Articles By Wayne Koberstein, Executive Editor

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Heading Back Home To The Heart
Cardior Pharmaceuticals, led by CEO and cofounder Claudia Ulbrich, is developing what may be a much broader approach to heart failure, one that seeks to restore the diseased heart to its natural healthy state.  Continue Reading..
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Wayne Koberstein


Wayne Koberstein is a 30-year veteran of the publishing industry, with extensive experience in publishing, communications, and business development. Wayne has interviewed and profiled more than 300 top executives in pharmaceutical companies, as well as major regulatory and health care leaders, around the world. He has also created special media projects and conferences, in addition to serving widely as speaker, moderator, and advisor for industry meetings.