Theme: Long COVID: The Global Health Crisis We're Overlooking

Long COVID is reshaping healthcare, marking what experts are calling the largest mass disabling event in modern history. Join us for a compelling TEDxSantaBarbara Salon featuring Dr. David Putrino, a neuroscientist and physical therapist at Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine. As the Nash Family Director of the Cohen Center for Recovery from Complex Chronic Illness, Dr. Putrino is on the frontlines of research and treatment for Long COVID and other chronic conditions that dramatically impact patient lives.

In this discussion, Dr. Putrino will share insights into the challenges and implications of this mass disabling event, addressing the healthcare system's response and the role of technology in improving outcomes. With extensive experience in both clinical care and high-performance consulting, Dr. Putrino brings a unique perspective to the intersection of healthcare and human resilience. This conversation will explore the scope of Long COVID’s impact, innovative care strategies, and the necessary shift in medical perspectives to meet the needs of a growing population of chronically ill patients.

This is a must-attend session for anyone invested in healthcare, innovation, and the future of recovery. Don’t miss the opportunity to engage with Dr. Putrino and better understand one of our most pressing healthcare challenges.

TEDxSantaBarbaraSalon - Virtual Event
1482 E Valley Road, Suite 466
Santa Barbara, California, 93108
United States

David Putrino

Director Of Rehabilitation Innovation at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

Dr. David Putrino is a neuroscientist and physical therapist committed to advancing healthcare accessibility and human performance. He serves as the Director of Rehabilitation Innovation for the Mount Sinai Health System and as a Professor in the Department of Rehabilitation and Human Performance at the Icahn School of Medicine. Trained initially in Australia, Dr. Putrino has a rich background in computational neuroscience, with research experience at Harvard, MIT, and NYU. In his work, he develops tech-based solutions to improve health outcomes. He collaborates with elite organizations like Red Bull’s High-Performance Division, the Brooklyn Nets, and the U.S. Olympic team. Named "Global Australian of the Year" in 2019, he also authored Hacking Health, a guide to merging healthcare and tech innovation. His research and expertise have been widely covered in ABC, Sports Illustrated, the Wall Street Journal, BBC, Time, Wired, and the LA Times.