Western Australian Cardiovascular
Research Alliance
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WACRA is the voice of Western Australian Cardiovascular Researchers
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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.​
Pre-Clinical Discovery
Fundamental discoveries into the mechanisms that cause cardiovascular disease so that targeted and personalised therapy can be designed
Epidemiology & Public Health
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
WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT WACRA
Professor Livia Hool
WACRA Director - Chairperson
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WACRA is a fantastic opportunity to position our talented Western Australian cardiovascular researchers on the national stage
Professor Markus Schlaich
WACRA Director
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Cardiovascular research may not make an impact today;
but it will tomorrow
Professor Robyn Owens
UWA DVCR
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WACRA is the voice of cardiovascular researchers in WA