Prof Silvana Marasco, the director of Cardiothoracic Surgery at the Alfred Hospital in Melbourne, performs the full spectrum of adult cardiac and thoracic operations, including heart and lung transplants and implantation of mechanical assist devices. With research efforts focused on chest trauma, transplantation outcomes and innovations in surgical techniques, Prof Marasco has authored over 160 peer-reviewed journal articles and 14 book chapters. 

Join me as we hear from Prof Marasco about deciding on a surgical specialty, women in surgery, the importance of new innovations in cardiothoracic and maintaining a balance throughout medical school and a surgical career.