Leigh Ladd

Leigh Ladd is a Senior Lecturer in Animal Anatomy and Physiology at Charles Sturt University's School of Agricultural, Environmental and Veterinary Sciences. With a background spanning veterinary science, anaesthetic research, and medical ethics, he contributes to both teaching and cutting-edge scientific inquiry.

Education:

• BVBiol (biochemistry) - University of Queensland
• BVSc - University of Queensland
• PhD - University of Sydney
• MACVSc (Anaesth and Intens. Care)
• MAIBiol, MIBiol, CBiol

Research Focus:

• Veterinary anaesthesia and pain management
• Local/general anaesthetic toxicity studies
• Opioid analgesic synergy
• Adult stem cell therapy for heart failure
• 3D cardiac imaging and hyperperfusion techniques
• Chaotic data analysis algorithms
• Minimally invasive surgical approaches

Professional Roles:

• 14-year tenure as Senior Scientist at Royal North Shore Hospital (Anaesthesia/Cardiology departments)
• Former associate lecturer at University of Queensland and University of Sydney
• Consultant in anaesthesia and cardiothoracic surgery
• 10-year member of NSW's largest animal ethics committee