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2025 Preliminary Program

ASAIO Journal Abstracts

Full Program | MCS/VAD University | Pediatric Medical Device Day | Posters

Wednesday June 4, 2025
7:00am - 5:00pm
Registration
7:00am - 5:00pm
Speaker Ready Room
7:30am - 8:30am
Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
8:00am - 5:00pm
MCS VAD University Course (Separate Registration Required)
8:00am - 5:00pm
Pediatric Medical Device Day Course (Separate Registration Required)

Thursday June 5, 2025
7:00am - 5:00pm
Registration
7:00am - 5:00pm
Speaker Ready Room
7:30am - 7:00pm
Exhibit Hours
7:30am - 7:00pm
Posters in the Exhibit Hall for Viewing
7:30am - 8:00am
Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
8:00am - 12:15pm
GENERAL SESSION 1
8:00am - 8:05am
Introduction and Welcome: ASAIO Program Chairman
Dongfang Wang, MD, PhD; ASAIO President
Kiyotaka Fukamachi, MD, PhD; ASAIO Program Chair
8:05am - 8:45am
ASAIO President's Address
Growing up in the ASAIO Community
Dongfang Wang, MD, PhD
8:45am - 9:00am
ASAIO Lifetime Achievement Awards
9:00am - 10:15am
Top Abstract Presentations
(6 min presentation followed by 2 minute discussion)
9:00am - 9:08am
Top Nursing/VAD Abstract
The Ventricular Assist Device (VAD) Roadmap to the Acute Cardiac Care Unit (ACCU): Improving Clinician and Family Expectations from the CVICU to the ACCU
Andrea Fasbinder1, Jenna Oslan2, Erin Jenkins2, Amy Ardaya2, Amber Goglanian2, Nirali Thakker2, Cora Lou dela Cruz3, Allen Shiu2, Nancy Yan1, John Dykes4, Meghna Patel4, Christopher S. Almond4, Jenna Murray1
1Pediatric Advanced Cardiac Therapies, Stanford Medicine Children's Health, Palo Alto, CA, United States. 2CVICU, Stanford Medicine Children's Health, Palo Alto, CA, United States. 3Center for Professional Excellence and Inquiry, Stanford Medicine Children's Health, Palo Alto, CA, United States. 4Pediatrics, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, United States.
9:15am - 9:23am
Top Cardiac Clinical Abstract
Utilization of Hearts Donated After Circulatory Death Improves All-cause Survival in Candidates with Durable Left Ventricular Assist Devices
Yeahwa Hong, Umar Nasim, Nidhi Iyanna, Ander Dorken-Gallastegi, Brian E. Woolley, Mary Keebler, Roy Sriwattanakomen, Edward Horn, Gavin Hickey, David J. Kaczorowski
University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA, United States
9:23am - 9:31am
Top Bioengineering Abstract
Development And Chronic Animal Implantation of The VenstraMedical Transcatheter pVAD System
Martin C. Cook2, Suku T. Thambar1, Jordon Honeck2
1VenstraMedical Pty Ltd, Newcastle, NSW, Australia. 2VenstraMedical US Inc., Eden Prairie, MN, United States
9:31am - 9:39am
Top Pediatric Abstract
Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation as a Bridge to Pediatric Heart Transplantation: A Comparison of Two Eras
Zaid Abu-Mowis, Ahmet Bilgili, Eric Jeng, Giles Peek, Mark Bleiweis, Jeffrey Jacobs
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL, United States
9:39am - 9:47am
Top Cardiac Research & Development Abstract
Cardiac Connexin 43 Downregulation and Hyperphosphorylation are More Profound in Human Heart Donated After Circulatory Death than Heart Donated after Brain Death
Shiyi Li1, Katherine Nordick1, Abdussalam Elsenousi1, Ronald A. Shaju1, Rishav Bhattacharya1, Syed B. Peer1, Shivam Banerjee1, Randall Parker Kirby1, Camila Hochman-Mendez2, Todd Rosengart1, Kenneth Liao1, Nandan Kumar Mondal1
1Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States. 2Regenerative Medicine Research, Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX, United States
9:47am - 9:55am
Top Pulmonary/CAP Abstract
Gas Exchange Performance of the Pulmonary Assist System Gas Exchanger Under Military Transport Conditions
Kelly R. Strong1, Virginia Yost1, Christina D. Tavlarakis1, Adel Akhavanmalayeri1, Patrick I. Iyasele1, Helen Scala1, David Skoog2, Matthew Bacchetta3, Keith Cook1
1Biomedical Engineering, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA, United States. 2Advanced Respiratory Technologies, Inc., Pittsburgh, PA, United States. 3Cardiac Surgery, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN, United States
9:55am - 10:03am
Top Renal Abstract
Prognosticating Kidney Function Trajectories in Heart Failure Patients after Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation Using Plasma Proteomics
Adel M. Hassan1, Shiyi Li1, Ivan Murrieta-Alvarez1, Ismael Garcia1, Alexis Shafii1, Camila Hochman-Mendez2, Todd Rosengart1, Kenneth Liao1, Carl Walther3, Nandan Kumar Mondal1
1Department of Surgery, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States. 2Regenerative Medicine Research, Texas Heart institute, Houston, TX, United States. 3Department of Medicine, Baylor College of medicine, Houston, TX, United States
10:03am - 10:11am
Top Cardiogenic Shock Abstract
The Aortic Pulsatility Index is Associated With Increased Prognostic Implications of Survival at 24 Hours Post VA-ECMO Decannulation and Survival to Discharge From Hospital
Clauden Louis1, Rohun Bhagat2, George Olverson3, Andrew Jones3, Daniel Ziazadeh4
1Cardiothoracic Surgery, BayCare Medical System, Winter Haven, FL, United States. 2Cardithoracic Surgery, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, United States. 3Medical School, University of Rochester Medical School, Rochester, NY, United States. 4Cardiothoracic Surgery, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, United States
10:15am-10:45am
Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall (Visit Exhibits & Posters)
10:45am-11:15am
Keynote Speaker
Introduced by: Kiyotaka Fukamachi, MD, PhD

