Gemma Figtree to give public talk on early heart attack detection
- A person suffers a heart attack every ten minutes in Australia, and about one in four individuals shows no traditional risk factors beforehand.
- Professor Figtree will discuss the science of heart disease and early detection methods during a free public talk on November 11 at the McCusker Auditorium in Nedlands.
- As a professor in medicine and chair of the cardiovascular initiative at the University of Sydney, along with her role as an interventional and imaging cardiologist at Royal...
A person suffers a heart attack every ten minutes in Australia, and about one in four individuals shows no traditional risk factors beforehand. Leading Sydney-based cardiologist and researcher Gemma Figtree is spearheading efforts to identify patients at risk before a cardiac event strikes.
Professor Gemma Figtree to Deliver Harry Perkins Oration in Nedlands
Professor Figtree will discuss the science of heart disease and early detection methods during a free public talk on November 11 at the McCusker Auditorium in Nedlands. The event marks the annual oration for the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research. The presentation begins at 6.30pm, and attendees can register for free through the institute’s website at perkins.org.au.
As a professor in medicine and chair of the cardiovascular initiative at the University of Sydney, along with her role as an interventional and imaging cardiologist at Royal North Shore Hospital, Professor Figtree focuses heavily on early intervention. She also serves on the scientific advisory committee for the Harry Perkins Institute and acts as chief scientific officer at CAD Frontiers, a coronary artery disease research non-profit. She was appointed a Member of the Order of Australia in 2023.
CAD Frontiers Research Aims to Detect Silent Coronary Artery Disease
The upcoming lecture is titled Innovation to achieve early detection and treatment of coronary artery disease before a heart attack – the mission of CAD Frontiers. Professor Figtree will outline the challenges of moving research from the laboratory to large-scale studies and clinical trials. The scientific initiative aims to understand why certain people are more susceptible to heart attacks and how patient outcomes can be improved.
Audience members will learn how identifying silent coronary artery disease prior to an attack could transform cardiovascular care. The research explores blood biomarkers and new treatments designed to work toward a future without heart attacks, addressing one of the most significant burdens on the Australian health system.