Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute

Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute Australia's home of heart research, dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease You can help us find cures for Australia’s leading cause of death.

Heart disease is the number one killer of all Australians, claiming the lives of 24 people every single day. An estimated 1.2 million Australian adults aged 18 years and over had 1 or more conditions related to heart or vascular disease. At the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, Australia’s Home of Heart Research, we know how important it is to be part of the community that shares in the stories of heart disease, creating awareness of its prevalence , the latest research underway and the major medical breakthroughs. This is your Community Page and we encourage you to be part of the conversation. However, please be aware that you must abide by Facebook’s Community Standards (https://www.facebook.com/communitystandards) and Australian Privacy laws. Facebook automatically reviews, hides, and flags content, which is deemed inappropriate, or makes other community members feel unsafe or disrespected. Such inappropriate material includes, but is not limited to, offensive, hateful, irrelevant, spam; any content which portrays/condones the consumption of addictive or illicit substances and activities; and/or misleading, unsubstantiated medical and scientific claims. Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute also reserves the right to hide or delete comments, or permanently ban any participant who fails to adhere to these Community Guidelines. Please understand that community comments posted to this page do not represent the opinions of the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute. Make your contribution to heart research here: http://bit.ly/1V55e8t

Congratulations to Dr Sarah Hancock and Professor Nigel Turner who’ve been awarded a Pankind grant to tackle one of the ...
14/11/2025

Congratulations to Dr Sarah Hancock and Professor Nigel Turner who’ve been awarded a Pankind grant to tackle one of the hardest cancers to treat. Their research targets how pancreatic cancer cells use fats to survive and how blocking these pathways could make chemotherapy more effective for patients and potentially pave the way for new treatments.

Read more: https://pankind.org.au/research-projects/2025-new-treatment-innovation-dr-sarah-hancock/

It’s a type of bad cholesterol you’ve probably never heard of. Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), raises the risk of heart attack...
13/11/2025

It’s a type of bad cholesterol you’ve probably never heard of. Lipoprotein(a), or Lp(a), raises the risk of heart attack and stroke in one in five Australians. Our Director cardiologist Professor Jason Kovacic explains in The Australian today why testing could be lifesaving and the new treatments on the horizon: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/health/medical/the-dangerous-cholesterol-that-may-be-lurking-undetected-even-in-healthy-people/news-story/6e9c64ea1e6731ea84d48306730ed349

You might’ve heard that cholesterol isn’t as dangerous as we’ve been told. In The Australian, our Director cardiologist ...
11/11/2025

You might’ve heard that cholesterol isn’t as dangerous as we’ve been told. In The Australian, our Director cardiologist Professor Jason Kovacic sets the record straight - high cholesterol categorically raises your risk of heart attack and stroke. It's all about balance: the right kind, in the right amount, at the right level. Learn more about how you can protect your heart: https://www.theaustralian.com.au/health/diet/cholesterol-risks-are-more-serious-than-social-media-influencers-say/news-story/27bef7ca2fcb2b47d2a24940012d78a3?btr=b005c6d30806c71ee93b209ecb84b69a

This Remembrance Day, we honour the Australian doctors and nurses who have served in times of war and peace.From the Boe...
10/11/2025

This Remembrance Day, we honour the Australian doctors and nurses who have served in times of war and peace.

From the Boer War and both World Wars to modern-day conflicts and peacekeeping missions, these brave men and women have provided lifesaving care in the most challenging conditions.

Their courage, compassion, and sacrifice continue to inspire generations of healthcare workers and remind us of the vital role of medicine in service.

06/11/2025

Is there any real benefit to social media health trends? Cardiologist and Institute Director Professor Jason Kovacic is back to give his thoughts on common health trends like keto, protein supplements and continuous glucose monitors, so you know which to consider and which are probably best to avoid.

Learn more about heart disease prevention: https://www.victorchang.edu.au/how-to-prevent-heart-disease
Support vital heart research at the Institute: https://www.victorchang.edu.au/donate

in 2020, A/Professor Emily Wong and her team make a world-first discovery - revealing humans and sea sponges share anc...
05/11/2025

in 2020, A/Professor Emily Wong and her team make a world-first discovery - revealing humans and sea sponges share ancient genetic mechanisms dating back more than 700 million years. Their work sheds light on how our genes are switched on and off, uncovering clues that help scientists better understand evolution and the genetic roots of heart disease today.

Read more: https://www.victorchang.edu.au/news/scientists-unravel-700-million-year-old-mystery-of-evolution

Are you a Year 10 student with a passion for science, coding, or medical research? Join our Computational Genomics Work ...
04/11/2025

Are you a Year 10 student with a passion for science, coding, or medical research? Join our Computational Genomics Work Experience Program at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute headquarters in Darlinghurst, Sydney.

Dates: 1–5 December 2025 – 9am to 3pm daily
Open to: Year 10 students endorsed by their school’s careers advisor
What’s included: Hands-on coding sessions and lab placements, tours, talks, and presentations with scientists.

Apply now: https://www.victorchang.edu.au/careers/work-experience



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Star Scientist Dr Jasmine Banks is on a mission to prevent and reverse obesity by unlocking the power of NAD+ - a molecu...
03/11/2025

Star Scientist Dr Jasmine Banks is on a mission to prevent and reverse obesity by unlocking the power of NAD+ - a molecule that helps our cells turn food into energy. Her work could pave the way for new approaches to tackling metabolic and heart disease risk.

Read her story: https://www.victorchang.edu.au/blog/jasmine-banks

03/11/2025

If you’ve been told your cholesterol is high, it’s natural to ask whether lifestyle changes alone will be enough or if medication might be needed. Cardiologist and Institute Director Professor Jason Kovacic explains the key factors that can help you successfully manage your cholesterol and reduce your risk of heart disease.

Learn more about lowering your cholesterol: https://www.victorchang.edu.au/heart-disease/high-cholesterol/reducing-cholesterol-through-diet

Support vital heart research at the Institute: https://www.victorchang.edu.au/donate

in 1996, the late Princess Diana, ‘Queen of Hearts’, attends the Institute's Royal Ball as our guest of honour and tak...
30/10/2025

in 1996, the late Princess Diana, ‘Queen of Hearts’, attends the Institute's Royal Ball as our guest of honour and takes the podium to speak on the vital importance of heart research. The next day she officially opened the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute and visited St Vincent’s Hospital, Sydney. Her genuine interest and compassion for those affected by heart disease were apparent to everyone she met. We're eternally grateful to her for shining a spotlight on the extraordinary work being done by our scientists, which continues to this very day.

Learn more about Princess Diana's visit: https://www.victorchang.edu.au/princess-diana

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Discovering Cures for Heart Disease

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute is dedicated to finding cures for cardiovascular disease. Based in Australia, it has earned its place on the global stage as one of the most respected heart research facilities in the world.

Renowned for the quality of our breakthroughs, the Victor Chang Institute is striving to discover better ways to diagnose, treat and ultimately prevent the onset of heart disease.

Globally more than 17 million people die of cardiovascular disease every year. A life is lost to cardiovascular disease every 12 minutes in Australia, and three times more women die of heart disease than breast cancer. Every four hours a baby is also born with a heart defect. At the Victor Chang Institute, we have a team of more than 300 passionate scientists who use innovative research techniques and perform complex molecular and genetic analysis to create a world without heart disease. Our life-saving research is focused on heart attacks, stroke, heart transplantation, cardiac arrests, congenital heart disease, birth defects, inherited heart disease and stem cell therapies. You can help us find cures for Australia’s leading cause of death today. Donate Now: https://www.victorchang.edu.au/donate