2023 blog archive
27 articles
Star Scientist - Monique Ohanian
02 May 2023
Monique Ohanian won presented the School Science Award in 2003, little did she know that she would one day join our team at the Institute.
Why fish is your heart’s best friend
28 April 2023
Fish is not only lower in saturated fat and a good source of protein and iodine - it contains heart-friendly unsaturated fats known as omega-3 fatty acids.
Institute's Innovation Centre playing key role in delivering new stroke treatments
20 April 2023
Dr Kirsten Coupland from University of Newcastle is utilising the Institute’s Innovation Centre to shed light on the inner workings of the brain.
Saving hearts to save lives
13 April 2023
Professor Peter Macdonald opens up about his career as a cardiologist and scientist, 'Heart in a Box', and the potential of deadly spider venom.
Star Scientist - Dr Alastair Stewart
30 March 2023
The Institute’s Dr Stewart is determined to make a whole range of therapeutic drugs not only more effective, but also safer for those that need them.
STEM Stars of the Future
07 March 2023
We interview 2022 Victor Chang School Science Award winners Wenona School students Mimi Atkins and Sophie Ingham
Star Scientist - Dr Nicole Bryce
27 February 2023
Dr Nicole Bryce is working on a groundbreaking PHACTR1 gene project that is changing our understanding of cardiovascular disease.
Why the Mediterranean diet still matters
07 February 2023
While other diets come and go, this is one way of eating that continues to be the gold standard for heart health - ranked best diet of 2023.
Star Scientist of the Month - Teagan Er
23 January 2023
After being diagnosed with selective mutism and a heart valve disease as a child, it’s not surprising that Teagan Er has a fascination with how the body works.
How sleep can impact heart health
13 January 2023
What the latest research tells us about sleep's important role in maintaing a healthy heart
Three new heart health tips for 2023 that could save your life
09 January 2023
The Institute's Prof Jason Kovacic shares research's latest insights into preventing heart disease
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