Transforming Global Health Through Wireless Technology with John A. Rogers
Update: 2025-05-13
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In this episode, John A. Rogers, PhD, a pioneering material scientist and founder of stretchable bioelectronics, discusses his career and groundbreaking work on wireless health monitoring systems, which are now being used in low-and-middle income countries to improve maternal and fetal health and surgical recovery.
00:00 Introduction to the Explore Global Health Podcast
00:21 Meet Dr. John A. Rogers: Pioneer in Stretchable Bioelectronics
02:34 The Journey to Northwestern and the Birth of Sibel Health
05:07 From Childhood to Academia: Dr. Rogers' Early Influences
06:51 Academic Pursuits and the Path to Bell Labs
13:12 Breakthroughs in Flexible Electronics at University of Illinois
16:12 Translational Biomedical Engineering at Northwestern
18:51 Global Health Initiatives and Collaborations
27:05 Advice for Aspiring Global Health Professionals
28:09 Conclusion and Farewell
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