highlights from the 2008 heart-brain summit

Over 200 physicians, researchers, scientists and industry professional attended the third Heart-Brain Summit, June 4-5 2008 in Cleveland, Ohio. It was an exciting gathering that demonstrated the collaborative nature of heart-brain medicine AND emphasized the need for continued interaction between Neurology, Cardiology, Psychiatry, Biomedical Engineering and Basic Science Investigators. As we continue to build on the momentum of the Heart-Brain Summit, visit us here at www.heartbrain.org for additional updates and for the complete Proceedings from the 2008 Summit. The 2009 Heart Brain Summit will commence October 15 and 16 in Chicago, llinois.

Young Investigator Award

The Young Investigator Award is a competition open to graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, residents, fellows and junior faculty within two years of their first appointment.

2008 Young Investigator Award recipient is Rebecca O’Dwyer, MD

Bakken Award & Lecture

The Bakken Award and Lecture is named in honor of Dr. Earl Bakken, developer of
the first transistorized, battery operated wearable cardiac pacemaker, founder of Medtronic, Inc., and the inspiration behind the evolution of heart-brain medicine.
The Bakken Award recognizes an individual who has conducted innovative research significantly impacting the field of heart-brain medicine.

2008 Bakken Award recipient is Patrick Kochanek, MD

Pioneer Award

The Bakken Pioneer Award is given in recognition of contributions fundamental to
the development of heart-brain medicine. Pioneer recipients are recognized senior healthcare professionals who have had a major impact on the understanding of heart-brain pathophysiology, the consequences of heart-brain interactions, and innovative treatments of heart-brain disorders.

2008 Pioneer Award recipient is David Goldstein, MD, PhD