Sep 28, 202632 minS2
How can investing in the pediatric workforce improve care for children and families? In this episode of The Lead in Peds, guest host Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE, president and CEO of Children's National, speaks...
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The Lead in Peds
Hosted by Children's National · education · EN-US
About this Podcast:
"The Lead in Peds" is dedicated to open conversations that take you beyond the lab coats into the groundbreaking work of child health research. From fragile hearts to kids facing addiction and bodies that won't grow, host Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, chief academic officer and chair of Pediatrics, sits down with experts from Children's National to uncover the breakthroughs shaping the future of pediatric medicine.We engage with our pediatric leaders in cardiology, endocrinology, behavioral health and more to explore some of medicine's most challenging questions and the science behind the answers. Dr. Kuppermann uncovers the inspiring stories behind the research along with the dedication and passion driving these advancements.
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What is The Lead in Peds about?
"The Lead in Peds" is dedicated to open conversations that take you beyond the lab coats into the groundbreaking work of child health research.
Who hosts The Lead in Peds?
The Lead in Peds is hosted by Children's National. The show has published 14 episodes to date.
What has The Lead in Peds covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Kids First: Strengthening the workforce behind pediatric care" (28 September 2026, 32 minutes), "Care Champions: The science, leadership and compassion behind pediatric nursing" (5 May 2026, 48 minutes), and "Seconds Count: How Pediatric Emergency Medicine Is Evolving" (21 April 2026, 41 minutes).
How often does The Lead in Peds publish?
The Lead in Peds publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 35 minutes across 14 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on The Lead in Peds?
Booking probability for The Lead in Peds is 29%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The Lead in Peds requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The Lead in Peds's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch The Lead in Peds?
The strongest fits for The Lead in Peds are Doctors & Physicians. The Lead in Peds has an education audience.
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Children's National hosts The Lead in Peds, an education podcast with 14 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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May 5, 202648 minS2<p >Pediatric nursing is at the heart of how care is delivered, shaping every moment a child and family spends in the hospital. In this episode of The Lead in Peds, Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH sits down with Cicely "CC"...
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Seconds Count: How Pediatric Emergency Medicine Is Evolving
Apr 21, 202641 minS2<p > Shows like The Pitt have brought attention to emergency medicine, but pediatric emergency care is even more challenging. In this episode of The Lead in Peds, Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, interviews Joelle Simpson...
Feb 24, 202637 minS2<p >Survival is only the beginning. In this episode of The Lead in Peds, Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, talks with pediatric cardiologist and researcher Pascal Amedro, MD, PhD, about redefining cardiac rehabilitation to...
Dec 10, 202535 minS1<p >What does whole-child care really look like for children with brain tumors? In this episode of The Lead in Peds, host Dr. Nathan Kuppermann is joined by Dr. Jennifer Dorr, a child and adolescent psychiatrist...
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Oct 29, 202535 minS1<p> Matthew Oetgen, MD, MPH, and Kevin Cleary, PhD, share how robotics, imaging and motion capture are transforming pediatric orthopaedics at Children's National. Between stories of coaching their kids' sports teams and...
Sep 24, 202540 minS1<p> Children's National is leading the way in tackling some of the most challenging pediatric brain tumors. In this episode of The Lead in Peds, Drs. Roger Packer and Adriana Fonseca share how focused ultrasound...
Aug 28, 202534 minS1<p>A point guard uses vision, precision and teamwork during a basketball game. These same strategies drive Dr. Anthony Sandler's approach to surgical innovation. In this episode of The Lead in Peds, he shares how...
Jun 24, 202527 minS1<p>Federal funding for research is being cut - leading to potentially devastating impacts for our nation's health - especially for children. In this episode, our host, Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, discusses the...
Apr 14, 202528 minS1<p >Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming integral to enhancing specialized care in pediatrics. Our host, Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, chief academic officer and chair of Pediatrics, chats with Marius George...
Feb 18, 202528 minS1Endocrinologist Andrew Dauber, MD, lives the Children's National Hospital motto—Grow Up Stronger—every single day. When many families of children with short stature and rare genetic growth disorders reach his clinic...
Feb 18, 202536 minS1Congenital heart disease isn't just a childhood condition—it's a lifelong journey. Our host, Nathan Kuppermann, MD, MPH, chief academic officer and chair of Pediatrics, sits down with two world-renowned pediatric...
Feb 18, 202535 minS1In 2023, the National Institute on Drug Abuse reported significant rates of adolescent substance use: over 10% of 8th graders, nearly 20% of 10th graders and more than 30% of 12th graders used illicit drugs. With the...
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Matthew Cook
associate editorial director for Americas petrochemicals coverage, Children's Hospital Association
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Dr. Sallie Permar
Chair of the Department of Pediatrics, Weill Cornell Medicine
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Dr. Jennifer Dorr
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Matthew Oetgen
Children's National
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