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Heart Formation Discovery
11 May 2018
This landmark discovery sheds a new light on heart defects in babies, indicating the heart's formation have been poorly understood and even misinterpreted.
Federal Budget 2018
09 May 2018
The Federal Government's $125million investment in heart disease and diabetes research is being warmly welcomed by the Victor Chang Institute. Read more.
Understanding SCAD Heart Attacks in Women
02 May 2018
New technology is helping scientists understand SCAD heart attacks and why they affect mostly women . Learn more.
Fishing for clues
02 May 2018
Discover how a small, stripy fish may hold the key to heart and spinal cord regeneration in humans and the scientist behind the breakthrough
Baby Brain
01 May 2018
Get to know the Victor Chang Institute's powerful pregnancy discovery and the mastermind behind it.
Heart of Gold Awards 2018
16 February 2018
The 2018 Heart of Gold Awards were presented to 30 inspiring Australians for trying to save the life of someone in cardiac peril. Nominate an Aussie hero today!
Pre-Diabetes Discovery
07 February 2018
A new discovery provides direction for potential future treatments for insulin resistance and pre-diabetes. Read more.
Regeneration Discovery
18 December 2017
Scientists at the VC Institute have discovered that a special type of immune cell is critical for the healing of the heart, spinal cord & retinal tissues.
Protein Breakthrough
14 December 2017
Scientists identify a new network of proteins that are linked to congenital heart disease, which affects 42 babies every week in Australia. Find out more.
Professor wins Premier's Prize
24 October 2017
Professor Sally Dunwoodie is one of ten leading researchers, innovators and educators honoured with the 2017 Premier's Prize for Science and Engineering. Read more.
Chain Reaction 2017
29 August 2017
The Chain Reaction 2017 fundraiser event was a great success. Find out more
Pregnancy Double Discovery
07 August 2017
Learn more about our world first double pregnancy discovery that is expected to prevent recurrent miscarriages and multiple types of birth defects.
Pregnancy Breakthrough Statement
07 August 2017
Read the latest statement regarding our pregnancy double breakthrough from the Victor Chang Institute.
Innovative treatment targets tumours
29 June 2017
Find out how an innovative new method of targeting tumours using magnetic forces could vastly improve the well-being of cancer patients.
Heart of Gold Awards 2017
14 April 2017
Honouring courageous members of the community who have tried to save the life of someone suffering a heart attack or cardiac arrest. Nominate an Aussie hero today!
Diabetes Research 2017
13 February 2017
Scientists set to explore new approach to the treatment of Type 1 diabetes. Find out how.
Acknowledgement of Country
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