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Ep. 27 | Transplant Radio™ LIVE from WTC2025 - Part 5 of 15 - Dr. Alin Gragossian: Both Sides of the Stethoscope

What happens when an ER resident working 80-hour weeks suddenly becomes the patient who needs a heart transplant? Dr. Alin Gragossian shares her extraordinary journey from emergency medicine resident to heart transplant recipient, and how that experience transformed her perspective as a physician. She discusses her path into critical care, the life-changing night that led to her transplant, and how her personal story shapes her empathy and advocacy for patients and caregivers today. Dr. Gragossian also highlights her blog A Change of Heart, her co-hosted podcast Both Sides of the Stethoscope, and her leadership role as Chair of the AST Transplant Community Advisory Council. A powerful conversation on resilience, advocacy, and the human side of medicine. Hosted by Kevin Foth [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-foth-71a45839/] of Eurofins Viracor [https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurofinsviracor]. Episode Links: Dr. Gragossian | LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/alin-gragossian-293b9a216/] Both Sides of the Stethoscope Podcast [https://www.podbean.com/podcast-detail/a9ktb-20b4e2/Both-Sides-of-the-Stethoscope-Podcast] A Change of Heart: Blog [https://www.achangeofhe.art/blog] Be a Guest on our Show! We’re always looking to speak with the transplant community. To be considered, please email ---> Amplify your influence! [US42-DL-MarketingTeam@Viracor.EurofinsUS.com?subject=%20Transplant%20Radio%20Podcast%20Interview%20Request] 📧 US42-DL-MarketingTeam@Viracor.EurofinsUS.com [US42-DL-MarketingTeam@Viracor.EurofinsUS.com] Social Media: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurofinsviracor]   |   X-Twitter [https://twitter.com/eurofinsviracor]   |   Facebook [https://facebook.com/eurofinsviracorKS]   |   Threads [https://www.threads.net/@eurofinsviracor]   |   YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@EurofinsViracor]   |   Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/eurofinsviracor.bsky.social] For more information visit: Eurofins-Viracor.com [https://www.eurofins-viracor.com/clinical/] or call (800)305-5198 Copyright © 2025 Eurofins Viracor, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 🎧 Home of Transplant Radio™ [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transplant-radio]

Ep. 26 | Transplant Radio™ LIVE from WTC2025 - Part 4 of 15 - Dr. Keith Hansen, CEO of Diatiro & the Revolutionary Kidney Pod Device

Dr. Keith Hansen shares his journey from biomedical engineer to transplant surgeon and innovator. As Founder and CEO of Diatiro, Dr. Hansen details the development of the Kidney Pod, an FDA Breakthrough-Designated device designed to keep kidneys at safe temperatures during transplant surgery. He explains how human-centered design, engineering innovation, and clinical insights led to a solution that could prevent delayed graft function, reduce dialysis dependence, and save thousands of organs each year. Dr. Hansen also reflects on collaboration, design thinking, and the future of surgical innovation. Hosted by Kevin Foth [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-foth-71a45839/] of Eurofins Viracor [https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurofinsviracor]. Episode Links: Dr. Keith Hansen | LinkedIn [http://linkedin.com/in/keithshansen] Diatiro Health [https://www.diatirohealth.com/] Be a Guest on our Show! We’re always looking to speak with the transplant community. To be considered, please email ---> Amplify your influence! [US42-DL-MarketingTeam@Viracor.EurofinsUS.com?subject=%20Transplant%20Radio%20Podcast%20Interview%20Request] 📧 US42-DL-MarketingTeam@Viracor.EurofinsUS.com [US42-DL-MarketingTeam@Viracor.EurofinsUS.com] Social Media: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurofinsviracor]   |   X-Twitter [https://twitter.com/eurofinsviracor]   |   Facebook [https://facebook.com/eurofinsviracorKS]   |   Threads [https://www.threads.net/@eurofinsviracor]   |   YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@EurofinsViracor]   |   Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/eurofinsviracor.bsky.social] For more information visit: Eurofins-Viracor.com [https://www.eurofins-viracor.com/clinical/] or call (800)305-5198 Copyright © 2025 Eurofins Viracor, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 🎧 Home of Transplant Radio™ [https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/transplant-radio]

Ep. 25 | Transplant Radio™ LIVE from WTC2025 - Part 3 of 15 - Patricia Draper of Gift of Life: Guiding Transplant Journeys Through Mentorship

