Prof Jamie Layland

Professor Jamie Layland is a highly skilled and experienced cardiologist with a focus on interventional cardiology. He has a extensive background in the field, having completed advanced training in cardiology at St. Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne and Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane. He also holds a PhD from the University of Melbourne, which explored the role of the coronary microcirculation in patients with ischaemic heart disease.

After completing his PhD, Professor Layland undertook a post-doctoral interventional fellowship at the University of Glasgow/Golden Jubilee Hospital in Scotland, working alongside Professors Colin Berry and Keith Oldroyd. In 2013, he returned to Australia and took up the position of staff specialist in cardiology at Peninsula Health, as well as a visiting medical officer at St. Vincent's Health. He currently serves as the Director of Cardiovascular Research at Peninsula Health and holds the position of Adjunct Professor of Medicine at Monash University.

Professor Layland has a wide range of clinical interests, including the management of coronary artery disease, cardiovascular risk assessment, and heart failure management. He is highly skilled in performing cardiac interventions such as coronary angiography, coronary stenting, and coronary physiology and imaging. In his research endeavors, he focuses on improving outcomes for patients with myocardial infarction (heart attack) and advancing the treatment of coronary artery disease. He conducts both investigator-initiated and commercial research at Peninsula Health, collaborating with national and international institutions. Additionally, he supervises medical and PhD students, contributing to the expansion of knowledge in the field of cardiology.

With over 60 peer-reviewed publications in major journals, Professor Layland's expertise is widely recognized. His collaboration with fellow experts and their studies provides valuable insights into the latest innovative treatments for cardiac conditions. Professor Layland holds honorary appointments at St. Vincent's Hospital in Melbourne and has private appointments at Peninsula Private and St. Vincent's Private Hospital, further demonstrating his commitment to providing comprehensive cardiac care to patients.