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2024 Ralph Reader Prize in Clinical Science

2024 RALPH READER PRIZE IN CLINICAL SCIENCE

WINNER:  Dr Elizabeth Paratz, Cardiologist at St Vincent’s Institute of Medical Research, VIC
Abstract:   Vascular tropism’: minimal extra-cardiac atherosclerosis present in young and middle-aged people with sudden cardiac death due to coronary artery disease
FINALISTS:
Dr Rajan Rehan, Interventional Cardiologist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, NSW
Abstract: Multivessel compared to Single Vessel Coronary Function Testing to Diagnose Patients with No Obstructive Coronary Artery Disease: The MAD-NOCA trial
Dr Josephine Warren, Cardiologist and Phd Fellow at Alfred Health, VIC
Abstract: Improved diagnosis of COVID-19 vaccine-associated myocarditis with cardiac scarring identified by cardiac magnetic resonance imaging.
Thank you to our Judges: Dr David Cross, Prof Saurabh Kumar, Dr Mayanna Lund, Prof David Playford
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2024 Ralph Reader Basic and Translational Prize

2024 RALPH READER PRIZE IN BASIC AND TRANSLATIONAL SCIENCE

WINNER: Dr Jaideep Singh, PhD Student, Monash University, VIC

Abstract: Formylpeptide receptor agonism as a novel approach for limiting abdominal aortic aneurysm: impact on smooth muscle cell phenotypic switching

(Each abstract links to full text in Heart, Lung and Circulation)

 
FINALISTS
Dr Tejas Deshmukh, Cardiologist at Westmead Institute for Medical Research / University of Sydney, NSW

Abstract: Platelet derived Growth factor-AB modulates post Infarct Myocardium leading to long term improvement in Cardiac function

Dr Michael Seman, Cardiologist/PhD Candidateat  Western Health, VIC

Abstract:  A Novel Polymeric Heart Valve: Manufacturing and Hydrodynamic Assessment.

 
Thank you to our Judges: Prof Livia Hool, Prof Len Kritharides, A/Prof Christina Bursill, Prof Raj Puranik
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