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Coronavirus in Western Australia
17 April 2020
Cardiology scientist Professor Livia Hool answers questions about coronavirus and its status in Western Australia
Coronavirus FAQ
08 April 2020
Our scientists and cardiologists answer your frequently asked questions about coronavirus (COVID-19), the research, and your heart
Coronavirus Update - Heart Disease & the Latest Research
06 April 2020
Cardiologist Prof Jason Kovacic shares the experience of his cardiac patients with coronavirus and answers questions on the latest research.
New Executive Director - Jason Kovacic
03 April 2020
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institutes announces the appointment of their new Executive Director Jason Kovacic
Coronavirus, heart disease and the science
30 March 2020
Cardiologist Prof Bob Graham looks at the scientific research behind coronavirus COVID-19 and cardiovascular disease
Coronavirus (COVID-19) and heart disease
13 March 2020
Expert Cardiologist Prof Bob Graham speaks about coronavirus COVID-19, pre-existing heart conditions, & cardiovascular disease
Matthew Grounds Order of Australia
26 January 2020
Matthew Grounds Receives Order of Australia Medal. The award acknowledges Matthew’s outstanding contributions to advancing and supporting medical research.
New treatment for heart attack scar
02 January 2020
A new study has shown that a protein growth factor therapy could improve outcomes following heart attack.
Advanced Cardiac Imaging Centre
12 August 2019
NSW Health Minister Brad Hazzard has opened the Advanced Cardiac Imaging Centre – the first of its type in Australia. Read more.
Cardiovascular Research Capacity Building Program
12 August 2019
Victor Chang Research Institute has been successfully awarded seven new peer-reviewed grants from this scheme to tackle Australia’s biggest health burden.
2019 Drug Development Update
12 August 2019
Drugs that unintentionally block the hERG ion channel in the heart can cause fatal heart rhythm disorders.
2019 Cardiac Mechano-signaling Update
12 August 2019
This incredible organ stoically transforms electrical into chemical and finally, mechanical signals, ultimately cycling between filling & pumping sequences
2019 SCD Update
12 August 2019
Mutations in the KCNH2 gene are a well-established cause of sudden cardiac arrest, caused by disturbed electrical signalling in healthy young people.
2019 HLH Update
12 August 2019
Hypoplastic left heart (HLH) is a condition that is among the most severe heart defects occurring in babies at birth. Learn more about our HLH research.
2019 Heart Attack Update
12 August 2019
Scientists at the Victor Chang Institute are now getting to the core of what causes atherosclerosis, heart attack & diseases affecting the blood vessels.
2019 CHD Update
12 August 2019
CHD is the biggest single cause of child mortality and hospitalisation. Despite this, only a minority of CHD cases are genetically diagnosed.
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