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Average audio length:
24 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
51 episodes
since Oct. 30, 2023
episodic

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Dr. Charles Roberts, director of the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center, joins Timothy Chou to discuss how pediatric cancer research is moving beyond nonspecific toxic therapies toward targeted treatments, AI-driven discovery, immunotherapy, RNA therapeutics, and gene editing. He also explains wh…

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Kristin Conor, CEO of Cure Childhood Cancer, joins Timothy Chou to share the personal story of her son Brandon’s neuroblastoma diagnosis and how it led her from law into pediatric cancer advocacy. She discusses Cure’s dual mission of funding better treatments while supporting families in crisis, th…
John Guastaferro, executive director of Hyundai Hope On Wheels and the Genesis Inspiration Foundation, joins Timothy Chou to share how Hyundai’s dealer network helped build one of the nation’s leading funders of childhood cancer research. He discusses the foundation’s origin story, the impact of it…
Dr. Ross Sommers, neonatologist and founder of First Day Health, joins Timothy Chou to discuss the challenges premature infants and their families face when transitioning from the NICU to home. He explains how remote monitoring, neonatal clinical oversight, AI-driven prediction, and in-home support…
Dean Crowe, CEO and founder of the Rally Foundation, joins Timothy Chou to share the story of how one family’s childhood cancer journey inspired a national organization funding pediatric cancer research around the world. She discusses Rally’s focus on early-stage, peer-reviewed research, the import…
Liz Scott, co-executive director of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, joins Timothy Chou to share the story of her daughter Alex, whose front yard lemonade stand became one of the largest childhood cancer charities in the U.S. She discusses how the foundation funds innovative pediatric cancer resea…
In this episode, Dr. Alberto Tozzi shares his vision for how data, AI, and innovation can transform pediatric healthcare across Europe—from improving diagnosis to enabling large-scale clinical research. He discusses the challenges of regulation, data sharing, and cultural adoption, emphasizing that…
In this episode, Dr. Kirstie Keller, CEO of Additional Ventures, shares how a bold, mission-driven approach is transforming research and innovation in single ventricle heart disease. She discusses the shift from fragmented efforts to a coordinated ecosystem—leveraging AI, data integration, and targ…
In this episode, Kathleen Ruddy of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation shares how a grassroots movement—shaving heads in solidarity—has grown into one of the largest funders of pediatric cancer research. She discusses the complexity of childhood cancers, the urgent need for better treatments with fewer l…
In this episode, Dr. Timothy Chou speaks with Jamie Wiggins, COO of Arkansas Children’s, about his unconventional journey from nursing to executive leadership—and why clinical perspectives are critical in shaping healthcare systems. They explore the challenges of rural pediatric care, workforce sho…
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