Key Operational Personnel

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Shawn Bengtson, RQAP-GLP

CPCS Program & QA Director

Nika Hazen, RQAP-GLP

Study Coordinator & QA Manager

Teri Painter, CVT

Archivist & Critical Care Technician

Joe Hanke

Test Facility Supervisor

Erin Neer, CVT

Lead Surgical Anesthetist & ICU Manager

“Since the start of the collaboration with MIRM CPCS we felt at home and their team as an extension of our staff. We found a passionate group of people with a lot of experience in the field whose sole goal is to make your program successful. Moreover, MIRM’s facility is adapted to our needs. The CPCS has a dedicated and experienced team with a facility, professional OR and lecture facilities that allows privacy and focus for you and your customers. CARMAT selected the CPCS as the sole US Training Center supporting the qualification of surgeons from all US Clinical Trial sites. Initiated in 2019, Carmat has completed fifteen training events; we look forward to continuing this relationship.”

Francesco Arecchi, Director of Global Market Development for Carmat

“Founded in 1998, XVIVO (Gothenburg, Sweden) is the only medical technology company dedicated to extending the life of all major organs – so transplant teams around the world can save more lives. XVIVO is the forerunner in life-extending technologies for organs. We lead the way by following the science. Our solutions allow leading clinicians and researchers to push the boundaries of transplantation medicine. XVIVO provides clinically optimized solutions for organ, tissue and cell preservation and perfusion in connection with transplantation…Read More

Arjan Van Der Plaats, PhD, Research and Development Director for XVIVO

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