My Personal Journey with MCS: History and Milestones
Randall C Starling, MD, MPH, FACC, FAHA, FESC, FHFSA
11:15am-12:15pm
Medical Device Entrepreneur's Forum – MDEF
Moderators: Claudius Mahr, MD; Kiyotaka Fukamachi, MD, PhD; Kurt Dasse, PhD
11:15am - 11:35am
MDEF1. A Compliant Diaphragm Displacement Pump with Highly Efficient Pulsatile Continuous Flow Enables Minimally Invasive Paracorporeal Pediatric VAD
Cherry Ballard-Croft, PhD
W-Z Biotech, LLC & University of Kentucky
11:35am - 11:55am
MDEF2. Development of the Inspired Therapeutics Respiratory Assist System
James F. Kelley BS
Inspired Therapeutics
11:55am - 12:15pm
MDEF3. Cardiost’s Left Atrium Unloading Device (LAUD)
Nicolas Anzellini
Cardiost
12:30pm - 1:30pm
LUNCH ON OWN
2:00pm - 3:30pm
CONCURRENT AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Cardiac Clinical (1)
Bioengineering (1)
Cardiogenic Shock (1)
Nursing / VAD Coordinator (1)
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall (Visit Exhibits & Posters)
4:00pm - 5:30pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Cardiac Research & Development (1)
Bioengineering (2)
Pediatric (1)
Nursing / VAD Coordinator (2)
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall (Visit Exhibits & Posters)
4:00pm - 5:30pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
5:30pm - 7:00pm
Welcome Reception in Exhibit Hall

