
Western Australian Cardiovascular
Research Alliance
WACRA is the voice of Western Australian Cardiovascular Researchers
Established in 2019 the Western Australian Cardiovascular Research Alliance (WACRA) unites leading heart, stroke and vascular disease researchers from universities and institutes in Western Australia working across the pipeline from fundamental pre-clinical research, epidemiology and public health through to clinical trials.
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Pre-Clinical Discovery
Research
Fundamental discoveries into the mechanisms that cause cardiovascular disease so that targeted and personalised therapy can be designed
Epidemiology & Public Health Research
Understanding cardiovascular disease incidence and distribution so that research and policy are directed to impact the burden
Clinical Health
Research
Innovations in the delivery of healthcare and rigorous testing of Australian discoveries and devices so that patients experience the highest standard of healthcare
OUR AIMS
To advocate increased awareness of cardiovascular death and disability to government and the public
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT WACRA

Professor Livia Hool
WACRA Director - Chairperson
WACRA is a fantastic opportunity to position our talented Western Australian cardiovascular researchers on the national stage

Professor Markus Schlaich
WACRA Director
Cardiovascular research may not make an impact today;
but it will tomorrow

Professor Robyn Owens
UWA DVCR
WACRA is the voice of cardiovascular researchers in WA