The 2025 SA CVRN Research Showcase and Awards celebrates the depth and diversity of cardiovascular research across South Australia.

Held on Monday 1 December 2025 at Festival Tower, Flinders University, this full-day event will bring together clinicians, researchers, policy leaders, and community voices to explore the latest advances, challenges, and opportunities in cardiovascular health.

This year’s program features:

An opening plenary delivered by the Distinguished Service Award winner for 2024, Professor John Beltrame, on coronary vasomotor disorders
Discussions on the psychological impacts of cardiovascular events
Updates on emerging scientific advances including atherosclerosis, atrial fibrillation, autonomic dysfunction, and diabetic complications
Insights into AI and digital innovation in cardiovascular diagnostics
Poster sessions and networking opportunities during breaks
A lively debate on cardiovascular risk awareness and screening
Translational research presentations highlighting community-based impact
An oral research prize session, featuring presentations from the top four submitted abstracts

The day will conclude with the SA CVRN Research Awards Ceremony, recognising excellence and innovation in cardiovascular research.

Researchers are also invited to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations, with prizes awarded for the best oral, moderated poster, and people’s choice presentations. More details at: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/research/sa-cvrn#2025-awards

Ticket Information:

Free – SA CVRN members
$50 – Non-members

Membership is free. To join the SA CVRN, visit our website and complete the short membership form:
https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/research/sa-cvrn

Join us to celebrate discovery, collaboration, and the collective effort driving better heart health for everyone in South Australia.

Registrations close 24 November.