Cardiovascular Research Foundation
Christopher Rugen has a diverse work experience spanning over several roles and industries. Christopher is currently working at the Cardiovascular Research Foundation as the Associate Director of Creative Services. Prior to that, they worked as the Senior Manager of Creative Services at the same organization. Rugen also has experience as the Owner/Creative Director at Grafik Sauce Studios, where they managed the creative direction of the company. Christopher has worked at Resorts World, New York City as a Design Lead, overseeing the creative development and production of various marketing materials. Rugen also worked at WebMD - Professional Promotions as the Lead Art Director, where they led a creative team in developing interactive learning programs and digital marketing campaigns. Christopher has experience as a Creative Director (Consultant) at Brooklyn PR and Trump University, where they oversaw the conceptual development of advertising and marketing campaigns for high-profile clients. Rugen has also worked as an Art Director at KZS Advertising and as an Art Director/Multimedia Designer at Harman Consumer Group. In addition to their professional roles, Rugen has taught Graphic Communications at HENDRIKS INSTITUTE.
Christopher Rugen attended Alfred University from 1989 to 1993, where they received a Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) degree with a focus on Graphic Design. In 2000 to 2001, they pursued further education at the Hendriks Institute, obtaining a Certification in Web Design & E-commerce Development. Additionally, they hold additional certifications, including a Mac OSX Help Desk Certification from the Apple Training Facility and further certification in Web Design & E-commerce Development from the Hendriks Institute. The specific months and years of obtaining these additional certifications are not provided.
Cardiovascular Research Foundation
The Cardiovascular Research Foundation (CRF) is one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations specializing in interventional cardiology innovation, research, and education. CRF is dedicated to helping doctors improve survival and quality of life for people with heart and vascular disease. For over 30 years, CRF has helped accelerate medical breakthroughs and educated doctors on the latest treatments for heart disease. CRF works to identify, develop and promote the latest advancements in the treatment of heart and vascular disease. By covering all aspects of the research continuum, we’re able to accelerate the speed at which breakthrough therapies reach patients through doctors, improving survival rates and quality of life for patients worldwide. Our Divisions The CRF Skirball Center for Innovation guides early ideas and innovations through comprehensive preclinical research programs to introduce practical clinical therapies to patients. The CRF Clinical Trials Center plans and executes clinical investigations from first-in-man studies to large, multicenter, international trials and provides expert, independent qualitative and quantitative analyses of clinical and imaging data. The CRF Center for Education delivers world-class education and training for the interventional cardiovascular team at more than 50 meetings and conferences each year, including the annual Transcatheter Cardiovascular Therapeutics (TCT®) scientific symposium. CRF Digital expands access to our educational programming by harnessing the power of digital platforms to further the practice of interventional cardiovascular medicine. The centerpiece of CRF Digital is TCTMD, the most comprehensive online news source in interventional cardiology and provides in-depth coverage across the spectrum of cardiovascular disease research and practice. CRF is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization.