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Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute celebrates 30 Years
From the dreams of a well-respected cardiac surgeon to a world-leader in heart research
14 February
Though today the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute celebrates 30 years as a world-renowned heart research institute with over staff working across 23 labs, its beginnings were far humbler.
Dedicated to pioneering cardiac surgeon Dr Victor Chang, the Institute opened its doors on 14 February in a modest red brick building on a back lane in Darlinghurst, Sydney, with just two staff.
The idea for the Institute came from the desire to support Dr Chang’s dream of establishing a research institute focused on tackling Australia’s biggest killer – heart disease. Dr Chang understood the importance of the work he was doing in the operating room but knew that through research he could save many more lives.
Whilst Dr Chang died in tragic circumstances in , this would not be the end of his vision.
Building a world-class cardiac research institute
Professor Bob Graham was Chairman of the Department of Molecular Cardiology at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio, a multi-million-dollar research operation with 90 staff, when he was approached with the idea of building a new world-class research institute in honour of the late
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Institute staff share their memories of 30 years of heart research
15 February
From scientists to support staff, our research discoveries wouldn’t be possible without the dedication and hard work of the people who have called the Institute home.
We spoke to our longest serving staff members who have been with us since the '90s to find out how they got their start at the Institute, what memories they hold dear, and what they think is the key to three decades of lifesaving heart research breakthroughs.
What drew you to working at the Institute?
Eliana De Sousa, Database Administrator: I was 11 when Dr Victor Chang died, but when I saw the ad for the job at the Institute in I remembered the story and thought it would be an amazing place to work. Also my dad had his first heart attack at 37 and I thought it would be a good fit.
Professor Bob Graham, Founding Executive Director and Head of the Molecular Cardiology laboratory: St Vincent’s was my alma mater. I trained and left and went overseas and there was nothing really to come back to. I had risen through the ranks and I was the Chairman of a big department of cardiovascular research at the Cleveland Clinic, which is the biggest cardiovascular centre in the world, and so I was recruited to come here and start the