Physician, Biomedical Informatics,
Health and Science Communicator. Author of Misfit: Notes on Belonging, Brilliance, and the Spaces Between
Recent Media
AI in Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) Foundation
During this Featured session at the 2023 ABIM Foundation Forum, Abha Agrawal, Michael D. Howell, Vineet Arora, and I delve into real-life instances of AI's positive influence on the healthcare industry, while also examining the potential pitfalls and complexities it presents.
Juneteenth Talk
University of Pennsylvania
I recently gave a talk to the students, faculty and staff in the Department of Bioengineering at the University of Pennsylvania. The subject was Juneteenth, and I used my life experiences to help the audience understand the lessons Juneteenth teaches. I'm passionate about using his voice to create a space for meaningful dialogue and progress.
Op Ed About Blood Donations
Philadelphia Inquirer
As a gay man living in the United States, I have been acutely aware of the FDA’s policy limiting blood donations from men who have sex with men. This policy is outdated and discriminatory. I wrote an OpEd about this policy, calling for the FDA to take action and change their policy to one based on science, not prejudice.
