TED Radio Hour Revitalize
Apr 9, 2021
In this engaging discussion, guests include Guy Winch, a psychologist focusing on emotional wellbeing, Amanda Williams, a visual artist revitalizing urban spaces, biophysicist Andrew Pelling creating living tissues, and writer Wajahat Ali discussing the impact of declining birth rates. They explore pivotal strategies for overcoming burnout in healthcare, the transformative power of community art, and how innovative science can contribute to health. Together, they highlight the interplay of creativity and technology in revitalizing both people and communities.
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Apple Carving
- Pelling's wife, a violin maker, carved the apple into an ear shape.
- They use a detergent solution to remove apple cells, leaving a cellulose scaffold.
Proof of Concept
- The apple ear project served as a proof of concept for using plant-based scaffolds in regenerative medicine.
- Pelling's lab has since demonstrated the ability to repair spinal cords in animals.
Asparagus Inspiration
- Inspired by asparagus while cooking, Pelling explored using its structure for spinal cord repair.
- A neurosurgeon was impressed and inquired about immediate clinical application.