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Join Dr. Daniel Simon as he interviews Dr. Igho Ofotokun, Chair of the Department of Medicine at University Hospitals. Dr. Ofotokun shares his remarkable journey from Nigeria to becoming an expert in HIV research, revealing how passion and experiences shaped his career in infectious diseases. Discover the pivotal moments that guided him in the fight against not just HIV, but also the challenges posed by COVID-19.

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Join Dr. Daniel Simon as he explores the groundbreaking collaboration between Dr. Sanford Markowitz and Dr. Andrew Pieper. Discover how their combined expertise in cancer genetics and psychiatry is leading to innovative approaches that tackle Alzheimer’s and traumatic brain injury, providing hope and insight to those affected by these devastating conditions.

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Stanley Bazarek, MD, and Jennifer Sweet, MD, discuss the latest advances in neuromodulation, peripheral nerve surgery, and neuroengineering, highlighting the critical role of multidisciplinary collaboration between UH, Case Western Reserve University, and national research partners in translating these innovations from the lab to patient care.

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Varun Sundaram, MD, PhD, discusses how his experiences shaped his groundbreaking work in global heart failure research, from uncovering international differences in patient care to leading studies on GLP-1 therapies and advanced heart failure.

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Neuropsychiatrist Brian Appleby, MD, discusses prion diseases, including Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease, and the groundbreaking research and clinical trials at University Hospitals aimed at better understanding these rare but fatal neurodegenerative conditions.

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Amanda Amin, MD, Janice Lyons, MD and Alberto Montero, MD, explore the evolution of breast cancer treatment. The discussion highlights how personalized care, clinical innovation and compassionate teamwork are transforming patient outcomes.

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Guilherme Attizzani, MD, shares his inspiring journey beginning as a research fellow in intravascular imaging and rising to become a national and international leader in structural heart disease interventions.

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Aasef Shaikh, MD, PhD, a leading neurologist at University Hospitals discusses his journey into neurology, his groundbreaking research in neuro-ophthalmology, movement disorders, and the application of AI-driven exercise therapy for Parkinson’s disease.

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Elie Saade, MD, MPH, Medical Director of Infection Control at University Hospitals, explains the critical role of infection prevention in healthcare, discusses strategies for reducing hospital-acquired infections, and the impact of interdisciplinary collaboration.

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