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Experimental Surgical Services

Work with an experienced team

ESS Director Richard Bianco has more than 25 years experience in the pre-clinical assessment of the safety and efficacy of medical devices. Bianco serves on an ISO workgroup for cardiac devices and consults with the FDA and medical device industry.

Connect to the University of Minnesota 

Experience all the research benefits of our affiliation with the University of Minnesota and Lillehei Heart Institute. Partnering with ESS gives you unparalleled access to resources and expertise in an innovative research environment that is, by nature, both historical and forward looking.

Be in the lab in 45 days or less.

Our budget and contract negotiation process is so fine-tuned that once you have a sponsor commitment, we will have your project in our lab in 45 days or less


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