In this episode of the 1% Doctor podcast, Dr. Alaina Rajagopal shares her unique journey from aspiring astronaut to medical doctor and entrepreneur. She discusses her background in virology and emergency medicine, and how her experiences in remote medical settings inspired her to develop a groundbreaking device for continuous, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring. Dr. Rajagopal emphasizes the importance of resilience in entrepreneurship and the potential of technology to transform patient care. The conversation highlights the intersection of medicine and innovation, showcasing how passion and persistence can lead to impactful solutions in healthcare.
Chapters
00:00 Journey into Medicine: From Space to Healing
09:58 The Birth of an Innovative Medical Device
19:53 Transforming Patient Care with Technology
29:49 Navigating the Entrepreneurial Landscape
Takeaways
Dr. Rajagopal transitioned from a space research background to medicine.
She found research isolating and sought more direct patient interaction.
Her PhD focused on virology and the effects of space flight on health.
The idea for her medical device stemmed from a frustrating experience in remote care.
The device aims to provide continuous, non-invasive blood pressure monitoring.
Current methods of measuring blood pressure are often inadequate for sick patients.
The technology uses audio frequency sound and ultrasound for accurate measurements.
Dr. Rajagopal emphasizes the importance of resilience in entrepreneurship.
She continues to practice medicine while developing her device.
The goal is to make the device available for widespread use in the near future.
Social Media Links
Dr. Alaina Rajagopal
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/@alainaraja/
https://www.instagram.com/@theemergencydocs/
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/alaina-brinley-rajagopal
Website:https://esperto.health
Adam Lamb
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onepercentdoctors/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adam.lamb.718/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adam-lamb-tx/
Website
One Percent Doctor: https://theonepercentlife.com/
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