This is a must-attend event for the Twin Cities life science community that collaborates across disciplines to bring together business executives, philanthropists, academics, venture capitalists, policy makers, healthcare leaders and institutions who are passionate about moving the most promising research and innovations forward. Proceeds from this event will help the American Heart Association and American Stroke Association continue to fund groundbreaking cardiovascular research in the state of Minnesota. 

Event Details

7:15-8:15 am | Check-in & Networking

8:15-8:30 am | Breakfast

8:30 am | Welcome & Opening Remarks

8:30-8:45 am | Grantee Presentation 

8:55-9:35 am | Keynote Speaker - Anthony Azakie, M.D., C.M., Professor of Surgery & Pediatrics, Castaneda-Dwan-McKnight Professorship, Chief, Pediatric Cardiothoracic Surgery, Co-Director, Pediatric Heart Center at University of Minnesota Masonic
Children’s Hospital

9:40-9:45 am | Chair Remarks - Andy LaFrence, Vice President, Finance & Chief Financial Officer, SurModics, Inc.

9:45-9:50 am | Special Appeals

9:50-9:55 am | Announce Grant Winner

9:55-10:00 am | Closing Remarks