2023 blog archive
27 articles
Preventing birth defects - An interview with Prof Sally Dunwoodie
28 December 2023
Professor Dunwoodie has made it her life’s work to focus on congenital heart disease which affect around one in every 100 live born babies. Read full interview.
Star Scientist - Ingrid Stacey
06 December 2023
At our WA Hub, Ingrid Stacey is part of a collaboration working towards ending RHD - a disease which disproportionally affects Indigenous Australians.
How to prepare writing a Will
30 November 2023
Putting together your Will might seem overwhelming, we’ve created this step-by-step guide to make writing your Will as easy as possible.
Star Scientist - Dr Sarah Hancock
24 October 2023
Institute EMCR Award winner Dr Sarah Hancock on returning to work after giving birth and balancing parenthood and her career with the help of the right leadership.
Research Overview: Congenital Heart Disease & B3 Link
17 October 2023
Professor Sally Dunwoodie and her team have found a genetic cause for various heart and other birth defects and, crucially, a possible way to prevent some cases.
Six things I would never do as a female cardiologist
12 October 2023
Cardiologist and heart researcher Dr Lucy McGrath-Cadell shares her simple advice for women to protect their heart health.
Noise and light pollution could be impacting your heart health
10 October 2023
Read about the negative impact of noise and light pollution on our hearts - leaf blowing or that extra bright streetlight may be more than a slight annoyance.
Eating a heart-friendly diet on a budget
12 September 2023
Eating on a budget shouldn’t come at the cost of our health, here's our top tips to maintain a heart and wallet-friendly diet.
Drinking and heart health
06 September 2023
Our Experts decipher the mixed messages we receive when it comes to alcohol and heart health.
Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) Research at the Institute 2023 Review
23 August 2023
Professor Fatkin and her team are uncovering the genetic causes of dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a disease which can cause heart failure and sudden death.
Star Scientist - Dr Emma Rath
22 August 2023
Emma Rath too a big risk in her 40s, leaving her career in IT to uncover the secrets of congenital heart disease and dilated cardiomyopathy.
Dr Charles Cox's PIEZO discovery
18 August 2023
Dr Charles Cox’s shares insight into his PIEZO ion channel discovery and the next steps to developing new therapeutics to target a whole range of diseases.
Supplements and heart health
16 August 2023
Our experts separate supplement fact from fiction, to see what role, if any, these products can play in improving heart health.
Star Scientist - Aaron Hay
31 July 2023
Scientist Aaron Hay has been obsessed with sharks since he was five years old - and his fascination with animals brings him here.
Fibre: good for your gut and your heart
13 June 2023
Fibre not only plays a crucial role in keeping your digestive system happy, it is essential component of a heart-friendly diet.
Star Scientist - Dr Xenia Kaidonis
02 June 2023
Dr Xenia Kaidonis is working on cardiac regeneration research that could one day lead to breakthroughs in how we treat those with damaged hearts.
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.