Dr. Myron Rolle has been appointed to Abiomed’s Board of Directors, reports BusinessWire. He will make up the eight active directors on the company board as a member of the Governance and Nominating Committee and the Regulatory and Compliance Committee. Not only is Dr. Rolle a neurosurgeon and Rhodes scholar, but as a former professional football player in the NFL, he published the Rolle Scoring System —  a public health rating scale used to determine a developing country’s governance around helmet safety to prevent traumatic brain injury. “As someone practicing medicine today, Dr. Rolle understands the role of medical technology in improving outcomes for patients,” said President and Chief Executive Officer of Abiomed, Michael R. Minogue in a press statement. “Dr. Rolle’s experience as a Rhodes scholar, professional athlete, and physician will bring a unique perspective to our board. His non-profit leadership in addressing health inequities will help advance Abiomed’s initiative to...