In this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast, Dr. Seda Tierney—professor of pediatrics at Stanford, director of the Echo Lab at Lucile Packard Children’s, and leader of the Kawasaki Disease outpatient program—shares her pioneering work in pediatric cardiology. She discusses training parents to use handheld ultrasound devices at home, the role of AI in improving imaging precision and expanding access to care in rural communities, and her vision for making exercise a true medical prescription for children with heart disease. From advancing echo technology to exploring how virtual interventions could reshape rehabilitation, Dr. Tierney offers a compelling look at the future of children’s heart health.

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In this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast, Dr. Michael Anderson—pediatric critical care physician, health policy advisor, and longtime child health advocate—reflects on three decades of leadership in medicine. He shares lessons on what it takes to be an effective physician leader today, including the importance of mentors, sponsors, and allies, as well as the need for emotional intelligence, operational excellence, and relationship-building. Dr. Anderson also discusses the challenges facing children’s hospitals, from Medicaid shortfalls to workforce shortages, and highlights how technology, telehealth, and AI can bridge care gaps in community hospitals. From disaster response to shaping health policy, his perspective offers both hard truths and hopeful visions for the next decade of children’s health.

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In this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast, Dr. Joshua Mayourian—engineer, physician-scientist, and founder of the Congenital Heart AI Lab at Boston Children’s—shares how his journey from chemical engineering to pediatric cardiology is shaping the future of heart care for kids. He explains how AI-enabled EKGs can detect arrhythmias, measure heart function, and even predict mortality risk with expert-level accuracy. Josh also discusses his team’s groundbreaking efforts to identify congenital heart disease in newborns, the challenges of scaling AI models across diverse populations, and the potential of AI-enhanced echocardiography to transform diagnosis globally. This conversation highlights how engineering, medicine, and AI can converge to save children’s lives worldwide

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In this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast, Dr. Timothy Coetzee, CEO of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, shares insights from more than three decades of work in the field of MS research and advocacy. He explains the science behind MS, how treatments have evolved from none in 1993 to dozens today, and why the disease is increasingly seen as a medically managed chronic condition. Tim also explores the future—how AI could accelerate diagnosis, improve clinical trial design, and uncover hidden insights in patient data. From the billion-dollar investment in MS research to the promise of bridging biology and data science, this conversation sheds light on both the remarkable progress made and the challenges that remain on the road to a cure.

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In this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast, Dr. Alejandro “Ali” Quiroga shares his unexpected path from aspiring ER physician to pediatric nephrologist, and ultimately to President and CEO of Children’s Mercy in Kansas City. Ali reflects on the turning points that shaped his career, from patient care to leadership, and offers candid insights into the challenges facing children’s hospitals today—reimbursement, complexity of care, and the need to amplify children’s voices. He also explores how AI is poised to transform pediatric medicine, leveling the playing field for independent hospitals and even enhancing empathy in patient communication. Join us for an inspiring conversation about purpose-driven leadership, the future of children’s healthcare, and why giving kids a stronger voice may be the key to lasting change

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In this mind-expanding episode, host Tim interviews Dr. Manoj Gopalkrishnan, founder and CEO of Algorithmic Biologics, to explore the frontier of molecular computing. Manoj recounts his journey from AI and DNA computing research to developing scalable solutions for diagnostics—using chemistry as computation. From innovating COVID testing during the pandemic to designing assays for cancer and tuberculosis, Manoj explains how his team is building algorithms with biological molecules. This episode dives deep into the convergence of biology, computation, and real-world impact.

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In this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot Podcast, host Tim speaks with Dr. Rahul Rathod, pediatric cardiologist at Boston Children’s Hospital and associate professor at Harvard Medical School. Dr. Rathod explains the challenges of single ventricle heart disease—a rare and life-threatening condition requiring multiple surgeries early in life—and shares how his team is advancing care through the FORCE Registry, the largest Fontan dataset in the world. They also discuss the groundbreaking FUEL 2 trial and how AI-driven imaging analysis is transforming pediatric cardiology. This is a powerful conversation about hope, data, and the future of care for some of the most vulnerable patients.

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In this inspiring episode, host Timothy sits down with Dr. Vittorio Gallo, Chief Scientific Officer at Seattle Children’s Research Institute. Together, they explore the past, present, and future of biomedical research in pediatrics—from the genomic revolution and AI-powered diagnostics to Seattle Children’s groundbreaking work in cystic fibrosis and CAR T-cell therapy. Dr. Gallo shares how biomedical research fuels innovation, transforms care, and, most importantly, gives hope to families facing childhood illness.

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In this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast, Timothy Chou sits down with Dr. Patrick Frias, President and CEO of Rady Children’s Hospital. Dr. Frias shares his journey from pediatric cardiologist to healthcare leader and discusses the pressing challenges in children’s healthcare—from the rise in behavioral health issues to the need for community-based care models. He highlights the importance of upstream solutions, equitable access, and innovation in delivering better outcomes for young patients. This is a candid and insightful look into the future of pediatric health from one of the nation's leading voices.

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In this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast, Timothy Chou speaks with Dr. Tiina Ojala, Finland’s first professor of pediatric cardiology and head of the department at Helsinki University Hospital. Dr. Ojala shares her remarkable journey from neonatology to becoming a pioneer in AI-driven cardiac imaging and transplant care. She discusses how AI is making pediatric cardiac diagnostics faster, safer, and more precise—particularly in detecting heart transplant rejection through non-invasive imaging. The conversation also explores the global challenges of pediatric transplant care and the importance of collaboration, validation, and regulatory approval in bringing AI into real-world practice. It’s a compelling look at the future of pediatric cardiology from a leader at the forefront of innovation.

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