Cardio-metabolic and vascular health | Sydney

Calendar31 March 2026

LocationRACP Office Sydney

Clock5pm – 9pm

DollarVarious

CPDCPD hours

NetworkingNetworking

RestaurantRefreshments


This event will provide an update on recent clinical developments and guideline changes across Cardio‑Metabolic and Vascular Health. It is designed to bring together cardiology, endocrinology, and nephrology, hepatology and clinical pharmacology specialists for a practical exploration of the latest evidence and recommendations.

Focusing on shared systems and overlapping conditions, the program reflects the realities of clinical practice and offers structured opportunities for reflection on everyday patient care. Participants will also have the opportunity to complete CPD Category 2 and 3 activities.

By connecting specialties that frequently intersect in patient management, the event aims to foster meaningful interdisciplinary collaboration and support physicians in staying current not only within their own field, but also in related areas that directly influence patient outcomes.


Program

TimeSession
5.00pm

Registrations open

6.00pm

Welcome

6.10pm

Adipose tissue: update*
A/Prof Sandra Neoh, Endocrinologist
A/Prof Samantha Hocking, Endocrinologist

6.30pm

Subclinical coronary artery disease: detection and treatment*

Dr Nick Lan, Cardiologist
Prof John O'Sullivan, Cardiologist

7.00pm

Metabolism below the diaphragm: renal and hepatic*

Dr Theepika Rajkumar, Nephrologist
Prof Jacob George, Hepatologist

7.20pm

Break

7.30pm

Novel strategies and treatment targets*

Dr Jay Ramanathan, Clinical Pharmacologist
A/Prof David Sullivan, Chemical Pathologist and Lipidologist

7.50pm

Panel discussion and case study (CPD Category 3)

Dr Jay Ramanathan, A/Prof David Sullivan, Dr Theepika Rajkumar, Prof Jacob George, Dr Nick Lan, Prof John O'Sullivan, A/Prof Sandra Neoh and A/Prof Samantha Hocking

8.20pm

Final reflection

8.25pm

Networking and refreshments

9.15pm

Event close

Please note the program may be subject to change at any time.


CPD

CPD opportunities for this event include:

  • *This is a Category 1 and 2 CPD activity. Each presentation will be followed by a structured, multidisciplinary reflection on current practice
  • Panel discussion, case study and reflection activity (Category 3).

Speakers

Nick Lan
Dr Nick Lan
Cardiologist
Sandra Neoh
Associate Professor Sandra Neoh
Endocrinologist
Dr Jay Ramanathan
Dr Jay Ramanathan
Clinical Pharmacologist
David Sullivan
Associate Professor David Sullivan
Chemical Pathologist and Lipidologist

Speaker bios

Dr Nick Lan

Dr Nick Lan MBBS (Hons), MClinUS, MClinRes (Dist), MSc, FRACP is a cardiologist in the Cardiometabolic service of Fiona Stanley Hospital and Clinical Senior Lecturer at the University of Western Australia.

He has a clinical focus in preventive cardiology and cardiometabolic medicine, having undertaken a Clinical Fellowship in Endocrinology and Diabetes and a Masters in Preventative Cardiovascular Medicine.

Nick has completed a Master of Clinical Research with Distinction and was a recipient of the WA Health Research Fellowship.

Associate Professor Sandra Neoh

Associate Professor Sandra Neoh is an endocrinologist at Northern Health and Austin Health in Melbourne, and a former Gates Cambridge scholar.

Her clinical interests include diabetes, lipidology, obesity and Aboriginal Health. She holds a number of clinical leadership positions and is the current co-chair of the Australian Atherosclerosis Society's Cardiometabolic and Vascular Medicine Council.

Dr Jay Ramanathan

Dr Jay Ramanathan is a physician with a background in clinical pharmacology, general medicine and geriatrics.

He has particular interest in cardio-metabolic health and quality use of medicines. He is a member of the State Formulary Committee and Medication Safety Expert Advisory Committee.

Associate Professor David Sullivan

Associate Professor David Sullivan is a physician and chemical pathologist at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Camperdown NSW. This includes conjoint appointment as Clinical Associate Professor, Sydney Central Clinical School.

David has an interest in lipid metabolism with emphasis on the dietary component of gene – environment interactions contributing to cardiovascular disease. He has been involved in the early use of most lipid-lowering interventions and has a particular interest in nutritional principles.

His other interest is the improvement of detection and management of inherited dyslipidaemia and associated increase in cardiovascular risk, such as occurs in Familial Hypercholesterolaemia and elevation of Lipoprotein (a) levels.


Suitable for

This event is suitable for physicians specialising or interested in cardiology, endocrinology, nephrology, hepatology, clinical pharmacology and general and acute-care medicine.


Pricing

CategoryFee (AUD)
RACP Trainee$45.00
RACP Fellow$60.00
Non-member$80.00

All prices are listed in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of GST.

Register


Location

RACP Office Sydney
Level 27, 1 O'Connell Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Australia


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