• Network with colleagues interested in minimally invasive VAD placement 
• Share best practices and surgical techniques 
• Set up a multi-center registry to capture data on minimally invasive VAD placement that will allow robust research due to the large number of patients enrolled
• Submit research proposals for the entire registry and be a principal investigator 
• Potential for NIH sponsor research focus grants

Surgeons (institutions) performing minimally invasive VAD placement.

The network will grow over time to become one of the largest hubs for mechanical circulatory support. Colleagues from Europe and Canada will also be involved.