Fun News about Staff and
Students
June 2008
NEW BABIES!! Congratulation to the new parents/grandparents of:
* Kevin, son of Rebecca Li and Fei Lu. Born on
April 27th, Kevin weighed 7# 11 oz.
* Elizabeth Miriam, daughter of Eric and Tatiana Richardson
(also big sisters Anna and Tessa). Elizabeth was born on May 22nd;
she weighed 8# 15 oz. and is a very calm baby, according to Dad.
* Brennan David Gallagher, grandson of Bill and Jan Gallagher;
Brennan was born on June 3rd to Brian and Nicole (and Finnigan)
Gallagher, weighing in at 9# 2 oz.
May 2008
Nick Skadsberg (PhD, 2004) was recently engaged!!
Congrats Nick!
February 2008
Many current and former students in our lab announced that they
will be adding to their families in the upcoming months:
Rebecca Li and husband Fei Lu are expecting a
baby boy in May
Maneesh Shrivastav and wife will add a new baby
to their family in June
Sarah and Lucas Ahlberg are expecting TWINS in
July
Mike and Janis Kimmel are expecting their second
child in August
Congratulations to all!
February 2008
There were two weddings in our group this past fall: Rebecca
Li and Andy Geeslin. Congratulations to
both couples!
October 2007
Tatiana and Eric Richardson announced that they
are expecting their third child in May 2008 (it's a girl!). Congratulations
to the entire family!
October 18, 2007
Alex Hill (PhD, 2003) received the "First
Decade Award" from Gustavus Adolphus College at an award banquet
on October 13th. This award recognizes early professional achievements
of outstanding alumni. Congratulations Alex!!
October 1, 2007
Congratulations to Jackie Mohn on her acceptance
to the Medical School at the University of Minnesota starting Fall
2008.
August 2007
Ryan Scott recently started medical school at Lincoln
Memorial University- DeBusk College of Osteopathic Medicine, located
in Harrogate TN.
July 2007
Congratulations to Cary Effertz who was recently
engaged! Cary will begin medical school at the University of Minnesota
early in August, while his fiance started in the Physicians Assistant
program at Augsburg College this summer.
March 2007
Josh surprised Sara Overggard with an engagement
ring during their trip to California in early March. Congratulations
Sara and Josh!
March 13, 2007
Gustavus Adolphus College recently awarded Alex Hill
(PhD, 2003) the First Decade Award, an alumni award recognizing
early professional achievement. The award will be presented in October.
Congrats Alex!
December 18, 2006
Congratulations to Mike and Janis Kimmel who delivered
a beautiful baby boy, Logan William, on Friday, December 15th! Logan
weighed in at 9# 1oz. and 21.5" long (is a football career
in his future?). Everyone is doing well after the big event.
November 21, 2006
Shailesh Musley (Post doc, 1999) has been promoted
to Principal Scientist in the Diagnostics and Monitoring Research
Group. Shailesh is currently exploring best signal candidates for
endocardial acute MI detection. Over the past years, he has made
several valuable contributions including: development of atrial
shock delay as a means to increase
atrial shock efficacy, modification to the FFRW criteria leading
to decreases of inappropriate AF episode terminations, and improvements
to the understanding of cardioversion shock related pain.
November 1, 2006
Sarah Ahlberg has accepted a Scientist position
in Medtronic, Inc.'s Cardiac Surgery division, specializing in the
area of atrial fibrillation. Sarah will start her new job in late
November. Congratulations Sarah!
August 24, 2006
Former graduate Kate Chromy (DPT Physical Therapy,
2002) was married on August 12th and spent her honeymoon in London
and Paris. Congrats!
August 1, 2006
Mike Kimmel recently accepted a position as a Mechanical
Design Engineer at Medtronic, Inc. (Therapy Delivery). Mike will
start his new job on August 21st--Congratulations!
June 19, 2006
Kaavya, the new daughter of Jay Kokate (PhD, Biomedical
Engineering, 1996), was born on May 19, 2006. She was 20" tall
and weighed 7lbs, 8oz. Congratulations to the entire Kokate family!
May 15, 2006
Congratulations to Tatiana and Eric Richardson
(and big sister Anna) on the
delivery of their new baby girl!! Taressa Marie was born on May
12th and weighed 8lb. 10oz.. Everyone is doing well after the big
event!
April 2006
Tracey and Chris Quinn (MS, Biomedical Engineering
1999) welcomed a new baby girl into their family on April 10th,
2006. Her name is Emerson Cosgrove Quinn, and she weighed 6 lbs.
12 oz. (20" long). Congratulations to the Quinn family!
March 2006
Congratulation to Theresa Rosendahl and Ryan Hegge
who celebrated their wedding on a beautiful Mexican beach on March
17th!
February 2, 2006
Congratulations to Charles Soule who was recently
promoted to Scientist in the laboratory!
January 25, 2006
Lisa and James Coles (PhD, 2002) delivered a new
(and VERY CUTE) baby boy, James Randall, on December 25th. Congratulations
to the Coles family!
November 28, 2005
Maneesh Shrivastav (PhD student, Biomedical Engineering)
and his wife delivered a healthy baby boy on Monday, November 21st.
Kairav is 20.5" long and weighs 7lbs, 8oz.! Congratulations
to the entire family!!
