SynCardia Co-Founders
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Jack G. Copeland, M.D.
- SynCardia Systems, Inc. Co-Founder
- Chief of Cardiothoracic Surgery at University Medical Center

Marvin J. Slepian, M.D.
- SynCardia Systems, Inc. Co-Founder, Chairman of the Board, Chief Scientific and Medical Officer
- Professor of Medicine and interventional cardiologist at University Medical Center

Richard G. Smith, MSEE, CCE
- SynCardia Systems Inc. Co-Founder and Chief Technical Officer
- Director of the Artificial Heart Program at University Medical Center
*The SynCardia temporary Total Artificial Heart was formerly known as the
SynCardia temporary CardioWest™ Total Artificial Heart.
SynCardia temporary CardioWest™ Total Artificial Heart.

