SynCardia’s Science Advisory Board provides valuable scientific support and guidance related to SynCardia technology, manufacturing and clinical use. This includes the development of SynCardia’s future family of pulsatile devices: the 50cc Total Artificial Heart and the 10cc, 30cc and 60cc ventricular assist devices. Each member brings extensive industry experience with biomaterials and implantable medical devices.

Marvin J. Slepian M.D.

• Director, Tissue Engineering – The University of Arizona
• Professor of Medicine/Cardiology – The University of Arizona

Shmuel Einav Ph.D.

• Berman Chair of Vascular Engineering – Tel Aviv University
• Associate Dean of Research – SUNY-Stony Brook

Danny Bluestein Ph.D.

• Professor of Bioengineering – SUNY-Stony Brook
• Established Investigator – American Heart Association
• Director, BioFluids Laboratory

Fred J. Schoen M.D., Ph.D.

• Professor of Pathology and Health Sciences & Technology –
  Harvard Medical School
  Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Arthur Coury Ph.D.

• Retired Senior Vice President – Biomaterials – Genzyme
• Former President – Society for Biomaterials

Syed F. Hossainy Ph.D.

• Senior Scientist – Abbott Vascular
• Adjunct Assistant Professor, Bioengineering –
  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Paul Nolan PharmD

• Professor of Pharmacy – The University of Arizona

Frank Tinker Ph.D.

• Da Vinci Research –  Tucson, Arizona

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