The Pediatric Moonshot
Welcome to the Pediatric Moonshot Podcast. The mission of the Pediatric Moonshot initiative is to reduce healthcare inequity, lower costs, and improve outcomes for children both locally and worldwide. This is to be achieved by developing real-time, privacy-preserving applications that access and leverage data from every one of the one million healthcare machines across all five hundred children’s hospitals globally.
Join us for engaging 1:1 interviews hosted by Dr. Timothy Chou, the driving force behind the Pediatric Moonshot initiative, as he talks to visionaries from diverse fields, ranging from esteemed clinicians to influential business leaders – all united by their dedication to enhancing the well-being of children.
Each episode provides an in-depth exploration of the current pediatric healthcare landscape, shedding light on the challenges we face, and the innovative solutions driven by passionate professionals from all walks of life.
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The Pediatric Moonshot
E25: Decoding Rare Diseases: Dr. Jerry Vockley on Genome Sequencing and Transforming Pediatric Care
In this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot Podcast, Dr. Jerry Vockley, a leading medical geneticist and pioneer in rare disease therapy, shares his insights on the transformative role of genome sequencing in pediatric healthcare. From diagnosing ultra-rare conditions like MPS7 to preventing lifelong complications in conditions like PKU, Dr. Vockley discusses how advancements in genetics are revolutionizing care. Explore why genome sequencing isn't yet standard, its potential to reshape global health, and Dr. Vockley’s vision for the future of precision medicine. A must-listen for anyone passionate about genetics, rare diseases, and the future of pediatric health.