PD Dr. med. Sebastian G. Michel
Affiliation: LMU University Hospital, Department of Cardiac Surgery
Research Focus:
Dr. Michel focuses on xenotransplantation, mechanical circulatory support, and advanced heart failure surgery. His group investigates how genetically modified organs, novel immunomodulatory protocols, and device-based therapies can be translated from preclinical models to clinical application.
Role in ICON:
Dr. Michel contributes to research on myocardial, rhythm, and valve disorders, leading experimental surgical programs that test innovative therapies in porcine models. His group also supports cross-thematic efforts in transplantation and circulatory support.
Key Areas of Work:
- Heart xenotransplantation models
- Surgical strategies for end-stage heart failure
- Device testing and post-op tissue analysis
Techniques & Infrastructure:
- Pig heart transplantation procedures
- Hemodynamic monitoring and tissue sampling
- Integration with biobanking and histopathology