Scientific questions, expert answers — all in one new podcast
Welcome to The Lead in Peds, a podcast dedicated to open conversations that takes 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, Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, sits down with experts from Children’s National Hospital to uncover the breakthroughs shaping the future of pediatric medicine.
We engage with our pediatric leaders in cardiology, endocrinology, behavioral health and more to explore some of medicine’s most challenging questions and the science behind the answers. Dr. Kuppermann uncovers the inspiring stories behind the research the dedication and passion driving these advancements.
Our goal is to provide you with a deeper understanding of the research, create conversations that inspire and ultimately improve children’s health outcomes.
Based in Washington, D.C., Children’s National is one of the nation’s top 10 pediatric hospitals. Our mission: transform medicine for all children through more than 2,000 active research projects and our world-class care. Subscribe now and join us on this journey.
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Featured Episode
Beyond Survival: Redefining cardiac rehab to improve quality of life
Survival is no longer the finish line in pediatric medicine. In this episode of The Lead in Peds, Pascal Amedro, MD, PhD, explains why helping children truly thrive after a disease means treating rehabilitation as medicine. From VO₂ max to the Qualirehab model, discover how exercise, education and mental health support are reshaping what recovery can look like for kids.
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