ABOUT WACRA

Western Australian Cardiovascular Research Alliance

Mission Statement

WACRA is the peak leadership body in Western Australia advancing research into heart, stroke and vascular disease to accelerate translation and improve health outcomes for all Western Australians.

Aims

To advocate increased awareness of cardiovascular death and disability to government and the public
To advocate for increased peer-reviewed funding in heart, stroke and vascular disease research
To promote and integrate consumer-driven perspectives in cardiovascular research, ensuring research priorities and outcomes are shaped by the lived experiences of consumers and communities
To promote the development of strong collaborative networks between cardiovascular researchers in Western Australia and beyond
To increase the capacity of Western Australian cardiovascular research
To accelerate the discovery of more effective, personalised treatments
To enhance the translation of research findings and attract investment
To bridge the gap for Indigenous and remote Western Australians
To improve cardiovascular health for all Western Australians

Constitution

WACRA Ltd Constitution

Strategic Plan Summary

Strategic Plan Summary 2024-2029

WACRA Affiliates

Established in 2019 the Western Australian Cardiovascular Research Alliance unites cardiovascular researchers from universities, institutes and affiliated hospitals in Western Australia.

These include:

The University of Western Australia (UWA)
Edith Cowan University (ECU)
Curtin University
Notre Dame University
Murdoch University
Western Australian Health Translation Network (WAHTN)
RPH Medical Research Foundation
Perron Institute
Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research

WHAT PEOPLE SAY ABOUT WACRA

Founding

WACRA Director

Cardiovascular research may not make an impact today;

but it will tomorrow

Cate Cassarchis

CEO of Royal Perth Hospital Research Foundation

We are proud to work with WACRA to support cardiovascular research in WA

Professor Livia Hool

WACRA Director - Chairperson

WACRA is a fantastic opportunity to position our talented Western Australian cardiovascular researchers on the national stage