2024 news archive
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Ch 7 Telethon Trust supporting big heart syndrome research
17 April 2024
Funds raised for our WA lab to develop a new tool to identify children at risk of developing hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
Semaglutides such as Ozempic for Heart Attack Prevention
07 April 2024
Weight loss drugs such as Ozempic, also known as semaglutide, are being hailed as a revolutionary new tool in the fight against heart disease by cardiologists worldwide
Roslyn Packer awarded Chuck Feeney Award for Philanthropy
28 March 2024
Renowned philanthropist Roslyn Packer wins of the Institute's Chuck Feeney Award for Philanthropy 2024
2024 NSW CVRN Research Innovation Grants
29 February 2024
This year’s four recipients to tackle cardiovascular disease projects utilising the Institute's state-of-the-art Innovation Centre.
2024 SCAD and Dilated Cardiomyopathy Research Funding Success
21 February 2024
The Institute’s researchers have been collectively awarded $1.2 million from the NSW Government’s Cardiovascular Research Capacity Program.
New study sheds light on NAD deficiency and birth defects
16 February 2024
Our scientists shed further light on how a deficiency in a molecule called NAD during pregnancy is a cause of multiple birth defects.
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute celebrates 30 Years
14 February 2024
From the dreams of a well-respected cardiac surgeon to a world-leader in cardiovascular research.
Order of Australia awarded to Institute’s Prof Sally Dunwoodie
26 January 2024
Prof Sally Dunwoodie has been recognised for her remarkable career dedicated to understanding the causes and possible preventatives of birth defects.
Cardiac risks from anti-psychotic medications
16 January 2024
Our researchers call for patients suffering from schizophrenia & psychosis to be better monitored to manage the cardiac risks associated with their medications.
Acknowledgement of Country
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