Ellen is a Cardiac Sonographer. She is currently undertaking a Post Doctoral Research Fellowship in the Department of Māori and Indigenous Health Innovation at the University of Otago, Christchurch. Ellen is also the co-specialisation lead for the PGDip Health Sciences (Cardiac Ultrasound) course at the University of Auckland. Click here for a copy of this presentation

The research of Heidi M. Connolly, M.D., includes identifying the challenges and complications in caring for patients with complex congenital and genetic cardiovascular disorders. Dr. Connolly studies how to improve patient care and better understand the short- and long-term outcomes of care protocols. She studies pregnancy complications and outcomes in patients with cardiovascular diseases to identify opportunities for improving their care. She also is interested in identifying, describing and seeking improved treatment options for patients with: Heart valve disorders. Drug-related valve disorders. Prosthetic valve thrombosis. Carcinoid heart disorders.