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David's heart journey

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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.

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David Lloyd's story

He was founding Chairman of Artolution Inc, a New York based charity supporting refugee communities around the world to deal with trauma through collaborative public art projects.

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What is heart valve disease?

Heart valve disease means that your heart valve or valves don't open or close properly.

Heart valve research updates

Jelena Rnjak Kovacina

Lab-Grown Living Models of the Heart Valve for Future Medical Breakthroughs

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.

Holly Voges

Improving Rheumatic Heart Disease treatment with a novel stem cell model of heart valve tissue

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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Pioneering bioinspired heart valves

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