"If I was born even 40-50 years earlier, the research and innovation that exists today wouldn't have been available, necessitating a more elaborate and complex surgery to treat my condition, Radhakrishna wrote on his fundraiser webpage, which is tied to the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health. Continuous innovation is crucial for newer and better cures. My experiences at the hospital were formative in my relationship with science and medicine, and have driven me towards aspiring to make advancements in these fields myself."
"After being treated at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital for a heart condition, a Los Gatos teenager showed he can keep a steady beat by performing classic rock songs on piano to raise money for research to find a cure for congenital heart defects. Rishi Radhakrishna, 17, played arrangements of 10 classic rock anthems from Billy Joel to Led Zeppelin on Aug."
A 17-year-old who was born with pulmonary stenosis performed arrangements of 10 classic rock songs on piano to raise funds for congenital heart defect research. He interned in Dr. Casey Gifford's lab in Stanford's Basic Science and Engineering program, focusing on genetic causes of congenital heart disorders. He was treated at Lucile Packard Children's Hospital and underwent surgery that largely eliminated major risks and improved long-term cardiac prospects. He emphasized the importance of continuous innovation for better cures and tied his fundraiser to the Lucile Packard Foundation for Children's Health. Stanford professors spoke briefly between songs.
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