Early and Mid-Career Researchers
In 2026 the Sydney Cardiovascular Symposium will incorporate EMCR focused events for cardiovascular clinicians and scientists in NSW, and beyond, recognising the excellence of our early-career researchers. This is also a means to foster collaboration and interdisciplinary research across the state.
We will have sessions devoted to basic science, clinical, and public health research, an EMCR-led workshop, our prestigious Rising Star Awards session, moderated lightning talks from selected abstracts and a dedicated networking poster session judged by our invited speakers.
EMCR Organising Committee 2026
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Lauren Houston
The George Institute for Global Health (TGI)
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Angela Chen
The George Institute for Global Health (TGI)
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Audrey Adji
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) and St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research (AMR)
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Dashika Palipana
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI)
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Fairooj Rashid
Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR)
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Isabella Tan
The George Institute for Global Health (TGI)
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Ivy Guan
Heart Research Institute (HRI)
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James Gallagher
Heart Research Institute (HRI)
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Jeanette Villanueva
Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI)
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Lauren Watson
Heart Research Institute (HRI)
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Natsuki Sasaki
Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR)
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Romina Diaz
The George Institute for Global Health (TGI)