{"id":2656,"date":"2025-09-17T15:06:45","date_gmt":"2025-09-17T05:06:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/webdev.sydney.edu.au\/kolling\/research-group\/cardiovascular-discovery-group\/"},"modified":"2026-07-30T12:29:30","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T02:29:30","slug":"cardiovascular-discovery-group","status":"publish","type":"research-group","link":"https:\/\/kollinginstitute.org.au\/news_demo\/research-group\/cardiovascular-discovery-group\/","title":{"rendered":"Cardiovascular Discovery Group"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-group alignfull has-white-background-color has-background is-layout-flow wp-block-group-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">\n<div style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0;--etb-a-tab-btn-bg-color:#007ed5;--etb-a-tab-btn-text-color:#FBFAF3;--etb-a-tab-btn-heading-color:#FFFFFF;--etb-a-tab-image-filter:none;--etb-a-tab-bt-style:none;--etb-a-tab-bt-width:0px;--etb-a-tab-br-style:none;--etb-a-tab-br-width:0px;--etb-a-tab-bb-style:none;--etb-a-tab-bb-width:0px;--etb-a-tab-bl-style:none;--etb-a-tab-bl-width:0px;--etb-h-tab-btn-bg-color:color-mix(in srgb, currentColor 20%, transparent);--etb-h-tab-btn-text-color:#FBFAF3;--etb-h-tab-image-filter:none;--etb-h-tab-bb-color:#ab40a1;--etb-h-tab-bb-width:2px\" class=\"wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tabs has-active-etb-bg-color has-active-etb-text-color has-active-etb-heading-color has-active-etb-border has-active-etb-duotone has-hover-etb-bg-color has-hover-etb-text-color has-hover-etb-border  false\" data-id=\"15dcc441-9734-467a-b5cc-e31f82dca9f0\" data-initial-tab=\"1\" data-trigger=\"click\" data-accessibility=\"true\"><div class=\"wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tabs-inner is-layout-flow wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tabs-is-layout-flow\">\n<div class=\"etb-tabs-buttons-scrollable-with-arrows wp-container-content-9cfa9a5a\"><div class=\"wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tab-buttons has-etb-buttons-scrollable has-small-font-size is-content-justification-left is-layout-flex wp-container-easy-tabs-block-tab-buttons-is-layout-1a549490 wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tab-buttons-is-layout-flex\" style=\"border-bottom-color:var(--wp--preset--color--accent-6);border-bottom-width:1px;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\" data-selector=\"15dcc441-9734-467a-b5cc-e31f82dca9f0\" role=\"tablist\">\n<button class=\"wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tab-button has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-29bc920b546c3ab7d32a99fcb9dae9d4\" style=\"color:#101827\" data-selector=\"15dcc441-9734-467a-b5cc-e31f82dca9f0\" id=\"4e2e1331-aeba-43aa-9a7c-07a74e2c1017\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab-4e2e1331-aeba-43aa-9a7c-07a74e2c1017\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-ff56fb5b180573e3245b4ec13836c990\" style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;padding-top:0;padding-bottom:0\">About us<\/h2>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tab-button has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-dcc3457aeecf2e9ca09c8535d583598f\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.185), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\" data-selector=\"15dcc441-9734-467a-b5cc-e31f82dca9f0\" id=\"64049a74-c3ff-46b3-bedc-3776ee0c7a98\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab-64049a74-c3ff-46b3-bedc-3776ee0c7a98\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Our Team<\/h2>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tab-button has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-64c179bfd75c2c242877d5ec0bfaaf5c\" style=\"font-size:clamp(14px, 0.875rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 0.185), 16px);font-style:normal;font-weight:600;line-height:1.5\" data-selector=\"15dcc441-9734-467a-b5cc-e31f82dca9f0\" id=\"1fb17064-c4f9-417c-9167-cad2cd809405\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab-1fb17064-c4f9-417c-9167-cad2cd809405\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-medium-font-size\">Projects<\/h2>\n<\/button>\n\n\n\n<button class=\"wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tab-button has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-06609eecd1bc75bd1cd96b2c82879793\" style=\"color:#101827\" data-selector=\"15dcc441-9734-467a-b5cc-e31f82dca9f0\" id=\"b1aa5fd3-9feb-475f-b0d4-e7aa2d858c1f\" role=\"tab\" aria-selected=\"false\" aria-controls=\"tab-b1aa5fd3-9feb-475f-b0d4-e7aa2d858c1f\" tabindex=\"-1\">\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-contrast-color has-text-color has-link-color has-medium-font-size wp-elements-fc8e63bdef8ffff0f650df89bd2e5a68\">Collaborations<\/h2>\n<\/button>\n<\/div><button class=\"etb-scroll-button left\" aria-label=\"Scroll to the left\"><span class=\"chevron-left\"><\/span><\/button><button class=\"etb-scroll-button right\" aria-label=\"Scroll to the right\"><span class=\"chevron-right\"><\/span><\/button><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tab-contents\" style=\"border-style:none;border-width:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tab-content etb-animation-fade\" data-selector=\"15dcc441-9734-467a-b5cc-e31f82dca9f0\" id=\"tab-4e2e1331-aeba-43aa-9a7c-07a74e2c1017\" aria-labelledby=\"4e2e1331-aeba-43aa-9a7c-07a74e2c1017\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7387b849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--60);flex-basis:70%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cardiovascular Discovery Group is based at the Kolling Institute, Royal North Shore Hospital and the University of Sydney. Led by Professor Gemma Figtree, our multidisciplinary team works to improve the prevention, detection and treatment of cardiovascular disease, Australia&#8217;s leading cause of death.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our research spans laboratory discovery, clinical studies, population health and implementation science. By integrating advanced imaging, molecular profiling, digital health technologies and clinical expertise, we aim to better understand why some individuals develop heart disease while others remain protected despite similar risk factors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A major focus of our work is identifying new ways to detect cardiovascular disease earlier, personalise prevention strategies and improve patient outcomes. Through large-scale research programs, clinical trials and partnerships with health services, industry and research organisations, we translate scientific discoveries into practical solutions that can be implemented in real-world healthcare settings.