Podcast
The Pediatric Moonshot
Hosted by BevelCloud · EN
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.
For more information, visit: http://pediatricmoonshot.com/
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16episodes
Episodes
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E44: From Fragmentation to Cure: Funding the Future of Congenital Heart Disease with Kirstie Keller
Apr 1000:23:26Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Kirstie Keller, CEO of Additional Ventures, shares how a bold, mission-driven approach is transforming research and innovation in single ventricle heart disease. She discusses the shift from fragmented efforts to a coordinated ecosystem—leveraging AI, data integration, and targeted investment to accelerate progress toward a cure. The conversation highlights the need for collective funding, cross-sector collaboration, and a redefinition of pediatrics as a true frontier for medical innovation.This episode is brought to you by BevelCloud—powering distributed AI in healthcare and driving the Pediatric Moonshot forward. Learn more at BevelCloud.ai."
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E43: Data to Impact: Connecting the Future of European Pediatrics with Alberto Tozzi
Apr 1000:20:51Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Alberto Tozzi shares his vision for how data, AI, and innovation can transform pediatric healthcare across Europe—from improving diagnosis to enabling large-scale clinical research. He discusses the challenges of regulation, data sharing, and cultural adoption, emphasizing that the real barrier isn’t technology, but people, collaboration, and ambition. The conversation highlights the critical role of patients, families, and real-world data in shaping a more connected, responsive, and human-centered healthcare system.This episode is brought to you by BevelCloud—powering distributed AI in healthcare and driving the Pediatric Moonshot forward. Learn more at BevelCloud.ai."
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E45: Shaving Heads, Saving Lives: Community, Innovation and the Cure with Kathleen Ruddy
Apr 1000:27:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Kathleen Ruddy of the St. Baldrick’s Foundation shares how a grassroots movement—shaving heads in solidarity—has grown into one of the largest funders of pediatric cancer research. She discusses the complexity of childhood cancers, the urgent need for better treatments with fewer lifelong side effects, and how AI could accelerate diagnosis, personalization, and drug development. The conversation underscores a powerful truth: solving childhood cancer will require both bold scientific innovation and collective action from everyday peopleThis episode is brought to you by BevelCloud—powering distributed AI in healthcare and driving the Pediatric Moonshot forward. Learn more at BevelCloud.ai."
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E41: More Than Medicine: Humanity, Loss, and the Limits of AI with James G Robinson
Apr 1000:19:56Tap to summarizeIn this deeply moving episode, James G. Robinson shares the story of his son Nadav’s battle with complex congenital heart disease—and the profound lessons learned along the way about medicine, humanity, and decision-making under uncertainty. Drawing on his background in data and analytics, Robinson explores the role of AI in healthcare, emphasizing that while technology can inform better decisions, it cannot replace the human relationships and judgment at the heart of care. This conversation offers a powerful perspective on what families truly need—and what the future of pediatric medicine must preserve.This episode is brought to you by BevelCloud—powering distributed AI in healthcare and driving the Pediatric Moonshot forward. Learn more at BevelCloud.ai."
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E40: From Bedside to Boardroom: The Future of Pediatric Care with Jamie Wiggins
Apr 1000:19:59Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Timothy Chou speaks with Jamie Wiggins, COO of Arkansas Children’s, about his unconventional journey from nursing to executive leadership—and why clinical perspectives are critical in shaping healthcare systems. They explore the challenges of rural pediatric care, workforce shortages, and the growing role of AI in improving access, efficiency, and outcomes. Wiggins also shares a bold vision for the future of healthcare, centered on universal access, workforce sustainability, and smarter cost management.This episode is brought to you by BevelCloud—powering distributed AI in healthcare and driving the Pediatric Moonshot forward. Learn more at BevelCloud.ai."
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E42: Beyond Survival: AI, Immunology, and the Investment in a Cure with Susanna Greer
Apr 1000:25:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Dr. Timothy Chou speaks with Dr. Susanna Greer of the V Foundation about the unique biology and challenges of pediatric cancer—and why children require fundamentally different approaches than adults. They explore how philanthropy, early-stage research funding, and AI-driven insights are accelerating breakthroughs, from precision treatments to faster clinical trials. Greer shares a compelling vision for the future, where cancer care is more personalized, less toxic, and accessible regardless of where a child lives.This episode is brought to you by BevelCloud—powering distributed AI in healthcare and driving the Pediatric Moonshot forward. Learn more at BevelCloud.ai."
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E39: Gamifying Pain Relief: Digital Therapeutics for Kids in Cancer Care with Francesca Wuttke
Dec 2200:23:57Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot Podcast, Timothy Chou speaks with Francesca Wuttke, founder and CEO of Nando, about using evidence-based digital therapeutics to help children manage pain. Francesca shares why she shifted from biopharma to digital health, how gamified cognitive behavioral therapy can reach kids facing long waitlists for care, and how Nando empowers children and parents worldwide with accessible, engaging tools for pain, anxiety, and emotional resilience.This episode is brought to you by BevelCloud—powering distributed AI in healthcare and driving the Pediatric Moonshot forward. Learn more at BevelCloud.ai."
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E37: Harnessing Technology to Transform Children’s Health with Dr Jeff Sperring
Dec 2200:20:55Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot Podcast, Timothy Chou speaks with Dr Jeff Sperring, CEO of Seattle Children’s, about the promise and challenges of using technology to improve pediatric care. The conversation explores why health care has lagged in tech adoption, the unique funding barriers in children’s medicine, the role of AI in clinical care and research, and why investing in children’s health is one of the most important long-term commitments society can make.This episode is brought to you by BevelCloud—powering distributed AI in healthcare and driving the Pediatric Moonshot forward. Learn more at BevelCloud.ai."
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E38: From Genetic Code to Postal Code: Building the Future of Precision Child Health with Dr. Ronald Cohn
Dec 2200:25:25Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot Podcast, Timothy Chou speaks with Dr. Ronald Cohn, President and CEO of SickKids, about redefining pediatric care through precision child health. Dr. Cohn shares how leadership, culture change, and technology—especially AI—are reshaping medicine beyond genetics to include social determinants of health. The conversation explores the evolution from textbook medicine to individualized care, the milestones of a global movement, and how children themselves will help write the next generation of medical textbooks.This episode is brought to you by BevelCloud—powering distributed AI in healthcare and driving the Pediatric Moonshot forward. Learn more at BevelCloud.ai."
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E33: The Fight Against Multiple Sclerosis: Dr. Tim Coetzee on Progress, Research, and the Role of AI
Sep 2900:28:48Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast, Dr. Timothy Coetzee, CEO of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, shares insights from more than three decades of work in the field of MS research and advocacy. He explains the science behind MS, how treatments have evolved from none in 1993 to dozens today, and why the disease is increasingly seen as a medically managed chronic condition. Tim also explores the future—how AI could accelerate diagnosis, improve clinical trial design, and uncover hidden insights in patient data. From the billion-dollar investment in MS research to the promise of bridging biology and data science, this conversation sheds light on both the remarkable progress made and the challenges that remain on the road to a cure.This episode is brought to you by BevelCloud—powering distributed AI in healthcare and driving the Pediatric Moonshot forward. Learn more at BevelCloud.ai."
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