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Professor Silvana Marasco is an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Surgery within the Faculty of Medicine, Nursing and Health Sciences at Monash University. She is a practicing Cardiothoracic Surgeon at The Alfred and Epworth hospitals in Melbourne, Australia, and serves as Director of the Cardiothoracic Surgery Unit at The Alfred. Her clinical and academic work spans adult cardiac and thoracic surgery, including heart and lung transplants, mechanical assist devices, and minimally invasive techniques.
Education:
- Master of Surgery
- Master of Bioethics
- PhD
Her research interests are centered on chest trauma, transplantation outcomes, and innovations in surgical techniques. She has published over 160 peer-reviewed articles and 14 book chapters, with a strong focus on improving surgical outcomes, organ preservation, postoperative complications, and antimicrobial strategies in cardiac surgery. Her work significantly contributes to global health, aligning with several UN Sustainable Development Goals.
The recent trends in her publications highlight a deep engagement in heart transplantation, mechanical circulatory support (e.g., HeartMate 3), ECMO, and clinical trials such as CALIPSO and PRECISE. Her studies often involve multicenter collaborations and address critical issues like donor organ preservation (HOPE trial), post-transplant kidney injury, and postoperative lactate dynamics.
Scientific Awards:
- No specific awards listed in the provided text.
She has secured over $6.5 million in research funding and is actively involved as a Chief or Primary Chief Investigator in multiple high-impact projects, including trials on antimicrobial prophylaxis duration (CALIPSO), vasopressin use in cardiac surgery (V-PACE), and precision ECMO use (PRECISE). She mentors and collaborates extensively across institutions and disciplines, though formal advisees are not listed.
She contributes to major clinical guidelines and expert position statements, reflecting her leadership in cardiothoracic care. Her work is supported by national funding bodies like the Department of Health and Aged Care (Australia) and Alfred Health.
