Daniel A. Monti, MD, MBA Teachers Make a Difference - Mark Levine & Grandmother

The speaker discusses the influence of two key mentors in their life: Levine, a researcher at the National Institutes of Health, and their grandmother. Levine's guidance in scientific methods and clinical trials led to groundbreaking research on Vitamin C. The grandmother instilled simple, honest values and holistic thinking, which align with the speaker's career in integrative medicine.

What was one of the key contributions of Levine's research at the Marcus Institute?

• Inventing a new scientific instrument

• Discovering a new vitamin

• Understanding the different effects of Vitamin C when taken orally versus intravenously

• Developing a new clinical trial method

How did the speaker's grandmother influence their approach to life?

• By teaching them complex scientific theories

• By instilling simple values and honesty

• By encouraging them to travel the world

• By introducing them to famous scientists

What quality of the grandmother made people feel at ease around her?

• Her wealth

• Her cooking skills

• Her open-mindedness and open-heartedness

• Her storytelling ability

In what way did the grandmother's thinking align with the speaker's career?

• Both were interested in financial markets

• Both focused on technological advancements

• Both were involved in political activism

• Both thought holistically and were connected to nature

What field does the speaker's career relate to, as influenced by their grandmother?

• Integrative medicine

• Culinary arts

• Astrophysics

• Mechanical engineering