We are excited to once again support Aorta: Structure to Rupture in 2026, in partnership with the Liverpool Aortic Biomechanics and Biochemistry Research Group (LABB). This important event brings together leaders in engineering, biology and clinical care to share the latest research in aortic disease. The 2026 meeting will continue to explore major developments in the biochemistry and biomechanics of thoracic aneurysms, as well as cutting-edge approaches in vascular bioengineering.
The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust remains committed to ensuring that the patient perspective is central to these important conversations. By bridging scientific discovery with real-world impact, our goal is to help drive improvements in diagnosis, survival, and quality of life for those affected by aortic dissection.
Featured Session: Translating Science, Engineering and Patient Perspectives in Aortic Care
- Dr Harry (Hal) C. Dietz, Victor A. McKusick Professor of Paediatrics, Medicine, and Molecular Biology & Genetics, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
- Professor Gerhard A. Holzapfel, Professor of Biomechanics and Head of the Institute, Graz University of Technology, Austria
Session presentations will include:
- Professor Gerhard Holzapfel, Biomechanics as a Tool for Clinical Translation
- Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement (PPIE), the patient’s perspective, supported by a patient volunteer from the charity
- Dr Riaz Akhtar and Dr Jill Madine, AortaBank and the Priority Setting Partnership
