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Message from the Chief
Georg M. Wieselthaler, M.D., New Director & Surgical Chief, Cardiac Transplantation
Dr. Wieselthaler is one of the world's foremost experts in mechanical circulatory support for end-stage heart failure patients and a medical innovator in ventricular assist device (VAD) systems.
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In Memoriam
Benson B. Roe M.D., Professor Emeritus of Surgery, passed away on August 6th at the age of 94. Dr. Roe, a pioneer in open heart surgery, had a long and distinguished career at UCSF.