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
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