The Pediatric Moonshot

Timothy Chou

Welcome to the Pediatric Moonshot Podcast. The mission of the Pediatric Moonshot initiative is to reduce healthcare inequity, lower costs, and improve outcomes for children both locally and worldwide. This is to be achieved by developing real-time, privacy-preserving applications that access and leverage data from every one of the one million healthcare machines across all five hundred children’s hospitals globally.

Join us for engaging 1:1 interviews hosted by Dr. Timothy Chou, the driving force behind the Pediatric Moonshot initiative, as he talks to visionaries from diverse fields, ranging from esteemed clinicians to influential business leaders – all united by their dedication to enhancing the well-being of children.

Each episode provides an in-depth exploration of the current pediatric healthcare landscape, shedding light on the challenges we face, and the innovative solutions driven by passionate professionals from all walks of life.

For more information, visit: http://pediatricmoonshot.com/

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E20: Reducing Adverse Drug Events in Pediatrics: A Conversation with Lyle Mioduszewski

E20: Reducing Adverse Drug Events in Pediatrics: A Conversation with Lyle Mioduszewski

In this episode of Pediatric Moonshot, Lyle Mioduszewski, President of Perfecting Peds, discusses the challenges of managing complex pediatric patients on multiple medications across subspecialties. He explores how innovative technology and pediatric clinical pharmacists are addressing adverse drug events and improving care for high-risk pediatric patients.

Episodes

E20: Reducing Adverse Drug Events in Pediatrics: A Conversation with Lyle Mioduszewski

E20: Reducing Adverse Drug Events in Pediatrics: A Conversation with Lyle Mioduszewski

In this episode of Pediatric Moonshot, Lyle Mioduszewski, President of Perfecting Peds, discusses the challenges of managing complex pediatric patients on multiple medications across subspecialties. He explores how innovative technology and pediatric clinical pharmacists are addressing adverse drug events and improving care for high-risk pediatric patients.

E19: Revolutionizing Pediatric Trauma Systems: Insights from Dr. Christopher Newton

E19: Revolutionizing Pediatric Trauma Systems: Insights from Dr. Christopher Newton

In this episode of Pediatric Moonshot, Dr. Christopher Newton, a pediatric surgeon and trauma expert, discusses the challenges of image sharing in emergency pediatric care and the role of AI in improving trauma systems. He highlights the need for better communication and data integration to reduce unnecessary transfers and improve patient outcomes in pediatric trauma care.

E18: Redefining Children’s Healthcare: A Vision for the Future with Dr. Larry Moss

E18: Redefining Children’s Healthcare: A Vision for the Future with Dr. Larry Moss

In this episode of Pediatric Moonshot, Dr. Larry Moss, a leader in pediatric healthcare, shares his vision for transforming the U.S. healthcare system to better serve children. He discusses the importance of health equity, innovative care models, and the need to redefine how we approach children's health to build a healthier future for the next generation.

E17: AI + Doctor: How Technology is Shaping the Future of Healthcare with Dr. Harvey Castro

E17: AI + Doctor: How Technology is Shaping the Future of Healthcare with Dr. Harvey Castro

In this episode of Pediatric Moonshot, Dr. Harvey Castro, an emergency medicine physician and AI healthcare expert, discusses the transformative potential of AI in healthcare. From improving patient outcomes to enhancing doctor-patient communication, Dr. Castro explores how AI is shaping the future of medicine and addressing healthcare disparities in underserved areas.

E16: AI, Pediatrics, and the Future of Healthcare: Insights from Dr. Sharief Taraman

E16: AI, Pediatrics, and the Future of Healthcare: Insights from Dr. Sharief Taraman

In this episode, Dr. Timothy Chou interviews Dr. Sharief Taraman, CEO of Cognoa, to discuss the transformative role of AI in early diagnosis and intervention for autism and other developmental conditions in children. Dr. Taraman shares his journey from pediatric neurology to leading a groundbreaking healthcare technology company and explores the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into clinical practice.

E15: Rural Health Reimagined: Judson Howe's Vision for Equitable Care

E15: Rural Health Reimagined: Judson Howe's Vision for Equitable Care

In this episode, Judson Howe, President of Adventist Health North Coast Network, delves into the challenges and innovations in rural healthcare, particularly in pediatric care. Spanning six hospitals and over 90 clinics in Northern California, Howe discusses the significant health inequities faced by rural communities and the strategic initiatives underway to bridge these gaps. Through the lens of Adventist Health's efforts and collaborations, this conversation sheds light on the critical need for equitable healthcare access, the potential of technology to transform patient care, and the profound impact of community and environmental factors on health outcomes.

