Podcasts about Vivien Thomas

In this episode of CTSNet's flagship podcast, editor in chief Joel Dunning runs through CT surgery videos and breaking news all the way from Buckingham Palace! Joel discusses whether to repair or replace the aortic root in type A dissection, prolapse repair for aortic regurgitation in tricuspid aortic valves, and the first in cardiac catheterization procedures in a Ghanaian hospital. He also talks about TAPVC in a neonate, a rapid deployment aortic valve replacement procedure, and removal of a cardiac hydatid cyst with right intraventricular extension. After discussing upcoming events in the CT surgery world, he closes with a shoutout to the late Vivien Thomas, a pioneer in cardiothoracic surgery. JANS Items Mentioned The Aortic Root in Acute Type A Dissection: Repair or Replace?  Prolapse Repair for Aortic Regurgitation in Tricuspid Aortic Valves  UGMC Undertakes First Cardiac Catheterization Surgery on Three Children  CTSNet Content Mentioned Primary Sutureless Repair of Obstructed Total Anomalous Pulmonary Venous Connection (TAPVC) in a Neonate Rapid Deployment Valve Over Aortic Mechanical Valve Surgery for Cardiac Hydatid Cyst with Right Intraventricular Extension Other Items Mentioned CTSNet Events Calendar   Disclaimer The information and views presented on CTSNet.org represent the views of the authors and contributors of the material and not of CTSNet. Please review our full disclaimer page here.

Do you know your ABCs?The Docs are all new with an episode for Black History Month and American Heart Month. Dr. Karen shares why the Association of Black Cardiologists (ABC), founded in 1974, has had such a profound effect on medicine and the health of the Black community. In this episode, The Docs each chose a Black cardiologist or heart scientist who inspires them, including: Dr. Karen: Michelle Albert, MD, MPHDr. Albert is the Walter A. Haas-Lucie Stern Endowed Chair in Cardiology and Professor in Medicine at the University of California at San Francisco (UCSF), Admissions Dean for UCSF Medical School and Director of the CeNter for the StUdy of AdveRsiTy and CardiovascUlaR DiseasE (NURTURE Center). Dr. Albert is involved in cutting-edge research on the social determinants of health in cardiovascular disease. Dr. Zanetta: Vivien Thomas, LL.D.Dr. Vivien Thomas was a cardiac surgeon pioneer who developed a procedure used to treat blue baby syndrome (now known as cyanotic heart disease) in the 1940s. Dr. Tiffany: Charles Drew, MDDr. Charles Richard Drew was a surgeon and researcher who organized America's first large-scale blood bank and trained a generation of Black physicians at Howard University.3BD Episodes to help with Heart HealthCoping With StressGet Your Body-ody-ody MovingResources:Association of Black CardiologistsSomething The Lord Made (movie)New Episodes every other Tuesday, available wherever you get your podcasts! Rate and Subscribe! Also, join us for our live streams on Facebook and Youtube!Join the Conversation! Follow us on social media! 3 Black Docsfacebook.com/3blackdocstwitter.com/3blackdocsinstagram.com/3blackdocsDr. Karen Winkfieldfacebook.com/drkarenwinkfieldtwitter.com/drwinkfieldinstagram.com/drwinkfieldDr. Zanetta Lamarfacebook.com/drzanettainstagram.com/drzanetta

BHM Spotlight on Dr. Vivien Thomas and the biopic about his life portrayed by Mos Def Something the Lord Made...

In this episode, Dr. David Tom Cooke interviews Dr. Mark Orringer—a general thoracic surgery pioneer who developed the transhiatal esophagectomy, the most prevalent surgery for esophageal cancer. Listeners will learn about his upbringing in Pittsburgh and the work ethic learned from his immigrant father, plus his time at Johns Hopkins—including the involvement of his wife, Susan, in creating a welcoming environment for scores of faculty, fellows, and trainees. Dr. Orringer shares his memories of the esteemed Dr. Vivien Thomas, of traveling to England to work with Dr. Ronald Belsey, a renowned esophageal surgeon, and how working with Belsey changed the trajectory of his career. Listen as he shares his work developing the transhiatal esophagectomy, what he thinks is important in making a good CT surgeon, and the importance of the cardiothoracic surgery specialty.  “Same Surgeon, Different Light” is a program from the Society designed to demystify cardiothoracic surgery, revealing the men and women behind their surgical masks.  Learn more about STS diversity and inclusion efforts at sts.org/diversity.

