
Reflections from Savas Savidis – Former Patient of Professor Douglas Baird AM
Former patients of the namesake of our Institute, Professor Douglas Baird, who passed away in November 1995, tell of a caring and humble man without…

Cardiothoracic Surgical Education Webinar 2021
In the past 6 months we have held 2 webinars educating ICU, operating theatre and ward nurses, junior doctors and medical students on various forms…

The Broken Heart Program
Recently we have developed a model for looking at mitral valve repair. This model will assist us with the maintenance of heart function when we replace a mitral valve.

The Biobanking Program
Bio-banking in health care has evolved over the last few decades from simple biological sample repositories to complex and dynamic units with multi-organisational infrastructure networks.

Scholarships and Grants Program
An Interview with Dr Mathew Doyle – Cardiothoracic registrar, Master of Philosophy candidate at the University of Wollongong and the recipient of a Baird Institute scholarship.

A family’s history with aortic aneurysm disease
In 2017 at the age of 38, Alan Pope was referred to a cardiologist in Perth who advised that as he had an aneurysm of the aortic root, he would likely need an aortic root replacement.

Introducing our newest staff member
This is another important investment in the team which supports the high-impact research conducted by our researchers. Our wonderful supporters have made this investment possible.

Modern Cardiac Surgery
Modern cardiac surgery includes less invasive procedures. With a minimally invasive approach, heart valves can be repaired or replaced, and coronary artery bypass surgery can be performed.

Podcast: Let’s talk robotics with Professor Paul Bannon
Joining me in today’s episode is Professor Paul Bannon. Paul is an adult cardiothoracic surgeon of international standing with clinical appointments at Royal Prince Alfred,…