Guaranteeing survival into adulthood, physical health and psychological well-being to children born with single ventricles. [ 2015 - 2019 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Yves D'Udekem D'Acoz (Principal investigator)

Brief description Being born with a single pumping heart chamber is the most severe heart condition but thanks to several operations we can see them survive. A growing population of young functional adults now face an uncertain future and we have no options for them. A/Pr Y d’Udekem is a leading paediatric cardiac surgeon. His research aims to provide the medications, reinterventions and artificial hearts that are necessary to give them a longer and fulfilling life.

Funding Amount $AUD 342,773.11

Funding Scheme Practitioner Fellowships

Notes Practitioner Fellowship