Friday, June 6, 2025
7:30am - 5:00pm
Registration
7:30am - 5:00pm
Speaker Ready Room
7:30am - 4:00pm
Exhibit Hours
7:30am - 5:00pm
Posters in the Exhibit Hall for Viewing
7:30am - 8:30am
Continental Breakfast in Exhibit Hall
8:00am - 12:00pm
GENERAL SESSION 2
Moderators: Claudius Mahr; DO, FACC, FESC; Kiyotaka Fukamachi, MD, PhD
8:00am - 8:30am
ASAIO History Committee
Introduced by: George M. Pantalos, MD
Observing the 80th Anniversary of the First Successful Hemodialysis Patient and Related Milestones
Fokko Wieringa, PhD
8:30am - 9:00am
ASAIO Hastings Lecture
Introduced by: Kiyotaka Fukamachi, MD, PhD
Disruptive Innovation
James Long, MD
9:00am - 9:45am
Keynote Speaker
Introduced by: Kiyotaka Fukamachi, MD, PhD
Artificial Intelligence in Medicine and Mechanical Circulatory Support: Utility, Benefits and Risks 2025
Marvin Slepian, MD, JD
9:45am - 10:15am
Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall (Visit Exhibits & Posters)
10:15am - 11:15am
ASAIOfyi-for Young Innovators - Student Design Competition
Annie Hedman, MD, President ASAIOfyi
10:15am - 10:25am
SDC 1. Device to Decrease Infection Risk and Detect Infections Early for ESRD Patients on Peritoneal Dialysis
Ibrahim Al-Akash, Marc De Guzman, Shereena Johnson, Leora Maksoud, Vedha Penmetcha
Rice University
10:25am - 10:35am
SDC 2. Multilayer Drug Delivery System for Controlled Release of Levothyroxine
Aileene Arias, Rebecca Samuel
Arizona State University School of Biological and Health Systems Engineering
10:35am - 10:45am
SDC 3. Smart Sweep: Automating Sweep Gas Management for ECMO
Briana Bernicker, Gabriella Glomp, Ysabel Gomez, Rei Ukita, PhD, Mathew Bacchetta, MD MBA
Vanderbilt University
10:45am - 10:55am
SDC 4. The Room Knows - The Smart Patient Exam Room
Isabella Klein, Rashed Altammar, Skyler DeVaughn, Kaiyang Diao, Bella Klein, Jorge Lujan, Elissa Matlock, Marvin J. Slepian, MD, JD
University of Arizona
10:55am - 11:05am
SDC 5. Novel, Real-Time Coagulation State Monitor for ECMO Patients
Victoria Albanese, Matan Blitz, Ai Bunchatheravate, Katrina Cao, Parnika Mandewalkar, Mary Mikos
Rice University
11:15am - 11:30am
ASAIO Fellowship Award Announcements
Dongfang Wang; MD; PhD; Kiyotaka Fukamachi, MD, PhD
11:30am - 12:00pm
ASAIO Business Meeting
12:00pm - 1:00pm
LUNCH ON OWN
1:00pm - 2:30pm
CONCURRENT AFTERNOON SESSIONS
Cardiac Clinical (2)
Bioengineering (3)
Cardiac Research & Development (2)
Pulmonary (1)
2:30pm - 3:30pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Cardiogenic Shock (2)
Bioengineering (4)
Cardiac Research & Development (3)
Nursing / VAD Coordinator (3)
3:30pm - 4:00pm
Coffee Break in Exhibit Hall (Visit Exhibits & Posters)
4:00pm - 5:00pm
CONCURRENT SESSIONS
Cardiogenic Shock (3)
Cardiac Clinical (3)
Pediatric (2)
Renal (1)
5:00pm - 6:30pm
ASAIO Society Meet the Mentors Reception (Invite Only)

