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The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute is dedicated to finding cures for heart disease through world-class medical research. Sydney, Melbourne & Perth, Australia www.victorchang.edu.au

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Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute @victorchang.edu.au · Mar 13

News of the first Australian patient to receive a BiVACOR Total Artificial Heart made headlines around the world and saw media descend on the Institute to talk with Professor Chris Hayward, BiVACOR founder Daniel Timms and St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney surgeon Paul Jansz: edition.cnn.com/2025...

Man lives for 100 days with artificial titanium heart in successful new trial | CNN

An Australian man lived for 100 days with an artificial titanium heart while he awaited a donor transplant, the longest period to date of someone with the technology.

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Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute @victorchang.edu.au · 6d

Congrats to Dr Audrey Adji, who has been awarded the AMR Small Equipment Grant to help progress the Mind-Your-Heart study. The project is investigating how heart + blood vessel health contribute to brain ageing + cognitive decline - incl the progression from mild cognitive impairment to dementia.

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute @victorchang.edu.au · 7d

According to Donald Trump we're born with a finite amount of energy like a battery which exercise depletes. @jaccjournals.bsky.social by the Institute's Prof Andre La Gerche and reported on by @sydmorningherald.bsky.social tells a different story:

Trump thinks the body works like a battery. Scientists have shown why he’s wrong

Andre La Gerche thought Donald Trump’s ideas about exercise were “silly”. So he put them to the test.

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AHA Science @ahascience.bsky.social · 9d

Help change the future of stroke science and brain health. Submit your late-breaking abstract for #ISC26 before Oct. 29.

ISC26 LBS Submissions Open - Submit by Oct 29

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Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute @victorchang.edu.au · 8d

New research led by the Institute’s Professor Andre La Gerche shows fitter people use around 11,500 fewer total heartbeats per day than non-athletes. Even though athletes’ hearts pump harder during training, their lower resting rates save beats the rest of the day:

New study: Exercise Could Actually Save Heartbeats

New Australian research shows fitter people use fewer total heartbeats per day - potentially adding years to their lives.

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Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute @victorchang.edu.au · 9d

💡A/Professor Dr Dr James Otton is using AI to transform routine heart scans into a powerful screening tool that could better predict heart attacks and strokes and make advanced heart screening affordable worldwide.
Congrats to all involved.

#MedicalResearch #HeartDisease

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute @victorchang.edu.au · 9d

💡Dr Vaibhao Janbandhu and his team are uncovering how heart valves become stiff and calcified - the root cause of valvular heart disease. By doing so they hope they can detect the disease earlier and develop preventative treatments.

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute @victorchang.edu.au · 9d

💡 Dr Jeanette Villanueva and her team will test whether hearts from donors can be better preserved using temperature-controlled cold storage – work that could save more lives through transplantation.

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute @victorchang.edu.au · 9d

Exciting news! Three of our brilliant research teams have been awarded St Vincent’s Clinic Research Foundation Grants.

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Osvaldo Contreras @osvaldoics.bsky.social · 10d

Remarkable conference organized by @asbmbaus.bsky.social up in Brisbane at the University of Queensland.

I was invited to present my latest work as a Keynote Speaker for the Multi-Sonic’s session, and so many thanks for selecting me!

Truly an honour!

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Osvaldo Contreras @osvaldoics.bsky.social · 9d

I’m very excited to be invited to present at “Development Presents…”

Thanks @amjeve.bsky.social

the Node @the-node.bsky.social · 9d

Join us 15 October to hear from two early-career researchers, @osvaldoics.bsky.social & Yinan Wan, working on development across scales.

Chaired by @dev-journal.bsky.social Executive Editor @amjeve.bsky.social.

📅 15 October, 09:00 BST (UTC+1)

Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Franklin Women @franklinwomen.bsky.social · 9d

🌟 Join our next Members Connect with Dr Afsaneh Lahooti, who migrated to Australia in 2021 from Iran, by way of Canada and Singapore. She'll reflect on her own path – sharing insights, strategies and encouragement for others walking a similar road. Free for FW members 💛

Register 👉 shorturl.at/fXw5g

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Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute @victorchang.edu.au · 10d

Protein bars are booming - now a $22bn global industry. But are they any good for us?
In his column for The Australian, our Director and cardiologist Professor@jasonkovac... warns that many bars are ultra-processed, high in salt, and unnecessary for most people: www.theaustralian.co...

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Robin Stocker @nibor.org · 13d

A tool I helped create a few years ago. It was pretty straightforward to write (~one week with a few devs) but apparently it’s really useful for certain types of research!

A great collaboration between @atlassian.bsky.social and @victorchang.edu.au.

Bioinformatics Advances @bioinfoadv.bsky.social · 13d

🧰 Now published in Bioinformatics Advances: "Atlantool: A command line tool to retrieve DNA and RNA sequencing reads from BAM files by the read identifier"

Read the full paper here: https://doi.org/10.1093/bioadv/vbaf226

Authors include: @nibor.org, @egiannoulatou.bsky.social

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AHA Science @ahascience.bsky.social · 14d

What’s new at Scientific Sessions 2025?

