In this episode, Dr. Tom Varghese interviews Dr. Bartley Griffith, professor of surgery at the University of Maryland Medical Center, and the first surgeon to successfully transplant a genetically modified pig heart into a human patient. In the episode, we learn about his upbringing in Pittsburgh and his upward trajectory in academia. Hear about his hilarious first attempts while learning to perform heart transplants, his mentors in Pittsburgh, and his move to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Dr. Griffith discusses the first animal-to-human heart transplant, the work he and his team did in preparation, and how they shattered the barriers around xenotransplantation. Finally, Dr. Griffith talks about the growth opportunities he sees in cardiac surgery and how innovation can shape the future.
“Same Surgeon, Different Light” is a program from the Society designed to demystify cardiothoracic surgery, revealing the men and women behind their surgical masks. The podcast series is supported by AstraZeneca.
Learn more about STS diversity and inclusion efforts at sts.org/diversity.
#152, S4: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/Drs. Jordan Dozier, Clauden Louis, and Michael Onwugbufor,
#152, S4: Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Dr. Richard Ohye
#151 Same Surgeon, Different Light w/ Drs. Angelica Martin and Lillian Tsai
The Power of Wonder
Managing Information Overload
Forgiveness: A Prescription for Good Health
”Removing The Mask” - A Surgeon’s Personal Mental Health Story
The Dark Horse: Redefining Success
Gaining Self Awareness and Other Awareness
The Resilient Surgeon S3: The Healing Power of Mindfulness and Meditation
The Resilient Surgeon S3: The Power of Saying No
The Resilient Surgeon S3: The Microstress Effect – Building Resilience Through Purpose and Relationships
The Resilient Surgeon S3: Dopamine Addiction and the Interconnection of Pleasure and Pain
The Resilient Surgeon S3: The Science & Practice of Time-Restricted Eating - Pt 2
The Resilient Surgeon S3: The Science & Practice of Time-Restricted Eating With Satchin Panda, PhD - Pt.1
Same Surgeon, Different Light S3: Rian M. Hasson, MD, MPH
Same Surgeon, Different Light S3: Dr. Sara Pereira
Same Surgeon, Different Light S3: Drs. Fatima G. Wilder and Asishana A. Osho
Same Surgeon, Different Light S3: Dr. Jessica S. Donington
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