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NHMRC Investigator Grant Funding Success
14 September 2021
Scientists at the Institute awarded almost $10 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to fight heart disease
2021 - Update on Historic Pregnancy Breakthrough
10 August 2021
An Update on Professor Sally Dunwoodie's Historical Breakthrough in Pregnancy and Birth Defects that was published in 2017
Bourne Foundation donation to drive research into coronary heart disease
03 August 2021
Funding boost from the Bourne Foundation will drive research into atherosclerosis in memory of Gary Smith
Gene identified that drives build-up of plaque in arteries
03 August 2021
A new discovery lead by our ED Prof Jason Kovacic paves the way for new treatment for coronary artery disease- Australia’s biggest killer
Repairing hearts with deadly spider venom
16 July 2021
Our scientists lead the way in a breakthrough discovery which could prevent damage caused by heart attacks and extend the life of donor hearts in transplants.
Time to ‘Heal Country’ and End Rheumatic Heart Disease
07 July 2021
This NAIDOC Week, we reached out to scientists to learn more about this deadly heart disease and its impact on our First Nations people.
Big wins to further future research at the Institute
01 July 2021
The last two weeks of June saw the Institute’s array of talent being recognised with grants, acknowledgments, and accolades
$6 million grant will accelerate Australian research into the genetic causes of rare diseases
30 June 2021
Patients will be matched with Australia’s best researchers and clinicians to develop new treatments.
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.
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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.