Article | Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences
29 September 2024
Jian Zhou Medallists get to the heart of it
Transformative research to treat the human heart has been honoured with the 2024 Australian Academy of Health and Medical Sciences Jian Zhou Medal.
Awarded this year to interventional cardiologist Professor James Chong and cardiac bioengineer Professor James Hudson, the award recognises scientists making an impact in translational medical research. The medal is named in honour of cervical cancer vaccine co-inventor Professor Jian Zhou, who worked alongside award founder Professor Ian Frazer.
Cardiovascular disease is one of Australia’s biggest health problems, causing one in four of all deaths.
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