Dr. Poupak Bigger is an internal medicine physician with extensive experience in hospital medicine and leadership roles. She earned her medical degree from the University of Vienna and completed her residency at Temple University Hospital. Dr. Bigger has held various positions, including founding her own medical company and establishing a hospital medicine division at Mt. Sinai Hospital. She has also served as an Assistant Professor of Medicine at both Mt. Sinai and ENH/Northwestern University Hospital. Her research interests include cytokine regulation and apoptosis, and she has co-authored publications and has manuscripts in preparation. Dr. Bigger is fluent in English, German, and Farsi, and enjoys hobbies such as dancing, skiing, and traveling.