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Protecting Hearts Through and Beyond Cancer

Pioneering research in cardio-oncology to improve cardiovascular outcomes for cancer patients at every stage of their journey.

Gold-Tier
Accredited

ICOS International Recognition

Established
2018

Years of Dedicated Research

Australia’s
First

Dedicated Cardio-Oncology Centre

Multidisciplinary
Team

Cardiologists, Oncologists & Researchers

Our Research Themes

Advancing knowledge across four key areas of cardio-oncology research.

Identifying and mitigating cardiovascular side effects of cancer treatments including chemotherapy, radiation, and immunotherapy.

Developing novel biomarkers for early detection of cardiotoxicity to enable timely intervention and personalised monitoring.

Evaluating pharmacological and lifestyle interventions to protect heart health during and after cancer treatment.

Studying long-term cardiovascular health in cancer survivors to improve quality of life and reduce late cardiac effects.

Featured Publications

Recent contributions to the field of cardio-oncology.

Early access to a cardio-oncology clinic in an Australian context: a qualitative exploration of patient experiences

Jennifer White, Julie Byles, Trent Williams, Rossana Untaru, Doan T M Ngo, Aaron L Sverdlov
Cardio-Oncology, 2022

Integrated Cardio-Oncology Service

Lloyd E Butel-Simoes, Joshua Bennetts, Amanda Croft, Trent D Williams, Wojt Janowski, Jarad Martin, James Lynam, Doan TM Ngo, Aaron L Sverdlov
Cardiac Failure Review, 2026

The Current Cardio-Oncology Landscape Across Australia

Daniel H Chen, Lloyd Butel-Simoes, Mitchum Bower, Mark T Nolan, Sanjeev S Kumar, Trent D Williams, Bogda Koczwara, Philippa Ell, Joshua D Bennetts, Gayathri R Nair, John Lee, Satish Ramkumar, Doan TM Ngo, Aaron L Sverdlov
Current Treatment Options in Oncology, 2026

Latest News

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Our Team

A multidisciplinary team of cardiologists, oncologists, researchers, and allied health professionals.

Prof Aaron Sverdlov

Prof Aaron Sverdlov

Co-Director
Prof Doan Ngo

Prof Doan Ngo

Co-Director
Dr Jie Yu

Dr Jie Yu

Cardiologist / Clinician-researcher
Dr Tatt Jhong Haw

Dr Tatt Jhong Haw

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Ms Stacey Wilks

Program Manager
Dr Amanda Croft

Dr Amanda Croft

Postdoctoral Research Fellow

Affiliated Institutions

NSW Government

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