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The Lead in Peds
"The Lead in Peds" is dedicated to open conversations that take you beyond the lab coats into the groundbreaking work of child health research. From fragile hearts to kids facing addiction and bodies that won't grow, host Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, chief academic officer and chair of Pediatrics, sits down with experts from Children's National to uncover the breakthroughs shaping the future of pediatric medicine. We engage with our pediatric leaders in cardiology, endocrinology, behavioral…
Episodes
The Lead in PedsNew Hope for Challenging Childhood Cancer: The Potential of Cell and Gene Therapy
Where does treatment hope lie for families of children with unreachable, untreatable and traditionally incurable cancers? In this episode, Nathan Kuppermann…
The Lead in PedsKids First: Strengthening the workforce behind pediatric care
How can investing in the pediatric workforce improve care for children and families? In this episode of The Lead in Peds, guest host Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA…
The Lead in PedsHealth Professions Education Research: Training Better Doctors, Improving Care for Patients
How can better education lead to better care? In this episode of The Lead in Peds, Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, speaks with Lanre Falusi, MD, MEd, medical…
The Lead in PedsCare Champions: The science, leadership and compassion behind pediatric nursing
Pediatric nursing is at the heart of how care is delivered, shaping every moment a child and family spends in the hospital. In this episode of The Lead in…
The Lead in PedsSeconds Count: How Pediatric Emergency Medicine Is Evolving
Shows like The Pitt have brought attention to emergency medicine, but pediatric emergency care is even more challenging. In this episode of The Lead in Peds…
The Lead in PedsBeyond Survival: Redefining cardiac rehab to improve quality of life
Survival is only the beginning. In this episode of The Lead in Peds, Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, talks with pediatric cardiologist and researcher Pascal…
The Lead in PedsWhole Picture: Integrating Mental Health into Pediatric Care
What does whole-child care really look like for children with brain tumors? In this episode of The Lead in Peds, host Dr. Nathan Kuppermann is joined by Dr…
The Lead in PedsMoving parts: Collaboration and engineering in pediatric orthopaedics
Matthew Oetgen, MD, MPH, and Kevin Cleary, PhD, share how robotics, imaging and motion capture are transforming pediatric orthopaedics at Children's National…
The Lead in PedsBreaking Barriers: Emerging Therapies in Pediatric Brain Tumors
Children's National is leading the way in tackling some of the most challenging pediatric brain tumors. In this episode of The Lead in Peds, Drs. Roger Packer…
The Lead in PedsCutting Edge: Precision and Progress in Pediatric Surgery
A point guard uses vision, precision and teamwork during a basketball game. These same strategies drive Dr. Anthony Sandler's approach to surgical innovation…
The Lead in PedsMission Critical: The Importance of Pediatric Research
Federal funding for research is being cut - leading to potentially devastating impacts for our nation's health - especially for children. In this episode, our…
The Lead in PedsFuture Ready: AI's Role in Revolutionizing Pediatric Care
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming integral to enhancing specialized care in pediatrics. Our host, Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, chief academic officer and…
The Lead in PedsGrowing Hope: Advancing Care for Kids with Growth Disorders with Dr. Andrew Dauber
Endocrinologist Andrew Dauber, MD, lives the Children's National Hospital motto—Grow Up Stronger—every single day. When many families of children with short…
The Lead in PedsBeating Strong: The Lifelong Impact of Pediatric Cardiology with Drs. Mary Donofrio and Wayne Franklin
Congenital heart disease isn't just a childhood condition—it's a lifelong journey. Our host, Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, chief academic officer and chair of…
The Lead in PedsHidden Struggles: The Reality of Pediatric Addiction with Dr. Siva Kaliamurthy
In 2023, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reported significant rates of adolescent substance use: over 10% of 8th graders, nearly 20% of 10th graders and…