Dr Eva Caamano-Gutierrez from the Computational Biology Facility at the University of Liverpool breaks down bias for us with examples of what to look out for and what to avoid when conducting research. 

https://www.elsevier.com/editors-update/story/publishing-ethics/bias-in-research-the-rule-rather-than-the-exception

We talk cardiopulmonary bypass with Perfusionist Sarah Shirley covering a variety of topics from flow rates to filtration!

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We welcome Dr David Chambers from the Rayne Institute, King's College London, to the SCTS Education Podcast to talk all about cardioplegia!

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Miss Debbie Harrington (Consultant Cardiac and Aortic Surgeon), Mr Ahmed Abdulsalam (Aortic Fellow), Mr Alistair Marshall (SCP) and Mrs Kate Burke (Scrub Nurse) discuss being left-handed and working in Cardiothoracic Surgery.  We explore some of the obstacles they have overcome and gain insight into the many adaptations often asked of left-handers.

Resources: 

YouTube: Left-Handed Cardiac Surgeons Club, Joel Dunning https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5uKdXnreV1s

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Professor Torsten Doenst discusses structural valve deterioration affecting bioprosthetic valves in the aortic position.  

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Dr Anoop Haridass talks to us about the use of radiotherapy in the management of lung cancer.

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Getting in to Cardiothoracic Surgery- questions from the medical students!

SCTS Student Engagement Day: 9th November 2019 

Website: cardiothoraciccareers.co.uk

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