Rebecca Kozor

Associate Professor Rebecca Kozor is an academic and clinical cardiologist affiliated with the Northern Clinical School at the University of Sydney and Royal North Shore Hospital. She holds roles in cardiology, specializing in cardiac imaging (MRI, CT, echocardiography) and clinical research. Her expertise includes Fabry disease, heart muscle disorders, and environmental sustainability in healthcare. She co-directs the University of Sydney CMR Group and leads research projects funded by grants focusing on diagnostic imaging, cardiovascular disease, and chronic kidney disease.

• Education: BSc(Med), MBBS, PhD (University of New South Wales), FRACP, FCSANZ
• Clinical Roles: Consultant Cardiologist at Royal North Shore Hospital and private practices (Mosman Cardiology, North Shore Private Hospital)
• Leadership: President of Australia New Zealand Working Group for Cardiovascular MRI, Member of Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand Scientific Committee

Research and Clinical Focus

Dr. Kozor’s research spans cardiac imaging advancements, Fabry disease pathophysiology, and women’s cardiovascular health. Key projects include:

• Development of CMR competency curricula
• Environmental impact of cardiac imaging
• Diagnosis and management of genetic cardiomyopathies
• Clinical trials evaluating CMR in acute coronary syndromes

Grants and Awards

Recent grants include studies on:

• Cost-benefit analysis of Rapid Access Chest Pain Clinics (2022)
• Cardiac risk in Fabry disease (2018)
• Lifestyle interventions for coronary heart disease (2022)

Teaching and Mentorship

Supervises higher degree research students in cardiac imaging and genetic cardiomyopathies. Active in medical student research programs and CMR education.

Labs/Teams: Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance Group, University of Sydney; Fabry Disease Research Collaborative.