Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute, The

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute (VCCRI) is a biomedical research institute that is committed to excellence in research into heart disease and cardiovascular biology, cardiovascular research training, and facilitating the rapid application of research discoveries to patient care. Although we address all forms of heart disease, we have as a major focus the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart muscle diseases. We are a leader in adult stem cell technologies and their potential application to the treatment of cardiovascular disease. We currently have 5 research divisions covering Cardiac Physiology and Transplantation, Developmental Biology, Molecular Cardiology & Biophysics, Molecular Genetics and Structural & Computational Biology.

Address

Lowy Packer Bldg 405 Liverpool St
Darlinghurst 2010
New South Wales

Website: http://www.victorchang.edu.au

Contact

Name: Fund Development Manager Jan Savage

Phone: 1300 842 867

Fax: 02 9295 8601

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Mission / Objective

The Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute has as its mission "the relief of pain and suffering and the promotion of well-being, through an understanding of the fundamental mechanisms of cardiovascular biology in health and disease". While the Institute conducts research into all forms of heart disease, it has a primary focus "the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of heart muscle diseases."

Beneficiary Group

The research conducted at the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute benefits all mankind. Heart disease does not discriminate - it can strike at any time whether you are young or old, fit or not, male or female, no matter where you come from. It is Australia's No. 1 killer - four times more women die from heart disease compared to breast cancer.

Projects in Progress

We currently have 5 research divisions covering Cardiac Physiology and Transplantation, Developmental Biology, Molecular Cardiology & Biophysics, Molecular Genetics and Structural & Computational Biology.

Board Members

Mr Steven Lowy, AM - Chairman

Mr Chum Darvall

Mr Angelos Frangopoulos

Mrs Barbara Ell

Sr Anthea Groves

Ms Jill Margo, AM

Mrs Louise DiFrancesco

Mr John Kean

Mr John McGuigan

Dr Gary Weiss

Prof Les Field

Mr David Craig

Prof Robert Graham

ABN

61 068 363 235

Tax Deductible

Yes

Wills and Bequests

Today, bequests are becoming a more important source of funding. However small or generous a bequest may be, you can be confident that it will assist the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute in its quest to solve the mystery of heart disease. All money received from bequests goes directly to our research.

So that we can acknowledge your generosity, we would like to make you a member of our newly formed Young @ Heart Bequest Club. This gives us the chance to thank those who have provided for the Institute in their Will. You will be invited to attend a bi-annual Young @ Heart tour and luncheon.

General Donations

There are a number of ways you can help the Victor Chang Cardiac Research Institute(VCCRI):

Attend/support VCCRI fundraisers
Make a donation to the VCCRI
Leave a bequest in your Will to the VCCRI
Hold your own fundraising even
Donate to the Institute instead of sending flowers or giving presents - you can donate in the recipient's name
Hire the VCCRI Health Check Booth