Ronald A. Matricaria

Interview:
1 hour, April 21, 2000, St. Jude Medical, Little Canada, Minnesota
Interviewer: David Rhees

Interview Excerpt:
Audio MP3 File | Excerpt Transcript

Subjects Discussed: His work at Eli Lilly; fundamental differences between medical device development and pharmaceutical discovery process; Cardiac Pacemakers, Inc.; Carbomedics and pyrolitic carbon; St. Jude Medical; benefits—venture capital community, infrastructure, quality workforce—and liabilities—climate—of Minnesota location for large device companies; the state, University, and venture capital’s ability to adjust quickly to demands and changes of the economy; cooperation and competition between large device companies: Medical Alley, Health Industry Manufacturers Association; patent infringement suits.

Sound Recordings:
User copy: 1 60-minute cassette
Original: 1 60-minute cassette

Restrictions on Use: None

Transcript: 16 pages

Accession Number: AV 2001.104.10