Filmed at the 2017 EACTS Annual Meeting in Vienna, Austria, Mara Antonoff of the Univeristy of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston moderates a discussion on the role of research for academic career advancement. Dr Antonoff is joined by Pavan Atluri of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, Marko Turina of the University of Zurich in Switzerland, and Moritz Wyler von Ballmoos of the Houston Methodist DeBakey Heart & Vascular Center in Texas. The panel highlights the value of training in hypothesis-driven thought and the importance of research for the field of cardiothoracic surgery. They also share their thoughts on carving out a niche for one's research and tips for successfully integrating the busy schedules required of both research and clinical practice.
