Groundbreaking research and a passion for better healthcare where it is most needed, have earned Dr Revathy Carnagarin national recognition, with the Australian College of Rural and Remote Medicine (ACRRM) presenting her with the 2025 Rural Health Research Award.
An ACRRM registrar and clinician-researcher, Dr Carnagarin has built an international career at the forefront of hypertension and cardiometabolic medicine before turning her focus to rural innovation in Western Australia.
As part of her Advanced Specialised Training in Academic Medicine, she leads the HOPE (Heart Failure Optimisation through Patient & Practitioner Education) project across the Midwest GP network. The initiative introduces pharmacist-led medication reconciliation and education, reducing hospital readmissions and strengthening continuity of care in regional communities.
Her academic contribution is equally impressive: more than 82 peer-reviewed publications, over 2,200 citations, and leadership roles in mentorship and policy advocacy.
She previously undertook a PhD in Molecular Endocrinology at Curtin University, a Harvard-funded postdoctoral fellowship, and a National Heart Foundation fellowship in cardiometabolic research.
ACRRM President Dr Rod Martin says Dr Carnagarin exemplifies the impact research can deliver when driven by clinical need.
“Revathy is redefining what rural health research can achieve,” Dr Martin says.
“Her work is already transforming the way heart failure is managed in rural Western Australia, and her leadership will continue to strengthen rural healthcare systems nationwide.”
The Rural Health Research Award celebrates innovation and excellence in research that directly improves healthcare delivery, access, and outcomes for rural and remote Australians.
The award was announced at Rural Medicine Australia 2025 (RMA25) in Perth, co-hosted by ACRRM and the Rural Doctors Association of Australia.