E14: The Future of Pediatric Care: Dr. Hennessy's Underground Innovation Journey

E14: The Future of Pediatric Care: Dr. Hennessy's Underground Innovation Journey

In this enlightening podcast, Dr. Ian Hennessy, a consulting pediatric surgeon and clinical Director of Innovation at Alder Hey Children's Health Park, shares the incredible journey of establishing a groundbreaking, underground Innovation Center. Designed to foster collaboration with the tech sector, the center aims to accelerate transformative changes within the NHS. Dr. Hennessy delves into various projects that blend technology and healthcare, including the use of machine learning to enhance patient care and address healthcare inequalities. This conversation offers a glimpse into the future of pediatric healthcare, where innovation and technology converge to improve outcomes and accessibility for children worldwide.

E13: GenHealth: Bringing Digital Intelligence to Healthcare with Dr. Daniel Kraft

E13: GenHealth: Bringing Digital Intelligence to Healthcare with Dr. Daniel Kraft

Join us for an enlightening episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast with Dr. Daniel Kraft, a leading innovator at the forefront of technology and medicine. Dr. Kraft shares his vision on the future of AI in healthcare, the transformative potential of precision medicine, and how emerging technologies could redefine pediatric care. Dive into a discussion that spans the realms of genomics, digital health, and the challenges and opportunities of integrating AI into clinical practice, offering a glimpse into the future of medicine.

E12: Cell therapy & Imaging: Speeding therapy to children with Mark O'Neil and Moayed Hamza

E12: Cell therapy & Imaging: Speeding therapy to children with Mark O'Neil and Moayed Hamza

In this groundbreaking episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast, we delve into the innovative world of placental cell therapy with Mark O'Neil and Moayed Hamza. Together, they share their journey in developing a novel cell therapy aimed at treating neonatal hypoxic ischemic encephalopathy (HIE), a leading cause of infant brain injury. Discover how their work could revolutionize treatment options for one of pediatrics' most challenging conditions, promising hope and improved outcomes for affected newborns and their families worldwide.

E11: It Always Takes One with AnneMarie Saarinen

E11: It Always Takes One with AnneMarie Saarinen

This episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast features AnneMarie Saarinen, who shares her journey from a personal family challenge to becoming a global advocate for newborn health. Inspired by her daughter's battle with a critical congenital heart defect, Saran founded the Newborn Foundation and launched pioneering initiatives like the newborn heart screening pilot and the Borne Project. Discover how her work with pulse oximetry screening and Bloom Standard is making strides towards reducing preventable newborn mortality and improving pediatric healthcare accessibility globally.

E10: Build the roads, I'll find the cars with Dr. Wyman Lai

E10: Build the roads, I'll find the cars with Dr. Wyman Lai

In this captivating episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast, Dr. Wyman Lai, a distinguished pediatric cardiologist with a deep expertise in fetal cardiology and noninvasive imaging, shares his insights into the transformative potential of AI in pediatric cardiology. Dr. Lai discusses his passion for improving global healthcare access, the critical role of data in advancing medical knowledge, and how technology is reshaping the future of diagnosis and treatment in pediatric cardiology, offering hope for children worldwide.

E9: Remember Dr. Bruce Beckwith with Dr. Hanmin Lee

E9: Remember Dr. Bruce Beckwith with Dr. Hanmin Lee

We're joined by Dr. Hanmin Lee, a renowned figure in pediatric surgery and the director of the Fetal Treatment Center at UCSF. Dr. Lee shares his insights on the crucial role of digital innovation in transforming pediatric healthcare, his experiences in advancing fetal and neonatal treatment, and the inspiring story of Dr. Bruce Beckwith's groundbreaking work on Wilms Tumor. Discover how expertise and technology can collaborate to improve outcomes and make life-saving differences for the youngest patients.

