About CORGI

Who We Are

CORGI – the Cardiac Outcomes Research Group & Initiative – is an international collaborative platform dedicated to improving outcomes in cardiac surgery through data-driven research, shared learning, and clinical innovation. We bring together surgeons, researchers, and institutions to identify trends, measure performance, and ultimately elevate the quality and safety of heart surgery worldwide.

Our Mission

To enhance patient outcomes in cardiac surgery by fostering global collaboration, rigorous research, and the transparent sharing of real-world clinical data.

Our Vision

A world where every cardiac surgery patient benefits from the collective experience, data, and insight of a connected research community.

What We Do

Meet The Team

Mr Shahzad Raja

Founder & Senior Advisor

Consultant Cardiac Surgeon

Maria Comanici

Founder & Lead Investigator

Cardiothoracic Surgery Trainee

Charlene Camangon

Founder & Research Coordinator

Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Anonna Das

Clinical Research Lead

Clinical Fellow

Jasleen Nagi

Student Chair

Medical Student

Newman Lau

Communications Lead

Medical Student

Muhammad Saad Asif

Overseas Research Coordinator

Honorary Research Fellow