Unless otherwise noted, speakers have nothing to disclose.

Moderators

Joanna Chikwe, MD

Michael Mack, MD
Disclosure: Medtronic: Study Chair (Ongoing); Abbott Inc.: Trial Co-PI (Ongoing); Carmat: Corporate Board Member (Ongoing); Edwards Life Science: Trial Co-PI (Ongoing)

Presentations

1. Introduction: How To Publish Impactful Research
   Joanna Chikwe, MD
    
2. Keynote: What Editors Look For (Or How To Avoid Rapid Rejection)
   Michael Mack, MD
   Disclosure: Medtronic: Study Chair (Ongoing); Abbott Inc.: Trial Co-PI (Ongoing); Carmat: Corporate Board Member (Ongoing); Edwards Life Science: Trial Co-PI (Ongoing)
    
3. Research Needs and Knowledge Gaps: Cardiac
   Mario FL Gaudino, MD, PhD, MSCE
    
4. Research Needs and Knowledge Gaps: Thoracic
   Benjamin Kozower, MD, MPH
    
5. Research Needs and Knowledge Gaps: Congenital
   David M. Overman, MD
    
6. The Essential Art of Peer Review
   Jennifer C. Romano, MD, MS
    
7. Panel Discussion/Q&A