![EP 46 Dr Eric Adler on Mission, Mentorship & Synergy Between Research & Patient Care](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/podcast/2024-03/ep_46.png?VersionId=MSzaseztIWKC1.DamN6s0QAfE8BfpY03)
According to Dr Eric Adler, at the core of all impactful research is a powerful narrative that makes us reflect on the human condition. In 2006, when the ground-breaking discovery was made that specialized cells can be turned into stem cells, Dr Eric Adler was thinking about how he could create a synergy between his passion for clinical work and his determination to ask compelling questions in research.
Dr Adler embarked on this question when a patient died unexpectedly and Dr Stacey Clegg, a fellow working with Dr Adler, grew the cells and discovered that the patient suffered from a devastating multisystemic disorder called Danon disease. Today the new gene therapy that his team developed is on clinical trial.
Parallax’s guest this week is Dr Eric David Adler, Medical director of heart transplant and mechanical circulatory support at UC San Diego Health. In this in-depth episode, Ankur and Eric reflect on the decisions that had to be made in the early stages of their career. Eric shares the lessons he took away from the mentorship of Dr Joseph Loscalzo, Dr Valentin Fuster and many others. Eric talks about his research, clinical work and the future of gene therapy.
What are the pivotal moments of the journey of Eric Adler? What keeps him motivated? How can he balance between patient care and research? What is his message to our listeners at the beginning of their career?
Questions and comments can be sent to “podcast@radciffe-group.com” and may be answered by Ankur in the next episode. Guest @EricAdler17, hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCARDIO.
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![EP 47 CardioNerds Meets Parallax: An Examined Life with Dr Ankur Kalra, Cardiologist, Writer & Podcaster](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax_Ep47_Banner1.png?VersionId=H.kBPu1Ny3X69ncOAnG4gWlQb3HpGg8B&itok=UJ65aKYO)
In this candid and spiritual conversation Amit and Ankur take a journey through former episodes of Parallax and Ankur’s writings to explore what it takes to strive for a deeper knowledge of ourselves; or, as Ankur puts it, dharma, the inherent order of reality.
![EP 85: Guest Episode: A Talk Between the Mind and Heart](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-01/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_EP85_Neurophilia.png?VersionId=lLMHXttaFn3mp.v7J4jhxQJNY62LKYmi&itok=lQrB9kuV)
This episode features a vascular neurologist and an interventional cardiologist who will discuss the relationship between their two fields of medicine.
![EP 84: Mastering the Art of Patient Care with Dr Kittleson](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2023-01/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP84.png?VersionId=PHi7O93nVekvP8iG5FiO9MoHtzIWbSJn&itok=HU3hSpnv)
In this rich and insightful discussion, Dr Kittleson talks about the origins of famous #kittlesonrules, a collection of tips for doctors shared on Twitter, and her thoughts on mentorship. We learn more about Mastering the Art of Patient Care. Dr Kalra and Dr Kittleson discuss strategies for managing difficult situations in patient care.
![EP 83: Sham Peer Reviews: A Deep Dive with Dr Lawrence Huntoon](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2022-12/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP83.png?VersionId=q0OqjBStZTf1tJ2grRL.3c9FHnsWCyvp&itok=5pEoVS9l)
What do you need to know about hospital investigations? What is the difference between OPPE and FPPE? How can you get educated on hospital bylaws and processes?
![Ep 82: Hospital Peer Review Process: What You Need to Know as a Physician](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2022-12/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP82.png?VersionId=RHfAFz2neXs9hE5bhfkNhYzCtDLHFaoE&itok=36bAbEk4)
![Ep 81: @Medlife Crisis and Authenticity with YouTuber & Interventionalist, Dr Rohin Francis](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2022-12/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP81.png?VersionId=qnRORxaZm7eitBnCnld2F7aAN5P9dWcX&itok=ZUyfbHwf)
Rohin shares an advice that he received at the beginning of his career: “If you can deal with an average day, the exciting day will take care of itself.”
Ankur asks Rohin about Medlife Crisis and the work that goes into producing a show followed by 500K people. Rohin reiterates his passion for research and science communication. Ankur and Rohin discuss what it means to be yourself on social media and what is Rohin’s advice to our early-career listeners.
![EP 80: AHA’s Scientific Sessions: Science, Innovation and Community With Dr Manesh Patel](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2022-11/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP80.png?VersionId=_ROOK6KyUy8TUZHgtD_FgpRvSTuYBQIb&itok=-nraPntd)
In this information-packed episode, Dr Patel takes us behind the scenes and talks about the work that goes into the curation of the programme and the considerations that shape the event. Dr Kalra asks Dr Patel about his highlights over the years and the movement and changes that he observed as vice chair and chair of the event. Dr Patel elaborates on the key late-breaking science trials in 2022. Dr Kalra and Dr Patel discuss the grading system of the award applications and share some useful information with our listeners.
![Guest Episode: Exploring Art & Advancement Within Medicine](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2022-10/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_EP79_InternalMedicine_GuestEp.png?VersionId=525ZnCmWVbVDwJWYG.hfN3sPd_KS0ML0&itok=GWUYT15m)
Exploring Art & Advancement Within Medicine - A Conversation with an Interventional Cardiologist.
