Contributors

Memoir Contributors have taken the time to add relevant details to the story I have been narrating these past two years. Thanks to all who have joined the Power Train.

  • Dominic Yim

    Dominic Yim

    Former corporate business executive at Medtronic, contributes his perspective regarding the aftermath of Chairman Mao’s death in 1976 and perspectives on China’s currencies.

  • Richard A. Jonas, MD

    Richard A. Jonas, MD

    Cohen-Funger Professor of Surgery, George Washington University, contributes his perspective regarding Sir Brian Barratt-Boyes and his pioneering methods in both circulatory arrest and homografts as conduits.

  • Tom R. Karl, MD

    Tom R. Karl, MD

    Member of EACTS, AATS, CHSS, & STS shares his contributions regarding Roger Mee and the complexities of his work at RCH.

  • Dr. Krishna Iyer

    Dr. Krishna Iyer

    Executive Director of Fortis Escorts Heart Institute shares his regards on Roger Mee, “the greatest pediatric cardiac surgeon”, he’s ever known.

  • Dick Martin

    Former Shiley Engineer shares his contribution to solving the issues related to heart valve strut failures in the early to mid 1980s.

  • Scott Olson

    Former Shiley Manufacturing Supervisor shares his contribution to understanding valve fractures from a manufacturing perspective.

  • Picture of John Ely

    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.

  • Roger White

    Roger White, MD

    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.

  • A. Sampath Kumar, MD

    A distinguished cardiothoracic surgeon from AIIMS, New Delhi. He specialized in coronary, congenital, and valve surgeries, contributing significantly to education through lectures, surgical demonstrations, and numerous publications.

  • Moji Ghodoussi, PhD

    A 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.