Gene Mutations and Heart Defects

Our Head of Surgery and Research, A/Prof David Winlaw, was interviewed by Bloomberg this week about new research that suggested around 10% of congenital heart defects may come from spontaneous gene mutations (meaning gene mutations that aren't inherited from a parent).  Read the full article here.

A/Prof Winlaw and his research team are currently involved in a number of studies to better understand the genetics behind congenital heart disease.  For more information, go to our research page.