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

  • Lauren Houston

    The George Institute for Global Health (TGI)

  • Angela Chen

    The George Institute for Global Health (TGI)

  • Audrey Adji

    Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) and St Vincent’s Centre for Applied Medical Research (AMR)

  • Dashika Palipana

    Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI)

  • Fairooj Rashid

    Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR)

  • Isabella Tan

    The George Institute for Global Health (TGI)

  • Ivy Guan

    Heart Research Institute (HRI)

  • James Gallagher

    Heart Research Institute (HRI)

  • Jeanette Villanueva

    Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI)

  • Lauren Watson

    Heart Research Institute (HRI)

  • Natsuki Sasaki

    Westmead Institute for Medical Research (WIMR)

  • Romina Diaz

    The George Institute for Global Health (TGI)