Scrubcast
Season 4, 2025
A podcast exploring basic, clinical, translational, and health services research from Stanford University's Department of Surgery through conversations with the authors.
Each episode focuses on a recently published paper by one of our faculty and/or trainees. Listen to the stories behind the data and be the first to hear what our PIs are working on next!
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Pushing the Envelope of Reconstructive Surgery with Dr. Anita Mohan
We dive into the fascinating world of plastic and reconstructive surgery with Dr. Anita Mohan, a clinical assistant professor at Stanford University's Department of Surgery. Join host Rachel Baker as they traverse Dr. Mohan's journey from her initial training in England through her PhD and MBA to her current role at Stanford and the VA.
Dr. Mohan, who specializes in breast reconstruction, shares insights into gender-affirming top surgeries and the unique challenges they present. She also discusses her dedication to improving clinical outcomes for patients, particularly those who have undergone significant weight loss or suffer from lymphedema.
Tune in to learn about Dr. Mohan's advice for aspiring surgeons and her vision for the future of plastic surgery.
The OR Black Box and Improving Surgery with Dr. Teodor Grantcharov
In this episode, host Rachel Baker sits down with Dr. Teodor Grantcharov, a professor in the Division of General Surgery at Stanford University. They explore Dr. Grantcharov's journey across the globe from his early days doing surgical residency in Copenhagen to Toronto and now Silicon Valley and how each country’s unique healthcare system impacts patient care and research.
The inventor of the OR Black Box, Dr. Grantcharov shares insights on the importance of continuous learning, the role of entrepreneurship in medicine, and his passion for improving surgical practices through innovative technologies. He also emphasizes the need for surgeons to find balance outside of their demanding careers, highlighting the importance of hobbies and personal growth.
How to Navigate the Digital Health Ecosystem with Dr. Oliver Aalami
In this episode of Scrubcast, we delve into the fascinating world of digital health and its implications in surgery with Dr. Oliver Aalami, a clinical professor at Stanford Surgery. Discover how Dr. Aalami's passion for innovation led him to specialize in vascular surgery and to create VascTrac-the world's first peripheral artery disease (PAD) study powered by a smartphone.
Dr. Aalami shares how his experience led him to create educational programs that bridge the gap between healthcare and technology. Learn about the challenges and opportunities in digital health projects and how researchers can effectively use technology for patient monitoring while still emphasizing the importance of data privacy and secure systems.
Learn about Spezi (formerly CardinalKit), Stanford’s free, open-source framework for developing health applications here: https://spezi.stanford.edu/