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August 2010
AUSTRALIAN SCIENTISTS UNCOVER THE SECRETS BEHIND ONE OF NATURE'S MOST EXTRAORDINARY BIOLOGICAL MACHINES
Australian scientists uncover the secrets behind one of nature?s most extraordinary biological machines
Scientists from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI), Sydney, have discovered the secrets behind the tiny motors in bacteria...
July 2010
AUSTRALIAN JOURNALISTS HONOURED FOR HEARTY MATTER
Australian journalists honoured for hearty matter
Inaugural Victor Chang Media Awards to be presented in Sydney
Today Tonight Perth reporter Mark Gibson has been awarded the inaugural Victor Chang Award for Excellence in Cardiovascular Journalism...
PRIME MINISTER GILLARD HONOURS THE IMPORTANCE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH AT THE ANNUAL VICTOR CHANG CARDIAC RESEARCH INSTITUTE BALL
PRIME MINISTER GILLARD HONOURS THE IMPORTANCE OF MEDICAL RESEARCH AT THE ANNUAL VICTOR CHANG CARDIAC RESEARCH INSTITUTE BALL
The extraordinary achievements of Australia?s leading medical researchers were honoured tonight at the annual Victor...
May 2010
BUSY MUMS URGED TO TAKE HEART THIS MOTHER'S DAY
Australian women are being urged to recognise the early warning signs for heart attack and have their risk factors checked regularly, in the same way they have regular breast checks and pap smears, as cardiovascular disease continues to be the...
February 2010
NEW RESEARCH CHALLENGES COMMON ADVICE THAT EXERCISE MAY BE HARMFUL TO THOSE WITH A GENETIC HEART CONDITION
New Australian research reveals regular moderate exercise from a young age could help prevent rather than contribute to a common genetic heart condition that can lead to heart failure and sudden death.
The research, carried out by scientists at...