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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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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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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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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E32: From Pediatric Nephrology to CEO: Alejandro Quiroga’s Journey at Children’s Mercy
Sep 2900:25:04Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast, Dr. Alejandro “Ali” Quiroga shares his unexpected path from aspiring ER physician to pediatric nephrologist, and ultimately to President and CEO of Children’s Mercy in Kansas City. Ali reflects on the turning points that shaped his career, from patient care to leadership, and offers candid insights into the challenges facing children’s hospitals today—reimbursement, complexity of care, and the need to amplify children’s voices. He also explores how AI is poised to transform pediatric medicine, leveling the playing field for independent hospitals and even enhancing empathy in patient communication. Join us for an inspiring conversation about purpose-driven leadership, the future of children’s healthcare, and why giving kids a stronger voice may be the key to lasting changeThis 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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E36: Innovating Pediatric Cardiology: Dr. Seda Tierney on Echo, AI, and Exercise as Medicine
Sep 2900:23:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast, Dr. Seda Tierney—professor of pediatrics at Stanford, director of the Echo Lab at Lucile Packard Children’s, and leader of the Kawasaki Disease outpatient program—shares her pioneering work in pediatric cardiology. She discusses training parents to use handheld ultrasound devices at home, the role of AI in improving imaging precision and expanding access to care in rural communities, and her vision for making exercise a true medical prescription for children with heart disease. From advancing echo technology to exploring how virtual interventions could reshape rehabilitation, Dr. Tierney offers a compelling look at the future of children’s heart health.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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E35: Leadership, Crisis Response, and the Future of Children’s Health: A Conversation with Dr. Michael Anderson
Sep 2900:25:47Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast, Dr. Michael Anderson—pediatric critical care physician, health policy advisor, and longtime child health advocate—reflects on three decades of leadership in medicine. He shares lessons on what it takes to be an effective physician leader today, including the importance of mentors, sponsors, and allies, as well as the need for emotional intelligence, operational excellence, and relationship-building. Dr. Anderson also discusses the challenges facing children’s hospitals, from Medicaid shortfalls to workforce shortages, and highlights how technology, telehealth, and AI can bridge care gaps in community hospitals. From disaster response to shaping health policy, his perspective offers both hard truths and hopeful visions for the next decade of children’s health.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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E34: AI for Children’s Hearts: Dr. Joshua Mayourian on Early Detection and Global Impact
Sep 2900:20:41Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Pediatric Moonshot podcast, Dr. Joshua Mayourian—engineer, physician-scientist, and founder of the Congenital Heart AI Lab at Boston Children’s—shares how his journey from chemical engineering to pediatric cardiology is shaping the future of heart care for kids. He explains how AI-enabled EKGs can detect arrhythmias, measure heart function, and even predict mortality risk with expert-level accuracy. Josh also discusses his team’s groundbreaking efforts to identify congenital heart disease in newborns, the challenges of scaling AI models across diverse populations, and the potential of AI-enhanced echocardiography to transform diagnosis globally. This conversation highlights how engineering, medicine, and AI can converge to save children’s lives worldwideThis 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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