
New CCRG researchers receive funding boost from Metro North Health
Claire Wilson and A/Prof Gianluigi Li Bassi receive funding boost for new ICU research

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CCRG receives funding boost for new life-saving equipment
New equipment includes a state-of-the-art microdialysis analyser and a new generation automated chest compression device.

The search for safer anticoagulation in ECMO
Could a tropical fruit hold the key to safer blood clotting for ECMO patients?

WATCH NOW: Situation Awareness in the OR
Special guest, Dr David Tscholl, University of Zurich and the University Hospital in Zurich, Switzerland, presents the keynote at the 2025 CRIKEY Symposium presented by Philips.

CCRG Research Fellow wins President’s Award for Scientist of the Year
The award acknowledges Dr Silver Heinsar’s research pushing the global knowledge of pulsatile ECMO

Stigler's Law of Eponymy and why statisticians have the best sense of humour.
Professor Adrian Barnett delivers the inaugural CRIKEY TEDTalk at the 2025 Summit.

Tiny Particles, Big Problems — Micro-nanoplastics and the Human Heart
A new study by CCRG had shown the problem of micro-nanoplastics is more far-reaching than originally thought.

New AI tools for emergency triaging could fast-track access urgent care for patients
Data scientists from CCRG and Bond University are developing a new machine learning tool to support triage staff in emergency departments.

Returning a pulse to ECMO
Dhayananth Kanagarajan has led a new study aimed at developing a model of VA ECMO in a patient-specific human aorta

CCRG’s latest Churchill Fellow embarks on neurocritical care world tour.
Eamon Raith will travel to the USA, Italy, and the UK to advance optical technologies in neurocritical care.

ANZICS Clinical Trials Group meeting February 2025
Two CCRG Research Fellows presented at this year’s ANZICS Clinical Trials Group (CTG) meeting in February, including one making their debut on the international speaking circuit.


CCRG wins national gamechanger award
The Living Heart named national gamechanger by Australian Cardiovascular Alliance

CCRG Director awarded Order of Australia for his distinguished service to medicine
John Fraser AO has been named as an Officer of the Order of Australia for his distinguished service to medicine as an intensive care physician and surgeon, and to global critical care research.

CCRG named in the Top 100 Innovators for 2024
Dr Arutha Kulasinghe, A/Prof Kirsty Short and Prof John Fraser, have been named among the Top 100 Innovators for 2024.

Dr Bob Bartlett - A lifetime of teaching, of breaking boundaries, of ability and humility.
Dr Bartlett - we are proud to call you a friend

Win tickets to the inaugural Doherty Lecture
Nobel Award-winning scientist and UQ alum, Laureate Professor Peter Doherty AO FRS FMedSci, will return to UQ to deliver the inaugural lecture of The Peter Doherty Nobel Lecture Series.

Heart transplant gamechanger opens possibility of global transport
Health Minister Shannon Fentiman announces $1.6m in funding for the Critical Care Research Group