Prof. Dr. med. Christian M. Hagl
Affiliation: LMU University Hospital, Department of Cardiac Surgery
Research Focus:
Prof. Hagl specializes in advanced surgical care for complex cardiovascular conditions, including aortic and valve surgery, heart transplantation, and mechanical circulatory support. His research is closely integrated with clinical innovation, aiming to improve surgical outcomes in high-risk patient populations.
Role in ICON:
Prof. Hagl plays a key role in ICON's work on myocardial, rhythm, and valve disorders, contributing surgical expertise and guiding the development of preclinical models for valve disease, heart failure, and transplantation studies in large animals.
Key Areas of Work:
- Aortic and valvular heart surgery
- Mechanical assist devices and heart failure
- Surgical xenotransplantation and experimental cardiac models
Techniques & Infrastructure:
- Minimally invasive surgical techniques
- Hybrid surgical-imaging environments
- Large-animal cardiac surgery platforms