![EP 78: Your Guide to Lipoprotein(a) with Dr. Salim S Virani](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2022-10/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP78_0.png?VersionId=P8fvh9UuW4uyG7TX4Qzx4B7bEs_TdYEX&itok=QwMXjBuL)
Dr. Ankur Kalra invites Dr Salim S Virani to help simplify the concept of Lp(a) with answering key questions about its measurement and its place in practice and prevention.
![ESC 22 in Review With Dr P Parwani: 5 Trials That Will Change Your Practice](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2022-09/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP77.png?VersionId=ZBLWsXdBkNX_dZqweaXY80RFjYKtAmRa&itok=IjAzZTTi)
![EP 76: Mission, Pakistan & Facing Heart Disease in an Underserved Community](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/1920x1080_Web_Artwork_Parallax_EP76_1.png?VersionId=iWb7_5nT48LeeQhULRExhcvwGjRi6u9F&itok=VRH1O3qD)
Dr Khan talks about education in the US and his decision to move back to Pakistan. Ankur asks Sohail about his new professional home: NICVD, a free clinic providing primary heartcare for Pakistanis. They discuss some of the innovations Dr Khan works on to improve patient care that utilise simple but effective interventions. We learn more about free screening clinics and about Dr Khan’s work on the largest ever study in Pakistan on association of Lpa and CV disease in South Asians.
![Clinician-Scientist During The COVID-19 Pandemic](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax-Podcast-Ep-25-Final-Artwork.jpeg?VersionId=cwVToZRgmSX_WV6ohQzoMI83trsZcbJG&itok=Zim367CL)
Jagmeet P Singh, associate chief of the cardiology division at Massachusetts General Hospital and professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School joins Ankur Kalra for a deep conversation about his journey across three continents. Dr Singh talks about the importance of choosing fulfilment over success. We gain more insights on the recent late-breaking trial, MADIT-CHIC focusing on cardiac resynchronization therapy. Ankur asks Jag about his experience of being on the other side of the healthcare system and his enrolment in the since halted remdesivir trial.
![COVID-19 Lessons Learnings From Italy](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax-Podcast-Ep-24-Final-Artwork.jpeg?VersionId=TOHaEyTtUUS7PyGmm8gqp89VQTxGGjRn&itok=yN7RJsmR)
Prof Michele Senni is Director of Cardiology at Papa Giovanni XXIII Hospital, Bergamo Italy. He contracted COVID-19 himself and in this latest podcast he meets with Ankur Kalra, MD to discuss his personal experience in dealing with patients and COVID-19 in Europe’s outbreak epicentre.
Hear them discuss the burden on healthcare, patient selection, the importance of testing and PPE and how COVID has resulted in a reduction of acute myocardial infarction and heart failure in patients.
![23: COVID-19 And Cardiovascular Disease](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax-Podcast-Ep-23-Final-Artwork.jpeg?VersionId=DqmVBCmA7JeTgNiFplUusTJf_O15Friu&itok=MYGGjJ1T)
In this latest episode, Ankur Kalra, MD meets with Andrew Sauer, MD, co-author of an upcoming paper in US Cardiology Review on COVID-19 and Cardiovascular Disease that provides a concise and current summary of cardiovascular complications from COVID-19.
Hear them discuss the latest issues surrounding the pandemic, the known cardiac implications and the rapidly emerging data.
![22: COVID-19 Lessons and Learnings From South East Asia](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax-Podcast-Ep-22-Final-Artwork.jpeg?VersionId=rry27d85gaZih32Wtuaz.f7OqT5wXD2I&itok=gHsosyDd)
Hear Bill’s take on how East Asia responded to and successfully managed the pandemic and how they are now seeing a significant reduction in cases outside the epicentre. Hear how the strategy resulted in only 93 patients in Bill’s city of Nanjing, testing positive for coronavirus with a city population of 8 million.
Learn about effective responses, the importance of early control and how as a cardiovascular physician, your life and practice may be impacted by the virus.
Submit your question to Ankur via: podcast@radciffe-group.com.
Hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCARDIO.
![21: The “Interventional Intensivist” With Ann Gage](https://assets.radcliffecardiology.com/s3fs-public/styles/podcast_episode_teaser/public/podcast-episode/2024-02/Parallax-Podcast-Ep-21-Twitter.jpeg?VersionId=.m79HJOc7uTd_a2TAYs4XfLoGvw4hC51&itok=aMFrUc-u)
In this episode Ankur Kalra, MD meets with Dr Ann Gage, Cleveland Clinic’s first ‘interventional intensivist’. She discusses her unique skill set, what it means to be an interventionalist in the cath lab but also an expert in cardiovascular intensive care and advocates why such a unique skill set and critical care training are required in today’s modern medicine.
Listen to this engaging discussion between them on the challenges of being a woman in cardiovascular medicine today.
Submit your question to Ankur via: podcast@radciffe-group.com. Hosted by @AnkurKalraMD. Produced by @RadcliffeCARDIO.