Research Updates & Discoveries
Read about the latest news, breakthroughs, updates, and discoveries in heart research from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.
73 articles
Major scientific breakthrough for Cardiac Hypertrophy
14 June 2022
Our scientists' discovery of an important mechanism could lead to a much-needed new treatment for cardiac hypertrophy.
New Screening Test for Those at Risk of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
10 June 2022
New research from the Institute could allow families to discover if they are carrying genetic mutations that cause sudden cardiac arrest.
New Virtual Biopsy Developed set to Transform Heart Transplant Care
29 May 2022
The new MRI technique transforms the way we monitor rejection; it's less invasive than a biopsy and will change the lives of heart transplant survivors
Update on the Institute’s Spider Venom Breakthrough
16 May 2022
First-in-human trials of a new treatment that could revolutionise heart transplants and save lives after a heart attack are on track to start in 2023
An update on Professor Diane Fatkin’s World-Leading Atrial Fibrillation Research
20 April 2022
Around 150 families affected by atrial fibrillation (A-fib) have now provided their DNA in a bid to finally shed light on the disease.
New study identifies the genes most likely to lead to heart attacks
16 February 2022
Victor Chang Cardiac Institute and international collaborators identify the most critical genes that cause coronary heart disease and trigger heart attacks
New Study Reveals Coronary Heart Disease Triggered by Complex Networks of Genes
13 January 2022
Scientists have revealed how heart disease can be triggered by complex networks of genes that interact on a scale never known before.
New study finds the body’s defensive reaction to a heart attack could help limit damage
11 November 2021
Scientists at the Institute have discovered an important protective response in the heart that could limit the damage done after a heart attack.
International study finds key genes for ‘rare’ vascular disease fibromuscular dysplasia
01 November 2021
Scientists have identified the key genetic drivers of a vascular disease which may affect up to one in 20 women.
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
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.
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.
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
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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.