Time to get my geek on. It’s the annual scientific sessions of the Heart Rhythm Society (HRS), and this year’s meeting was an exciting and significant one. President Bill Clinton started the meeting off with a bang by delivering the plenary talk. The man was amazing. From his opinions to his deliberate movements (e.g. taking his glasses on/off, hand gestures, etc.) to his comfortable speaking style, he was such a charming public speaker…no surprise since he’s been perfecting his craft for 20 years. In true Clinton style, his talk was interesting, captivating, sometimes long-winded, but never dull.

Here he is during a Q&A session afterwards, where he answered some tough questions with the ease of someone chatting casually with friends.

On to the little people. Here I am standing next to my poster…

…looking sharp. Straight-up gangsta, but with a hint of hipster.

I also gave my talk for the Young Investigator Awards competition, a program where the society recognizes hard work and interesting projects…or something. I was fortunate to have been chosen as one of only six finalists. During the meeting, we each had to give a 20-minute presentation which included some challenging questioning by the judges. The winner was announced the next night.

What do you know…gangster, hipster, and now Young Investigator!

Overall, a great meeting.