Inter-Disciplinary
Research Group

Focused on understanding,
disappearing and treating aortic
diseases through novel approaches

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Introducing Our Group

About Labb
Group

Liverpool Aortic Biomechanics and Biochemistry Research Group (LABB) is an inter-disciplinary research group spanning expertise in materials science, biochemistry, vascular surgery and applied mathematics. Our interests span a range of areas within cardiovascular and science but are largely focused on aortic dissection and ascending aortic aneurysms.

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Biomechanics

We focus on understanding bio-mechanical changes that occur with aortic pathology through micro- and nano- mechanical testing methods.

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Biochemistry

We focus on studying the role of extracellular matrix proteins and amyloid deposits on the normal function of the aorta.

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Statistical Modelling

We apply machine learning approaches to develop prediction models for risk of aortic pathology such as aneurysms.

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Meet our Team

OUR TEAM

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Dr. Riaz Akhtar

Reader (Associate Professor)

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Dr. Jill Madine

Senior Lecturer

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Prof. Mark Field

Consultant Vascular Surgeon
(Honorary Professor)

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Partnership

Our Funders

We offer our thanks to all our valued funders for their support and commitment.

The Leverhulme Trust was established by the will of William Hesketh Lever, the founder of Lever Brothers.

Engineering is at the heart of our nation, transforming ideas and materials into global infrastructure, products and services.

We are the nation’s heart charity and the largest independent funder of cardiovascular research.

The Aortic Dissection Charitable Trust is the UK and Ireland charity uniting patients, families.

Books Collection

Our Publications

book1

Dr. Riaz Akhtar

Microcalcification and thoracic Aortopathy: A Window into Disease Severity

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book2

Dr. Riaz Akhtar

Time-dependent mechanical behaviour of the aortic chronic dissection flap

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book3

Dr. Jill Madine

Exploring the potential of rapid evaporation Ionization mass spectrometry (Intelligent Knife)

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book4

Mr. Mark Field

Bicuspid valve aortopathy is associated with distinct patterns of matrix degradation

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Date IconDecember 15, 2025 autor Icon By admin

Aorta: Structure to Rupture 2026

Save the Date! We are pleased to announce that “Aorta: Structure to Rupture 2026” will take place once again in Liverpool on Wednesday 3rd June 2026. This is always an exciting inter-disciplinary meeting bringing together engineers, biologists,...
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Date IconJune 17, 2024 autor Icon By admin

Aorta: Structure to Rupture 2024...

We are just a few days away from Aorta: Structure to Rupture 2024. You can download the final programme and abstract booklet from the links below: Aorta Structure to Rupture 2024 – Final Programme Aorta Structure to...
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Date IconApril 11, 2024 autor Icon By admin

NCRG 2024

The LABB Group are super-excited to be co-hosting Northern Cardiovascular 2024 in Liverpool on 17th April 2024. The final programme can be downloaded from the link below: https://labb-group.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/NCRG-programme_final.pdf The event is to be held at the Novotel Hotel,...
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    University of Liverpool, Brownlow
    Hill, Liverpool L69 7ZX,
    United Kingdom

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