2021 and earlier news archive
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Art of the Heart 2021
21 December 2021
Art of the Heart 2021 Scientific Photographic Competition reveals our scientists' artistic sides, and the beauty they discover under the microscope's lens.
NSW Cardiovascular Research Capacity Program 2021 Funding Success
23 November 2021
NSW Cardiovascular Research Capacity Program 2021 Funding Success
New study finds the body’s defensive reaction to a heart attack could help limit damage
11 November 2021
Scientists at the Institute have discovered an important protective response in the heart that could limit the damage done after a heart attack.
$1.2 million NHMRC grant success to investigate heart hypertrophy
04 November 2021
An award of $1.2M to further our understanding of one of the most important risk factors for premature death from heart disease.
International study finds key genes for ‘rare’ vascular disease fibromuscular dysplasia
01 November 2021
Scientists have identified the key genetic drivers of a vascular disease which may affect up to one in 20 women.
Institute announces new partnership to create world leading medical devices
12 October 2021
The Institute is proud to team up with Ventri Clinical to drive new innovative medtech solutions to heart disease.
Woodside adds its support to new home of heart disease research centre in WA
29 September 2021
The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute is excited to announce another partner in its expansion across Australia in the prevention of heart disease.
Western Australia’s first dedicated centre of heart research
17 September 2021
A collaboration by VCCRI, The University of Western Australia & Wesfarmers will lead to the establishment of the dedicated centre of heart research.
NHMRC Investigator Grant Funding Success
14 September 2021
Scientists at the Institute awarded almost $10 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to fight heart disease
2021 - Update on Historic Pregnancy Breakthrough
10 August 2021
An Update on Professor Sally Dunwoodie's Historical Breakthrough in Pregnancy and Birth Defects that was published in 2017
Bourne Foundation donation to drive research into coronary heart disease
03 August 2021
Funding boost from the Bourne Foundation will drive research into atherosclerosis in memory of Gary Smith
Gene identified that drives build-up of plaque in arteries
03 August 2021
A new discovery lead by our ED Prof Jason Kovacic paves the way for new treatment for coronary artery disease- Australia’s biggest killer
Repairing hearts with deadly spider venom
16 July 2021
Our scientists lead the way in a breakthrough discovery which could prevent damage caused by heart attacks and extend the life of donor hearts in transplants.
Time to ‘Heal Country’ and End Rheumatic Heart Disease
07 July 2021
This NAIDOC Week, we reached out to scientists to learn more about this deadly heart disease and its impact on our First Nations people.
Big wins to further future research at the Institute
01 July 2021
The last two weeks of June saw the Institute’s array of talent being recognised with grants, acknowledgments, and accolades
$6 million grant will accelerate Australian research into the genetic causes of rare diseases
30 June 2021
Patients will be matched with Australia’s best researchers and clinicians to develop new treatments.
Acknowledgement of Country
The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute acknowledges Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises the continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures; and to Elders past and present.