Academic POTS in Australia and Life as a POTS Mom with Celine Gallagher, PhD

Dr. Celine Gallagher, a cardiology specialist and researcher, shares her personal and professional journey with POTS in Australia. Professionally involved in POTS research, she encountered the condition firsthand with her daughter's diagnosis, which revealed the challenges inherent in managing POTS even with a clinical background. Dr. Gallagher discusses the complexities of POTS, including its symptoms, the difficulty in diagnosing due to fluctuating presentations, and the inadequate research funding in this area. While Australia offers a public health system, POTS awareness among clinicians is limited, complicating timely diagnosis and management. Dr. Gallagher's work focuses on improving outcomes through research, particularly in areas like diagnosis and management strategies, and she is actively involved in organizing educational efforts in Australia to enhance awareness and understanding of POTS among healthcare professionals. She highlights ongoing challenges in the research field, like securing funding due to POTS's multidisciplinary nature. The episode underscores the complexity of POTS and the urgent need for more comprehensive research and awareness.