Professor Kate Denton recognised for cardiovascular research
Professor Kate Denton, Head of the Cardiovascular Disease Program at the Monash Biomedicine Discovery Institute, has recently been awarded the International Society of Hypertension’s (ISH) Award of Excellence for Research in Cardiovascular Health and Disease in Women.
The ISH promotes and encourages the advancement of scientific research and knowledge and of its application in all aspects of hypertension and associated cardiovascular diseases.
This award acknowledged Professor Denton’s demonstrated track record of excellent research in the field of cardiovascular health and disease in women, and her significant contribution to advancing knowledge in this area.
Professor Denton is widely acknowledged by her colleagues as a prominent scientist in the field of hypertension and cardiovascular disease. Her work in the study of renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system (RAAS), the impact of sex steroids on this system and how these sex differences impact blood pressure control is well known across the world.
“I am honoured to receive this award, which marks the international impact of my research. It is always pleasing when you work is recognised by colleagues that you respect,” Professor Denton said.
“The trumpet fanfare and Hollywood spotlights as I walked on the stage to receive the award will not be forgotten in a hurry!” she said.
This is the first year that this particular award has been offered since it was established by the ISH Women in Hypertension Research Committee, led by Professor Rhian Touyz, ISH Past President, Director – Institute of Cardiovascular and Medical Sciences, University of Glasgow, UK. The ISH Women in Hypertension Research Network has been established to encourage, support and inspire women in science and medicine in the field of hypertension and related cardiovascular diseases. It aims to allow new avenues for communication, collaboration and education.
“I am delighted that the ISH has introduced new awards this year. The Award of Excellence for Research in Cardiovascular Health and Disease in Women in being awarded to Professor Kate Denton has great significance as this acknowledges both the importance of promoting and nurturing women scientists within the Society, as well as significant contributions to research in cardiovascular health and disease in women,” Professor Touyz said.
Professor Denton received her award at the ISH Awards Ceremony and Presidential Lecture during the ISH Biennial Scientific Meeting in Beijing, China, on Sunday 23 September.
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