A show about the people of Pittsburgh – innovators, scientists, community leaders – and the remarkable stories behind how they came to be and the work they have produced.
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Laurel began her career as a nurse at a long-term care facility before eventually transitioning into the field of neurology, caring for head injury and stroke patients. Her experience with research eventually led to her current role as executive director of operations at Pitt CTSI. Despite her best efforts to rebel, Laurel ended up following a path similar to that of one very special person.
17 Feb 2021
Getting the Diagnosis Right: Sarah Wheeler
Sarah’s interest in clinical chemistry and diagnostic testing brought her back to Pittsburgh, where today she is both a translational researcher at the University of Pittsburgh and the medical director for multiple UPMC testing laboratories. Her expertise in diagnostics, though, may be rivaled by her talent as a competitive dancer.
18 Nov 2020
Improving LGBTQ+ Health: Robert Coulter
Robert is designing, implementing, and evaluating interventions aimed at reducing violence and substance use inequities for sexual and gender minority youth. But before becoming a professor and researching the dynamics of LGBTQ+ health inequities, Robert was surrounded by theoretical numbers and too many oboes.
21 Oct 2020
Science for Social Good: Tamar Krishnamurti
Tamar is a behavioral scientist and decision making expert applying her unique skill set and experience to better engage patients in their clinical care. She initially set out to study both classical music and biology. However, a life changing experience set her on a journey around the world and eventually back to Pittsburgh where today she is helping people make informed decisions regarding their health and wellness.
16 Sept 2020
Rhythms of Life: Daniel Buysse
Dan Buysse has spent nearly forty years studying circadian rhythms and has become one of the most impactful thought leaders in sleep medicine. He has made significant contributions in advancing circadian science, translating research into practice, and training the next generation. Yet, before becoming a doctor and building a career at the University of Pittsburgh, Dan was a kid like any other. Going to college, let alone being a doctor, was aspirational.
19 Aug 2020
Designing the Digital Future of Health Care: Ravi Patel
Ravi is a teacher, a researcher, and an innovator who is full of questions: how do different people interact with health care? What can we learn from their experiences? How can that be used to inform and design better health care? Ravi is constantly tackling these questions with an insatiable interest in learning more and answering his favorite question, what if? Like many others, though, he has had to adapt his approach to changing conditions.
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