Our Health, Our Security, Our Choice | Sharmila Anandasabapathy, M.D. TEDx BaylorCollege of Medicine
It gives me great
pleasure to post this. Sharmila is our much-loved Batch colleague Indra and his wife Rani Anandasabapathy's most distinguished
daughter. She is a Physician and researcher in the field of gastrointestinal
cancer. She is a professor of medicine in gastroenterology and serves as
director of Baylor Global Health and vice president at the Baylor College of
Medicine.
“What if we approached health security the way we now approach national security? What if we approached health threats the way the military prepares for potential conflict? Dr. Anandasabapathy outlines four actions that will prepare us for the next health threat and the next after that, and, in doing so, save lives, save money and insure a safer future. Sharmila Anandasabapathy, M.D. is a Professor of Medicine in Gastroenterology and Vice President of Global Health at Baylor College of Medicine. In her current role, she oversees Baylor’s global programs and affiliations and seeks to develop novel, environmentally appropriate technologies and approaches to addressing global disease burden. This includes the development and validation of innovative mobile-applications for clinical care, point-of care diagnostic technologies, and portable, low-cost devices for the diagnosis and management of chronic, non-communicable diseases worldwide. As an advanced gastrointestinal endoscopist by training, Dr. Anandasabapathy’s research focus involves the development and validation of novel technologies for diagnosis of early gastrointestinal cancer. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community”.
Thank you Sharmila for a clear, thoughtful presentation. You gave us much to think about. Even though most of the readers of this blog are retirees, we can still get involved in multiple ways to help in improving our health security.
ReplyDeleteRani and Indra
ReplyDeleteThank you for your willingness to share the knowledge and wisdom of your daughter Sharmila. Enjoyed very much the presentation.
This is progressive and futuristic thinking. Certainly made me reflect on the whole ethos of Heathcare. Thank you Sharmila.
ReplyDeleteIndra and Rani
ReplyDeleteYou must be proud of your Daughter Sharmila presenting such a avaluable
insight to the future advances in healthcare and health security.
Though most of us are not in active practice, it made me think that the world is advancing by leaps and bounds in medicine for the betterment of human beings.
Chira
Sharmila, I have had the privilege of hearing from your dad from time to time, of the great work that you and your sister have been involved in.
ReplyDeleteIt is lovely to see you and hear first hand, your visions for advancement of global health.
Congratulations and my best wishes for a brilliant future
First I would like to congratulate Indra and Rani for producing such a brilliant daughter !
ReplyDeleteSharmila let me add my voice to all the others who have expressed their appreciation and admiration.
You are indeed awesome ! Your clarity of expression , your totally relaxed and lucid delivery as well as your very appropriate and sensible approach to a serious global problem had me totally captivated. Bravo ! So very proud of you. May you go from strength to strength as you peruse your challenging career.