In this episode, John A. Rogers, PhD, a pioneering material scientist and founder of stretchable bioelectronics, discusses his career and groundbreaking work on wireless health monitoring systems, which are now being used in low-and-middle income countries to improve maternal and fetal health and surgical recovery.

00:00 Introduction to the Explore Global Health Podcast 00:21 Meet Dr. John A. Rogers: Pioneer in Stretchable Bioelectronics 02:34 The Journey to Northwestern and the Birth of Sibel Health 05:07 From Childhood to Academia: Dr. Rogers' Early Influences 06:51 Academic Pursuits and the Path to Bell Labs 13:12 Breakthroughs in Flexible Electronics at University of Illinois 16:12 Translational Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern 18:51 Global Health Initiatives and Collaborations 27:05 Advice for Aspiring Global Health Professionals 28:09 Conclusion and Farewell