Saturday, June 7, 2025
7:30am - 11:00am
Registration
7:30am - 11:00am
Speaker Ready Room
7:30am - 8:30am
Continental Breakfast
8:00am - 11:00am
GENERAL SESSION 3
Moderator: Kiyotaka Fukamachi, MD, PhD
8:00am - 9:00am
Ex Situ Organ Perfusion & Modification
8:00am - 8:10am
EX1. Prolongation of Normothermic Ex situ Perfusion Preservation
Wyeth D. Alexander, Takahiro Nakashima, Vikramjit Chakrabortty, Martin Daman, Joseph Niman, Robert H. Bartlett, Daniel H. Drake, Alvaro Rojas-Pena
Surgery, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, United States
8:10am - 8:20am
EX2. Ketones Are a Less Oxidative Alternative Substrate to Glucose During Normothermic Ex-situ Heart Perfusion
Mitchell Wagner1, Parham Hassanzadeh1, Guilherme Mainardi1, Xiuhua Wang1, Gopinath Sutendra2, Jayan Nagendran1, Darren H. Freed1
1Department of Surgery, University of Alberta, Fort Saskatchewan, AB, Canada. 2Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada
8:20am - 8:30am
EX3. Extending Lung Preservation to 48 Hours using a Novel Ex-Vivo Lung Perfusion System
Preston Peak1, Chris Chan1, Asma F. Farooqui1, Christopher Tan1, Gabriel Loor2, Yaxin Wang1
1Innovative Device & Engineering Applications Lab, Texas Heart Institute, Houston, TX, United States. 2Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX, United States
8:30am - 8:40am
EX4. Ex Vivo Limb Perfusion - Inspired By Ex Vivo Organ Perfusion, Adapted For Traumatic Limb Amputation
Kirsten Haastert-Talini4, Katherina Katsirntaki1, Svenja Kankowski4, Alexander Kaltenborn5, Christine Falk3, Christopher Werlein2, Dany Jonigk2, Arjang Ruhparwar1, Bettina Wiegmann1
1Dpt for cardiothoracic, transplantation and vascular surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany. 2Institute of Pathology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany. 3Institute of Transplant Immunology, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany. 4Institute of Neuroanatomy and Cell Biology, Hannover Medical school, Hannover, Germany. 5Department of Trauma and Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic, Hand and Reconstructive Surgery, Armed Forces Hospital Westerstede, Westerstede, Germany
8:40am - 8:50am
EX5. Feasibility of Negative Pressure Ventilation for Ex-Vivo Lung Perfusion
Toyokazu Endo1, Raha Taghizadeh Alamdari2, Addyson Kirkhope2, Lily Rosado2, Sienna Shacklette2, Thomas Roussel2, Victor van Berkel1, George Pantalos1
1Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, University of Louisville School of Medicine, Louisville, KY, United States. 2Bioengineering, University of Louisville Speed School of Engineering, Louisville, KY, United States
8:50am - 9:00am
EX6. The SPARK Model (Surgical Performance Assessment & Real-time Kinetics: Non-Invasive Model for Cardiac Perfusion Assessment via Fluorescent Light Intensity Quantification
Rene Aleman, Federico Napoli, David A. Baran1, Cedric Sheffield, Jose Navia, Nicolas Brozzi
Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, Cleveland Clinic Florida, Weston, FL, United States
9:00am - 10:00am
How to Win NIH Grants / Dealing with Industry Panel
Moderators: Kiyotaka Fukamachi, MD, PhD; Marvin J. Slepian, MD
Panelists: Joseph B. Zwischenberger, MD; Marvin J. Slepian, MD; Zhongjun Jon Wu, MD; Daniel Timms, PhD; Wiiliam Weiss, PhD
10:00am - 12:00pm
Updates on Upcoming Devices from Industry (Non-CME)
Moderators: Kurt Dasse, PhD; OH Fraser, MD; Claudius Mahr, MD; Jamshid Karimov, MD; PhD
10:00am - 10:15am
BiVACOR
Daniel Timms, MD
10:15am - 10:30am
BrioVAD
Chen Chen, MD
10:30am - 10:45am
EVAHEART 2
Tadashi Motomura, MD
10:45am - 11:00am
magAssist
Po-Lin Hsu, PhD, CEO
11:00am - 11:15am
Core Medical
Tao Zhang
11:15am - 11:30am
Abbott
Finn Gustafsson, MD, PhD, DMSci, FHFA
11:30am
Open Panel Discussion