Professor James ChongProfessor University of Sydney; Head Cardiac Regeneration Laboratory and Faculty, Westmead Institute for Medical Research; Cardiologist Westmead Hospital; , Principle Investigator Westmead Applied Research Centre - Cardiac Regeneration Group

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Westmead Researcher Part of World-First Breakthrough to Repair the Failing Heart

A physician-scientist at Sydney’s Westmead Millennium Institute for Medical Research (WMI) has, in a world first, collaborated with scientists at the University of Washington to successfully grow heart muscle cells in sufficient quantity to repair the damaged heart of a primate after myocardial infarction (a.k.a. heart attack). Read More

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WIMR researchers recently promoted

Two of WIMR's pioneering researchers have been promoted to Professor by Sydney University’s Faculty of Medicine and Health. Congratulations to WIMR’s Professor Mark Douglas and Professor James Chong on their well-deserved titles. The promotions recognise academic excellence and contributions to their fields of research. Read More

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Scientists find way to heal scars caused by heart attacks

For the first time, an international team of researchers has developed a method to reverse the loss of elasticity of damaged heart tissue following heart attacks. Read More

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Stem cells healing broken hearts

Westmead Institute heart researcher Dr James Chong has been awarded the prestigious Metcalf Prize for recognition of his leadership in stem cell research. Read More

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New treatment for heart attack scar could address heart failure

Heart disease remains the largest killer in Australia and around the world. A new study has shown that a protein therapy– recombinant human platelet-derived growth factor-AB (rhPDGF-AB) – could improve outcomes following heart attack. Read More