Exploiting existing data sources to improve the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease [ 2015 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Mark Woodward (Principal investigator)

Brief description My program of research exploits several large databases to answer important issues in the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease (CVD), which makes a huge contribution to the burden of illness and premature mortality in Australia. An underlying aim is to provide the evidence base to facilitate improvement of the existing CVD risk assessment guidelines in Australia, for better targeting of clinical advice and treatment.

Funding Amount $739,980.00

Funding Scheme Research Fellowships

Notes Research Fellowship