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2019 SCAD update
12 August 2019
Our purpose is to better understand, treat and prevent SCAD by identifying factors that predispose the coronary artery to spontaneous tearing.
NHMRC Award 2019
12 March 2019
Distinguished embryologist, Prof Sally Dunwoodie has been honoured at NHMRC Research Excellence Awards for her contribution to the field of research.
2019 Funding Announcement
25 February 2019
$220M pledge from the Australian Federal Government to support researchers in solving one of the nation’s leading health concerns – cardiovascular disease.
Heart GP
17 January 2019
Providing the highest standard of patient care around heart health, Heart GP is a systematised GP service making heart health care quicker and easier.
Media Awards 2018
18 December 2018
The Victor Chang Media Award is Australia's most prestigious award for excellence in reporting and raising awareness about heart disease.
NHMRC Funding 2018
14 December 2018
Five Victor Chang Institute projects receive NHMRC support for 2019 and beyond
IMB Announcement 2018
05 December 2018
IMB Bank to roll-out largest ever public mobile heart health check tour in NSW and the ACT.
Research Australia Health & Medical Research Awards 2018
09 November 2018
Chairman receives Research Champion Award
NSW Premier's Prize 2018
30 October 2018
Victor Chang Institute Professor wins 2018 Premier’s Prize for Science and Engineering
Heart Attack Discovery
14 September 2018
Researchers discover potential new tools to identify and treat people at high risk of heart attack.
10 Year Building Anniversary
05 September 2018
Read about the festivities celebrating the Institute's 10 Year Anniversary of the Lowy Packer Building
Eureka Prize 2018
30 August 2018
Professor Sally Dunwoodie from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute has been awarded the 2018 UNSW Eureka Prize for Scientific Research.
Vale Sam Chisholm
17 July 2018
A key player during the Victor Chang Institute’s formative days, Sam was an outstanding salesman, with a warm, persuasive nature ... a force to be reckoned with
Funding Announcement
13 May 2018
The NSW Government supports heart research to end health crisis, unveiling an ambitions $150 million investment. Read more.
Acknowledgement of Country
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.