Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic
We are leaders in the research, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular and renal disorders, and heart failure. The heart and kidneys are intrinsically linked as part of the cardiovascular system, leading to health challenges of both organs, and a diverse range of related disorders such as diabetes, blood diseases and endocrine disorders. Our ability to address these comorbidities from the basic biomedical foundations right through to therapies and prevention places the Kolling at the forefront of multidisciplinary care.
Our research teams boast strong clinical trials expertise and partnerships with industry, ensuring our research directly informs clinical care.
Our multidisciplinary, collaborative teams connect scientists, clinicians and allied health in the fight against disease, positively impacting patient care and community health.
Areas of strength
Leadership Group
Associate Professor Sonia Saad
Co- Chair, Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic
Postdoctoral Scientist, Renal Research
The University of Sydney
Professor Sarah Glastras
Co-Chair, Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic
Senior Staff Specialist
Pregnancy, Obesity and Diabetes Research Group
Endocrinologist, Royal North Shore Hospital
Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Health
The University of Sydney
Leadership Group members:
Professor Carol Pollock
Team Lead, Renal Research
Nephrologist
Clinical Professor, Faculty of Medicine and Health
The University of Sydney
Professor Martin Ugander
Head, Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance
Professor of Cardiac Imaging
Faculty of Medicine and Health
The University of Sydney
Director, Sydney Clinical Imaging Network
Associate Professor Xin-Ming Chen
Laboratory Manager, Renal Research
Postdoctoral Scientist
Dr Owen Tang
Research Fellow
Cardiovascular Discovery Group
Dr Chia-Chi Liu
Senior Research Fellow
Faculty of Medicine and Health
The University of Sydney
Professor Geoffrey Tofler
Professor of Preventative Cardiology
The University of Sydney
Senior Staff Specialist in Cardiology
Royal North Shore Hospital
Dr Anastasia S Mihailidou
Team Lead, Cardiovascular and Hormonal Research
Senior Hospital Scientist, Department of Cardiology
Royal North Shore Hospital
Professor Ravinay Bhindi
Faculty of Medicine and Health
The University of Sydney
Member of the Charles Perkins Centre
Associate Professor Sean Seeho
Specialty of Obstetrics, Gynaecology and Neonatology
The University of Sydney
Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology
Northern Sydney Local Health District
Amanda Purcell
PhD Student
Faculty of Medicine and Health
The University of Sydney
