Dr. Vishal Nigam, MD - Seattle Children’s Hospital: Congenital cardiac abnormalities are the most common form of birth defects. Severe cardiac defects require open heart surgeries that are associated with significant risks of complications and death. Furthermore, these surgeries are very costly. Dr. Nigam will discuss how translational research, an animal that heals without scarring, and new uses of technology are being used advance the care of these children. Email events@technology-alliance.com to RSVP.