In episode four of Open Up, Jess speaks with Dr. Matt Menard (Co-Director, Endovascular Surgery/Program Director, Vascular and Endovascular Surgical Fellowship/Assistant Professor, Harvard Medical School Vascular and Endovascular Surgery) about his winding path toward surgical medicine and the long term process of creating a cross departmental cardiovascular trial from idea to dissemination. 

Dr. Menard discusses what makes the patient and surgeon relationship unique and the importance of removing departmental silos in an effort to generate productive research. He also expresses the need for community investment in research to ensure longevity and statistical significance for long term projects. 

Quote of the Episode:

 “I think science is our best honest effort to get to the truth” -Dr. Matt Menard