Queensland Cardiovascular Research Network (QCVRN)

Providing a framework to strengthen cardiovascular research in Queensland

Launched by the Governor of Queensland in November 2015, the Queensland Cardiovascular Research Network (QCVRN) provides a framework to strengthen cardiovascular research in Queensland, including:

• fostering multi-disciplinary collaborations
• attracting new funding for Queensland cardiovascular research
• building research capacity
• becoming a combined voice for cardiovascular research in Queensland and ensuring the potential benefits generated from the research are maximised.

Becoming a member

Members of the QCVRN share the vision of fostering a visionary, vital and connected cardiovascular research community in Queensland. Membership to the QCVRN is free.

Become part of this group and enjoy the following benefits:

• Institutional access to multi-disciplinary collaborations (leading to higher quality research outputs) facilitated by QCVRN
• Access to tools and platforms developed by the QCVRN
• Being part of a collective voice to support cardiovascular research in Queensland
• Acknowledgement in all QCVRN activities
• Recruit and retain higher quality research staff or other related health professionals
• Advocacy to establish a Queensland cardiovascular research institute
• In the longer term, access to funding schemes developed by the QCVRN.

Executive Steering Committee

The executive steering committee, chaired independently by Associate Professor Jonathon Fanning and Dr. Meegan Walker, includes representatives from the Heart Foundation, Queensland Health, and various research organisations. Its purpose is to offer strategic direction and leadership to the QCVRN.

The current committee includes:

• Associate Professor Jonathon Fanning (Co-chair), University of Queensland
• Dr Meegan Walker (Co-chair), University of the Sunshine Coast
• Professor Zhiyong Li, Queensland University of Technology
• Associate Professor Jason Peart, Griffith University
• Associate Professor Joseph Moxon, James Cook University
• Dr Saman Khalesi, Central Queensland University
• Mrs Sheree Hughes, Heart Foundation
• Dr Melissa Reichelt, University of Queensland
• Professor Julie Redfern, Bond University
• Dr Uba Nwose, University of Southern Queensland
• Professor Hang Ta, Griffith University
• Mrs Melissa Hagan, Queensland Government

Emerging Leaders Sub-Committee

Sitting under the Executive Steering Committee is the QCVRN Emerging Leaders Sub-Committee (ELC) (established in 2024). This Committee will represent the interests of the Early-Mid Career Researchers (EMCRs) of the QCVRN.

The ELC will develop, drive, and facilitate events and opportunities for EMCRs of the QCVRN and provide advice to the Executive Steering Committee on these initiatives and any other EMCR related issues. In particular, the Committee will guide the program of EMCR targeted capability and capacity building activities and initiatives. Members of this Sub-Committee are EMCRs of the QCVRN (with the exception of A/Prof Jason Peart).

Opportunities to join this Committee are available annually, advertised via this website and by email.

The Emerging Leaders Sub-Committee members include:

• A/Prof Jason Peart (Executive Co-chair), Griffith University
• Dr Nchatatso Obonyo (EMCR Co-chair), University of Queensland
• Dr Danielle Kamato, Griffith University
• Mr Krist Feka, University of the Sunshine Coast
• Dr Yuanzhao Cao, University of Queensland
• Dr Tianjiao Wang, Griffith University
• Dr Antony McNamee, Griffith University
• Dr Gursharan Singh, Queensland University of Technology
• Dr Molly-rose McInerney, University of Queensland
• Dr Jennifer Dermer, University of the Sunshine Coast
• Dr Andrew Stephens, Queensland University of Technology

QCVRN Heart Week 2021