Overview of Project A company developing an innovative interventional device for treating refractory angina was preparing to begin its first clinical trials when it turned to ISIS to fulfill a surgical training need. Project Details Because the delivery of the intervention was new, physicians involved in the trials required in vivo experience prior to performing clinical cases.  Outcome of Project The company scheduled regular training sessions at ISIS, which included a didactic session, hands-on surgical cases and a debriefing discussion. The successful training facilitated the commencement of clinical trials.