What if doctors could design medical devices made just for you? In this episode of Holy Shift!, host Angela Gill Nelms talks with Dr. Scott Hollister, a biomedical engineer at Georgia Tech and Emory, about how 3D printing is changing medicine in powerful ways. Dr. Hollister shares real stories of how custom-made, 3D-printed devices have helped children breathe, recover, and survive when no standard treatment existed. From life-saving airway supports for babies to personalized medical tools to a one-of-a-kind medical mission involving a world leader, this conversation shows how engineering, creativity, and care come together to improve human health.

Learn More About Scott Hollister:

https://hollisterlab.bme.gatech.edu/

https://www.linkedin.com/company/3dmedicalfabricationcenter

https://x.com/HollisterLab

https://3dprint.com/312802/georgia-techs-3d-printed-splint-saves-another-child-with-windpipe-defects/

http://www.today.com/video/today/52419754#52419754

http://www.popularmechanics.com/technology/engineering/news/10-innovators-who-changed-the-world-in-2013-8#slide-8

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About The Host: Angela Gill Nelms is a trailblazer in transforming bold ideas into impactful healthcare solutions. She serves as the Director of Biolocity, accelerating the commercialization of early-stage medical technologies developed at Emory University and Georgia Tech. She is also the Founder and CEO of The AGN Group, and the host of the Badass Leaders Podcast, where she champions courageous, compassionate leadership. Learn more at www.AngelaGillNelms.com.

Meet The HolyShift! Team:

• Produced by: Erin Buckley and Zachary Danziger
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• Logistics & Marketing Support: Katie Hart, The AGN Group
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