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Ross Tonkens, MD, Cardiology, Morrisville, NC

RossMichaelTonkensMD

Cardiology Morrisville, NC

AHA Launcher and Director, Science & Technology Accelerator Venture Capital Division

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  • Office

    3131 RDU Drive
    Suite 100
    Morrisville, NC 27560
    Phone+1 919-308-5216
    Fax+1 919-573-0882

Summary

  • Director of AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION Science & Technology Accelerator, focused on identifying the most revolutionary, transformational, game-changing technologies and propelling them from bench to bedside where they can make the greatest positive impact on outcomes through prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.

Education & Training

  • Yale School of Medicine
    Yale School of MedicineClass of 1974
  • UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical Center
    UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine/UCLA Medical CenterResidency, Radiology-Diagnostic
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterInternship, Surgery
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine
  • Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
    Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease
  • Yale College
    Yale CollegeB.A, Psychology

Certifications & Licensure

  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 1990 - 2019
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 1975 - 2018

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • The Arguments for Maintaining Professional Licensure While Working in Industry.  
    Huml, R., Tonkens, R, Regulatory Focus, pp. 48-50
  • CMC, Preclinical and Clinical Considerations for Biosimilars and Follow-on Biologics.  
    Huml, R., Hicks, P., Chance, K., Howe, K., Tonkens, R, Regulatory Affairs Focus, pp. 20-27
  • Follow-on Biologics in the EU & US.  
    Huml, R., Chance, K., Howe, K., Hicks, P., Tonkens, R, Regulatory Affairs Focus, pp. 8-13
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Developing Novel Anticoagulants.
    Tonkens, Ross M, Conducting Cardiovascular Research in Emerging Countries in a Challenging Economic Environment, Prague, Czech Republic
  • Creative Funding Options for Biotechs in Challenging Economic Times.
    Tonkens, Ross M, Conducting Cardiovascular Research in Emerging Countries in a Challenging Economic Environment, Prague, Czech Republic
  • Factor IXa Inhibition with REG1 Provides Rapid Onset, Stable and Actively Controlled Anticoagulation during PCI.
    Cohen, Mauricio, G., Purdy, Drew A., Rossi, Joseph S., Grinfeld, Liliana, Myles, Shelley K., Aberle, Laura H., Greenbaum, Adam B., Fry, Edward, Chan, Mark Y., Zelenkof..., American College of Cardiology Annual Scientific Session
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