Tune in on Thursday, March 31st to hear from Marcia Rasberry Smith -Granddaughter of the legendary surgeon Dr. Vivien Thomas! He is most known for the procedure he created to treat Blue Baby Syndrome! His Granddaughter will share her journey of growing up with this legendary surgeon! Tune in right here on The Kim Jacobs Show at 11AM EST! Take a quick moment to subscribe now and turn your notifications on to receive an alert when we go live: HTTPS://YouTube.com/c/kimjacobsshow Today's episode is sponsored by: Https://Getinsured.solutionsSnowlegal.comSilverShield-Security.comHunter-Everage.com Lambfuneral.com #thebalancedoctor #kimjacobsshow #motherdreamer #explorepage #Surgeon #Bluebabysyndrome #VivienThomas

Book Vs. Movie Something the Lord MadeThe 1989 Washingtonian Article Vs the 2004 HBO Movie The Margos learn part of the history of heart surgery starting with Katie McCabe's 1989 article Like Something the Lord Made from Washingtonian magazine which features the work of Vivien Thomas, one of the pioneers of the “Blue Baby” heart surgery techniques. Thomas, an African American janitor at Vanderbilt University during the American Depression went to work for Dr. Alfred Blalock as a research assistant in heart surgery. Thomas dreamed of being a doctor for decades but due to many circumstances, including racism and segregation, he was relegated to being an important part of the actual surgery and research but wasn't given proper attribution for his work until decades after the first successful surgery was performed. In the Washingtonian article, several doctors talk with reverence about the teachings of Thomas and his surgical skills. The movie was created for HBO in 2004 and stars Alan Rickman as Blalock, Mos Def (now known as Yasiin Bey) as Thomas, Kyra Sedgwick (Mary Blalock,) Gabrielle Union (Clara Thomas,) Merritt Wever (Mrs. Saxon,) Mary Stuart Masterson as Helen B. Taussig. It features experiments (faked for the movie) on dogs, so warning! It was eventually nominated for Outstanding Made for Television Movie and eight other categories for the Emmys that year, the Golden Globes, Director's Guild of America, NAACP Image Award, a Peabody, and was recognized by the American Film Institute. So, between the original story and the adaptation--which did we prefer? This episode is sponsored by Kensington's newest action/romance/thriller” novel by Rebecca Zanetti You Can Run which introduces a new series and character FBI agent Laurel Snow who is a profiler of serial killers. Zanetti is known for her sexy thrillers and this series is labeled as Blacklist meets Luther meets Justified. Laurel Snow is on the hunt for a serial killer that has hit her hometown. Meanwhile, she has a complex relationship with one of the witnesses and finds herself attracted to a man named Huck Rivers, a former soldier and trained sniper who happens to the local fish & wildlife officer who guides her to the crime scenes. Zanetti is a New York Times best-selling writer and has a huge following with romance readers who love her steamy love scenes mixed with exciting suspense. You can follow her online at RebeccaZanetti.com, Facebook Rebecca Zanetti Author & Instagram Rebecca ZanettiIn this ep the Margos discuss:The original article which one a national magazine award The life story of Vivien Thomas and Alfred BlalockHow the movie brings the story to lifeStarring: Alan Rickman, Mos Def, Kyra Sedgwick, and Mary Stuart Masterson. Clips used:Vivien Thomas meets Dr. Alfred BlalockSomething the Lord Made original trailerDr. Blaylock gets Vivien more money Dr. Blaylock introduces Dr. Helen B. Taussig at a party where Vivien is a server Operation of Eileen SaxonEveryone is rewarded/mentioned except for Vivien at Dr. Blalock's partLast time Dr. Blalock & Vivien speakVivien receives an honorary doctorateMusic by Christopher Young Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page to help support the show! https://www.patreon.com/bookversusmovie