Valentin Fuster

Born in Barcelona into a family of doctors, Professor Fuster is an internationally renowned cardiologist whose discoveries in the field of cardiovascular disease prevention have changed cardiology over the last decade. In this interview, he talks about his past as an established tennis player, his education by the Jesuits, his role as a personal physician to Pope John Paul II and the relationship between faith and science. His paramount interest, however, is young people: hear the story of how he became a character called Valentín Ruster on the Muppet Show to promote prevention and healthy lifestyles!