Cardiac Dimensions Names New VP of Clinical and Regulatory Affairs

Cardiac Dimensions, a developer of innovative, minimally invasive treatments for patients with heart failure, has announced the appointment of Matthew Stark, Ph.D., as vice president of clinical and regulatory affairs, and Trevor Moody as the newest member of its Board of Directors.
 
“We’re thrilled to have Matthew and Trevor join our team as they both have deep experience working with medical device companies at our current stage,” said Gregory Casciaro, Cardiac Dimensions’ president and CEO. “Matthew’s experience in leading clinical studies and bringing products to market will play a key role as we build our portfolio of clinical data demonstrating the benefits of the Carillon System in providing a viable treatment option for patients with functional mitral regurgitation. It’s an exciting time for Matthew and Trevor to be joining as we anticipate revealing the results of the landmark REDUCE FMR trial by the end of the year, and significantly increasing enrollment in the pivotal CARILLON Trial over the next several months, bringing us closer to submission for FDA approval.”
 
The company’s Carillon Mitral Contour System is a minimally invasive treatment designed to treat the stretched mitral annulus, the underlying mechanical problem of functional mitral regurgitation (FMR). Unlike other mitral regurgitation therapies, the Carillon System is designed to replicate traditional surgical standards through a catheter-based alternative to medications and invasive surgery.
 
An authority on medical device clinical affairs, Stark brings more than 15 years of experience in clinical study design and oversight to this role. Before joining Cardiac Dimensions, Stark served as vice president of clinical and regulatory affairs for Terumo Aortic, formerly Bolton Medical. Prior to his tenure at Terumo Aortic, Stark established and led the medical affairs department for Spectranetics, Inc. and guided the company through multiple product submissions and approvals. Prior to his time at Spectranetics, Stark managed the clinical study and submission of W.L. Gore & Associates Inc.’s thoracic stent graft products to the FDA for approval.
 
“During my career, I’ve been fortunate to witness the potential for improved outcomes in patients’ lives through the development of innovative technologies,” said Stark. “Current treatments meant to improve the quality of life for patients with functional mitral regurgitation fall short, and I’m proud to join a team of experts working to advance the level of care the Carillon System can provide individuals and physicians around the world.”
 
The company also announced the addition of Trevor Moody to its Board of Directors. Moody currently serves as managing director at M.H. Carnegie & Co. and has more than 25 years of experience in medical technology, including roles in product development, marketing, management consulting, and venture capital investing.
 
“Trevor’s broad global experience in growth-oriented medical technology markets and his past tenure as interim CEO of Cardiac Dimensions provide him a unique perspective that will be invaluable as we continue our path towards FDA approval and broadening our commercial endeavors outside the U.S,” said Casciaro.
 
Prior to joining M.H. Carnegie & Co., Moody was a general partner at Frazier Healthcare Ventures, a leading healthcare venture capital and private equity investment firm with more than $2 billion under management. He co-led the medical device team and became known as an active and well-regarded investor with particular depth in medical devices. Prior to Frazier Healthcare Ventures, Trevor was a senior consultant at The Wilkerson Group. Trained as a biomedical engineer with an electrical focus, Trevor also held product development and product marketing roles at Telectronics Pacing Systems and Ventritex, both in the cardiac rhythm management market.