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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
Opinion Piece: COVID-19 in Western Australia
15 September 2020
Prof Livia Hool explains how WA could face a “secondary pandemic” in the form of a cardiovascular crisis and the long-term consequences of the virus.
Fixing the World's Biggest Hearts
25 August 2020
Medical breakthrough gives hope to children with an inherited heart disease called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
COVID-19 Progress Report
11 August 2020
Update on the most promising coronavirus vaccine candidates from around the world and how COVID-19 is impacting the heart
Coronavirus Research in Pictures
07 June 2020
This video captures the historic moments in the fight against COVID-19 at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.
Cattle Farmer Donates $300,000 to Heart Disease
07 May 2020
Read about how a generous cattle farmer has donated $300,000 to help fight heart disease
Australian Scientists at Heart of Research into COVID-19
03 May 2020
Three new research projects underway at Sydney's Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute to help fight coronavirus
Decline in Cardiac Hospitalisations During Coronavirus
27 April 2020
Cardiologists address alarming decline in cardiac patients who are afraid to go to hospital or visit doctor during COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Operations Update
24 April 2020
Due to government guidelines, and in the interest of the safety and health of our staff, the Institute has had to adapt the way we operate for the time being.
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