Professor Thomas Modine is a cardiovascular surgeon with an international academic and clinical career spanning France and China. He holds a professorship in cardiovascular surgery at Bordeaux University Hospital in Bordeaux, France, and is currently practising as a Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at Lille University Hospital. In addition, he serves as Professor at Jiao Tong University in Shanghai. He is widely recognised for his contributions to the development of advanced transcatheter and minimally invasive cardiac surgical techniques.
Academic History
Professor Modine dedicated his surgical training to the advancement of percutaneous cardiovascular techniques and the multidisciplinary heart team approach. His academic career combines clinical excellence with leadership in both basic science and translational research programmes. He has been actively involved in developing innovative percutaneous mitral valve programmes in collaboration with industry partners, supporting the translation of novel technologies into clinical practice.
Career Overview
Professor Thomas Modine is a renowned expert in transcatheter and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. His clinical expertise includes transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR), transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR), minimally invasive valve surgery, and valve-sparing techniques. He has played a key role in advancing hybrid surgical approaches and beating-heart procedures, integrating surgical and interventional cardiology techniques.
Alongside his clinical work, Professor Modine leads and contributes to basic and clinical research programmes focused on the aortic valve complex, bioengineering, and transcatheter valve therapies. His research spans both fundamental science and applied clinical investigation, reflecting his commitment to innovation in cardiovascular surgery.
Professor Modine also contributes to the scientific community through his editorial activities and is a member of the editorial board of Interventional Cardiology: Reviews, Research, Resources.
Career Timeline
- Completed advanced surgical training focused on percutaneous and hybrid cardiac techniques
- Appointed Professor of Cardiovascular Surgery at Bordeaux University Hospital, Bordeaux
- Developed and led percutaneous mitral valve research programmes
- Appointed Consultant Cardiac Surgeon at Lille University Hospital
- Appointed Professor at Jiao Tong University, Shanghai
- Appointed Editorial Board Member of Interventional Cardiology: Reviews, Research, Resources
Recognition
Professor Modine is internationally recognised for his leadership in transcatheter valve interventions and minimally invasive cardiac surgery. His work has significantly contributed to the evolution of TAVR and TMVR techniques, as well as to the integration of bioengineering and hybrid approaches in modern cardiac surgery. He is frequently involved in international collaborations, research initiatives, and educational activities.
Areas of Speciality
- Transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR)
- Transcatheter mitral valve replacement (TMVR)
- Minimally invasive cardiac surgery
- Valve-sparing techniques
- Hybrid and beating-heart surgical approaches
- Aortic valve complex research
- Bioengineering in cardiovascular surgery
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