The Mission
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Dr. Yadav’s life and work are guided by a deep commitment to transforming lives through science, innovation, and empathy. From surviving a life-threatening illness in childhood to pioneering life-saving technologies in cardiology and stroke treatment, his journey reflects a relentless drive to push the boundaries of medicine. As Founder and CEO of MiRus, he continues to blend engineering and entrepreneurship to bring elegant, meaningful solutions to complex health challenges—always with the patient at the center.
Jay S. Yadav MD
Founder and CEO, MiRus
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Background & Expertise:
- Interventional cardiologist with a long-standing track record in medical innovation and technology commercialization.
- Active clinical researcher with over 200 peer-reviewed publications and two books authored.
Entrepreneurial Successes:
- Founded several companies that have significantly improved outcomes for heart failure and stroke patients, validated by large randomized trials:
- CardioMEMS – Acquired by St. Jude Medical
- Angioguard, Inc. – Acquired by Johnson & Johnson
- SMART Therapeutics – First investor and director; acquired by Boston Scientific
Board & Advisory Roles:
- Chairman, Georgia Bio
- Board member, Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI)
- Board member, TiE
- Board member, American Heart Association
- Board member, Southeast Medical Device Association
- Board member, Beacon College
- Advisory Board on Entrepreneurship, Yale School of Management
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Additional Honors & Recognition:
- American Heart Association Top Ten Scientific Advances (2003)
- Ellis Island Medal of Honor (2004)
- Named one of the 50 Best Doctors in the History of the Cleveland Clinic (2011)
- Stroke treatment procedure recognized as a Class I recommendation by the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology (2011)
- American Heart Association Honoree (2016)