Welcome to In Scientific Dialogue With.....The Women and Infants Research Foundation’s (WIRF's) podcast series celebrating the pioneers shaping the future of women’s, maternal and newborn health.

This series spotlights incredible individuals driving innovation – medical researchers, clinicians, nurses, midwives, and professionals in allied health.

Each episode’s guest will discuss their innovative work and how it may transform maternal care and clinical practices from improving preterm birth outcomes to maternal mental health, gynaecology, and more.

So, sit back and join us for In Scientific Dialogue With.

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Welcome to episode 4 of the In Scientific Dialogue With…..

I’m your host Vicki Main and in this episode Dr. Gareth Baynam and Dr. Andy Poh “Rare But Everywhere: Rethinking Health and Health Systems Through the Lens of Rare Diseases”

Dr Gareth Baynam is the a clinical geneticist, rare disease advocate and intrapreneur. Gareth is passionate about advancing translational science and transforming equitable health care delivery through innovation in precision public health. That is using ancient, old and new data and technologies to serve those at most need.

Dr. Andy Poh is a Healthcare Strategist, Executive, Leadership and Transformation Advisor for health systems. His career roles span the government and private sectors, which include advising country-level and organizational leadership on strategy, policy and transformation, as well as establishing and managing healthcare systems. His expertise encompasses healthcare transformation, growth and public private partnerships. He has a particular interest in the Future of Healthcare, emerging technologies and innovation.

Welcome Dr Gareth Baynam and Dr. Andy Poh