Episode 68 - Physician Scientist at NYU - Dr. JR Rizzo

21/09/2025 25 min

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Today’s guest is Dr. JR Rizzo, a physician-scientist at the NYU Grossman School of Medicine. His journey is nothing short of remarkable—marked by resilience, determination, and an unwavering drive to make an impact. Despite facing the challenges of a rare vision-loss condition called Choroideremia, Dr. Rizzo has forged a path of perseverance, transforming obstacles into opportunities. In this episode, we’ll explore his inspiring story, groundbreaking work, and the lessons he’s learned along the way.