Who are we? and What do we do? [NEW]

Who are we?

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) is a biomedical research institute that is committed to excellence in research into heart disease and cardiovascular biology, cardiovascular research training, and facilitating the rapid application of research discoveries to patient care.

What do we do?

Although we address all forms of heart disease, we have as a major focus the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart muscle diseases. We are a leader in adult stem cell technologies and their potential application to the treatment of cardiovascular disease.

We currently have 5 research divisions covering Cardiac Physiology and Transplantation, Developmental Biology, Molecular Cardiology & Biophysics, Molecular Genetics and Structural & Computational Biology.

Heart Attack Symptoms/Warning Signs [NEW]

If you have or know someone who has any of these symptoms please see your doctor.

'Heart to Heart Red Ball' 2011 [NEW]

The Victor Chang will be holding their annual gala "Heart to Heart Red Ball" on Saturday 6th August 2011. With guest of honour The Hon Barry O'Farrell, MP, Premier NSW, special guest Ms Fiona Coote, MC -  Ms Amanda Keller & Entertainment by Mark Vincent and  Jimmy Barnes & Band.

13th International Symposium 2011 [NEW]

13th International Symposium from 1st-3rd December, 2011 - "Imaging: from cells to the heart" features Martin Chalfie, Columbia University, New York as the Princesses' Lecturer.

Registration - symposium@victorchang.edu.au

VCCRI Heath Check Booth [NEW]

The Victor Chang Health Check Booth is a fully mobile and portable service that can visit your workplace and provide heart health screening for employees. Tests for blood pressure, total cholesterol and blood glucose (sugar), take less than 10minutes and results are available immediately for the individual to take with them”