21. Dr. Paolo Macchiarini

Rabbit Hole Happy Hour

NBC producer Benita Alexander was working on a story for a 2 hour television special focused on regenerative medicine. The subject of her documentary was the world renowned, yet controversial super surgeon, Paolo Macchiarini. Dr. Macchiarini was making waves in the medical world with his 3D printed tracheas and he’d already had a couple transplants under his belt. When Benita met Paolo for their first interview, sparks flew and Benita soon finds herself crossing professional lines. As the relationship progresses Benita learns that not everything is as it seems. These revelations won’t just affect her, but countless patients and their families as well. Is Dr. Macchiarini the future of medicine or a sci-fi villain?