SCIENTIFIC LEAD

Luke is an Anaesthetics Registrar, an Honorary Senior Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne, and the Research Lead (Anaesthesia) at the Victorian Heart Hospital. He has published 66+ articles in peer-reviewed journals and won multiple competitive academic grants as CIA totalling over $200,000. Most recently, he received funding from ANZCA and the Heart Foundation for the PUMA Pilot - an RCT of pulmonary artery catheters in cardiac anaesthesia - which will form the basis of his PhD.

OPERATIONS LEAD

Dhru is an accredited General Surgery Registrar and Medical Officer (Captain) in the New Zealand Army. His roles as Adjunct Research Associate at Monash University and Clinical Lecturer at the University of Otago allow him to explore his passion for surgical innovation and education of future practitioners. His research focuses on combat casualty care resuscitation and robotic surgery, resulting in 20+ publications.

CLINICAL LEAD

Andrew is the Inaugural Director of Anaesthesia at the Victorian Heart Hospital. He is committed to providing the best possible patient care and inspiring the same commitment to excellence in future generations. He has collaborated on high-impact research, resulting in numerous frequently cited publications and invitations to speak at national and international fora.

SENIOR STATISTICIAN

Noah is a statistical consultant at Harvard University with expertise in statistical methods for causal inference and software development. Noah received his PhD in quantitative psychology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and has collaborated with researchers in a variety of disciplines, including medicine, public health, education, and public policy.

PROJECT MANAGER

Greta has a legal background and was previously a researcher at the Victorian Institute of Forensic Medicine. She has extensive project management experience across multiple sectors and is a driving force behind CARA. She is leading the implementation of research project management software for CARA attendees to promote seamless cross-collaboration and ensure alignment across teams.