News & Events

Highlights, awards and media from the Newcastle Centre of Excellence in Cardio-Oncology.

Three people standing beside the Hunter Medical Research Institute sign during Prof Javid Moslehi's Newcastle visit

30th September 2026

News

Professor Javid Moslehi Australian Visit

Visit from Prof Javid Moslehi: Advancing Cardio-Immunology in Newcastle Prof Javid Moslehi is a prominent American cardiologist, physician-scientist, and myocyte biologist who serves as the William Grossman Distinguished Professor in…

Centre team members and colleagues gathered in front of the stage at the CSANZ26 meeting, ICC Sydney

30th September 2026

Event

CSANZ26

Highlights from CSANZ26: Showcasing Excellence in Cardio-Oncology The 2026 Annual Scientific Meeting of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand (CSANZ), held from 6–9 August at the International Convention…

ACORES 2027 save the date: Australian Cardio-Oncology Research & Education Symposium, 3-4 April 2027, Sydney

30th September 2026

Announcement

Save the Date: ACORES 2027

Saturday 3rd / Sunday 4th April 2027 – Sydney After the resounding success of the inaugural Australian Cardio-Oncology Research & Education Symposium (ACORES) in March 2026, we are delighted to…

Centre team and volunteers smiling together at the May Measure Month blood pressure check stall

27th July 2026

Event

Supporting Heart Health: May Measure Month at Sleapy’s Day 2026

Doan, Aaron, and members of the team had the pleasure of attending the 2026 Sleapy’s Day event in Merewether on Saturday 18th July. Sleapy’s Day is a fantastic annual event…

Patient seated outdoors, sharing her experience for Patient Voices in Cardio-Oncology Research

27th July 2026

Media

Patient Voices in Cardio-Oncology Research

Our consumers are at the heart of everything we do. Meet some of Aaron’s cardio-oncology patients and hear how their lived experiences help guide research, improve patient care, and shape…

Four Centre researchers in University of Newcastle doctoral gowns at the PhD graduations of Drs Bennetts and Croft

1st July 2026

News

Celebrating the PhD Graduations of Dr Joshua Bennetts and Dr Amanda Croft

The Newcastle Centre of Excellence in Cardio-Oncology recently celebrated an important milestone, with two of our talented early-career researchers successfully completing their PhDs.

Glowing healthy human heart in a cardio-oncology research laboratory

17th June 2026

News

Aaron Sverdlov Awarded 2026 NSW Health Cardiovascular Senior Researcher Grant

Aaron Sverdlov has been awarded the 2026 NSW Health Cardiovascular Senior Researcher Grant totalling $748,104 over 3 years for ‘Beat cancer with a healthy heart: strategies to mitigate cancer-related cardiotoxicity’.…

Illustration of heart and lungs beside a landscape showing air pollution and clean air

17th June 2026

News

Tatt Jhong Haw Awarded 2026 NSW Health Cardiovascular Early-Mid Career Researcher Grant

Tatt Jhong Haw has been awarded the 2026 NSW Health Cardiovascular Early-Mid Career Researcher Grant totalling $450,000 over 3 years for ‘Impact of Particulate Matter on Early Life Cardiorespiratory Health’.…

Seven presenters beside the Inaugural Australian Cardio-Oncology Research & Education Symposium banner, 14-15 March 2026

20th March 2026

Event

ACORES 2026 Symposium

Professors Doan Ngo and Aaron Sverdlov served on the steering committee and presented at the inaugural Australian Cardio-Oncology Research and Education Symposium (ACORES), held at the Chris O’Brien Lifehouse in…

10th September 2025

Award

Aaron Sverdlov Named Staff Member of the Year, HNELHD Excellence Awards 2025

Professor Aaron Sverdlov is named Staff Member of the Year at the 2025 HNELHD Excellence Awards for establishing and expanding the district’s cardio-oncology program.

Researchers in lab coats at a microscope during the A Current Affair story on cardio-oncology treatment

25th May 2025

Media

A Current Affair: Aaron Sverdlov and Patient Jaci Discuss Cardio-Oncology Care During Cancer Treatment

A Current Affair features Professor Aaron Sverdlov and his patient Jaci discussing the groundbreaking treatment that saved her life.

Presentation slide titled Cardio-Oncology Newcastle with Professor Doan Ngo's name and the HMRI Q&A speaker inset

10th March 2025

Event

How Cancer and Its Treatment Affect Your Heart: Cardio-Oncology Q&A, HMRI

A public Q&A at HMRI for people living with, through and beyond cancer, and their families, on how cancer and its treatment affect the heart.

14th January 2024

Award

Doan Ngo and Aaron Sverdlov Win the HMRI Foundation Research Team Excellence Award

Professors Doan Ngo and Aaron Sverdlov are recognised with the HMRI Foundation Research Team Excellence Award for their cardio-oncology work identifying dual-purpose medications that treat cancer while protecting the heart.

23rd February 2023

Award

Doan Ngo Receives the ACvA Game Changer Award for Cardiovascular Research Excellence

Professor Doan Ngo is recognised with the ACvA Game Changer Award for Cardiovascular Research Excellence.