The STAT “First Opinion” podcast is back with a new season, featuring interviews with prominent figures in the life sciences field across the U.S. Past guests have included Dr. Anthony Fauci, Mark Cuban, and Dr. Will Flanary. The podcast platform has become a popular forum for essays from a wide range of voices, from patients to global health leaders to members of Congress. This season, listeners can expect exclusive conversations with guests such as author Carl Zimmer, medical professionals Faith Crittenden and Jared Boyce, Dr. Ted Johnson from Emory University School of Medicine, neurosurgeon Vijay Agarwal, and veterinarian Meghan Davis. The podcast aims to provide listeners with insights from those who shape the field of medicine, catering to a diverse audience including biotech executives, health care providers, patients, and caretakers. Join the Conversation: First Opinion Podcast and Newsletter
As the host of the First Opinion podcast, I have the privilege of being the voice of the listener, diving deep into complex ideas that are often oversimplified into binary options. In a time of increasing polarization, I believe that meaningful conversation is one of the most powerful tools we have.
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