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PhD defence: Tanita Drejer Jeppesen

Experimental evaluation of a novel annuloplasty ring for aortic valve repair

Info about event

Time

Friday 12 June 2026,  at 14:00 - 16:00

Location

Aarhus University Hospital, Entrance G6, level 2, Auditorium B

On Friday 12 June at 14:00, Tanita Drejer Jeppesen defends her PhD dissertation entitled “Experimental Evaluation of a Novel Annuloplasty Ring for Aortic Valve Repair”.

In this PhD project, Tanita Drejer Jeppesen investigated the AorticPhlex-ring – a novel open annuloplasty ring designed for aortic valve repair. Experimental in vitro and in vivo studies in porcine models demonstrated preserved aortic annular dynamics and acceptable early biological integration following implantation.

The defence is public and takes place at Aarhus University Hospital,  Entrance G6, level 2, Auditorium B. Please see the press release for more information. 

Contact

PhD student Tanita Drejer Jeppesen
Mail: tanitadrejer@clin.au.dk 
Phone: +45 22343301

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