Congratulations to all the Young Investigator Prize Winners who were awarded for their abstract presentations at the 71st Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand held in Adelaide.
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.
Ralph Reader in Basic and Translational 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
Judges: Livia Hool, Diane Fatkin, James Chong, James Sharman
Ralph Reader in Clinical Science Prize Winner:
Dr Stacey Peters
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
Allied Health, Science and Technology 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
Judges: Rebecca Perry, Jodie Ingles, Jim Crowhurst
Cardiac Imaging Prize Winner:
Dr Lauren Giudicatti
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
Cardiovascular Genetic Diseases Prize Winner:
Ms Amy Mitchell
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
Cardiovascular Nursing Prize Winner:
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.
Judges: Sally Inglis, Julie Sanders, Patricia Davidson
Clinical Trials Prize Winner:
Ms Trang Dang
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
Heart Failure Prize Winner:
Mr Justin Lineham
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
Heart Rhythm Prize Winner:
Dr Timothy Campbell
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
Prevention Prize Winner:
Ms Sonali Munot
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
New Investigator Poster Prizes
Medical Student Poster Prize
Winner: Matthew Morton
Poster Title: Caudal Fluoroscopic Guidance for the Insertion of Transvenous Pacing Leads
Judges: Mayanna Lund, Anand GanesanBasic Physician Trainee or Advanced Trainee Poster Prize
Winner: William He
Poster Title: Comparing PCSK9 inhibitor prescription rates within high-risk populations: diabetes mellitus, multi-territory vascular disease, multivessel and recurrent coronary artery disease
Judges: Matthew Worthley, Rebecca Kozor
PhD Candidate Poster Prize
Winner: Sarena La
Poster Title: Coronary Vasomotor Disorders in ANOCA Patients: insights from the CADOSA registry
Judges: Clara Chow, Christina Bursill
Cardiovascular Nursing Poster Prize
Winner: Marie-Claire Seeley
Poster Title: Autonomic dysfunction is prevalent in post-acute sequelae of Covid-19 [PASC]
Judges: Rochelle Wynne, Jeroen Hendriks
Allied Health, Science and Technology Poster Prize
Winner: Jessica Orchard
Poster Title: Results of 10 years of pre-participation cardiac screening of elite athletes in New Zealand
Judges: Julie Redfern, Anna Rolleston
HEART, LUNG AND CIRCULATION: BEST REVIEW PRIZE
Dr Aran Kanagaratnam and Dr Sohaib Virk
First authors of: Catheter Ablation for Ventricular Tachycardia in Ischaemic Versus Non-Ischaemic Cardiomyopathy: Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis