Michael E. Jessen

Michael E. Jessen, M.D., has dedicated his career to the study of myocardial metabolism and the biochemistry of myocardial protection. His lab today continues to examine myocardial metabolism, as well as the effects of cardiopulmonary bypass. He and his team are working to develop a perfusion preservation device for long-term cardiac preservation for transplantation. Dr. Jessen also maintains an active clinical practice focusing on cardiac surgery, surgical electrophysiology, aortic surgery, and cardiac transplantation. He received his medical degree and completed his residency training in general surgery at the University of Manitoba School of Medicine in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. He completed his residency in thoracic surgery at Duke University Medical Center.