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With over 200 scientists, doctors and staff, the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute is a very busy place! Read about the latest achievements, wins, events, our supporters, and Institute updates here.
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World-class imaging helping to tackle enlarged heart syndrome
28 September 2022
The technology that's taking us a step closer to developing the first therapeutic for preventing – and even reversing – hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM).
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Our Institute in new National Indigenous Genomics Network
21 September 2022
A new network will advance Genomic Medicine for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, who have to date been excluded from national genomics efforts.
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2022 MRFF Funding Success
21 September 2022
A series of wins for the Institute will help us develop new genetic tests, study alcohol's impact on the heart & establish an Indigenous Genomics Network.
Winners of the Chuck Feeney Award for Philanthropy 2022
08 September 2022
The Institute announces the inaugural winners of the Chuck Feeney Award for Philanthropy
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Launch of the Ben Beale Laboratory delivers fitting legacy
18 August 2022
The Beale family and the Victor Chang Institute are proud to announce the launch of The Ben Beale Laboratory in Perth, investigating new treatments for cardiovascular disease and atherosclerosis.
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New SCAD clinic for patients in the Hunter Region of NSW
16 August 2022
The monthly clinic at John Hunter Hospital, Newcastle, is being run by the Institute's Prof Bob Graham who leads our research into SCAD.
Elizabeth Gaines joins the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute’s Board of Directors
10 August 2022
Elizabeth Gaines, outgoing CEO and current Director of Fortescue Metals Group appointed as a Board Member at Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.
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Funding Boost for WA’s Dr Lee Nedkoff
27 June 2022
Dr Lee Nedkoff awarded half a million dollars to support her work investigating population burden, trends & outcomes in people with cardiovascular disease.
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and The University of Western Australia new strategic partnership
30 March 2022
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and The University of Western Australia join forces to tackle the country’s biggest killer
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$8 million from the Snow Medical Research Foundation to shed light on the dark genome
02 March 2022
Victor Chang Institute's A/Prof Emily Wong awarded an $8 million Snow Medical Research Foundation Fellowship to investigate the dark genome.
Ben Beale Laboratory in Cardiovascular Research
19 January 2022
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute joins forces with the family of Ben Beale, a father of 5 from Perth who tragically passed away from a heart attack
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Translational Cardiovascular Research – A Watershed Moment For Heart Research
14 January 2022
Scientists are now embarking on a new chapter of translational cardiovascular research ensuring their cutting-edge work will be translated to our patients.
TTRA Grant - National Research Centre for Cardiovascular Disease
14 January 2022
Joining forces with renowned institutions to establish the Australian Stroke & Heart Research Accelerator (ASHRA) made possible through TTRA $10M grant
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute’s Professor Jason Kovacic presented with Agilent Thought Leader Award
11 January 2022
The Institute’s Executive Director has been recognised for his influential work on cardiovascular disease by Agilent Technologies.
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NSW’s most outstanding young cardiovascular scientists awarded 2022 Research Innovation Grants
10 January 2022
Projects investigating stroke, arrhythmias and congenital heart disease have been highlighted as winners of the annual Research Innovation Grant.
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Art of the Heart 2021
21 December 2021
Art of the Heart 2021 Scientific Photographic Competition reveals our scientists' artistic sides, and the beauty they discover under the microscope's lens.
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.