Inventing Solutions for Heart Disease
The 2023 Inspire Conference will focus on the human heart. Topics include anatomy and physiology, various diseases, and pathways to future careers in cardiology. University of Minnesota science, engineering, and clinical faculty, Medical School students, and professionals from leading medical technology companies will be leading the lectures and interactive invention kits.
This is an invite-only event.
8:30-9:15 am, Check-in
9:30-9:32 am, Opening & Welcome
John Bischof, PhD, Director of Institute for Engineering in Medicine, University of Minnesota
9:32-9:35 am, Inspire Program Welcome
Rhonda Franklin, PhD & Christopher Pennell, PhD, Inspire Co-Directors, University of Minnesota
9:35-9:55 am, Conference Overview and Anatomy & Physiology of the Human Heart
Paul Iaizzo, PhD, Master of Ceremonies, University of Minnesota
9:55-10:20 am, Inspire Talk: Coronary Artery Disease and Cardiac Valves
Amanda Devos, PhD Candidate, University of Minnesota
10:20-10:30 am, Session Break
10:30-10:55 am, Inspire Talk: Cardiac Pacing
Mikayle Holm, PhD, Sr. Scientist Medtronic
10:55-11:20 am, Inspire Talk: Cardiac Ablations for Treating Arrhythmias
David Rameriz, PhD, Sr. R&D Engineer, Boston Scientific
11:20 am-12:00 pm, Inspire Talk: Cardiac Device Innovation (Lunch Keynote)
Sarah Ahlberg, PhD, Director, Medtronic, IEM Industrial Fellow
12:15-1:15 pm, Invention Exercise: Challenge Given to Students
Will Durfee, PhD, University of Minnesota
Speakers include:
2023 Program Book (.pdf)
