

NSW Cardiovascular Research Network
Encouraging cardiovascular research excellence in NSW
The Heart Foundation has facilitated the establishment of the network with the support of the NSW Department of Health. A ground-breaking collaboration bringing together for the first time the state’s most eminent cardiovascular researchers.
Combining expertise in the fields of heart disease, stroke, diabetes and kidney disease, the CVRN promises to deliver results that will improve health outcomes for patients and reduce the financial burden of cardiovascular disease on our health system.
Despite being the most populous state in the country, NSW is consistently under-represented in the number of research grants that are awarded in the cardiovascular research area.
CVRN comprises 14 umbrella member organisations and over 50 affiliated research institutions who actively participate in the network with the purpose of encouraging collaboration and commitment to cardiovascular research and supporting the research workforce in NSW.
More researchers are joining as they become aware of the network, its potential and power through leverage and interaction.
How to get involved
- Download an application form to become a member
- For more information, please contact us at cvrn@heartfoundation.org.au
New CVRN Executive Committee
We had an incredibly impressive response to our call to join the new CVRN Executive from a wide range of CVRN members, in particular from our EMCR cohort. This gave the Review Panel, composed of members of our outgoing Management Committee, a very difficult task. In deciding the composition of the Executive Committee, the Review Panel had to balance the expertise and experience of applicants with the requirements of the Executive Committee to be representative and inclusive of our network members.
We are delighted to announce the members of our new Executive Committee including:
- Professor Andrew Boyle - Hunter Medical Research Institute
- Professor Bob Graham - Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
- A/Prof Sally Inglis - University of Technology Sydney
- Professor Kazuaki Negishi - University of Sydney
- Professor Jamie Vandenburg - Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute
- A/Prof Aaron Sverdlov - University of Newcastle
- Dr Monique Francois - University of Wollongong
- Dr Kathy Chapman - Heart Foundation
The Executive Committee represents a new era for CVRN and the Review Panel was very confident that the composition of the Committee was not only representative and inclusive of our Network but that each of the members would bring a complementary and unique set of skills, expertise and experience to this Committee and the network as a whole.
We would like to welcome the new Committee and look forward to their leadership in driving the strategic direction of the NSW CVRN for the benefit of the Network.
The first task of the Executive Committee will be to develop a Networking Event anticipated for April 2021 which will involve a seminar on COVID and the Heart. We look forward to providing you with more details soon.
For more information
cvrn@heartfoundation.org.au or Sally McNeill, NSW CVRN Manager sally.mcneill@heartfoundation.org.au
Please join the NSW CVRN at our first networking event for 2021: COVID and the HEART.
An interactive seminar involving key presentations and an expert panel to discuss the impact of COVID-19 and the vaccine on cardiovascular disease in Australia and the USA.
Presenters include three Senior CVRN members:
Pro Clara Chow: Academic Director, Westmead Applied Research Centre, University of Sydney
- A year following the Australian and New Zealand consensus statement on Cardiovascular disease and COVID‐19
Prof Patricia Davidson: Vice Chancellor, University of Wollongong
- The COVID-19 experience in the USA
Prof Anthony Cunningham: Director, Centre for Virus Research, University of Sydney
- The COVID-19 vaccines in Australia
This event will also be an opportunity to meet the new NSW CVRN Executive Committee and reengage and network with your colleagues.
We look forward to welcoming you to this event, either online or in person.When: TUESDAY 27 April: 5.30 registration for 6pm start
Where: University of Technology Sydney Aerial Centre, SYDNEY
Building 10, Level 7/235 Jones St, Ultimo NSW 2007
Cost: Free
Attendance: F2F or Online
If attending F2F, canapes and refreshments will be served before and following the seminar. Registration from 5:30pm with seminar beginning at 6:00pm.
Register now: for both online and F2F attendance
5:30 Face to Face: Registration and networking (Refreshments and canapes will be served)
6:00 Welcome: Dr Kathy Chapman General Manager NSW/ACT, Heart Foundation
6:05 CVRN update: Prof Andrew Boyle, Chair NSW CVRN Executive
6:15 Prof Clara Chow: A year on – the impact of COVID-19 on CVD in Australia
6:30 Prof Patricia Davidson: COVID-19 and CVD: An American Perspective
6:45 Prof Anthony Cunningham: The COVID-19 Vaccines in Australia
7:00 Q&A Panel: Facilitator, Dr Kathy Chapman and Panellists, Profs Clara Chow, Patricia Davidson and Tony Cunningham
7:30 Close: Chair NSW CVRN
7:30-8:00 Face to Face: Networking (Refreshments and canapes will be served)
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