Alta Schutte

Alta Schutte is a distinguished figure in the field of hypertension and cardiovascular disease with a robust publication record of over 300 publications.

She has received numerous national and international accolades for her significant contributions to health sciences, including prestigious awards like the African Union & TWAS prize and the Meiring Naude Medal from the Royal Society.

Having served as the Past President of the Southern African Hypertension Society (SAHS) and Vice President of the International Society of Hypertension (ISH), Alta's leadership in the field is widely recognized.

Alta Schutte's role as the President of the International Society of Hypertension underscores her global impact in elevating cardiovascular health standards.

She is the founding Director of the Hypertension in Africa Research Team (HART), focusing on cardiovascular physiologists, clinical, and epidemiological research mainly within the black South African population with a high prevalence of hypertension.

Alta's academic journey includes a Ph.D. and Master of Science in Cardiovascular Physiology, Honours Degree in Cardiovascular Physiology, and Bachelor's degrees in Human Physiology.

Her extensive experience includes roles such as Principal Theme Lead in Cardiac, Vascular, and Metabolic Medicine at UNSW, and Professorial Fellow at The George Institute for Global Health.

Alta Schutte's past involvements as President and Director in various organizations reflect her commitment to advancing research and healthcare in the realm of cardiovascular diseases.

In 2020, Alta joined the George Institute for Global Health and the Faculty of Medicine at the University of New South Wales in Sydney to further enhance her global influence in improving cardiovascular health.