VHI Research Reimagined Summit - Advancing Personalised Cardiovascular Health
Description
The Monash Victorian Heart Institute invites you to Research Reimagined Summit 2026: Advancing Personalised Cardiovascular Health.
This one-day summit will bring together researchers, clinicians, consumers, health service leaders, industry partners and policy thinkers to explore what personalised medicine can and should deliver - and for whom.
Through keynote presentations, expert deep dives, interactive breakout conversations, an EMCR showcase and a closing audience-led panel, the program will examine the opportunities and challenges shaping the next era of cardiovascular research and care.
The day will explore themes including genomics, AI, precision medicine, health economics, discovery science, implementation, consumer partnership, equity and community trust.
This event is free to attend, but registration is essential.
Agenda
The full Summit agenda is now available.
Keynote speaker
Grant McArthur AO
Professor Grant McArthur AO is a Fellow of the Royal Australasian College of Physicians and holds a Ph.D. in Medical Biology. He the inaugural Lorenzo Galli Chair of Melanoma and Skin Cancers at the University of Melbourne. He is an Associate Editor for the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Professor McArthur is also Head of the Molecular Oncology Laboratory and a Senior Consultant Medical Oncologist at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre. He has published over 350 papers and has served as a national and international chair for multiple clinical trials on targeted therapies and immunotherapies. His research interests include melanoma, clinical trials of targeted therapeutics, the discovery of novel drug targets in cancer, oncogene targeting, the immunological effects of targeted therapies, personalized medicine, and cancer metabolism. Presentation: Personalised Medicine in Practice: Lessons from Oncology for the Cardiovascular Field Synopsis: Personalised approaches to oncology have transformed the field following technological advances in genomic profiling of patient’s germline and their cancers. Personalised molecular imaging approaches with “theranostics” are also now in routine care. Molecularly defined subsets of many common cancers have actionable genomic changes and Australia now has a universal genomics based personalised medicine program for all children with cancer. However despite these advances it remains unclear how extensive the use of genomics based medicine should be in oncology based on both cost-effectiveness and clinical benefit. Furthermore use of personalised approaches in immunotherapy, prevention and early detection remains limited. Nonetheless molecular based approaches to prevention, early detection and treatment of disease across medicine, including cardiovascular disease and cancer, will clearly be a foundation in the future of healthcare.
FAQs
- Where can I view the program?
The full Summit agenda is now available.
- How do I register for breakout sessions?
You will be able to self-nominate into one of the the two breakout sessions provided on the day. There is no advance action required.
- Will I receive a calendar invitation?
A calendar invitation will be included in your confirmation email, allowing you to easily add the event to your preferred calendar.
- Who should attend this summit?
This Summit is designed for researchers, clinicians and healthcare professionals, students, policymakers, donors and industry partners, as well as Monash University and Monash Health staff, alumni, and representatives from peak bodies, advisory groups and partner organisations, anyone committed to advancing cardiovascular health.
- Will this event be catered?
Yes. Catering will be provided throughout the day, including morning tea, lunch and afternoon tea. This will give attendees the opportunity to take breaks, connect with others and continue conversations between sessions.
If you have any dietary requirements, please ensure these are noted when completing your event registration so they can be accommodated.
- Will there be opportunities to network?
Yes, the summit provides multiple opportunities to connect with leaders, peers, and collaborators across research, policy, and practice throughout the day.
- Accessibility requirements
If you have any accessibility requirements, please ensure these are noted when completing your event registration so they can be accommodated.
- Can I attend for part of the day?
We strongly encourage attendees to participate in the entire Summit to gain the full value of the program and contribute meaningfully to the shared discussions shaping the future of cardiovascular health.
- Will the summit be available online?
No. Research Reimagined Summit 2026 will be delivered as a fully in-person event. Due to the interactive nature of the program, including breakout sessions, live audience input, networking and discussion-based sessions, the summit will not be streamed. Key sessions may be shared at a later date. We encourage you to register to attend in person if possible.
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