Women in Science

From Ada Lovelace to Marie Curie and Rosalind Franklin, for centuries female scientists have helped change the world as we know it.

As trailblazers, they pushed the boundaries and paved the way for the women in science today. In the articles below, we hope you are inspired by the talented female researchers from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.

30 articles

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Interview with Dr Celine Santiago 2022

26 August 2022

Rising star Dr Celine Santiago talks about her first international presentation, her Visiting Research Fellowship, and winning a second ISHR Poster Prize!

Women in Science - Connie Jiang

22 June 2022

Honours student Connie Jiang has been shortlisted for CSANZ Ralph Reader Young Investigator Prize

Star Scientist of the Month - Dr Kathryn Wolhuter

27 April 2022

Star Scientist, Dr Kathryn Wolhuter, from the Kovacic Lab is at the leading edge of unraveling the complex role vascular gene PHACTR1 has on heart disease.

Dr Lee Nedkoff joins the Institute

30 March 2022

Dr Lee Nedkoff brings an entirely new set of skills to the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute that will prove instrumental in our heart research.

Star Scientist of the Month - Dr Helena Viola

22 February 2022

Star Scientist, Dr Helena Viola, part of Professor Livia Hool's team in Perth believes life-saving answers to hypertrophic cardiomyopathy are almost here.

Star Scientist of the Month - Ella Martin

27 October 2021

Star Scientist Ella Martin is a Belgian native who has found a home away from home at the Institute.

Star Scientist of the Month - Dr Amy Nicks

23 September 2021

Nominated scientist Dr Amy Nicks is determined to hone in on the gene that could be the key to unlocking heart regeneration.

Star Scientist of the Month - Renee Johnson

25 August 2021

Nominated scientist Dr Renee Johnson, from the Inherited Heart Disease Lab, has the perfect blend of science knowledge and relationship building skills.

Star Scientist of the Month - Delfine Cheng

26 July 2021

This month's nominated scientist is Dr Delfine Cheng is taking the lab's microscopy work to the next level

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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.