Dr. Filip Konecny, MSc, DVM, PhD, cert. CRA is a cardiovascular and translational research scientist with expertise in invasive hemodynamics, pressure-volume loop analysis, microsurgery, and preclinical cardiovascular modeling. He currently serves as Senior Educational Specialist in Surgical Services at the Comparative Medicine Core Facility at H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center and as Associate Professor/Senior Lecturer in the Division of Plastic Surgery at McMaster University. Dr. Konecny completed veterinary medical training in the Czech Republic, followed by doctoral and postdoctoral research training in thrombosis, cardiac surgery, regenerative medicine, and cardiovascular physiology in Canada and the United States. His work has focused on advanced surgical models for cardiac hemodynamics, heart failure, myocardial remodeling, and mechanical circulatory support systems, with extensive experience in rodent and large-animal cardiovascular surgery. Over the past two decades, he has collaborated internationally with academic institutions, hospitals, and industry partners, serving as a visiting surgeon, scientific trainer, and consultant in cardiovascular device development and translational medicine. He has authored numerous peer-reviewed publications, grants, and invited presentations in the fields of cardiovascular physiology, pressure-volume analysis, and experimental surgery. Dr. Konecny is an active member of major cardiovascular societies, including the ESC and AHA.