2021 TSF Award Recipients
RESEARCH:
Danielle I. Aronowitz, MD
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
“Cerebral Mitochondrial Function In The Acute Recovery Phase After Cardiopulmonary Bypass”
Nina Starr Braunwald Research Fellowship Award, $30,000
Nathan R. Brand, MD, MSc
University of California San Francisco
“The Effect Of PARP Inhibition On Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma: An Opportunity For A Novel Therapeutic”
TSF Resident Research Fellowship Award, $60,000
Emily J. Cerier, MD
Northwestern University
“Recipient Non-Classical Monocytes Drive Primary Graft Dysfunction In Cystic Fibrosis Recipients”
TSF Resident Research Fellowship Award, $60,000
Jonathan Cools-Lartigue, MD, PhD
McGill University
“Investigating The Role Of Tumor Derived Extracellular Vesicles In Polarizing Polymorphonuclear Granulocytes Towards A Pro-Metastatic Phenotype”
TSF Research Award, $80,000
Amit Iyengar, MD, MSE
University of Pennsylvania
“Understanding The Metabolic Changes Occurring Stress Cardiomyopathy”
TSF Resident Research Fellowship Award, $60,000
Kiran H. Lagisetty, MD
University of Michigan
“Determining The Role Of GRAIL (RNF128) Isoform Changes On Resistance To Chemotherapy In Neoadjuvant Therapy For Esophageal Adenocarcinoma”
STS Research Award, $80,000
Yihan Lin, MD, MPH
University of Colorado
“Global Cardiovascular E-Learning: Transcending Borders During COVID-19 and Beyond”
Nina Starr Braunwald Research Fellowship Award, $60,000
Betty S. Liu, MD
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
“Accelerating Wound Healing Of Mesothelial Injuries Using A Bio-Derived Interface With The Heart And Lungs”
TSF Resident Research Fellowship Award, $60,000
Evan P. Rotar, MD, MS
The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia
“Evaluation of the Rehabilitative Advantage of IVLP in ARDS Using a Porcine Gastric Aspiration-Induced Lung Injury Model”
Southern Thoracic Surgical Association (STSA) Resident Research Award, $30,000
Uma M. Sachdeva, MD, PhD
Massachusetts General Hospital
“Esophageal Epithelial Stress Response Pathways And Metabolic Shifts Associated With Carcinogenesis In The Progression From Barrett’s Esophagus To Adenocarcinoma Using 3D Organoids”
TSF Research Award, $80,000
Aditya Sengupta, MD
Boston Children’s Hospital
“Assessment of Long-Term Neurodevelopmental Outcomes in Congenital Heart Disease after Cardiac Surgery in Infancy and Childhood”
TSF Resident Research Fellowship Award, $60,000
EDUCATION:
Qasim Al Abri, MD
Houston Methodist Hospital
“Minimally Invasive and Structural Heart Fellowship”
Michael J. Davidson Structural Heart Fellowship Award, $50,000
William Y. Shi, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital
“Structural and Endovascular Cardiac Surgery Fellowship”
Michael J. Davidson Structural Heart Fellowship Award, $50,000
Maria Lucia L. Madariaga, MD
University of Chicago
“Building Skills To Establish A Translational Organ Perfusion Laboratory At The University Of Chicago”
Carolyn E. Reed Traveling Fellowship Award, $4,470
Samine Ravanbakhsh, MD
Mayo Clinic Arizona
“Bringing Robotic First Rib Resections To Arizona”
Carolyn E. Reed Traveling Fellowship Award, $3,000
Alison F. Ward, MD
Augusta University Health
“Surgical Management Of Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy”
Carolyn E. Reed Traveling Fellowship Award, $3,000
Andrew B. Goldstone, MD, PhD
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
“Advanced Training In The Ross Procedure And Aortic Valve Repair Techniques”
Robert L. Replogle Traveling Fellowship Award, $10,000
Gregory M. MacLean, BS, CCP
University of Michigan
“Multidisciplinary High-Fidelity Simulation Training to Improve Collaboration During Emergent Cardiac Procedures at The University of Michigan”
Sarns Terumo Perfusion Education Fellowship Award, $10,000
David J. Spurlock, MD
Spectrum Health
“Atrial Fibrillation Techniques”
The Levi Watkins Innovation and Leadership Development Scholarship, $3,200
SURGICAL OUTREACH MISSIONS:
Michael T. Cain, MD
University of Colorado Denver
Underserved Region: Kenya/Tenwek Hospital
International Medical Volunteer Scholarship Award, $2,500
Emily A. Farkas, MD
Indiana University School of Medicine
Underserved Region: Kenya
TSF Every Heartbeat Matters Award, $35,000
Reza Khodaverdian, MD
Heart and Lung Surgical Specialties
Underserved Region: Nigeria
TSF Every Heartbeat Matters Award, $35,000
Jeffrey D. McNeil, MD
Cardiothoracic and Vascular Surgeons, PA
Underserved Region: Nigeria
TSF Every Heartbeat Matters Award, $35,000
Mubashir A. Mumtaz, MD
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Pinnacle
Underserved Region: Pakistan
TSF Every Heartbeat Matters Award, $35,000
Ayodele Osasona, MD
Ochsner
Underserved Region: Kenya
International Medical Volunteer Scholarship Award, $2,500
Shakirat O. Oyetunji, MD, MPH
University of Washington
Underserved Region: Nigeria
International Medical Volunteer Scholarship Award, $2,500
Thomas Theologou, MD
Cardiocentro Lugano
Underserved Region: Vietnam
TSF Every Heartbeat Matters Award, $35,000
Parth M. Patel, MD
Emory University
“Aortic Arch Management During Acute Type A Aortic Syndromes”
STS/EACTS Award, $2,500