Book Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.comEmail us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. @BrooklynFitChik www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.comMargo P. @ShesNachoMama https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Book Vs. Movie Something the Lord MadeThe 1989 Washingtonian Article Vs the 2004 HBO Movie The Margos learn part of the history of heart surgery starting with Katie McCabe's 1989 article Like Something the Lord Made from Washingtonian magazine which features the work of Vivien Thomas, one of the pioneers of the “Blue Baby” heart surgery techniques. Thomas, an African American janitor at Vanderbilt University during the American Depression went to work for Dr. Alfred Blalock as a research assistant in heart surgery. Thomas dreamed of being a doctor for decades but due to many circumstances, including racism and segregation, he was relegated to being an important part of the actual surgery and research but wasn't given proper attribution for his work until decades after the first successful surgery was performed. In the Washingtonian article, several doctors talk with reverence about the teachings of Thomas and his surgical skills. The movie was created for HBO in 2004 and stars Alan Rickman as Blalock, Mos Def (now known as Yasiin Bey) as Thomas, Kyra Sedgwick (Mary Blalock,) Gabrielle Union (Clara Thomas,) Merritt Wever (Mrs. Saxon,) Mary Stuart Masterson as Helen B. Taussig. It features experiments (faked for the movie) on dogs, so warning! It was eventually nominated for Outstanding Made for Television Movie and eight other categories for the Emmys that year, the Golden Globes, Director's Guild of America, NAACP Image Award, a Peabody, and was recognized by the American Film Institute. So, between the original story and the adaptation--which did we prefer? This episode is sponsored by Kensington's newest action/romance/thriller” novel by Rebecca Zanetti You Can Run which introduces a new series and character FBI agent Laurel Snow who is a profiler of serial killers. Zanetti is known for her sexy thrillers and this series is labeled as Blacklist meets Luther meets Justified. Laurel Snow is on the hunt for a serial killer that has hit her hometown. Meanwhile, she has a complex relationship with one of the witnesses and finds herself attracted to a man named Huck Rivers, a former soldier and trained sniper who happens to the local fish & wildlife officer who guides her to the crime scenes. Zanetti is a New York Times best-selling writer and has a huge following with romance readers who love her steamy love scenes mixed with exciting suspense. You can follow her online at RebeccaZanetti.com, Facebook Rebecca Zanetti Author & Instagram Rebecca ZanettiIn this ep the Margos discuss:The original article which one a national magazine award The life story of Vivien Thomas and Alfred BlalockHow the movie brings the story to lifeStarring: Alan Rickman, Mos Def, Kyra Sedgwick, and Mary Stuart Masterson. Clips used:Vivien Thomas meets Dr. Alfred BlalockSomething the Lord Made original trailerDr. Blaylock gets Vivien more money Dr. Blaylock introduces Dr. Helen B. Taussig at a party where Vivien is a server Operation of Eileen SaxonEveryone is rewarded/mentioned except for Vivien at Dr. Blalock's partLast time Dr. Blalock & Vivien speakVivien receives an honorary doctorateMusic by Christopher Young Book Vs. Movie is part of the Frolic Podcast Network. Find more podcasts you will love Frolic.Media/podcasts. Join our Patreon page to help support the show! https://www.patreon.com/bookversusmovie Book Vs. Movie podcast https://www.facebook.com/bookversusmovie/Twitter @bookversusmovie www.bookversusmovie.comEmail us at bookversusmoviepodcast@gmail.com Margo D. @BrooklynFitChik www.brooklynfitchick.com brooklynfitchick@gmail.comMargo P. @ShesNachoMama https://coloniabook.weebly.com/ Our logo was designed by Madeleine Gainey/Studio 39 Marketing Follow on Instagram @Studio39Marketing & @musicalmadeleine

