The podcast episode, hosted by Elise Hu, features a talk by chemical engineer Sean Farrington, who discusses the field of rheology—the study of the flow and deformation of materials. Farrington explains how rheology is crucial in manufacturing everyday products and highlights its potential to revolutionize the diagnosis of cardiovascular disease. He emphasizes that blood is a non-Newtonian fluid, similar to ketchup, and that measuring its viscosity could provide an early detection method for conditions like clots or aneurysms. Farrington advocates for greater awareness and collaboration between engineers and medical professionals to integrate blood rheology into routine care, mentioning his work on a microfluidic chip to simplify these measurements. He urges listeners to discuss this science to help improve cardiovascular disease outcomes.
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