Research

Cardiovascular disease is a global problem

My research aims to reduce the burden of cardiovascular disease.  This involves understanding and reducing:

• Mortality in cardiovascular disease
• Complications for patients with cardiovascular disease
• Cost of delivering care for cardiovascular disease 

In terms of the methodology and publication, I have done it all from systematic reviews to small audits/health service evaluations to large national datasets. I can fully relate to the struggles of a junior researcher.

Research strategy

My previous supervisors use to say:

"You should be able to persuade a stranger on the street to give you $5 towards your research.  Otherwise, it is not worth doing it."

Medical research should aim to improve clinical practice.  Clinical practice is all about decision making.