E8: Making a Generational Difference with Christine and Hampton Woods

E8: Making a Generational Difference with Christine and Hampton Woods

In a special two-guest episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast, we dive into the remarkable story of Christine and Hampton Woods. Christine, with a decade-long background in healthcare EMR consulting, and Hampton, a recent University of Georgia graduate and registered behavior technician, share their personal and profound journey through Hampton's liver transplant, his battle with idiopathic cirrhosis, and a rare diagnosis that came from an unexpected source. This episode explores the importance of advocacy, the impact of rare diseases on families, and how a serendipitous moment at a conference across the globe changed Hampton's life.

E7: Recreating What is Traditional Medicine with Dr. Rubin Pillay

E7: Recreating What is Traditional Medicine with Dr. Rubin Pillay

Dr Chou interviews Dr. Pillay, a Professor of Medicine, Assistant Dean, Executive Director, Chief Innovation Officer, Medical Futurist, TedX and Keynote Speaker – just to name a few of his roles in transforming healthcare. Dr Pillay shares his view on the Pediatric Moonshot's mission to transform pediatric healthcare.

E6: From Data Sets to Heart Empathy with Dr. Charitha Reddy

E6: From Data Sets to Heart Empathy with Dr. Charitha Reddy

Dr Chou interviews Dr. Charitha Reddy, Clinical Assistant Professor at Stanford’s Center for Artificial Intelligence in Medicine & Imaging, and one of the first visionary pioneers to join our Moonshot mission. Dr Reddy shares her view on the Pediatric Moonshot's mission to transform pediatric healthcare.

E5: Becoming a Data Angel with Dr. Diana Ferro

E5: Becoming a Data Angel with Dr. Diana Ferro

Dr Chou interviews Dr. Diana Ferro, a PhD Research and Data Scientist at Bambino Gesú, who is relentlessly pushing the boundaries of what is possible in children’s healthcare. Dr Ferro shares her view on the Pediatric Moonshot's mission to transform pediatric healthcare. Dr. Diana Ferro, (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ferrodiana/) has had the unique opportunity to work on both sides of the Atlantic. She has been a research scientist at Children's Mercy in Kansas City and recently returned to her native Italy to work at Bambino Gesú, one of the largest children's hospitals in Europe, located in Vatican City.

E4: Deploying Data to Diminish Disparity with Dr. Laura Jana

E4: Deploying Data to Diminish Disparity with Dr. Laura Jana

Dr Chou interviews Dr. Laura Jana, the Chair of the Medical & Scientific Safety Council at Mattel, Inc., which is just one of many hats worn by this highly accomplished “connector of dots.” Dr Jana shares her view on the Pediatric Moonshot's mission to transform pediatric healthcare.

E3: Re-Finding Our Youth with Dr. Marc LaLande

E3: Re-Finding Our Youth with Dr. Marc LaLande

Dr Chou interviews Dr. Marc LaLande, the Vice President of Research at Shriners Children’s and a transformative leader taking pediatric health research into the future, to get his take on the Pediatric Moonshot's mission to transform pediatric healthcare. Marc’s career began at Boston Children’s Hospital during the early days of the Human Genome Project. Despite lacking formal genetics training, his involvement in separating chromosomes using a flow cytometry-based cell sort machine ignited his career in genetics. He worked extensively on rare pediatric disorders such as Prader-Willi Syndrome and Angelman Syndrome. Transitioning to the University of Connecticut School of Medicine, Dr. Lalande continued his genetics research while embracing administrative responsibilities as the senior associate dean for research. In 2018, he became the Vice President of Research at Shriners Hospitals for Children, embarking on a mission to integrate the diverse clinical sites within the Shriners system.For more about Marc check out https://www.shrinerschildrens.org/en/providers-and-research/research-at-shriners-childrens/vp-of-research

E2: Dreaming Big with Dr. Anthony Chang

E2: Dreaming Big with Dr. Anthony Chang

Dr Chou interviews Dr. Anthony Chang, Chief Intelligence and Innovation Officer at Children’s Hospital of Orange County to get his take on the Pediatric Moonshot's mission to transform pediatric healthcare. Anthony is the industry thought leader one who first inspired the Pediatric Moonshot mission.

E1: We Have Lift Off with Dr. Timothy Chou

E1: We Have Lift Off with Dr. Timothy Chou

Meet the fearless leader of Pediatric Moonshot as he introduces the Pediatric Moonshot’s mission to transform pediatric healthcare by reducing healthcare inequity, lowering costs, and improving outcomes for children, powered by cutting-edge image-sharing and AI technologies.