Waleed H. Hassanein, M.D., age 57, our founder, has served as our President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of our Board since August 1998. Prior to founding TransMedics, Inc., Dr. Hassanein completed a three-year cardiac surgery research fellowship at West Roxbury VA Medical Center and Brigham and Women s Hospital, a Harvard Medical School affiliate. Prior to his research fellowship, Dr. Hassanein completed two years of general surgery residency at Georgetown University Medical Center. Dr. Hassanein received a M.D. degree from Georgetown University in 1993. Prior to transferring to Georgetown University, Dr. Hassanein attended Cairo University School of Medicine from 1985 to 1989, and holds a General Certificate of Education from the University of London. We believe that Dr. Hassanein is qualified to serve on our Board because of his extensive experience in the medical field and his extensive knowledge of our Company based on his role as founder and President and Chief Executive Officer.