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University of Otago

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5.08/20/2025

Fosters a love for lifelong learning.

5.04/30/2025

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Dr Jo Krysa is a Senior Lecturer and Vascular Surgeon in the Department of Surgery and Critical Care (Dunedin) within the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Otago. She holds the position of Head of Department for Surgical Sciences and leads the Vascular Surgery section. Her academic qualifications include MBBS, MRCS(Ed), FRCS, and MSc. As a key figure in vascular research groups such as the Vascular Research Group and Otago Vascular Diagnostics, her work centers on vascular medicine and biology. Dr Krysa's research specializations encompass abdominal aortic aneurysms, endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR), chronic venous disease, compression therapy adherence, near-infrared fluorescence imaging for venous reflux and wound assessment, and genetic markers associated with cardiovascular diseases. She actively supervises student research projects and contributes to clinical advancements through her dual roles in academia and at Dunedin Hospital.