Please join us to celebrate the life and legacy of our dear friend, mentor and "Father of ECMO," Dr. Robert H. Bartlett. (RSVP required)

The celebration will kick off with a free concert at Hill Auditorium given by the Life Sciences Orchestra, a group near and dear to Bob's heart, on the evening of Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.

A day of talks and tributes given by Bob's colleagues, peers, friends and family will take place at Hill Auditorium the following day, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. An evening performance by the Pete Siers Jazz Band, the Michigan Marching Band and Men's Glee Club will follow in the evening. Join the celebration for the whole day or for specific portions of the program.

A virtual event will be available for those who cannot attend in person; a link will be shared with those who register for this option.

Celebration program overview:

Sunday, January 25:

4:00 pm-6:30pm: Life Sciences Orchestra concert (Hill Auditorium)

Monday, January 26:

8:30 am-noon: Talks and tributes with the following themes (Hill Auditorium)

The Renaissance Man
The Clinician
Clinical Researcher & Inventor
ECMO Origins
Noon-1:30 pm: Lunch (Michigan League)

1:30 pm-5 pm: Talks and tributes with the following themes (Hill Auditorium)

Maturation of ECMO
ELSO: Bob's Vision for a Global Community for ECMO
The Patients' View
Adventures With Bob
Closing remarks
5 pm-6:30 pm: Dinner (Michigan League)

7 pm-9 pm: Musical performance by the Pete Siers Jazz Band, the Michigan Marching Band and Men's Glee Club (Hill Auditorium)

RSVP is required.