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Found 11 Stories
Medical Alley MN poster
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Podcast: Historian David Rhees Tours the "Medical Alley" Hot Spot

How did Minnesota spawn a world-class cluster of medical device companies?

Clifton Poodry
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Podcast: Clifton Poodry is Fostering Greater Diversity in Science

Clifton Poodry draws on his Native American heritage to support aspiring scientists.

The Jarvik artificial heart
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Podcast: Robert Jarvik's Inventions Keep on Pumping

In this interview, Robert Jarvik donates his work to the Smithsonian and we examine an early artificial heart that preceded Jarvik's inventions.

Inventor Sharon Rogone looking at a premature baby in a hospital bed
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Podcast: Sharon Rogone Invents for Preemies, Part 2 (of 2)

Sharon Rogone, a neonatal nurse-turned-inventor, talks about her inventions and how they help preemies.

Inventor Sharon Rogone looking at a premature baby in a hospital bed
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Podcast: Sharon Rogone Invents for Preemies, Part 1 (of 2)

Sharon Rogone, a neonatal nurse-turned-inventor, talks about her first invention and why she started to invent.

The Jarvik artificial heart
Beyond Words

Podcast: Robert Jarvik Mends Broken Hearts

Artificial heart pioneer Robert Jarvik talks about his career helping those with failing hearts.

Ashok Gadgil, 1998
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Podcast: Ashok Gadgil Inspires Future Inventors, Part 2 (of 2)

Ashok Gadgil talks about his work to improve health in the developing world.

Ashok Gadgil, 1998
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Podcast: Ashok Gadgil's Thirst to Save Lives, Part 1 (of 2)

Ashok Gadgil's invention can save thousands of lives by purifying water quickly and cheaply.

Gertrude Elion, 1991
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Podcast: Gertrude Elion Inspires Others, Part 2 (of 2)

Nobel Prize winner Getrude Elion inspired others to follow in her inventive footsteps.

Gertrude Elion, 1991
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Podcast: Gertrude Elion Opens Doors, Part 1 (of 2)

Nobel Prize winner Getrude Elion opened doors for women in the field of medical research.

Wilson Greatbatch
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Podcast: Wilson Greatbatch Makes Hearts Beat

Wilson Greatbatch speaks from the heart about inventing the implantable cardiac pacemaker.

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