Contributors
These individuals add relevant details to the story being narrated these past four years. Thanks to all who have joined the Power Team.
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Dominic Yim
FORMER MEDTRONIC EXECUTIVE
Contributes his perspective regarding the aftermath of Chairman Mao’s death in 1976 and perspectives on China’s currencies.
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Richard Jonas, M.D.
COHEN-FUNGER PROFESSOR OF SURGERY
Contributes his perspective regarding Sir Brian Barratt-Boyes and his pioneering methods in both circulatory arrest and homografts as conduits.
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Tom R. Karl, M.D.
MEMBER OF EACTS, AATS, CHSS, & STS
Shares his contributions regarding Roger Mee and the complexities of his work at RCH.
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Krishna Iyer, M.D.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF FORTIS ESCORTS HEART INSITUTE
Shares his regards on Roger Mee, “the greatest pediatric cardiac surgeon”, he’s ever known.
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Dick Martin
FORMER SHILEY ENGINEER
Shares his contribution to solving the issues related to heart valve strut failures in the early to mid-1980s.
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Scott Olson
FORMER SHILEY MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR
Shares his contribution to understanding valve fractures from a manufacturing perspective.
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John Ely
SUPERVISOR SURGICAL DEVICES BRANCH DIVISION OF CARDIOVASCULAR DEVICES
Shares his perspective on Heart Valves and the FDA during the Bjork-Shiley Strut Failures and more.
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Roger White
AMERICAN CARDIOLOGIST
Known for his expertise in non-invasive cardiology. He played a crucial role in various heart programs and collaborated with international surgeons to enhance their practices.
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A. Sampath Kumar, MD
CARDIOTHORACIC SURGEON
He specialized in coronary, congenital, and valve surgeries, contributing significantly to education through lectures, surgical demonstrations, and numerous publications.
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Moji Ghodoussi, PhD
PIONEER IN MEDICAL ROBOTICS AND TELEMEDICINE
Renowned for advancing telesurgery and digital health solutions. He spearheaded the first remote surgery and now leads innovation as Teladoc Health's Vice President of Business Innovation.