
David Lloyd’s career has focused on cultural and strategic leadership in complex environments in healthcare, medical research, and higher education, with over 25 years as a COO / CEO in major Australian not-for-profit and academic institutions in these sectors.

Advancing next-generation cardiovascular research, Dr Jelena Rnjak‑Kovacina’s work is developing lab‑grown heart valve models - using engineered, living materials to replicate how human valves work, enabling scientists to better study disease and test treatments, with the goal of developing more durable, effective valve replacements for patients.

Pushing the boundaries of disease research, Dr Holly Voges is advancing lab‑grown human heart valve models to better understand rheumatic heart disease - using stem cell‑based tissue to uncover how the immune system damages valves and accelerate the discovery of new medicines, with the aim of improving treatment options and outcomes for patients.
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Next-generation 3D-printed heart valves: inspired by nature, engineered for life Tagline: Created to treat aortic stenosis and other valve conditions, this durable, low-cost heart valve uses advanced 3D printing and design inspired by the body’s natural valves to offer a safer and longer-lasting solution for patients.

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Last updated03 June 2026