Photo: Canterbury Medical Research FoundationA Christchurch cardiologist whose work has changed the way heart failure is diagnosed received the first Canterbury Medical Research Foundation lifetime achievement in research award. Richards is a pioneer in the field of cardiac research and foundation member and long-time leader of the Christchurch Heart Institute. Photo: Canterbury Medical Research FoundationFor more than 30 years, the CHI, formerly known as the Christchurch Cardioendocrine Research Group, has influenced international research in cardiology. Photo: Canterbury Medical Research Foundation“Professor Richards has directed research since the early days that is focused on the needs of patients and clinicians.”About a decade ago, the National University of Singapore invited Richards to establish the Cardiovascular Research Institute of Singapore. CHI Professor Vicky Cameron said Richards’ work and international leadership over more than 25 years has put Canterbury and the Christchurch Heart Institute on the global research map.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 08, 2021 20:37 UTC