Heart Failure Research Institute Symposium
September 12, 2025
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Vivian & Seymour Milstein Family Heart Center
Program Overview
We are pleased to announce the second annual Heart Failure Research Institute Symposium. The Symposium will feature presentations from our esteemed faculty and fellows, who will share their cutting edge research and innovations.
This event is recommended for residents, fellows, medical students, junior researchers and all other providers. This promises to be an inspiring and informative day, fostering collaboration and knowledge among those committed to improving the outcomes of the patients we care for.
To learn more about the Heart Failure Research Institute, please click here.
Joint Accreditation Statement
In support of improving patient care, this activity has been planned and implemented by Amedco LLC and Columbia University Surgery. Amedco LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.
Physicians
Amedco LLC designates this live activity for a maximum of 4.00 AMA Category 1 Credits for physicians. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extend of their participation in the activity.
Agenda
Friday, September 12
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Registration & Vendor Exhibits
1:00 PM
1:00 PM
Event Start
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM
1:00 PM - 1:10 PM
Opening Remarks
Steven J. Corwin, MD
CEO, NewYork Presbyterian Hospital
1:10 PM
1:10 PM
Session 1: The Power of Research To Transform Clinical Care
Moderator: Nir Uriel, MD, MSc
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
1:10 PM - 1:30 PM
Living Proof: A Patient’s Perspective on the Power of Research
Roger Altman
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
1:30 PM - 1:50 PM
Transforming Patient Lives: The Impact of Medical Device Research
Martin Leon, MD
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
1:50 PM - 2:10 PM
Panel Discussion: To Lead Clinically, Centers Should Invest in the Research
Moderator: Nir Uriel, MD, MSc
2:10 PM
2:10 PM
Session 2: Advancing Science: The NYP Heart Failure Team’s Contributions Over the Past Year
Moderator: Evelyn Horn, MD
2:10 PM - 2:25 PM
2:10 PM - 2:25 PM
Heart Failure
Parag Goyal, MD
2:25 PM - 2:40 PM
2:25 PM - 2:40 PM
Amyloid
Mathew Maurer, MD
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
2:25 PM - 3:10 PM
Transplant
Gabriel Sayer, MD
2:40 PM - 2:55 PM
2:40 PM - 2:55 PM
LVAD
Melana Yuzefpolskaya, MD
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
3:10 PM - 3:30 PM
Break & Vendor Exhibits
3:30 PM
3:30 PM
Session 3: HFRI: A Review of Ongoing Research & Innovation
Moderator: Gabriel Sayer, MD
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM
3:30 PM - 3:40 PM
TBA
3:40 PM - 3:50 PM
3:40 PM - 3:50 PM
Center for Microcirculation
Julia Baranowska, MD
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
3:50 PM - 4:00 PM
Artificial Intelligence
Ilan Richter, MD
4:00 PM - 4:10 PM
4:00 PM - 4:10 PM
Cardioclip
Michael Brener, MD
4:10 PM - 4:20 PM
4:10 PM - 4:20 PM
Moderator Discussion
Gabriel Sayer, MD
4:30 PM
4:30 PM
Session 4: Abstract Session
4:30 PM - 4:40 PM
4:30 PM - 4:40 PM
Oral Presentation #1
4:40 PM - 4:50 PM
4:40 PM - 4:50 PM
Oral Presentation #2
4:50 PM - 5:00 PM
4:50 PM - 5:00 PM
Oral Presentation #3
5:00 PM
5:00 PM
Event End
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
5:00 PM - 5:15 PM
HFRI Vision for the Future
Nir Uriel, MD, MSc
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
5:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Closing Remarks
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
5:30 PM - 6:30 PM
Awards & Cocktail Reception
