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Adjunct Associate Professor Justin Mariani is a cardiologist and researcher at Monash University's School of Translational Medicine, affiliated with the Alfred Baker Centre for Cardiovascular Research. He holds multiple clinical positions including at The Alfred Hospital (Heart Failure and Pacemaker Clinics), serves as Clinical Lead in Cardiology at Bairnsdale Regional Health Service, and is a visiting cardiologist at Peter Mac's Late Effects Clinic. His committee memberships include the Heart Rhythm Council of the Cardiac Society of Australia and New Zealand.
Education:
- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, Monash University (1998)
- Bachelor of Medical Science (with Honours), Monash University (1998)
- Doctor of Philosophy: Gene and cellular therapies for heart failure, Monash University (2009)
- Clinical Fellowship in Interventional Cardiology and Heart Failure, University of Toronto (2010)
Research Focus: His work spans heart failure pathophysiology, cardiomyopathies, cardiac device therapies (pacemakers/defibrillators), and hemodynamic assessment. He specializes in HFpEF (Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction), exercise hemodynamics, and translational cardiovascular medicine, with emphasis on bridging clinical practice and research innovation.
Publication Trends: Recent articles (2024) focus on HFpEF management, cardiac device optimization, exercise physiology in heart failure, and healthcare policy implications. Common themes include hemodynamic assessment techniques, metabolic markers in cardiac function, and improving device therapy accessibility.
Active Research Projects:
- Randomized trial of ELEVATE cardiac pacing rate for HFpEF (2025-2027)
- First-in-human study for Amvia/Solvia pacemaker family (2022-2024)
- Milrinone in Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (2019-2021)
Clinical & Academic Leadership: Actively supervises Fellows and Registrars in cardiac procedures at The Alfred Hospital and accepts PhD students through Monash University's research program. Maintains regional cardiology services in East Gippsland while fostering research collaborations through the Baker Institute's Heart Failure Research Group.
