TEDxUofM took place April 8th, 2011 at the historic Michigan Theater on the campus of the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor.
Robert Bartlett is a Professor Emeritus of Surgery. In the realm of medicine, there are few doctors who possess as much gravity and world renown as Dr. Bartlett. He has had the greatest impact as a result of his work on developing the extracorporeal membrane oxygenation machine, or ECMO for short.
About TEDx, x = independently organized event
In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized. (Subject to certain rules and regulations.)