Vascular Perfusion Solutions, Inc. Announces Appointment of Interim Board Chair
August 01 2024 - 11:09AM
The Board of Directors of Vascular Perfusion Solutions, Inc. is
pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Thomas C. Mayes as the
Interim Chairman of the Board, effective immediately.
Dr. Mayes brings extensive experience and a distinguished career
in medicine and leadership. He previously served as the President
and CEO of UT Medicine San Antonio and as the former Chair of the
Department of Pediatrics at UT Health San Antonio. Currently, he
also serves as a member of the Board of Trustees at the San Antonio
Medical Foundation.
In addition to his professional achievements, Dr. Mayes is a
double lung transplant recipient, which has given him a unique and
profound understanding of the significance of organ donation and
transplantation. His personal and professional insights will be
invaluable to our organization as we continue to advance our
mission.
Dr. Mayes serves on our Clinical and Scientific Advisory Board
and is an investor in VPS, demonstrating his commitment to our
vision and goals. Dr. Mayes' guidance will be pivotal in navigating
this transition period as we raise funds through our bridge round
and Series A to bring the VP.S ENCORE® to market.
“We are thrilled to have Dr. Mayes step into this role,” said
Dr. Rafael J. Veraza, CEO & President. “His extensive
background, both professionally and personally, will be a
tremendous asset to the Board and our organization as a whole. We
look forward to his contributions and leadership, especially on
advancing our efforts in obtaining the pediatric indication of the
VP.S ENCORE® device.” Dr. Veraza adds that “we are very grateful to
have received several grants this year to continue innovation for
the pediatric population including funds from the Midwest Pediatric
Device Consortium and UCSF- Stanford Pediatric Device
Consortium.”
About Vascular Perfusion Solutions, Inc.
VPS believes that machine perfusion devices for preserving
organs should be simple, portable, and accessible to all patients
needing a lifesaving organ. Evidence-based science is the root of
what VPS does by using science and engineering to come up with
simple, elegant, and effective solutions to preserving the life of
organs beyond the standard of care.
- Dr. Thomas C. Mayes, Interim Chairman of the Board, Vascular
Perfusion Solutions, Inc.
Michele Brown
Vascular Perfusion Solutions
210-884-8075
mbrown@gdc-co.com