Theresa Alenghat, VMD, PhD, Division of Immunobiology, and Aimee Gardner, BS CP, director of Digital Experience Technologies, had the unique opportunity of presenting their very first TED Talk on Oct. 21, 2021. They were two of just nine local women selected for this year’s TEDx CincinnatiWomen event, which took place at the Cincinnati Masonic Theatre.
With the spotlight shining upon them and no teleprompter or notes in sight, they captivated the live audience with examples of their work and the work of their Cincinnati Children’s collaborators.
Alenghat and Gardner can now consider themselves among the thousands of other scientists, researchers, technologists, business leaders, artists, designers and other world experts who have taken the TED stage to present valuable new knowledge and innovative research in their fields. No more than 18 minutes in length, TED Talks (the letters stand for technology, entertainment and design) provide a platform for thinkers, visionaries, and teachers so that people can gain a better understanding of the biggest issues facing the world and feed a desire to help create a better future.