Dr. Ashish Shah is the Alfred Blalock Endowed Director and Chair, Department of Cardiac Surgery, and director of Heart Transplant and Mechanical Circulatory Support at Vanderbilt.  He is the driving force behind the nation's busiest heart transplant center.  Vanderbilt does more heart transplants than any hospital in the world.   February is American Heart Month, and in today's conversation, Dr. Shah and I do a deep dive on heart health and the latest in transplantation – the miraculous, life-giving procedure that is rapidly evolving with today's cutting-edge science.  We cover pig hearts, novel “heart in a box” technology, and medical progress that once sounded like science-fiction.   Additional Resources: Below are the videos cited in today's show re: Vivien Thomas:   American Experience “Partners of the Heart” (TV Episode 2002) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0328241/   “Something the Lord Made,” HBO Movie, 2007 - https://amzn.to/3uJngIE   Vivien Thomas, “Partners of the Heart: Vivien Thomas and His Work with Alfred Blalock: An Autobiography,” 1998 - https://amzn.to/3rMSQn5   Gwendolyn Hooks & Colin Bootman, “Tiny Stitches: The Life of Medical Pioneer Vivien Thomas,” Children's book, 2016 - https://amzn.to/3LvUDof

Thanks for listening to the 1st season of "The Wonder of", an original podcast series from Wondr Medical. To mark the end of Black History Month, we wanted to talk about one of the unsung heroes of modern medicine... An African-American laboratory technician and instructor of surgery at Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, who was instrumental in the development of the ‘Blalock-Taussig' shunt, a procedure used to improve the survival of children with cyanotic congenital heart defects This is "The Wonder of Vivien Thomas" Discover more at Wondr Medical Stay up-to-date with Rohin on Twitter and for more curious minds, watch Rohin's video about Vivien Thomas and Hamilton Naki over on the MedLife Crisis YouTube Channel This Podcast was inspired by Thomas Morris' book "The Matter of the Heart" - Available at all major retailers. If you enjoyed this podcast, make sure to subscribe so we can bring you more seasons of "The Wonder of" soon! Already craving another Podcast from Wondr Studios? Listen to our other series "Abstract Heart" with Professor Chris Gale.

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ANOTHER EXAMPLE OF BLACK EXCELLENCE, WHITE WASHED BY RACIST WHITE FOLKS.

Hey Identifier, We Take a look at the humble live saving gift to man that is Vivien Thomas, We will be looking at great medical minds all this month for Black history month. Leave us a Voice Mail https://anchor.fm/the-identity-booth/message Donate https://streamlabs.com/projecteto/tip The Goal: Try to Identify with you as you try to Identify with me. Find Heero here: https://linktr.ee/the_identity_Booth Find Eric here: https://www.instagram.com/etfactz/?hl=en Take Care --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-identity-booth/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-identity-booth/support

Andy and JT celebrate the lives of some unsung heroes in the African American community. These are individuals that lived lives worthy of being known today and they each take time to share these powerful stories. Andy's hero is Henry Ossawa Tanner, an accomplished painter. JT's hero is Vivien Thomas, the man now credited for the breakthrough in heart surgery. ----more----[2:08] - Shoutout to Yasuke the African samurai[3:18] - JT's unsung hero: Vivien Thomas[11:38] - Doing post-doctorate work on a janitor's salary[14:56] - Falling out[16:24] - Legacy[18:00] - Takeaways[19:40] - How do you interpret Dr. Blalock's actions?[24:01] - Andy's unsung hero: Henry Ossawa Tanner[26:11] - Started painting[27:54] - Painting biblical scenes[32:30] - He had a sincere and enduring faith that shaped his art[35:00] - Life long struggles to create a space for himself[36:55] - He wanted to love his country----more----Like Something The Lord Made (Article)Something The Lord Made (Movie)Daniel in the Lions Den (Painting)Resurrection of Lazarus (Painting)Portrait of Henry O Tanner's Mother (Painting) 

Cecilia Payne broke open the male-dominated field of astronomy, inspiring young women to pursue scientific careers. Vivien Thomas pioneered life-saving surgical techniques, despite racial prejudices that unjustly deprived him of financial rewards and due praise.   Subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you're listening right now.   If you'd like to suggest a heroic figure to be covered on the show, send an email to Jon@ObjectiveStandard.org.   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/objectivestandard Twitter: https://twitter.com/ObjStdInstitute LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/objectivestandardinstitute/   Also check out:   Cecilia Payne-Gaposchkin: An Autobiography and Other Recollections: https://amzn.to/3q0gdpe   Partners of the Heart: Vivien Thomas and His Work with Alfred Blalock: An Autobiography: https://amzn.to/3hUIv1u Something the Lord Made: https://amzn.to/2XkFluB

