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CVMM Symposium: A memorable day or learning, growth and community

The 2024 CVMM Symposium was a fantastic event with a great turnout. Attendees enjoyed a day full of insightful talks, engaging poster sessions, and reconnecting with colleagues, all set against the beautiful backdrop of Barangaroo.

Published on the 15 October 2024

The day began with welcomes from Prof Cheryl Jones, Prof Anushka Patel, and Prof Alta Schutte, setting the stage for exciting discussions. Highlights included presentations on GLP-1 RA Therapy as well as talks on sleep, gut health, and novel optical microscopy technologies. Important equity issues for rural and Indigenous communities, women, and the Australian Hypertension Taskforce’s roadmap were also discussed

The final session, “Navigating the Path to Success,” was especially inspiring. Researchers shared personal stories about facing and braving challenges, finding unique paths to success. Senior researchers on the panel and in the audience eagerly offered valuable tips and insights, addressing real-life questions and concerns of early and mid-career researchers. Knowing there is no one-size-fits-all solution, it was a heartening reminder that with resilience and creativity, challenges can become opportunities.

The poster sessions, organised by the CVMM ECR Committee, showcased innovative research. 

Congratulations to the EMCR winners who received the prize and the certificate:

  • Poster Session Winners: Laura Choong, VCCRI, Keerat Junday, VCCRI

  • EMCR Rapid Fire Winner: Lucy McGrath-Cadell, VCCRI

  • People’s Choice Award: Elissa Price, School of Health Sciences

The CVMM ECR Committee played a crucial role in organising the event, co-chairing each session, and joining the panel discussions. Their efforts ensured everything ran smoothly.

Attendees praised the event for its inclusive and collegial atmosphere. One participant said, “I really enjoyed the event and am grateful for the collegial and inclusive culture.” Another added, “Great event, both fun and informative.”

Overall, the CVMM Symposium was a memorable day of learning, growth, and community. It was a wonderful opportunity to bring cardiovascular and metabolic colleagues together, strengthening our community. We look forward to the next one in 2025!