This interview focuses on basic science research in cardiothoracic (CT) surgery. At the 2026 American Association for Thoracic Surgery (AATS) Annual Meeting, CTSNet JANS Editor Mujtaba Mubashir, a cardiothoracic fellow at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, USA, spoke with Lauren Levy, a resident at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA, to discuss this subject.
During their conversation, they explore the dual challenges of balancing basic science research with surgical training, the critical role of basic science in CT surgery, and Dr. Levy’s research experience with bicuspid aortopathy genomics at the University of Utah. Additionally, they discuss finding mentors in the field, offer on engaging with CT societies, and highlight the benefits of active participation in these organizations.
At the 106th American Association for Thoracic Surgery Annual Meeting, surgeons gathered from around the word to discuss essential topics in cardiothoracic surgery. Interviews with leading surgeons addressing these critical issues were captured, and more interviews from the meeting will be available in the coming weeks.
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