Nicolas Chronos

Biography

    Dr. Chronos is an interventional cardiologist well known for his pioneering research in the treatment of heart disease. He is an expert in cardiac regenerative medicine, cardiovascular medical device assessment, and translational cardiovascular medicine. Dr. Chronos has extensive experience with preclinical and clinical development of a variety of medical devices.  He is a Consulting Professor of Cardiology and Medicine at Stanford University, and he continues to see patients at Cardiology Care Clinics located near Atlanta in Lake Oconee, Georgia.  Previously, Dr. Chronos was CEO of St. Joseph’s Translational Research Institute in Atlanta, Adjunct Professor at Duke University, and Adjunct Partner at Essex Woodlands Health Ventures.  His distinguished career began with a Degree in Medicine and Surgery from the Royal Free Hospital School of Medicine at the University of London.  He trained in cardiology and interventional cardiology at the Royal Brompton National Heart and Lung Institute in London. Dr. Chronos was awarded a British Heart Foundation International Fellowship and continued his research in interventional cardiology in the United States at Emory University School of Medicine. Mike Dilworth Vice President, Manufacturing and Operations Bradley C. Poff, DVM Vice President, Preclinical and Clinical Development BOARD OF DIRECTORS Board of Directors Paul LaViolette Chairman of the Board Paul LaViolette A seasoned medtech executive, Paul LaViolette has over 33 years of global medical technology management experience. Mr. LaViolette currently serves as Managing Partner and COO of SV Life Sciences (SVLS). Prior to SVLS, Mr. LaViolette served as Chief Operating Officer at Boston Scientific Corporation. During his 15 years at BSC, he held numerous senior management positions as the company grew revenues over 20 times. Mr. LaViolette integrated two dozen acquisitions and led extensive product development, operations and worldwide commercial organizations. He previously held marketing and general management positions at CR Bard, and various marketing roles at Kendall (Covidien). Mr. LaViolette serves as Vice Chairman of the Innovation Advisory Board for the Partners Health System and is Chairman for the Medical Device Manufacturers Association. Mr. LaViolette received his BA in Psychology from Fairfield University and his MBA from Boston College. Gerry Brunk Board Member Marc Goldberg Board Member James J. Hummer Board Member Jennifer McMahon Board Member Harry D. Rowland, PhD Chief Executive Officer, Co-Founder, Board Member Robert Zieserl Board Member CAREERS Join Our Team We’re seeking dedicated individuals who are passionate about transforming heart failure with new medical, sensor and mobile technology. Do you thrive in a startup environment? Do you want to help revolutionize the clinical practice for patients with advanced heart failure? If so, we want to hear from you. CURRENT OPENINGS: CLINICAL SPECIALIST Code: 16-049 Location: Ireland, County Galway, Galway Creation date: 2017-07-17 DIRECTOR OF ELECTRONICS Code: 16-046 Location: United States, Illinois, Lisle Creation date: 2017-07-06 EIL PRODUCT MANAGER Code: 16-044 Location: Ireland, County Galway, Galway Creation date: 2017-06-28 ENGINEERING INTERN Code: 16-045 Location: United States, Illinois, Woodridge Creation date: 2017-07-06 INVENTORY CONTROL SPECIALIST Code: 16-048 Location: United States Creation date: 2017-07-14 MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER Code: 16-050 Location: United States, Illinois, Lisle Creation date: 2017-08-16 PROGRAM MANAGER Code: 16-036 Location: United States, Illinois, Woodridge Creation date: 2017-04-13 SENIOR NITINOL PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER Code: 16-037 Location: United States, Illinois, Woodridge Creation date: 2017-04-04 SOFTWARE V&V ENGINEER Code: 16-035 Location: United States, Illinois, Lisle Creation date: 2017-05-04 TECHNOLOGY PRODUCT MANAGER Code: 16-034 Location: United States, Illinois, Lisle Creation date: 2017-05-04 VP OF QUALITY Code: 16-040 Location: United States, Illinois, Lisle Creation date: 2017-06-15  

Research Interest

  Clinical and Laboratory Research