{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Eyespiring","title":"Why Prevention Is the Future of Healthcare","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":3230,"description":"What does it take to turn groundbreaking science into healthier lives? In this episode of Eyespiring, Heather Patrick welcomes longtime colleague and friend Dr. Radhika Rajgopal Singh, Senior Vice President of Science and Medicine at the American Heart Association. Together, they explore the evolving landscape of healthcare, from prevention and clinical research to artificial intelligence, collaboration, and whole-person care. Along the way, Dr. Singh shares her personal career journey, the mentors who shaped her leadership, and why building trust, investing in prevention, and empowering patients are essential to improving health outcomes. The conversation also highlights the often-overlooked connection between cardiovascular health and vision, reminding us that our health is deeply interconnected. Topics CoveredDr. Singh's journey from international health to executive leadershipHow science strategy shapes the future of healthcareTurning research into real-world patient careWhy lifelong learning is essential for leadersManaging uncertainty and overcoming career anxietyMentorship and the leaders who influenced her careerHow the American Heart Association prioritizes research and clinical guidelinesThe opportunities and limitations of AI in healthcareWhy prevention deserves greater investmentWhole-person care, precision medicine, and predictive healthcareThe critical connection between heart health and vision healthCollaboration across healthcare organizationsWomen's heart health and the importance of self-advocacyDefining success through purpose, relationships, and impactTimestamps & Highlights00:00 – Welcome and introduction to Dr. Radhika Rajgopal Singh02:15 – Her journey from international health to nonprofit leadership05:45 – What \"science strategy\" means at the American Heart Association08:10 – Why curiosity and lifelong learning fuel great leadership09:45 – Finding purpose through personal loss and prevention13:20 – The career lesson she wishes she'd...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/RB2kVCWtropYx6BN7_PgAJ1GrP0EeWZ1DE7a-hxRJy4/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iYzU3/OWM5YzBhYjU1ZjZm/ODhkOWRhZmJkYWY5/OWVlMy5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}