View a selection of CSANZ highlights photo album from speakers to prize winners, Poster displays, presentations and the social events, International Speakers Dinner, Poster Wine and Cheese and the Cocktail Party!
Link to the highlights of the 2023 CSANZ ASM and ANZET Meeting as published in the latest On the Pulse below:
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.
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 last week.
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.
We are delighted to announce the 2023 R T Hall Prize was awarded to Prof Gemma Figtree AM. The RT Hall Prize is the most prestigious research award of CSANZ and recognises the achievements of senior and established investigators.
Over the last 10 years Prof Figtree has led an expanding international team addressing the mechanisms and unmet needs regarding clinical pathways for patients who develop coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction despite no standard modifiable risk factors (SMuRFs).
She is the National Scientific Lead of the large global clinical trial AEGIS II and was appointed to the adjudication panel, co-leading the heart failure analyses and publications for the highly cited CANVAS program demonstrating of benefits of SGLT2 inhibition in diabetics.
Using validated pre-clinical models, she has made seminal contributions that have provided unique insights into the mechanisms of cardiovascular disease susceptibility.
CSANZ will be hosting the American College of Cardiology In-Training Exam to be held on 17 and 18 October, 2023. The online exam is open to Cardiology Advanced Trainees in Australia and New Zealand. The exam comprises 150 MCQs and will be proctored via Zoom.
Click here for further details and to register. Click here to take the practice test.
Closing date for registrations is Friday 15 September, 2023.
The CSANZ WA was pleased to host a pre-ASM meeting on Tuesday July 25 at the UWA club. The event was organised by Abdul Ihdayhid, Girish Dwivedi and Jamie Rankin to provide an opportunity for our junior colleagues to practice their presentations, including questions from senior colleagues, before the big event. This year we are pleased to report a record number of prize contenders from WA. The evening was generously sponsored by Astra Zeneca, Amgen and Biotronik.
Congratulations to the CSANZ WA 2023 Best Poster Prize winners pictured here:
First prize – Ms Annora Kumar (top row)
Second prize – Ms Adilah Ahmad (2nd row left)
Third prize – Mr Remy Spring (2nd row right)
The awards were presented by Mr Vijay Gupta, State Manager, Biotronik WA/SA (left) and Emeritus Professor Lawrie Beilin (right).
The abstract titles below will link directly to their prizewinning abstract published in the Heart, Lung and Circulation special July 2023 Issue: Volume 32, Supplement 3S111-S457.
Post-doctoral Scientist, South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute
Abstract: Multifunctional Porphyrin-lipid Nanoparticles—Novel Nanoscale Theranostics for Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease
Judges: Livia Hool, Diane Fatkin, James Chong, James Sharman
Cardiologist, Royal Melbourne Hospital
Abstract: Environmental Factors Influence the Natural History of Genetic Dilated Cardiomyopathy
Judges: Clara Chow, Derek Chew, Emelia Benjamin, Rebecca Ritchie, David Playford
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
Judges: Rebecca Perry, Jodie Ingles, Jim Crowhurst
Fellow, Royal Perth Hospital
Abstract: The Diagnostic Yield and Clinical Utility of CMR in Myocardial Infarction with Non-Obstructed Coronary Arteries
Judges: Majo Joseph, Tony Stanton, Jenny Deague
Research Assistant, Baker Heart and Diabetes Institute
Abstract: Prevalence of rare genetic variants in cardiomyopathy-associated genes and association with cardiac phenotype in endurance athletes.
Judges: Kathryn Waddell-Smith, John Atherton
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.
Judges: Sally Inglis, Julie Sanders, Patricia Davidson
PhD candidate, University of Queensland
Abstract: Potentially preventable health care costs associated with unplanned 30-day readmissions following hospitalisation for heart failure.
Judges: Graham Hillis, Harvey White, Melinda Carrington
Medical Student, Monash University
Abstract: Role of Altered Venous Compliance in the Pathophysiology of Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction
Judges: Aaron Sverdlov, Sean Lal, Alicia Chan
Scientist, Westmead Hospital
Abstract: Whole heart histological and cardiac magnetic resonance imaging validation of electroanatomic mapping by multiple electrode mapping catheters in identifying post-myocardial infarction ventricular scar.
Judges: Karen Phillips, Rukshen Weerasooriya, Peter Kistler
PhD Student, Westmead Applied Research Centre
Abstract: Sex-related disparity in bystander response and survival outcomes for out-of-hospital cardiac arrest (OHCA) in New South Wales (NSW), Australia
Judges: William Parsonage, Robyn Clark, David Colquhoun
Winner: Matthew Morton
Winner: William He
Judges: Matthew Worthley, Rebecca Kozor
Winner: Sarena La
Judges: Clara Chow, Christina Bursill
Winner: Marie-Claire Seeley
Judges: Rochelle Wynne, Jeroen Hendriks
Winner: Jessica Orchard
Judges: Julie Redfern, Anna Rolleston
First authors of: Catheter Ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia in Ischaemic Versus Non-Ischaemic Cardiomyopathy: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
The CSANZ Postgraduate Research Scholarships are intended to provide support for CSANZ Members who wish to pursue a career in cardiovascular research.
Awarded only to those whose research is to be conducted in Australia or New Zealand. The value of the Scholarship will be equivalent to that of the NHMRC Postgraduate Scholarship (depending on the successful candidate’s academic qualifications).
Closing date for applications is 5pm Monday 9 October, 2023.
The Australian Cardiovascular Risk Guidelines were launched in Canberra on Thursday, 20 July. Health stakeholders gathered as the Hon Mark Butler MP, Minister for Health and Aged Care, (centre) launched the country’s new Guideline and calculator for assessing and managing cardiovascular disease risk. Also pictured (left) is Prof Garry Jennings, Chief Medical Advisor, National Heart Foundation of Australia.
Access the CVD Risk Guidelines here: www.cvdcheck.org.au
The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand is collaborating with CSANZ to develop a Joint Position Statement on the Diagnosis and Management of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH).
The purpose of the Position Statement is to provide concise, practical and evidence-based recommendations for the diagnosis and management of PAH. The Position Statement will provide a framework to ensure a consistent standard of care for patients with PAH.
CSANZ is inviting expressions of interest from members to join the Writing Group. The group will comprise a diverse representation including geographical spread, gender, discipline, and experience.
