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HEART RESEARCH AUSTRALIA’S CEO A FINALIST IN NSW TELSTRA BUSINESS WOMEN AWARDS

Announcement posted by Heart Research Australia 09 Oct 2014

HEART RESEARCH AUSTRALIA’S CEO A FINALIST IN NSW TELSTRA BUSINESS WOMEN AWARDS

Heart Research Australia’s CEO Mrs Floyd Larsen has been named as a finalist in the category for Community and Government Awards, for the 2014 Telstra New South Wales Business Women’s Awards.

Heart Research Australia funds first-stage research that aims to identify new and better ways to diagnose, treat and prevent heart disease – Australia's Number one (1) killer. Being 100% community funded, Heart Research Australia’s priority is the seed-funding for researchers so they can investigate innovative ideas, primarily derived from their clinical experience as cardiologists.

Floyd said: “I am truly humbled and honoured to have been anonymously nominated for this award. This recognition is testament to the Board of Heart Research Australia, and their visionary support of the transformational change required to secure the future sustainability of the Foundation, not only preserving the current level of research support but the vision to increase and broaden the research investment and therefore impact made by the Foundation. I am also so proud and so indebted to my wonderful hard-working team of ladies at Heart Research Australia”.

Floyd joined Heart Research Australia as their CEO in January 2012, and is especially passionate about raising awareness about women and heart disease. ““Heart disease is the leading cause of death in Australian women, with more than 11,000 women dying from it every year, and yet only 1 in 10 women are aware of this silent killer[1]. My hope is that by being a Finalist for this prestigious award, I will not only be able to raise the profile of Heart Research Australia and the amazing research projects we fund, but also empower women to take charge of their heart health and be aware of their modifiable risks.”

Visit heartresearch.com.au for further information about Heart Research Australia and how you can protect future generations from heart disease.

 

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For further information or to schedule an interview, contact Michelle Kearney, Communications Manager, Heart Research Australia at michelle@heartresearch.com.au or (M) 0410 922 670.

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About Heart Research Australia – www.heartresearch.com.au
Heart Research Australia raises funds for research into the diagnoses, treatment and prevention of Australia’s biggest killer – heart disease. We strive to support life-saving heart research that benefits all Australians.



[1] Australian Bureau of Statistics. Causes of Death, Australia. (3303.0). 2009