Queensland Cardiovascular Research Network

Representing cardiovascular research in QLD, building research capacity and capability across the state.

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❤️Happy Heart Week❤️

This year, the Heart Foundation is encouraging people to have conversations to raise awareness of heart health.

Comment or re-post sharing the work you're doing to support better heart health!

#NeverMissABEAT

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📢 Our 2026 Annual Research Showcase and Networking Event will be held in Brisbane on Tuesday 13 October 2026 and we hope to see you there!

Save the date and share with your networks!

To find out when registration opens, sign-up your email: https://t.co/koyQZIlTp1

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Check out this free seminar from the @TheGrantedGroup next Thursday dispelling the myths around applying for MRFF grants!

Registration: https://t.co/s2bUA2uK5b

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Does the QCVRN support you in your role?

Take 2 minutes to share your thoughts so that we can make sure our plans are relevant and impactful this year: https://t.co/MlMgo4GOIP

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Register for this free webinar run by Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand next week!

💻 https://t.co/jNxmkwwlzK

Presented by a Queensland-based cardiologist and researcher, this is an opportunity to learn about electrophysiology studies and ask questions in the Q&A.

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A big thank you to all our members and our committees for all your hard work this year to strengthen cardiovascular research across Queensland!

We're planning an exciting 2026, so we hope you have a lovely and restful end of year in the meantime⭐

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“From Vision to Impact”, celebrating 10 years of cardiovascular research excellence!
A powerful panel reflected on collaboration, translation & community impact.
Special thanks to Prof Parsonage, Kerry Biggs & Cindy McCall! @QCVRN @heartfoundation @thecsanz @OzCvA

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A highlight of the QCVRN 10-Year Gala: presentation of the 2025 PhD Top-Up Scholarships!
Maryanne Gonzales (UQ) – Biomedical
Neda Esfahani (Griffith) – Public Health
Renuka Dasanayaka (UniSC) – Clinical
Congrats to all recipients! @UQ_News @Griffith_Uni @usceduau

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QCVRN marked its 10-Year Anniversary Gala Dinner on 16 Oct at the Queensland Museum!
Hosted by Prof John Fraser AO, the night brought together clinicians, researchers & partners to celebrate a decade of innovation & collaboration in cardiovascular research.@QCVRN @heartfoundation

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Congratulations to all award winners, and sincere thanks to our speakers, attendees, organising committees and our sponsors for an inspiring day! @QCVRN @heartfoundation @UQ_News @CQU @Institute4EBH @RBWH

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Closing the day!
Final remarks from the EMCR Committee: Jennifer Dermer & Krist Feka, followed by the Awards Presentation & Networking, led by EMCR Co-Chairs A/Prof Jason Peart, Dr Obonyo Nchafatso and QCVRN co-chair Dr Meegan Walker.
👏 Congratulations to all our award winners!

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Biomedical Session Highlight 2: From GSK3β inhibition and early cardiomyopathy to sepsis proteomics, anti-HER2 cardiotoxicity, Cavin-1 cardiac stiffness, and genetic pathways of sepsis tolerance. @QCVRN @heartfoundation @thecsanz @OzCvA @Griffith_Uni @UQ_News @QIMRB_Institute

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Biomedical Session Highlight 1: From GSK3β inhibition and early cardiomyopathy to sepsis proteomics, anti-HER2 cardiotoxicity, Cavin-1 cardiac stiffness, and genetic pathways of sepsis tolerance. @QCVRN @heartfoundation @thecsanz @OzCvA @Griffith_Uni @UQ_News @QIMRB_Institute

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The Biomedical Session kicks off with invited speaker Dr Melissa Reichelt (UQ) — “Engineering Cardiac Resilience: AAV-Guided Control of the Neuregulin/ErbB4 Signalling Pathway.” @QCVRN @heartfoundation @thecsanz @OzCvA @UQ_News #Biomedical #CardiacResearch #GeneTherapy

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Bioengineering Session Highlights by QUT and UQ teams.
- Cannula choice & VA ECMO complications
- Cardiac output in VV ECMO (in vitro)
- Virtual trial framework for VA ECMO in cardiogenic shock @QCVRN @heartfoundation @csanz @OzCvA @QUT @UQ_News

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Excited to welcome Dr Darpan Shidid (QUT & Monash Uni) to our Bioengineering Session! He will discuss “Regulatory Pathways for Biomedical Devices” — a must-hear for anyone interested in biomedical innovation in heart. @QCVRN @heartfoundation @thecsanz @OzCvA @QUT @MonashUni

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From screening to co-designed care models and dietary risk prevention, this public health session highlights innovative research in cardiovascular and community health with QUT, CSIRO & Griffith Uni researchers. @QCVRN @heartfoundation @thecsanz @OzCvA @QUT @CSIRO @Griffith_Uni

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We are excited to introduce the public health session. Our invited speaker is Professor Ray Mahoney (CSIRO) on “Not Just the Past 10 Years: Indigenous CVD Care.”@QCVRN @heartfoundation @thecsanz @OzCvA @CSIRO

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The clinical session unites Griffith, UniSC, QUT & UQ experts sharing new insights into heart failure prognosis, exercise therapy, home-based care, and AI-driven prediction of cardiovascular disease. @QCVRN @heartfoundation @thecsanz @OzCvA @Griffith_Uni @usceduau @QUT @UQ_News

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We’re delighted to welcome Professor Norman Morris (Griffith University) as our clinical session invited speaker! His talk is on “Turning Clinical Curiosity into Scientific Research.” @QCVRN @heartfoundation @Griffith_Uni @thecsanz @OzCvA