects blood pressurein people with a history of aortic dissection or aortic aneurysm. Find out more
Congratulations to Dr Shu Meng’s on receiving the prestigious New Zealand Heart Foundation Fellowship!
This award secures Dr Meng's pivotal role in the MAPPER-AF study for the next three years, supporting groundbreaking research in atrial fibrillation mapping and data integration. Her dedication and success reflect the strength of our research community and its...
Smart tech set to revolutionise heart care
Smart devices that use artificial intelligence have enormous potential to treat heart disease and, with strategic investment, New Zealand could be at the forefront. Read more from Manaaki Manawa's Director Professor Julian Paton Access Professor Paton's recent...
New HRC Funded Research Targets Cellular Structures in Atrial Fibrillation
The Health Research Council of New Zealand has awarded a $1.2 million grant to a multidisciplinary team at the University of Auckland to investigate the cellular mechanisms behind atrial fibrillation (AF) the most common heart rhythm disorder. The team includes...
Melanocortin System Activates Carotid Body Arterial Chemoreceptors in Hypertension
Manaaki Manawa's researchers have identified a key role for melanocortin signaling in the carotid bodies, showing that elevated MC4R expression contributes to heightened chemosensory activity and excess sympathetic drive in hypertension. This discovery offers new...