Cardiovascular diseases are responsible for more deaths than any other cause and contribute substantially to the overall burden of disease worldwide. Furthermore, dysfunction of the vascular system contributes to the physical and cognitive impairments associated with ageing and many age-related conditions.
The VasoActive Cardiovascular Research team has a focus on the mechanisms of vascular function, and the development of novel prevention, treatment and rehabilitation interventions that aim to enhance cardiovascular health.
Research projects
Latest research studies and community-based programs explore how blood vessels function, how cardiovascular disease develops, and how innovative lifestyle, exercise, and therapeutic strategies can improve health at every stage of life.
Our team and partners
The VasoActive Cardiovascular Research team brings together researchers, clinicians and students from UniSC, the Sunshine Coast University Hospital and our other clinical partners.
Participate in a clinical trial
Adults diagnosed with Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD) are invited to join our clinical trials exploring new exercise, telehealth, and medical treatments.
Work with us
Our team has ongoing opportunities for prospective research candidates wishing to undertake Honours, Masters, or PhD research programs. Please contact the research leaders and supervisors directly, or contact us by email.
Scholarships are often available including project-specific scholarships and university scholarships. For general information about scholarships please visit HDR Scholarships.
We also welcome enquiries from prospective post-doctoral candidates and research collaborators.
Walking past the pain
How UniSC researchers are working with patients to find a solution for a painful leg condition. It’s known as the ‘Cinderella disease’, yet one of the great threats of peripheral artery disease (PAD) is losing a lower limb, not merely misplacing a glass slipper.
Saving legs and lives: Trial of new treatment for artery disease
A University of the Sunshine Coast trial is offering a new path to post-surgery recovery from peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition that affects more than a million Australians.
Trial finds relief for vascular disease sufferers
A University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) trial has found that a widely available footplate muscle stimulation device could significantly improve symptoms in patients with peripheral artery disease (PAD), a condition affecting blood flow to the legs.
Contact us
VasoActive Cardiovascular Research team
- Email: vasoactive@usc.edu.au
- Tel: +61 7 5456 5364
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