August 23, 2005
Ann, Noah, and Mike Loushin just added a baby girl
to their family. Ella was born 8/23/05 at 1:50 PM, weighing 6lbs.
6oz.; length 17 inches. Congratulation to the Loushin family!
August 13, 2005
Sarah Handahl and Lucas Ahlberg were married in
a beautiful ceremony in St. Cloud. It was great fun to see many
lab alumni at the celebration. Congrats Sarah and Lucas!
July 9, 2005
Kevin Fitzgerald and Ashley were married in Montana.
Congratulations to the happy couple!
May 29, 2005
Rachel Rose Miller was born to parents Troy and Judy Miller
(MS, Biomedical Engineering, 2002). She was 6 lbs 1 oz and 19"
long. After a long labor, Rachel made quite an entrance--Dad delivered
his baby girl as the medical staff had stepped out of the room briefly.
Everyone is healthy and happy! Congratulations to the Millers!!!
April 2005
Congratulations to Jackie Youtsos (senior, Directed
Research) who was asked to speak at the U of MN commencement ceremony
on May 14th! We're proud of you Jackie!
March 23, 2005
Jackie Youtsos (senior, Directed Research) will
be recognized for her outstanding performance in Physiology at an
awards ceremony in April. Jackie is one of three Steer Johnson award
winners for 2004; this award is based upon class performance and
a written paper in Physiology 3071. Congrats on a job well done,
Jackie!!
March 4, 2005
Jackie Youtsos (senior, Directed Research) was
recognized as one of the "Outstanding Student Leaders in the
College of Biological Sciences" at a recent Dean's Reception.
Congratulations, Jackie!
January 7, 2005
An interview with Paul Iaizzo appeared in the UMNnews,
in a story titled "Sleeping
it off"
December 1, 2004
We hope Bill and Monica Mahre have a wonderful
second honeymoon in Hawaii, Happy 25th anniversary.
October 25, 2004
Paul Iaizzo was honored at the endowed scholar
ceremony, hosted by the Minnesota Medical Foundation at their Annual
Dinner. This honor was in recognition of the "Medtronic Professor
in Visible Heart® Research" endowment recently bestowed
by Medtronic, Inc. Congratulations Paul!
October 2004
We're pleased to announce some engagements and upcoming weddings
in our
group:
* Sarah Vincent is making final plans for her wedding,
scheduled for December 4th. Congratulations Sarah and Jason!
* Kevin Fitzgerald recently proposed to his long-time
girlfriend, Ashley; they are planning a July 9th wedding in Montana.
We couldn't be happier that you two are finally together (as in
one geographical area)!
October 2004
Nick Skadsberg has accepted an offer for Sr. Scientist
in the Therapy Delivery of Medtronic and will begin full time work
in January 2005. He will be directly reporting to Scott Brabec.
August 2004
Sarah Vincent has accepted a position as an Education
Specialist at Medtronic, Inc.
July 2004
Matt Sweney graduated from medical school at the
University of Nebraska, and will be starting his residency in Pediatric
Neurology in Omaha, Nebraska.
July 17, 2004
We are pleased to announce the engagement of Sarah Handahl
and Lucas Ahlberg. They are planning an August 2005 wedding.
May, 2004
James Coles has accepted a Regional Field Scientist
Position in the Mid-Atlantic Region and will be based out of Baltimore,
MD. The field scientist supports physician-initiated research proposals
funded by Medtronic, Inc.
May, 2004
Congratulations to Julie Mahre, daughter of Bill and Monica
Mahre, who received the Athena Award for outstanding student
athlete at White Bear Lake high school.
May, 2004
Congratulations to Matt Varner for being accepted
into the Masters of Public Health program at the University of Minnesota
April 19, 2004
Kevin Fitzgerald has accepted a position as a Hardware
Quality Assurance (HWQA) Intern for Medtronic, Inc. in Redmond WA.
He starts work in May.
Ryan Lahm (MS in Biomedical Engineering, 1997-1999)
and his wife, Stacy, delivered a baby boy on February 16, 2004.
Bryce Patrick weighed 7 lb. 10 oz. and was 21" long at birth.
On February 15, 2004 Jin Back Hong (PhD in Biomedical
Engineering, 1997-2002) and his wife delivered a healthy baby boy
named Jeho. Jeho weighed in at 8 lb. 9 oz.
Jeremy Riedesel (MS in Biomedical Engineering,
1997-1998) was accepted to medical school at the University of Cincinnati
starting in 2003. During a visit on March 23rd, Jeremy claimed that
"he is surviving his first year."
Bill Gallagher and his wife Jan become grandparents
again when Finnigan Gallagher was born in January 2004.
Michael Loushin (MD, Chief Resident in Anesthesiology,
1993-1998, 2001-2002) and his wife Ann delivered a healthy baby
boy, Noah, on December 11, 2003. Noah was 7 lb. 5 oz. and 19" long
at birth.
Sarah Vincent (current MS candidate in Biomedical
Engineering) was recently engaged and is planning a December 2004
wedding.
Josh Brauer (MS in Biomedical Engineering, 2000-2001)
is currently attending medical School at the University of Denver.
He was married in September 2003.
Jeff Geske (Directed research in Physiology, 2002)
was accepted to the Mayo Medical School starting in 2003.
Matt Chu (Life Sciences Summer Research Programs,
2000-2001) was accepted to medical school at Johns Hopkins starting
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