2021 and earlier news archive
103 articles
Scientists Urge Crackdown on Air Pollution to Help the Heart
16 June 2021
Our new publication on air pollution & cardiovascular disease asks; can Australian bushfires & global pandemic convince us to change our ways?
Institute scientists aids congenital heart disease Oxford University breakthrough
09 June 2021
The Cardiac Research Institute has played a vital role in exciting new research into congenital heart disease (CHD) led by the University of Oxford.
$1M Grant to Atrial Fibrillation Research
03 June 2021
Prof Diane Fatkin awarded $1m grant for her research into Atrial Fibrillation (AF) with hopes to gain knowledge about the role genetics plays in AF.
Scientists Lead Seminal Series on the Future of Precision Medicine
18 May 2021
Our scientists are leading the way in precision medicine research - looking to a future of personalised treatments for patients
Scientists in WA Awarded $500,000 to accelerate new treatment into ‘big heart syndrome’
29 April 2021
A CSL funding boost to the Institute’s Professor Livia Hool will accelerate a potential new treatment for ‘big heart syndrome’
Heart Health Tour is back on the road across NSW 2021
26 April 2021
The Institute's nurses on tour urging Australians to get their heart checked after COVID-19 increased risk factors for heart disease
Institute scientist contribute to new global genome database resource
13 April 2021
A gigantic new biomedical database captures entire genetic makeup of 53,831 individuals, catalogued by more than 1000 investigators from around the world.
World First Discovery Uncovers Secret Switch That Could Revolutionise Heart Attack Treatment
09 April 2021
How a tiny fish led scientists to a genetic breakthrough that could reduce the damage caused by heart attacks.
New 3D Printer to help scientists fine-tune their research
25 March 2021
Read about the latest resin 3d printer at the Institute taking heart research to the next level
World First Discovery Could Help Reduce Heart Attacks in Women
07 March 2021
In this breakthrough, scientists were able to pinpoint major differences arising between men and women at high risk of having a heart attack.
Lowy Packer Building recognised in Sustainability Awards
02 March 2021
Our team is a finalist in the CitySwitch National Awards which recognise excellence in business sustainability.
NSW Research Innovation Grant Winners 2021
23 February 2021
CVRN & Innovation Centre NSW Research Innovation Grant Winners 2021
Art of the Heart 2020
17 December 2020
The champions of our 2020 Art of the Heart Scientific Photo Competition have just been announced and the winning photos are breathtaking!
Atlassian partners with Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
10 December 2020
Atlassian has joined forces with the Cardiac Research Institute to help in the fight against heart disease, raising vital funds for heart research...
How Scientists Unraveled a 700 million year old mystery of evolution
06 November 2020
Australian breakthrough reveals that human genome is functioning in the same way as the prehistoric sea sponge
Monique Bax awarded Tomorrow Fund Grant
23 October 2020
Researcher Dr Bax awarded AMP Tomorrow Fund grant to better understand cause of heart attacks in young women
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