Meet Michael E. Pacold, MD, PhD, whose curiosity about how cells use oxygen led to the discovery of a new chemical pathway in humans. This breakthrough has opened the door to potential treatments for rare neurodevelopmental disorders in children—and revealed possible new therapeutic targets for pancreatic and brain cancers. As an assistant professor of radiology at NYU Grossman School of Medicine, Dr. Pacold shares his journey from lab discovery to potential therapy, including early testing of a Coenzyme Q10–based treatment. 🗣️ “Every scientist dreams of being able to bring one of their discoveries to bear on improving the health of the patient—and ultimately that’s the reason why we do it.” 🎥 Chapters 00:06 – Unraveling the mysteries of oxygen 00:55 – An unexpected breakthrough 01:55 – Improving lives 📖 Read the full study in Nature: nature.com/articles/s41586-025-09246-x 👨‍⚕️ Learn more about Dr. Pacold: nyulangone.org/doctors/1841327293/michae...