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our research benefits patients, clinicians, health systems and industry by supporting more precise, equitable and effective approaches to cardiovascular care.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"565\" src=\"https:\/\/kollinginstitute.org.au\/news_demo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0Y3A9069-Gemma-Figtree-team-2-1024x565.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-7285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/kollinginstitute.org.au\/news_demo\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/0Y3A9069-Gemma-Figtree-team-2-1024x565.jpg 1024w, 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has-lora-font-family wp-elements-4ec212552d4bfbc81d3dbcf1e6b6917f wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:clamp(18.959px, 1.185rem + ((1vw - 3.2px) * 1.022), 30px);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kollinginstitute.org.au\/news_demo\/neuroscience-and-pain-research\"><\/a>Cardiovascular, Renal and Metabolic<a href=\"https:\/\/kollinginstitute.org.au\/news_demo\/neuroscience-and-pain-research\"><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-3e41869c wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-base-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color has-border-color has-base-border-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/kollinginstitute.org.au\/cardiovascular-and-renal\/\" 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molecular profiling and long-term clinical follow-up to better understand why some people develop coronary artery disease while others remain protected despite similar risk factors.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using this unique resource, our team identifies and validates new biomarkers that can detect disease earlier, improve risk prediction and guide more personalised prevention strategies. We combine state-of-the-art imaging with advanced molecular technologies to uncover biological pathways linked to cardiovascular disease progression, resilience and treatment response.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond biomarker discovery, we are developing innovative diagnostic tools and technologies that have the potential to transform cardiovascular care. This includes novel blood-based assays and translational platforms designed to provide scalable, accessible approaches for earlier detection of heart disease and more precise targeting of preventative therapies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, this work aims to accelerate the translation of scientific discoveries into practical tools that improve cardiovascular health outcomes for patients and communities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-3&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-3\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">ESCALATE: Transforming Early Detection Through Adaptive Clinical Trials<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-3\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-3-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">ESCALATE is an innovative research program designed to evaluate new approaches for identifying previously undetected coronary artery disease in the community. Working closely with primary care providers, the study assesses whether emerging biomarkers and diagnostic tools can help identify individuals who may benefit from earlier cardiovascular assessment and prevention strategies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As we move to a new adaptive clinical trial design, this study will evolve to provide a rapid and efficient pathway to evaluate promising discoveries emerging from our research programs. By accelerating the translation of new diagnostic approaches into real-world healthcare settings, the program aims to improve the early detection and prevention of heart disease at population scale.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div data-wp-class--is-open=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-context=\"{ &quot;id&quot;: &quot;accordion-item-4&quot;, &quot;openByDefault&quot;: false }\" data-wp-init=\"callbacks.initAccordionItems\" data-wp-on-window--hashchange=\"callbacks.hashChange\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-item is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-item-is-layout-flow\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading\"><button aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" data-wp-bind--aria-expanded=\"state.isOpen\" data-wp-on--click=\"actions.toggle\" data-wp-on--keydown=\"actions.handleKeyDown\" id=\"accordion-item-4\" type=\"button\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle\"><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-icon\" aria-hidden=\"true\">+<\/span><span class=\"wp-block-accordion-heading__toggle-title\">Equitable Cardiovascular Care and Rural Heart Health&nbsp;<\/span><\/button><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div inert aria-labelledby=\"accordion-item-4\" data-wp-bind--inert=\"!state.isOpen\" id=\"accordion-item-4-panel\" role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-accordion-panel is-layout-flow wp-block-accordion-panel-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Cardiovascular disease continues to disproportionately affect people living in rural, remote and underserved communities. 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A particular focus of this work is ensuring that advances in cardiovascular research benefit all Australians, including First Nations peoples and communities with limited access to specialist services.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-easy-tabs-block-tab-content etb-animation-fade\" data-selector=\"15dcc441-9734-467a-b5cc-e31f82dca9f0\" id=\"tab-b1aa5fd3-9feb-475f-b0d4-e7aa2d858c1f\" aria-labelledby=\"b1aa5fd3-9feb-475f-b0d4-e7aa2d858c1f\" role=\"tabpanel\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Cardiovascular Discovery Group works closely with academic, healthcare, industry and community partners to accelerate the translation of research discoveries into improved cardiovascular health outcomes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key collaborators include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>CAD Frontiers \u2013 Translational research and innovation partner supporting industry engagement, community partnerships and the 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