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Just like cassette tapes and typewriters, cheques have had their time in the spotlight, but now their use is steadily coming to an end in Australia. Back in the 1980s, cheques made up the majority of non-cash payments. Even in the mid-1990s, the average person was still writing around 50 cheques a year. But as…

Baird Institute researchers have published two new papers in high impact international journals on exciting breakthroughs.

After graduating with a Bachelor of Science (Hons I) from the University of Sydney and working for Dr Grant Parnell as a research assistant at the Westmead Institute for Medical Research, I have pursued a PhD to follow my passion for advancing medical research under the supervision of the Baird Institute’s Lead of Translational Research,…

Royal Prince Alfred Hospital hosts a cardiac surgery database, which contains details on the demographics, risk factors pre-operative status, procedure, post-operative outcomes and short-term outcomes of each patient. This database has been the source of numerous studies in the past, and plays a crucial role in clinical audit, activity tracking and monitoring surgical performance. However,…

I have been a Cardiothoracic nurse for 26 years, beginning my career in the Cardiothoracic Intensive Care Unit at Strathfield Private Hospital. It was there, in 1999, that I had the privilege of working alongside Professor Clifford Hughes and Professor Paul Bannon – an experience that sparked my long-standing affiliation with The Baird Institute. Over…

My name is Lakshay Seth and I am a research assistant who is privileged to be working with The Baird Institute. As a research assistant at the Sydney Heart Bank, I am excited to be working at one of the world’s most comprehensive cardiovascular biobanks. Led by Dr. Sean Lal, our team preserves high-quality human…

CFI Surgery was born out of a research collaboration between a trainee surgeon and a biomedical engineer. Driven by a commitment to incorporate techniques commonly used in their clinical work to make surgical training more efficient, objective and affordable. This team of surgeons, doctors, and engineers are on a mission to transform surgical training for…

The Baird Institute recently provided Dr Michelle Lim with a generous Travel Grant to attend Tromsø Aorta 2024, a biennial international meeting of aortic physicians and surgeons, scientists, and geneticists with a shared passion for improving the lives of patients and families affected by conditions of the aorta.

Our event, held on June 28, 2024, spotlighted the groundbreaking research at The Baird Institute. We were delighted to welcome many of our dedicated supporters who attended to learn about our recent advancements. A special thank you goes to our Patron, The Hon. Michael Kirby, whose presence and presentation greatly enriched the evening. Professor Paul…