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Member Profile – Lauren Blekkenhorst

WA-based Dr Lauren Blekkenhorst is optimistic about the future of cardiovascular research. “I’m hopeful that collectively as a sector we can build a vibrant and supportive cardiovascular research community to …

CV Champions Class of 2023

Three cheers for the CV Champions Class of 2022-23!! It was a huge intake this year. Congratulations to our 39 participants from 23 institutes across Australia. Sabine Allida Susann Beier …

Press Release: ACvA announces new President-Elect

The Australian Cardiovascular Alliance (ACvA) is pleased to announce that Professor Jason Kovacic has been nominated as the next ACvA President, the Board having ratified this decision on 4th May, …

Member Profile

Professors Markus Schlaich and Alta Schutte are the Co-Chairs of the new National Hypertension Taskforce, a joint partnership between the ACvA and Hypertension Australia. With high blood pressure as the …

Press Release – World Hypertension Day

Measure your blood pressure accuratley, control it, live longer. High blood pressure is the biggest single contributing risk factor to preventable deaths globally. World Hypertension Day (May 17th) is an …