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New York – July 16, 2013 – The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) announced today that Xavier Pardo has joined the organization as Director of Global Strategic Development of the CRF Skirball Research Center. The CRF Skirball Research Center is a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to translational research and the validation of innovative catheter based technologies. As Director of Global Strategic Development, Pardo will be instrumental in expanding the CRF Skirball Research Center's support and services for innovative companies worldwide and fostering the development of new research areas outside of the cardiovascular field.

With more than 14 years of experience in the medical device industry, Pardo has a strong knowledge of emerging technologies, especially with regard to international sales and marketing in emerging and developed markets. He has expertise in numerous medical therapies, including neuromodulation, spinal, cardiology, and cardiac rhythm management. Pardo completed a Bachelor of Science in Engineering at Baylor University and a Master of Science in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Minnesota.

"The globalization of medical innovation requires an expert integration of research, engineering development, and regulatory capabilities,” said Juan F. Granada, MD, Executive Director and Chief Scientific Officer of the CRF Skirball Research Center. “Xavier brings a wealth of medical device knowledge, business acumen and cultural diversity to CRF.”

“I am delighted to join the CRF Skirball Research Center,” said Pardo. “I look forward to working with such a distinguished group of experts in the field, as we partner with individuals and entities which share our mission of accelerating patient access to therapies that enhance the quality of life via catheter based technology and innovations.”