Research Projects
Blood clots and stroke from atrial fibrilation in the left atrial appendage based on fluid mechanics
Atrial fibrillation greatly increases the risk of ischemic stroke. This is primarily due to clots forming in the left atrial appendage, embolizing,...
Supervisor: Associate Professor Dave Bark
Patients born with a single functioning ventricle typically undergo a series of complex surgeries that ultimately lead to blood flow that bypasses...
Supervisor: Associate Professor Dave Bark
Aortic stenosis is one of the most common valve diseases, in which the aortic valve doesn't fully open, usually due to a congenital defect or...
Supervisor: Associate Professor Dave Bark
Platelets are the key cells involved in haemostasis and thrombosis. As they traverse the bloodstream, they experience varying degrees of oxygen...
Supervisor: Associate Professor Dave Bark
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving mainstay in critical care medicine. Despite its crucial role, the engineering behind the...
Supervisor: Associate Professor Dave Bark
Thrombectomy has become a valuable tool for removing blood clots that form in the body, whether in the peripheral vasculature or the cerebral...
Supervisor: Associate Professor Dave Bark
Platelets are the key cell in our blood that contributes to haemostasis or blood clotting. These cells can also exhibit an exaggerated response,...
Supervisor: Associate Professor Dave Bark
The multimeric plasma protein von Willebrand factor (VWF) is a key contributor to the cause of death in the majority of people worldwide. VWF is one...
Supervisor: Associate Professor Dave Bark