In 1944, Thomas developed a surgical treatment for babies with cyanotic heart conditions. Thomas was a Black man working at an institution whose only other black employees did janitorial work, and he had not attended medical school – or even college.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Helen’s story is tied to Vivien Thomas and Alfred Blalock in the surgical treatment of blue baby syndrome. She was the one who suggested that Alfred Blalock try to find a surgical approach to congenital heart conditions like tetralogy of Fallot. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

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#012 - Join host Dr. Red Hoffman as she interviews Dr. Jack M. Zimmerman, a retired cardiothoracic surgeon who served as the chief of surgery at Church Hospital in Baltimore, Maryland and as an associate professor of surgery at Johns Hopkins.  Jack first developed his interest in surgical palliation during his surgical residency, when he learned of the Souttar, a tube meant to help patients with esophageal cancer.   He then went on to start one of the very first hospice programs in the United States.  Jack discusses his memories of training under Dr. Alfred Blalock and of how meeting Dr. Balfour Mount convinced him to invest his time in opening a hospice at Church Hospital.  For those interested in surgical history, this is a fascinating discussion!Read more about Dr. Zimmerman's work with the Souttar tube here.To learn more about Dr. Alfred Blalock and Dr. Vivien Thomas, watch Something the Lord Made here. To learn more about the surgical palliative care community, visit us on twitter @surgpallcare.

Dr Jewel Plummer Cobb and Dr Vivien Thomas were both medical pioneers. Dr Cobb was a pioneer of cancer research involving skin cancers and leukemia. Dr Vivien Thomas was a pioneer of cardiovascular surgery, without any medical degree. Their accomplishments are mind boggling. Enjoy --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/EverydayBlackHistory/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/EverydayBlackHistory/support

Laura and Nicole talk about blue baby syndrome and the procedure developed to treat it by laboratory assistant, Vivien Thomas. Nicole once again forgot her glasses. Please check out (& subscribe!) our new YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmrdobwH0i4Gh7yINyZ_zMQ We want to hear from you! Send us your stories to scissorsnscrubs@gmail.com and we may just read it on an upcoming episode. Include your shipping info and we will send you a free sticker!

Vivien Thomas never got a formal medical degree, but that didn't stop him from becoming legendary for his work in curing Blue Baby Syndrome.

A doctor remember for his poetry, and an assistant surgeon that has saved countless young lives share a birthday. Poem by birthday poet.

In this episode of Critical Matters, we discuss the role of procalcitonin as a biomarker in lower respiratory tract infections and sepsis. Our guest is Dr. David Huang, the primary investigator in the recently published Procalcitonin-Guided Use of Antibiotics for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (ProACT) clinical trial. He discusses lessons learned from this very important study and offers insight into the use of procalcitonin in clinical practice. ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Procalcitonin-Guided Use of Antibiotics for Lower Respiratory Tract Infections (ProACT) clinical trial: https://bit.ly/2BTZNsf A meta-analysis evaluating the effect of procalcitonin-guided treatment on mortality in acute respiratory infections: https://bit.ly/2Un6Lgz FDA Executive Summary on Procalcitonin assay: https://bit.ly/2EiBN4r BOOKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey: https://amzn.to/2Ss0mPq Partners of the Heart by Vivien Thomas: https://amzn.to/2QC6vLP

The African-American lab technician, Vivien Thomas, who pioneered surgery that saved millions of babies, Otis Redding remembered 50 years on from his tragic death, the killer smog of the 1950's London, the man brave enough to hypnotise Uday Hussein and the Australian Prime Minister - lost at sea. (Photo: Vivien Thomas, US Surgical Technician, 1940) (Audio: Courtesy of US National Library of Medicine)

The African-American lab technician, Vivien Thomas, whose surgery helped save the lives of millions of babies but whose work went unrecognised for years. Claire Bowes has been listening to archive recordings of Vivien Thomas describing his long partnership with Dr Alfred Blalock, the man solely credited with inventing an operation in 1944 which helped manage a congenital heart defect called Tetralogy of Fallot. (Photo: Vivien Thomas, US Surgical Technician, 1940) (Audio: Courtesy of US National Library of Medicine)

