SA CVRN

A special thank you to our sponsors whose support is helping drive cardiovascular research and innovation across South Australia. @hosp_research @Amgen The Lions Medical Research Foundation @theheartfoundation

Thanks for following our live coverage of the SA CVRN Showcase 2025. Inspiring science, collaboration, and innovation for heart health. ❤️ #SACVRN2025 #HeartHealth #CVResearch

Celebrating our award winners! A brilliant Showcase of cardiovascular research in SA. 🎉 #SACVRN2025

Prof Robyn Clark shares lessons from the CHAP Program and implications for strengthening cardiac rehabilitation. #SACVRN2025

Our final prize finalist presentation is from Katie Lowe, presenting their work investigating the roll-out of AEDs in SA. #SACVRN2025

Next up is Zahra Lotfollahi talking about the establishment of a plasma biobank for identifying biomarkers in people with diabetes-related foot ulcers. #SACVRN2025

Our next prize finalist is Naomi Wattchow presenting their work on photon-counting CCTA & high-risk plaque. #SACVRN2025

Our Research Prize Session features four fantastic projects from emerging researchers. #SACVRN2025 Up first: Melanie Bertossa presenting their work on IGF-1 & fetal heart development.

Panel Discussion underway - experts share insights on the role of screening for cardiovascular disease in disease prevention, innovation, and equity in cardiovascular care. #SACVRN2025

A/Prof Margaret Arstall emphasises how many MI patients don’t recognise their risk - screening for ischaemic disease may change this. #SACVRN2025

Lunch break & more posters! Great to see collaboration across SA driving cardiovascular innovation. #SACVRN2025

Dr Dylan Jones shares updates from iCCnet SA, supporting heart health across country SA and improving regional access. #SACVRN2025 #RuralHealth

A/Prof Johan Verjans shows how AI is transforming cardiovascular diagnosis—from imaging to risk prediction. #SACVRN2025 #AIinMedicine

Prof Dennis Lau presents contemporary approaches to diagnosing and managing autonomic dysfunction. #SACVRN2025

Prof Christopher Wong discusses Australia’s rising AF burden and opportunities for prevention & management. #SACVRN2025

A/Prof Christina Bursill on new therapies and targets for atherosclerosis—from lipid metabolism to inflammation. #SACVRN2025

Poster session is underway! Incredible range of early-career and translational research on display. #SACVRN2025

A/Prof Phillip Tully highlights the mental health impact of cardiovascular events and approaches to improving wellbeing. #SACVRN2025

Next up we have Prof John Beltrame exploring coronary vasomotor disorders, challenging traditional models of angina care. #SACVRN2025