Current Research Focus
The best possible patient care for people facing cardiothoracic surgery is our focus at The Baird Institute. Our current research is divided into six major groups.
Mesothelioma Group
The impact of this tumour on the community continues to grow. The role of extended surgery in search of a cure is the principle focus of this group.
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Biomaterials Group
This group is building on existing work and aims to produce a wholly synthetic biologically compatible blood vessel within three years.
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The OPCAB Group
Explores the technology and biology of heartlung machines with the intent to improve design and function.
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Heart Failure Group
This group will define multi-disciplinary approaches to heart failure and explore emerging treatments, both pharmaceutical and surgical.
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Aortic/Congenital Group
This group will conduct a birth to death study of these diseases to find other exacerbating or mitigating factors for these diseases.
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Blood Minimisation Group
Explores the technology and biology of heartlung machines with the intent to improve design and function.
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