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CHRD PhD student Rajiv Mahajan wins Heart Rhythm Society Young Investigator Award 2013
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Rajiv Mahajan was awarded the Heart Rhythm Society Young Investigator award in Denver on the 10 May 2013. Rajiv presented work from his PhD that demonstrates for the first time that the substrate for AF due to obesity can be reversed by weight reduction. Congratulations Rajiv on an outstanding achievement. You have done the University of Adelaide and the Centre for Heart Rhythm Disorders proud.
CHRD Researcher Melissa Middeldorp awarded the Heart Rhythm Society Affiliate Prize
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Melissa Middeldorp was awarded the Heart Rhythm Society Affiliate Prize in Denver on 10th May 2013. Melissa’s presented a case series of thyrotoxicosis occurring very late after the cessation of amiodarone. This research highlights the need for long term surveillance of patients who have been treated with amiodarone. Well done Melissa on your outstanding performance at your first (of many) podium presentations.
Successful Heart Rhythm Society Annual Scientifiic Sessions, Denver, USA
Congratulations to all CHRD students and researchers who presented and represented the group in Denver at HRS 2013. A total of 31 original abstracts presented by the group. An outstanding effort – well done.
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