The Australian Aortic Support Group
The Baird Institute is committed to supporting patients and families living with aortic disease, grounded in the belief that one of the greatest gifts we…
Your Will, Your Legacy
Writing a Will is one of the most meaningful ways to ensure your wishes are respected and your loved ones are cared for. It also…
A Well-Deserved Recognition for Professor Bannon
Over the past six months, our Chair, Professor Paul Bannon, has received significant recognition for his leadership and contribution to cardiothoracic surgery – an achievement…
Research Update – 30th Annual Conference of The Australasian Society for Biomaterials and Tissue Engineering
In April, I had the opportunity to present my work on developing a novel bioabsorbable vascular graft to regenerate damaged arteries at the 30th annual…
Webinar: Cardiac Ageing – 30 March 2026
In this webinar, held on 30 March 2026, Professor Bannon, Professor Lal and Dr Malecki provided an update on their ongoing research at the Centre…
Research Update – Understanding the Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm
Over the past year, I have been working on my master’s thesis with the support of The Baird Institute, focusing on understanding the molecular mechanisms…
Research Update – Exercise Echocardiography is a Useful Tool in the Diagnosis of HFpEF
Professor O’Sulllivan from our Centre for Heart Failure & Diseases of the Aorta has recently authored an important high impact paper on diagnostic criteria for…
New Staff – Isabel Vance, Donor Relations Officer
My name is Isabel and I am a third-year medical student at the University of New South Wales with a strong interest in research and…
Vale – Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD, CVO
It is with deep sadness that we acknowledge the passing of Professor The Honourable Dame Marie Bashir AD, CVO, who died on 20 January 2026 at…
