#69 Revolutionising Blood Management with Bob Roda: Transforming Healthcare, Women’s Health & The Emergency Blood Crisis

Bob Roda President and CEO of Hemosonics, the creators of the Quantra Hemostasis Analyzer, a diagnostic platform that provides a comprehensive blood analysis detailing hemostasis in the operating room in less than 15 minutes. Bob joined HemoSonics in February 2020 as the company’s President and CEO, bringing more than 25 years of global experience developing and commercializing innovative diagnostic and medical device products and services In this episode, we explore his transition from economics to medtech, highlighting the urgent global need for blood donations and the causes behind the current blood shortages. We also examine the significant effects of COVID-19 on blood supply, the biological process of bleeding and its implications for military trauma care. Timestamps: [00:02:34] Blood crisis due to COVID, global issue. [00:05:23] Blood product technology helps save lives. [00:08:22] Technology for acute bleeding management, military applications. [00:14:38] Body's response to injury and bleeding. [00:21:35] Vetinary Applications [00:24:58] Responsibility of leadership: be present, humble. [00:27:56] Passion for healthcare can change lives. Get in touch with Bob Roda - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bob-roda-8175b24/ https://hemosonics.com/ Get in touch with Karandeep Badwal - https://www.linkedin.com/in/karandeepbadwal/ Follow Karandeep on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@KarandeepBadwal Subscribe to the Podcast