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Interviews with 2023 CSANZ ASM Prize Winners

The Education Committee invited the following prize winners to be interviewed after the 2023 CSANZ ASM to talk about their winning work that was presented, and what the future looks like for this project and their work. 

2023 CSANZ Ralph Reader Basic and Translational Science Prize Winner
2023 CSANZ Ralph Reader Clinical Science Prize Winner
Dr Victoria Nankivell, Post-doctoral Scientist, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute

Abstract: Multifunctional Porphyrin-lipid Nanoparticles—Novel Nanoscale Theranostics for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease.

Read abstract in full here as published in the HLC Journal.

Dr Stacey Peters, Cardiologist, Royal Melbourne Hospital

Abstract: Environmental Factors Influence the Natural History of Genetic Dilated Cardiomyopathy

 Read abstract in full here as published in the HLC Journal.

2023 CSANZ Allied Health, Science and Technology Prize Winner
2023 CSANZ Cardiovascular Nursing Prize Winner
Mr Samual Turnbull, Cardiac Physiologist, Westmead Hospital/ Westmead Applied Research Centre

Abstract: Accuracy of single-lead ECG for the diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias compared to the gold standard of cardiac electrophysiology study

Read abstract in full here as published in the HLC Journal

Ms Wendan Shi, PhD Candidate, University of Sydney

Abstract: Improving secondary prevention knowledge in immigrants after a heart attack: adapting and evaluating a virtual patient education resource to promote behaviour change.

Read abstract in full here as published in the HLC Journal

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Incoming CSANZ President Elect




Congratulations to Dr Mayanna Lund, President elect of the CSANZ Board, as announced at the AGM on Saturday 5 August 2023. Mayanna will succeed Prof Stephen Nicholls at the next CSANZ AGM in August 2024 in Perth.

Mayanna Lund is the Clinical Head of Cardiology for the Counties Manukau district in Aotearoa New Zealand, and the Clinical Lead for the Northern Cardiac Network, covering 40% of the NZ population. Dr Lund completed cardiology training at Green Lane Hospital in Auckland, and fellowships at St Vincent’s Hospital Sydney and Brigham and Women’s Hospital Boston before returning to Middlemore Hospital in Auckland, to be part of a rapidly growing department serving a diverse population with excellence.

Dr Lund is an Hon Senior Lecturer at the University of Auckland. Her research interests are implementation of evidence based care and quality improvement, particularly in the community management of heart failure. Since 2016 Dr Lund has been on the Governance Group of ANZACS-QI, Aotearoa’s cardiac quality improvement registry. She has served the NZ CSANZ Committee in various roles, including as Chair from 2018-20, and on the board in that role and currently as the Honorary Secretary.

After the announcement, Mayanna said “Since I first attended a local CSANZ meeting as a non-trainee, the Society has been my professional family. Like many families, it has grown in its role, size and diversity. This is an incredibly exciting honour”.

On the Pulse September 2023

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Cardiology Practice Review: Issue 30, with commentary by Dr Jannette Tenne

In this issue:

  • New Australian CVD risk guideline and calculator
  • Managing chronic coronary disease guideline
  • Anticoagulants for CAT
  • Self-administered etripamil nasal spray for common arrhythmia
  • Cardiopulmonary impact of e-cigarettes and vaping products
  • Identifying subtypes of HF with machine learning
  • Environmental impact of cardiovascular health care
  • Pregnancy-related SCAD Cardiac injury after TBI
  • Cholesterol varies widely by country and region
  • COVID-19 resources
  • Conferences, workshops and CPD

Download the Cardiology_Practice_Review_Issue_30 with commentary by Dr Janette Tenne.

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Dr Victoria Nankivell talks about her project as winner of the Ralph Reader Prize in Basic and Translational Science

Dr Victoria Nankivell talks about her project as winner of the Ralph Reader Prize in Basic and Translational Science

Dr Aravinda Thiagalingam interviews Dr Victoria Nankivell, Post-doctoral Scientist at South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute. Victoria’s winning abstract presentation is on “Multifunctional porphyrin-lipid nanoparticles – novel nanoscale theranostics for atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease”.

Watch the interview here

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Listen to the 2023 CSANZ Allied Health, Science and Technology Prize Winner

Congratulations to Samual Turnbull, the winner of the 2023 Allied Health, Science and Technology Prize

Prof Caleb Ferguson interviews Samual Turnbull, Cardiac Physiologist at Westmead Hospital and Westmead Applied Research Centre. Sam’s abstract presentation is “Accuracy of single-lead ECG for the diagnosis of cardiac arrhythmias compared to the gold standard of cardiac electrophysiology study”.  Sam discusses his project and where it will be going next! 

Watch the Interview here 

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Watch the Interview: CSANZ 2023 Cardiovascular Nursing Prize winner

Congratulations to the CSANZ 2023 Cardiovascular Nursing Prize Winner – Wendan Shi.

Prof Caleb Ferguson interviews Wendan Shi, PhD Candidate University of Sydney about her project and to find out next steps. Wendan’s winning abstract was entitled “Improving secondary prevention knowledge in immigrants after a heart attack: adapting and evaluating a virtual patient education resource to promote behaviour change”

Watch the interview here 

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CALL FOR BOARD POSITIONS – HYPERTENSION AUSTRALIA

The High Blood Pressure Research Council has recently transitioned to Hypertension Australia. Their mission and vision have expanded, with new Board positions available that have a wider scope and reach than in the previous Council.

They are keen to establish a high level skills-based board and invite CSANZ members to consider nominating for open board positions below:

  • Head of Clinical Council
  • Head of High Blood Pressure Research Council
  • Head of Audit and Risk
  • Head of Advocacy and Society Liaison
  • Head of Strategy and Communications

Read more about the Board roles here            Download nomination form here

Contact Prof Markus Schlaich to discuss on on +61 8 9224 0382 or via email.

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THAT’S A WRAP | 2023 CSANZ ASM and ANZET23

Thank you to all those who attended the 2023 CSANZ ASM and ANZET Meeting.

There was a fabulous energy across the four days, from the first Symposium to the final What’s Hot Plenary, with a bumper crowd, presenters and exhibitors taking part.

Thank you to Derek Chew, ASM Convenor; Christina Bursill and Anand Ganesan (Chairs, Scientific Program Committee), Sidney Lo, ANZET Convenor and the members of the organising committees for putting together the wonderful programs.

Congratulations to all the Young Investigator Prize Winners awarded at the 2023 CSANZ ASM and ANZET Meeting held in Adelaide at the beginning of August 2023.

Link to the highlights of the 2023 CSANZ ASM and ANZET Meeting as published in the latest On the Pulse below:

If you would like a copy of an official photo please don’t hesitate to contact us and we will send a copy to you.

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