Research Updates & Discoveries
Read about the latest news, breakthroughs, updates, and discoveries in heart research from the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute.
78 articles
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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.
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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?
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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.
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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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Institute scientist contribute to new global genome database resource
13 April 2021
A gigantic new biomedical database captures entire genetic makeup of 53,831 individuals, catalogued by more than 1000 investigators from around the world.
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World First Discovery Uncovers Secret Switch That Could Revolutionise Heart Attack Treatment
09 April 2021
How a tiny fish led scientists to a genetic breakthrough that could reduce the damage caused by heart attacks.
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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
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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.
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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
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Fixing the World's Biggest Hearts
25 August 2020
Medical breakthrough gives hope to children with an inherited heart disease called hypertrophic cardiomyopathy
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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
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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.
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2019 Drug Development Update
12 August 2019
Drugs that unintentionally block the hERG ion channel in the heart can cause fatal heart rhythm disorders.
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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
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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.
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.