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CHRD Researcher Melissa Middeldorp awarded the Heart Rhythm Society Affiliate Prize
Melissa Middeldorp was awarded the Heart Rhythm Society Affiliate Prize in Denver on 10th May 2013. Melissa’s presented a case series of thyrotoxicosis occurring very late after the cessation of amiodarone. This research highlights the need for long term surveillance of patients who have been treated with amiodarone. Well done Melissa on your outstanding performance at your first (of many) podium presentations.
Successful Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientifiic Sessions, Denver, USA
Congratulations to all CHRD students and researchers who presented and represented the group in Denver at HRS 2013. A total of 31 original abstracts presented by the group. An outstanding effort – well done.
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Higher risk of stroke from common heart disease
Australians are being warned of a higher risk of stroke caused by the nation’s most common heart rhythm disorder, atrial fibrillation.
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Young Investigator Award Finalist for Heart Rhythm Society 2013
Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders’ researcher and clinician, Dr Rajiv Mahajan has been selected as a finalist for this year’s Young Investigator Award at the Heart Rhythm Society. The Heart Rhythm Society conference, to be held in May in Denver, Colorado, is the global premier conference for arrhythmia research and practice. Many researchers from the Centre will be attending and presenting at the conference.
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Success at the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Disorders Conference
Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders researchers were again recognised by their peers, this time at the Asia Pacific Heart Rhythm Disorders conference held in Taipei, Taiwain, where they won all three awards!
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Faculty of Health Sciences Postgraduate Research Conference Poster Prize Winner
Ms Geetanjali Rangnekar was awarded for the work undertaken in the course of her PhD studies, understanding why and how often patients with heart rhythm disorders present to hospital. This study may lead to the development of new interventions for improved care to avoid frequent rehospitalisation.
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Samuel A. Levine Young Clinical Investigator Award Finalist
Dr Darryl Leong has been announced as one of just five international finalists in what is arguably the most prestigious research award in cardiovascular science for an early stage clinician.
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Finalists for the Asian Pacific Heart Rhythm Society’s Young Investigator Award
Both Dr Anand Ganesan and Carlee Schultz have been nominated for Young Investigator Award and will present at the conference to be held in Taipei.
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Heart Rhythm Society Young Investigator of the Year
Dr Anand Ganesan earned this prestigous title at the recent Heart Rhythm Society conference held in Boston, Massechusetts, for his work on atrial fibrillation.
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