The Baird Institute
In Australia, diseases of the heart, lungs and blood vessels kill more people than any other disease. An ageing population and other societal pressures ensure that this number is increasing. The Baird Institute is here to address this very serious issue.
The Baird Institute fosters cardiothoracic research to improve the quality of life and surgical outcomes of patients facing heart or lung surgery. Money raised funds research that directly improves the surgical techniques associated with heart and lung surgery. Improvements can include less intrusive procedures as well as techniques that improve survival rates.
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How Your Support Helps – Ashley’s Story
This is the story of a past patient Ashley. He is taking part in the 5 day Anaconda MTB Enduro Red Centre bike race, raising funds for the Baird Institute. Please support him today!
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Australia Day Honours to Professor Brian McCaughan
Professor Brian McCaughan received Australia Day honours in the Member (AM) General Division. Brian’s AM is awarded “for service to medicine in the field of cardiothoracic surgery as a clinician, researcher and educator and through contributions to the delivery of health care services”...
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