Tom Briffa

Dr. Tom Briffa is an Associate Professor at the University of Western Australia’s School of Population and Global Health, leading the Cardiovascular Research Group. His work focuses on cardiovascular disease prevention, treatment, and translation into clinical practice. He has held key roles in national and international cardiac rehabilitation networks and contributed to policy development.

Research Interests

His research spans

• Cardiovascular epidemiology and control
• Secondary prevention strategies
• Health service optimization for cardiac patients
• Impact of environmental factors (e.g., heatwaves) on heart health

He emphasizes bridging research evidence with clinical practice to improve outcomes.

Grants & Funding

Recent grants include:

• $960,000 (2020): SOLVING THE EVIDENCE-PRACTICE GAP IN CARDIAC REHABILITATION
• $384,637 (2012-2014): BURDEN OF ATHERIAL FIBRILLATION

Projects

He leads initiatives like the Heart2Heart digital peer support program and evaluates cost-effectiveness of diagnostic tools (e.g., high-sensitivity troponin assays). Collaborations span global networks, with recent work in Australia, Europe, and Asia-Pacific.