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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Episodes
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E47: Kristin Conor on Funding Cures and Supporting Families Through Childhood Cancer
2w ago00:25:24Tap to summarizeKristin Conor, CEO of Cure Childhood Cancer, joins Timothy Chou to share the personal story of her son Brandon’s neuroblastoma diagnosis and how it led her from law into pediatric cancer advocacy. She discusses Cure’s dual mission of funding better treatments while supporting families in crisis, the challenges of underfunded childhood cancer research, and why advances in precision medicine, AI, and less toxic therapies give her hope for the future.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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E49: Dr. Ross Sommers on Bringing NICU-Level Care Into the Home
2w ago00:20:22Tap to summarizeDr. Ross Sommers, neonatologist and founder of First Day Health, joins Timothy Chou to discuss the challenges premature infants and their families face when transitioning from the NICU to home. He explains how remote monitoring, neonatal clinical oversight, AI-driven prediction, and in-home support could reduce readmissions, shorten hospital stays, and create a safer bridge between intensive care and home-based recovery.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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E50: Dean Crowe on Rallying Support for Childhood Cancer Research
2w ago00:28:44Tap to summarizeDean Crowe, CEO and founder of the Rally Foundation, joins Timothy Chou to share the story of how one family’s childhood cancer journey inspired a national organization funding pediatric cancer research around the world. She discusses Rally’s focus on early-stage, peer-reviewed research, the importance of diverse fundraising and advocacy, and why AI, precision medicine, and faster risk stratification could help accelerate better treatments with fewer long-term side effects.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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E48: John Guastaferro on Hyundai Hope On Wheels and the Power of Purpose-Driven Philanthropy
2w ago00:24:48Tap to summarizeJohn Guastaferro, executive director of Hyundai Hope On Wheels and the Genesis Inspiration Foundation, joins Timothy Chou to share how Hyundai’s dealer network helped build one of the nation’s leading funders of childhood cancer research. He discusses the foundation’s origin story, the impact of its handprint ceremonies, its growing focus on survivorship, and why advancing pediatric cancer care requires research funding, corporate commitment, advocacy, and hope.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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E46: Dr. Charles Roberts on the Next Era of Pediatric Cancer Care
2w ago00:26:17Tap to summarizeDr. Charles Roberts, director of the St. Jude Comprehensive Cancer Center, joins Timothy Chou to discuss how pediatric cancer research is moving beyond nonspecific toxic therapies toward targeted treatments, AI-driven discovery, immunotherapy, RNA therapeutics, and gene editing. He also explains why childhood cancer is biologically distinct from adult cancer, how St. Jude is working to improve survival globally, and why the future of pediatric medicine depends on rethinking both science and access.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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E51: Liz Scott on Alex’s Lemonade Stand and the Power of a Child’s Mission
2w ago00:18:33Tap to summarizeLiz Scott, co-executive director of Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, joins Timothy Chou to share the story of her daughter Alex, whose front yard lemonade stand became one of the largest childhood cancer charities in the U.S. She discusses how the foundation funds innovative pediatric cancer research, the promise of AI to accelerate discovery, and the ongoing need to make better, less toxic treatments available to children everywhere.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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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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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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