MAYO CLINIC CARDIOLOGY &

RADIOLOGY INNOVATION SUMMIT

May 8th, 2025 | Rochester, MN

Innovation Summit - May 8th

Thursday, May 8, 2025 
EMCEE: Mohamad Alkhouli, M.D., M.B.A. – Vice Chair, Strategic Partnerships Cardiovascular Medicine, Summit Medical Director, Mayo Clinic

7:00am

Breakfast

Welcome Remarks

7:30am

Paul Friedman, M.D.*, Chair Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Andy Danielsen, Chief Business Development Officer, Mayo Clinic
Eric E. Williamson, M.D., Incoming Chair, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic

8:10am

Mohamad Alkhouli, M.D., M.B.A., Vice Chair, Strategic Partnerships Cardiovascular Medicine, Summit Medical Director, Mayo Clinic

8:25am

Keynote Speaker – Peter Fitzgerald, M.D., Ph.D.; Life of a Physician Entrepreneur

8:50am

Break

Session I: Practitioner Perspectives: Insights on innovation from the Frontlines 

9:00am

5 Minute Flash Glance

Orly Ran Sapir, M.D. – Preventive and Rehabilitation Cardiology
Benjamin Hibbert, M.D., Ph.D. – Interventional Cardiology
Ammar Killu, M.B.B.S. – Electrophysiology
Jason Anderson, M.D. – Pediatric Cardiology
Kyle Klarich, M.D. – Echocardiography

Panel Discussion

Hands On Experience From Practice, Addressing Pros and Gaps

Moderators:
Mohamad Alkhouli, M.D., M.B.A.*, Vice Chair, Strategic Partnerships Cardiovascular Medicine, Summit Medical Director, Mayo Clinic
Henry Peck*, Chief Business Officer, LSI

9:45am

Break

9:55am

Waleed Brinjikji, M.D. – Interventional Radiology
Jeremy Collins, M.D. – Cardiac CT/MRI
Christopher Francois, M.D. – Thoracic Radiology
Jonathan (Jay) Morris, M.D. – Neuroradiology
Tim Leiner, M.D., Ph.D. – CV Radiology

Panel Discussion

Moderators:
Eric E. Williamson, M.D.*, Incoming Chair, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic
Frank Jaskulke*, Avio Medtech Consulting

10:40am

Break

10:50am

Mergers and Acquisitions Perspectives: Assessing Clinical and Financial Fit

Kristopher Carver, Ph.D., M.B.A., Associate Director, Venture Capital, Boston Scientific
Srijoy Mahapatra, M.D., M.B.A., Divisional Vice President, Ventures, Abbott
Jason Hemmer, Strategy & Business Development Leader, Gore
Stacy Beske, SVP Philips Image Guided Therapy Devices, Philips
Howard Levin, M.D.*, CEO & CMO, Deerfield Catalyst
Jenny Barba, Managing Partner, Features Capital

Panel Discussion

Moderators:
Lisa Suennen*, Managing Partner, American Heart Association Ventures 
Joe Mullings*, Chairman and CEO, The Mullings Group

11:30am

Research Partnership with Mayo Clinic

Amir Lerman, M.D., Professor of Medicine, Director, CVRC
Francis Baffour, M.D., Associate Medical Director, CT Clinical Innovation Center

Panel Discussion

Moderator:
Juan F. Granada, M.D., President and CEO, Cardiovascular Research Foundation

11:55am

A Glimpse into Innovation at Mayo

Samuel J. Asirvatham, M.D., Vice Chair for Innovation, Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic

12:05pm

Networking Session I

12:55pm

Lunch

Session II: Deal Making with Mayo Clinic

1:40pm

Leighton Foundation Recognition

James F. Keenan, J.D., C.F.A., President, Leighton Foundation

1:45pm

Demystifying the Many Doors to Deals with the Mayo Clinic

Shai Ran Sapir, Ph.D., M.B.A.*, Manager, Mayo Clinic Ventures, Summit Business Development Director

2:00pm

Innovating Together: Successful Collaborations with Mayo Clinic                

Maulik Nanavaty, Ph.D., M.B.A., CEO, Anumana
Douglas Pennington, Ph.D., Managing Director, Motion Medical, Boston Scientific
Davidi Vortman, M.B.A., CEO, UltraSight
Mina Fahim, M.S., CEO & President, Medview

Justin Butler, M.B.A., Partner, Eclipse Ventures
Nir Goldenberg, Director, Technology Development, Mayo Clinic Ventures
Dennis McWilliams, M.S.*, Managing Director, Sante Ventures
Daniel Gottlieb, M.B.A.*, Director, Broadview Ventures

Panel Discussion

Lessons From impactful Mayo Deals           

Moderators:
Peter Noseworthy, M.D., M.B.A.*, Medical Director Department of Business Development, Mayo Clinic
Lisa Carmel*, Chair, Mayo Clinic Cardiology and Radiology Innovation Summit Steering Committee

3:00pm

Networking Session II

Session III: Exciting Emerging Technologies in Cardiovascular and Radiological Care  

3:50pm

Between Two Ferns (Keynote Panel) - The Intersection of Innovation and Compassion: AI’s Role in the Future of Cardiology and Radiology
Framing Comments:
Paul Friedman, M.D.*, Chair Department of Cardiovascular Medicine, Mayo Clinic
Eric E. Williamson, M.D.*, Incoming Chair, Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic

Panel Discussion

Moderator:
Tassos Gianakakos, CEO & Chair, Prolaio

4:25pm

Building Out the Pipeline: Inorganic Growth Strategies

Chad Rice, VP of Business Development, Johnson & Johnson
Jyoti Gera, GM Cardiovascular Interventional Solutions, GE HealthCare
Katie Grant, Vice President, Magnetic Resonance, Siemens
Jinny Lee, M.B.A., SVP, Exploration, Strategy and Marketing at Edwards Lifesciences
Bart Sorenson, Senior Director, Structural Heart & Aortic Business Development and Strategy, Medtronic

Amr Salahieh, President & CEO, Shifamed
Maggie Nixon, CEO, Capstan Medical

Panel Discussion

What drives strategic companies to pursue M&A?           

Moderators:
Waleed Brinjikji, M.D., Neuroradiology, Assistant Medical Director Business Development, Mayo Clinic
Brian Benson*, SVP, Medtech Innovator

5:15pm

Break

Session IV: Regulatory and Reimbursement Strategies

5:25pm

Priya Jagasia, M.S., Divisional Vice President, Regulatory Affairs, Structural Heart, Abbott
Kwame Ulmer, M.S., M.B.A., Venture Partner, Wavemaker Three-Sixty Health
Joseph Ferrara, Chief Strategy Officer, Veranex

Panel Discussion

Moderators:
Andrew Cleeland, CEO, Fogary Innovation
Naveen Pereira, M.D., Co-Chair, Clinical Trials Strategy & Governance Leadership, Mayo Clinic

Closing Remarks

5:55pm

Dr. Mohamad Alkhouli, M.D., M.B.A.*, Vice Chair, Strategic Partnerships Cardiovascular Medicine, Summit Medical Director, Mayo Clinic
Peter Noseworthy, M.D., M.B.A.*, Medical Director Department of Business Development, Mayo Clinic
Lisa Carmel*, Chair, Mayo Clinic Cardiology and Radiology Innovation Summit Steering Committee

Reception

6:15pm

*Steering Committee Member