Every Possible Angle
Explore the fascinating world of organ transplantation through the eyes of seasoned industry professionals as they share insights, experiences, and the latest advancements in the field. Hosted by Paragonix Technologies.
Episodes
11 episodes
A Cycle of Hope: Inspiring Change with the Maddog Strong Foundation
We are joined by Dr. Cyndi Grobmeier, the president of the Maddog Strong Foundation. The Maddog Strong Foundation was created in the spirit of Maddie “Maddog” Grobmeier who passed away unexpectedly from an asthma attack the day after her 18th b...
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Episode 11
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34:33
Directing the Science: Advancements in Liver Preservation with Dr. Jake Miles
An exclusive interview with Dr. Jake Miles, the Paragonix Medical Director of Abdominal Organs and first host of the new Paragonix mini-educational series, Statistically Speaking. Learn more about the upcoming series at: https://pa...
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Episode 10
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25:58
The OPO Responsibility: Facilitating Organ Recovery with Rich Rothweiler
Rich Rothweiler, Director of Organ Utilization at Mid-America Transplant, joined us to discuss the responsibility of an Organ Procurement Organization in a donor organ recovery journey. Rich's expertise and knowledge in placing donations has he...
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Episode 9
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27:43
A Call to Action: Representation in Cardiac Care with Dr. Amy Fiedler
Dr. Amy Fielder is a cutting-edge cardiothoracic surgeon who represents change in the field of transplantation. She joins us in the studio alongside our hosts, Michael Tajima and Mary Jacoski, to discuss the rapid shifts in cardiac care and the...
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Episode 8
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43:17
Five Hearts, Seven Days: Expanding the Standard Criteria with Dr. Ahmet Kilic
Dr. Ahmet Kilic joins the studio to discuss the growth and accomplishments of the Johns Hopkins Medicine heart transplant program. He shares a recent, monumental accomplishment of transplanting five hearts in a mere seven days, made possible by...
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Episode 7
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39:40
Enhancing Coordination: A Technological Shift in Protocols with Dr. Pablo Sanchez
We're joined by renowned surgical director Dr. Pablo Sanchez, who highlights the logistical challenges of coordinating a transplant team and the use of technology to streamline communication. Discover how new donor lung allocation policies and ...
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Episode 6
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46:39
Reaching a Consensus: A Change in Heart Procurement with Dr. Hannah Copeland
In this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Dr. Hannah Copeland, one of the foundational authors of the notable ISHLT Consensus Statement on Donor Heart and Lung Procurement. Dr. Copeland has contributed to numerous research publications on...
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Episode 5
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50:44
Driven by Science: Moving Transplantation Forward with Dr. Andreas Zuckermann
In this episode, we're joined by the remarkable Dr. Andreas Zuckermann, a luminary in the realm of transplantation. Dr. Zuckermann takes us on a journey through his distinguished career, from transplant coordinator to cardiac surgeon to ISHLT P...
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Episode 4
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35:27
Upscaled Innovations: Bridging the Transplant Stopgap with Dr. Joseph Scalea
Dr. Joseph Scalea joins us in the studio to discuss the ever-growing need for innovation and tech that is driving healthcare forward. Driven by a passion for creativity and engineering, Dr. Scalea shares his journey into transplantation a...
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Episode 3
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32:47
An Equitable Approach: Shaping the Future of Heart Allocation with Dr. Shelley Hall
The heart allocation system has been evolving for decades, dating back to the late 80s. On today's episode, Dr. Shelley Hall sheds light on the latest development: the continuous distribution model aimed at enhancing the allocation process. Thi...
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Episode 2
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31:30
Optimizing Conditions: Addressing the Burdens of Burnout with Professor Laurens Cuelemans
From the historic reliance on ice storage to the cutting-edge realm of controlled hypothermic preservation, discover how temperature plays a pivotal role in organ preservation. In this debut episode of our conversational series, Professor Laure...
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Episode 1
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1:12:18