All of the relevant financial relationships listed for these individuals have been mitigated. Unless otherwise noted, speakers have nothing to disclose.

Moderators

Patrick O. Myers, MD

Richard Whitlock, MD, PhD, FRCSC
Disclosure(s): AtriCure: Research Grant, Speakers Bureau/Honoraria; Procyrion: Chair DSMB; Boston Scientific: Research Grant

Presentations

1. Surgeon Scientist: Clinical Research
   Mario Gaudino, MD, PhD
   DIsclosure(s): Abbott Vascular: Consultant/Advisory Board
    
2. Surgeon Scientist: Translational Research
   Jennifer Lawton, MD
    
3. Surgeon Innovator: Developing a New Idea into an FDA-Approved Device
   Joseph Zwischenberger, MD
   Disclosure(s): Avalon, Maquet: Royalties; Verthermia Acquisitions, Inc.: Consultant/Advisory Board
    
4. Maximizing Opportunities in Surgical Societies to Build an Academic Career
   Joseph F. Sabik III, MD
   Disclosure(s): Medtronic: Speakers Bureau/Honoraria, Consultant/Advisory Board
    
5. Panel Discussion