👉 Four full days of programming
👉 More immersive experiences in AI, simulation, and hands-on innovation
👉 More basic science sessions featuring the latest in scientific discovery
👉 Scientific Sessions OnDemand is now a built-in member benefit

Advanced pricing for AHA25 Ends October 6

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Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute @victorchang.edu.au · 11d

Make this #WorldHeartDay your annual reminder to take better care of your ❤️ Book a heart health ✅, go for brisk 🚶‍♂️, or cook a healthy 🥘 . With one Australian dying from heart disease every 28 mins, a simple act could help save your life: www.victorchang.edu....
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hriaustralia.bsky.social @hriaustralia.bsky.social · 15d

Don't miss this year's #SydneyCardiovascularSymposium!
The 2025 theme is 'Innovations in Cardiovascular Science: The Intersection of Vascular Biology, Cardiac Biology, and Organ Cross-Talk.'
📅 20–21 Nov 2025
📍 Charles Perkins Auditorium, USyd
Register now➡️ bit.ly/4gF3d4b

Registration & Abstract Submissions — Sydney Cardiovascular Symposium

Register for the 2025 Sydney Cardiovascular Symposium or submit an abstract now! Explore the theme "Innovations in Cardiovascular Science: The Intersection of Vascular Biology, Cardiac Biology, and Or...

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NSW Cardiovascular Research Network @nswcvrn.bsky.social · 15d

Heart Foundation and NSW CVRN showcase - Looking forward to seeing you at University of New England, Armidale!

NSW Cardiovascular Research Network @nswcvrn.bsky.social · 22d

📣 Join us in Armidale for a @heartfoundationau.bsky.social & @nswcvrn.bsky.social Showcase!

🗓 20 Oct 2025 | 🕒 3–5:30PM
📍University of New England

💙 Supporting local health practitioners
🔬 Showcasing cutting-edge CV research from regional NSW

RSVP here: shorturl.at/CNPov

Heart Foundation and NSW Cardiovascular Research Network Showcase: Empowering Heart Health in Regional NSW

Join us for an exciting and informative afternoon as the Heart Foundation and the NSW Cardiovascular Research Network (CVRN) come together at the University of

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NSW Cardiovascular Research Network @nswcvrn.bsky.social · 16d

Spots are filling fast (70% gone) - RSVP now🙂

NSW Cardiovascular Research Network @nswcvrn.bsky.social · 25d

Join the NSW CVRN EMCR Masterclass 2025, a full-day, in-person workshop led by Prof Salis — an expert researcher with years of experience mentoring early career researchers.
Spots are filling fast (over 50% gone) — RSVP now!
*Open to NSW CVRN umbrella organisation members.
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Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute @victorchang.edu.au · 15d

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Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute @victorchang.edu.au · 16d

Star #Scientist Dr Joanne Ma may have only recently completed her PhD, but her work is already advancing genetic testing for life-threatening heart rhythm disorders including Brugada syndrome. Dr Ma's work means more clarity for families at risk. Read her story:

Star Scientist - Dr Joanne Ma

Star Scientist Dr Joanne Ma’s research at the Institute's Innovation Centre is helping to shape the future of genetic testing for cardiac arrhythmias.

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Laura Choong @phenylauraline.bsky.social · 17d

In my final few days in Vienna, I presented my ongoing PhD research on novel ceramide synthase inhibitors at the European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD)’s Annual Conference!

Thank you to EASD for the travel grant, enabling me to share my research!

#EASD2025 #WomeninSTEM

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Laura Choong @phenylauraline.bsky.social · 21d

Had the great opportunity to present my PhD research at the 10th #LipidomicsForum held in #Vienna at the University of Vienna!

Have spent the last few days sitting where Einstein once did & hearing some great talks about lipidomics applications and developments!

#TeamMassSpec #FemalesinMassSpec

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Franklin Women @franklinwomen.bsky.social · 22d

⏰ 4 days left to join the F2F Career YOU Sydney cohort.

🌟 100% of surveyed participants reported a deeper understanding of their professional strengths

🌟 95% gained greater clarity on their career goals

🌟 90% felt more optimistic about building meaningful careers

Register: shorturl.at/3xei9

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NSW Cardiovascular Research Network @nswcvrn.bsky.social · 22d

Heart Foundation and NSW Cardiovascular Research Network Showcase: Empowering Heart Health in Regional NSW

Join us for an exciting and informative afternoon as the Heart Foundation and the NSW Cardiovascular Research Network (CVRN) come together at the University of

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Spontaneous Coronary Artery Dissection - SCAD Alliance @scadalliance.bsky.social · 21d

An important #SCAD story for many reasons. Please share with your #MedSky, #NursingSky, #CardioSky colleagues. #SCADheart
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Postpartum Nurse’s Double Heart Attack Sheds Light on Hidden SCAD Risk

A Saint Luke’s nurse practitioner survived two heart attacks just six weeks postpartum due to SCAD. Now she's sharing her story to raise awareness among nurses and patients alike.

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