Patricia Draper, MSW, LCSW, Program Director [https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-draper-msw-lcsw-b467b731/] of the Transplant Mentors program at Gift of Life joins us on Transplant Radio from the World Transplant Congress in San Francisco, CA. With a background in clinical social work and years of experience supporting transplant patients, Patricia shares how mentorship can profoundly shape the transplant journey, from evaluation through recovery. She explains how the Transplant Mentors program connects recipients, living donors, and caregivers with trained volunteers who offer the kind of insight only someone who has “walked the walk” can provide. Patricia emphasizes the importance of thoughtful matching, pairing mentees with mentors based not just on medical conditions, but on personality, coping styles, and life motivations. She also explores the deeply existential nature of transplantation, addressing the complex emotions of guilt, hope, and gratitude that often accompany the experience. Hosted by Rob Horel [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robhorelimprovinghealthcare/] of Eurofins Viracor [https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurofinsviracor]. Episode Links: Gift of Life [https://giftdonor.org/] Be a Guest on our Show! We’re always looking to speak with the transplant community. To be considered, please email ---> Amplify your influence! [US42-DL-MarketingTeam@Viracor.EurofinsUS.com?subject=%20Transplant%20Radio%20Podcast%20Interview%20Request] 📧 US42-DL-MarketingTeam@Viracor.EurofinsUS.com [US42-DL-MarketingTeam@Viracor.EurofinsUS.com] Social Media: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurofinsviracor]   |   X-Twitter [https://twitter.com/eurofinsviracor]   |   Facebook [https://facebook.com/eurofinsviracorKS]   |   Threads [https://www.threads.net/@eurofinsviracor]   |   YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@EurofinsViracor]   |   Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/eurofinsviracor.bsky.social] For more information visit: Eurofins-Viracor.com [https://www.eurofins-viracor.com/clinical/] or call (800)305-5198 Copyright © 2025 Eurofins Viracor, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 🎧 Home of Transplant Radio™

Ep. 24 | Transplant Radio™ LIVE from WTC2025 - Part 2 of 15 - Shara Brice of Gift of Life discusses her remarkable life-long dedication to nonprofit work. Hosted by Rob Horel.

In this heartfelt episode of Transplant Radio, Rob interviews Shara Brice [https://www.linkedin.com/in/shara-brice/], Executive Director of Gift of Life [https://giftdonor.org/], whose 40+ year journey in nonprofit work and community building shines through every story she shares. From founding youth empowerment programs in East London to leading impactful education and mentorship initiatives in Kansas City, Shara discusses how her journey has been shaped by a passion for service and connection. Despite having only six staff members, the Kansas City-based organization has nationwide impact in bridging the gap between organ donation awareness and actual registration. Hosted by Rob Horel [https://www.linkedin.com/in/robhorelimprovinghealthcare/] of Eurofins Viracor [https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurofinsviracor]. Episode Links: Gift of Life [https://giftdonor.org/] Be a Guest on our Show! We’re always looking to speak with the transplant community. To be considered, please email ---> Amplify your influence! [US42-DL-MarketingTeam@Viracor.EurofinsUS.com?subject=%20Transplant%20Radio%20Podcast%20Interview%20Request] 📧 US42-DL-MarketingTeam@Viracor.EurofinsUS.com Social Media: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurofinsviracor]   |   X-Twitter [https://twitter.com/eurofinsviracor]   |   Facebook [https://facebook.com/eurofinsviracorKS]   |   Threads [https://www.threads.net/@eurofinsviracor]   |   YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@EurofinsViracor]   |   Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/eurofinsviracor.bsky.social] For more information visit: Eurofins-Viracor.com [https://www.eurofins-viracor.com/clinical/] or call (800)305-5198 Copyright © 2025 Eurofins Viracor, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 🎧 Home of Transplant Radio™

Ep. 23 | Transplant Radio™ LIVE from WTC2025 - Part 1 of 15 - Scientist Evan Sander on RT-qPCR Panel for Trypanosoma cruzi - Hosted by Kevin Foth

In this episode, Eurofins Viracor scientist Evan Sander discusses the development and validation of a novel multiplexed real-time qPCR panel for detecting and quantifying Trypanosoma cruzi, the parasite responsible for Chagas disease. The conversation highlights the abstract presented at WTC2025, explores the impact of this research on transplant medicine, and showcases the scientific advancements emerging from Eurofins Viracor. 🎙️ Hosted by Kevin Foth [https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-foth-71a45839/] of Eurofins Viracor [https://www.eurofins-viracor.com/]. Episode Links: Eurofins Viracor - Chagas T.cruzi qPCR [https://www.eurofins-viracor.com/our-testing/chagas-t-cruzi-qpcr/]   Be a Guest on our Show! We’re always looking to speak with the transplant community. To be considered, please email ---> Amplify your influence! [US42-DL-MarketingTeam@Viracor.EurofinsUS.com?subject=%20Transplant%20Radio%20Podcast%20Interview%20Request] 📧 US42-DL-MarketingTeam@Viracor.EurofinsUS.com Social Media: LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/eurofinsviracor]   |   X-Twitter [https://twitter.com/eurofinsviracor]   |   Facebook [https://facebook.com/eurofinsviracorKS]   |   Threads [https://www.threads.net/@eurofinsviracor]   |   YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@EurofinsViracor]   |   Bluesky [https://bsky.app/profile/eurofinsviracor.bsky.social] For more information visit: Eurofins-Viracor.com [https://www.eurofins-viracor.com/clinical/] or call (800)305-5198 Copyright © 2025 Eurofins Viracor, LLC. All Rights Reserved. 🎧 Home of Transplant Radio™