The African-American lab technician, Vivien Thomas, whose surgery helped save the lives of millions of babies but whose work went unrecognised for years. Claire Bowes has been listening to archive recordings of Vivien Thomas describing his long partnership with Dr Alfred Blalock, the man solely credited with inventing an operation in 1944 which helped manage a congenital heart defect called Tetralogy of Fallot. (Photo: Vivien Thomas, US Surgical Technician, 1940) (Audio: Courtesy of US National Library of Medicine)

The African-American lab technician, Vivien Thomas, whose surgery helped save the lives of millions of babies but whose work went unrecognised for years. Claire Bowes has been listening to archive recordings of Vivien Thomas describing his long partnership with Dr Alfred Blalock, the man solely credited with inventing an operation in 1944 which helped manage a congenital heart defect called Tetralogy of Fallot. (Photo: Vivien Thomas, US Surgical Technician, 1940) (Audio: Courtesy of US National Library of Medicine)

We mentioned him in our last episode, but Vivien Thomas deserves his own episode. Join Dr. Sydnee and Just as they explore the life of the high-school educated grandson of slaves that changed the face of surgery. Music: "Medicines" by The Taxpayers

Something the Lord Made is a 2004 film about the black cardiac pioneer Vivien Thomas and his complex and volatile partnership with white surgeon Alfred Blalock, the world famous "Blue Baby doctor" who pioneered modern heart surgery.

In this episode, we will learn about the famous cardiac surgeon Dr. Alfred Blalock, and his famous work on blue babies suffering from Tetralogy of Fallot. But maybe of even greater interest is the story of his lab assistant, Vivien Thomas, a man without formal medical training but who collaborated with Blalock, helping him to develop his surgical breakthroughs. He received little credit at the time, but is now held in high esteem at Johns Hopkins.

Queen Quet, Chieftess of the Gullah/Geechee Nation (www.QueenQuet.com) will close out the online celebration of "Black History/African Heritage Month" by focusing on the heart and heart health.  February is also "Heart Health Month."  So, in this broadcast, Queen Quet will discuss the lives of Gullah/Geechee doctor, Ernest Just and that of Charles Drew, Daniel Hale Williams, and Vivien Thomas. This month has also been a celebration of love.  So, tune in and give some love ta we sho-Gullah/Geechee Riddim Radio! www.gullahgeechee.net www.gullahgeecheenation.com  

 Vivien Theodore Thomas (August 29, 1910 – November 26, 1985) was an African-American surgical technician who helped develop the procedures used to treat blue baby syndrome in the 1940s. He was an assistant to Alfred Blalock at Vanderbilt University in Nashville, Tennessee and later at the Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.Without any education past high school, Thomas rose above poverty and racism to become a cardiac surgery pioneer and a teacher to many of the country's most prominent surgeons.

National Science Foundation data shows that while Black Americans make up 13 percent of the U.S. population, and Latinx people 18 percent, in 2019 they received just three and seven percent, respectively, of new engineering, math, physical sciences and computer science PhDs. This spring, Bloomberg Philanthropies and Johns Hopkins University launched the Vivien Thomas Scholars Initiative - an effort to address underrepresentation in STEM fields and prepare the next generation of researchers and scholars to assume leadership roles in tackling some of the world's greatest challenges. The program will create pathways for students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities, as well as Minority Serving Institutions, to pursue and receive PhDs, and is part of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Greenwood Initiative - an effort to increase intergenerational Black wealth and address systemic underinvestment in Black communities. The initiative is named after Vivien Thomas - a Black surgical laboratory supervisor who developed a life-saving cardiac surgery technique to treat "blue baby syndrome" at Johns Hopkins Hospital in the 1940s. Despite his life-saving research, Thomas's contributions went unrecognized for decades because of racial discrimination. Damani Piggott, the inaugural Associate Vice Provost for Graduate Diversity and Partnerships at Johns Hopkins University, and Dr. Mary Schmidt Campbell, the President of Spelman College, sit down with Garnesha Ezediaro of the Bloomberg Philanthropies Greenwood Initiative to discuss Vivien Thomas' legacy, how we can ensure diversity in PhD programs in the future, and why it's important to create pathway programs to prepare the next generation of leaders in STEM fields.