As you'll hear, Dr. Rebecca Scharf has always been fascinated by public health and caring for others. During a pediatric residency at Mount Sinai Hospital in Manhattan, she pursued her interests in caring for children with disabilities around the world as global health resident. Dr. Scharf later came to UVA in 2011 to care for children with developmental concerns and to work in the Center for Global Health. She is currently an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Neurology. Here in the UVA Children’s Hospital, she sees patients in four clinics: 1) Myelomeningocele/Spina Bifida, 2) Neuromuscular/Muscular Dystrophy/Spinal Muscular Atrophy, 3) International Child Development/Refugee, and 4) Neurodevelopmental Outcomes of Congenital Cardiac Disease. Rebecca Scharf enjoys teaching medical students about childhood disability and global health. Her research focuses on improving child development and nutrition in locations around the world, including Tanzania, Zambia, South Africa, and Brazil. She also collaborates with Biomedical Engineering to study ways to improve care for children with neuromuscular disorders. If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe and leave a review!  Share on Twitter & tag: @Sunny_Murthy Music: Jaze Beats