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Another article of interest. Written by Jeanne Erdmann and published in 2013, Erdmann looks at the importance of ‘molecular autopsies’ in cases of sudden death in young people. Professor Skinner makes an appearance near the end of the article telling how we are very fortunate in New Zealand to receive funding by the Ministry of … Continued

Did you see CIDG on the news last night? Yesterday we were very fortunate to be able to share with the amazing team and donors at Cure Kids Dr Annika Winbo’s cutting-edge research into Cardiac Inherited Diseases, particularly Long QT Syndrome. If you were at last year’s CIDG family event you would have seen Dr Winbo’s talk … Continued

CIDG have published their data on the national registry of inherited heart conditions. There are huge variations by region. The south island, which still does not have a coordinator, has  a registration rate four times lower than the north island. This must mean that many people at risk remain undetected and unprotected. It is time … Continued

As you may know, Tuatara Brewing have been releasing a special memorial brew the past three years in memory of their much loved mate and colleague Matt Lang who passed away suddenly in December 2013. All proceeds from these brews have gone towards buying AED’s that have been so kindly donated to Auckland Hospital Clinical … Continued

After our successful first CIDG Family information evening last year we are pleased to be able to host another one this year. This year’s theme is based around our motto; “Detect. Protect. Enable.” and will be looking at “The Family Journey” into Cardiac Inherited Disease. When: 16th September. 17.30 – 19.30 Where: Crowne Plaza Hotel, … Continued

Did you watch TV3 last night? The brave Poupouare whanau talk about their heartache of losing their son Elliott, at just 17 years of age. Dr Jon Skinner, our clinical lead, is also talking about sudden cardiac death and our goal to make genetic testing compulsory in young people, when no cause of death is … Continued

Its finally here, the wait is over! Dr Jon Skinner, our clinical lead, talking about CIDG at our public meeting last year in The Langham, Auckland. The purpose of this event was to raise awareness and discuss cardiac inherited disease/sudden death in young people in NZ.  This was the first meeting we opened up to the public … Continued

CIDG has had a big presence at two major international meetings in May 2016. At Heart Rhythm in San Fransisco, one of the most significant meetings in the world dealing with heart rhythm disorders, Dr Jon Skinner, our clinical leader (pictured below), gave two presentations related to CIDG business. In particular he presented talks about of … Continued