Melhores podcasts sobre Feinberg School Of Medicine (2024)

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Emerging Drug Targets in Parkinson's Disease with Joe Mazzulli, PhD 28:08

5d ago28:08

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Nearly one million people in the U.S. are living with Parkinson's disease, a condition for which there is still no known cause or cure. Joseph Mazzulli, PhD, has led two recent studies published in Neuron and Nature Communications uncovering previously unknown cellular mechanisms driving the disease. These studies highlight the potential for new th…

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Episode 75: Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University 1:08:31

17d ago1:08:31

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In this episode, we’re introducing one of the most innovative new medical schools in the country: The Thomas F. Frist, Jr. College of Medicine at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee. Belmont’s College of Medicine is committed to cultivating diverse physician leaders through a whole-person approach to healing, grounded in service-learning. Wi…

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New Insights into Cellular Metabolism with Issam Ben-Sahra, PhD 18:14

19d ago18:14

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New research from the lab of Issam Ben-Sahra, PhD, could rewrite textbooks on our understanding of cellular metabolism and potentially identify new targets for cancer and metabolic diseases such as obesity. The discovery, published in the journal Science, has been praised for its rigorous simplicity and underscores the importance of understanding t…

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Understanding Gut Microbiome Science with Jeffrey Gordon, MD 35:30

1M ago35:30

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Jeffrey Gordon, MD, often called “the father of microbiome research,” is the 2024 recipient of the Mechthild Esser Nemmers Prize in Medical Science. In this episode, Gordon discusses the impacts of his long career in gut microbiome research, which has profoundly transformed our understanding of human health. Specifically, he shares the evolution of…

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Overcoming Hormone Therapy Resistance in Prostate Cancer with Sarki Abdulkadir, MD, PhD 23:03

2M ago23:03

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The MYC oncogene is notorious in the cancer research world because it is implicated in many advanced or aggressive cancers such as treatment-resistant prostate cancer. In this episode, Sarki Abdulkadir, MD, PhD, shares how his team bucked the conventional notion that the MYC gene is “undruggable” and uncovered a handful of compounds that block MYC …

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Episode 74: Project Horseshoe Farm with Founder, Dr. John Dorsey 43:55

3M ago43:55

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In this episode, we take you to Greensboro, Alabama, home of the Horseshoe Farm Community Health Project. Imagine the peaceful charm of rural Alabama as we explore how this incredible initiative, which also serves as a gap year option for premedical students, provides mentorship, healthcare support, and a strong sense of belonging to the underserve…

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Episode 73: Special Medical Masters Program of Brown University Alpert Medical School 50:23

3M ago50:23

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In this episode, we're exploring gap year options with a focus on the Master of Science in Medical Sciences at The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University. I chat with Dr. Deborah Gutman, Director of Pre-health Advising at for the program, about the differences between post-bac and masters programs and how they impact GPA calculations for …

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How to Measure Biological Age with John Wilkins, MD 21:27

4M ago21:27

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A team of Northwestern Medicine scientists are conducting a new longitudinal cross-sectional study to investigate why some people see to age faster than others. In this episode, John Wilkins, MD, associate director of the Human Longevity Laboratory at the Potocsnak Longevity Institute, shares details of the study, which will eventually include a va…

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Episode 72: Updates & Applicant Tips with Christian Essman 12:45

4M ago12:45

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It's been awhile! In this episode, Christian Essman brings you the latest updates and some tips for those currently navigating the application process. If you find this podcast to be a helpful resource, RATE, REVIEW, & SUBSCRIBE please! It helps others find it! Send me your recommendations for future medical schools that you'd like to hear featured…

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A Compelling New Lupus Discovery with Jaehyuk Choi, MD, PhD 20:10

4M ago20:10

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Northwestern Medicine physician-scientist Jaehyuk Choi, MD, PhD joins the show again to discuss another breakthrough. This time for lupus, a chronic autoimmune condition affecting 300,000 Americans that can cause inflammation in many body parts, including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Findings by Choi and his lab membe…

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Uncovering Insights into Cancer and Alzheimer's with Marcus Peter, PhD 27:36

6M ago27:36

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For decades, Marcus Peter, PhD, has drilled into an area of research focused on cell death and the roles of toxic and protective short RNAs, with the goal of developing a novel form of cancer treatment. Now, this same line of research has led Peter’s team to uncover new insights into the cause of Alzheimer's disease. In this episode, Peter explains…

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The Evolution of Digital Pathology with Lee Cooper, PhD 20:11

6M ago20:11

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New advances in digital pathology are revolutionizing the analysis of disease, paving the way for greater accuracy and efficiency when it comes to diagnostics, predicting outcomes and treatment. In this episode, Lee Cooper, PhD, discusses the future of digital and computational pathology and his research on machine learning and pathology, including…

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Driving Innovations in Biostatistics with Denise Scholtens, PhD 23:33

7M ago23:33

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Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is home to a team of premier faculty and staff biostatisticians who are a driving force of data analytic innovation and excellence. In this episode, Denise Scholtens, PhD, a leader in biostatistics at Feinberg, discusses the growing importance of the field of biostatistics and how she leverages he…

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Leading Pediatric Obesity Research with Justin Ryder, PhD 22:32

7M ago22:32

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Northwestern Medicine scientists are at the forefront of research investigating the most effective ways of treating obesity in children and teens and improving their access to care. In this episode, Justin Ryder, PhD, a clinical and translational obesity scientist at Feinberg, talks about the use of new GLP-1–based medications for childhood obesity…

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Discovering New ALS Therapeutic Avenues with Evangelos Kiskinis, PhD 25:00

8M ago25:00

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An estimated 32,000 Americans are currently living with ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Northwestern investigators have uncovered novel cellular mechanisms involved in two types of genetic ALS that might lead to future targeted therapies. Evangel…

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Pursuing Deeper Understanding of Inflammation with Murali Prakriya, PhD 23:40

8M ago23:40

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Inflammation is a common feature of many diseases and Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified how a calcium channel contributes to inflammation in the brain and lungs. This could aid in finding new types of therapeutics for inflammation-related diseases and conditions. In this episode, Murali Prakriya, PhD, discusses the evolution of th…

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Partnering with Libraries to Address Teen Mental Health with Ashley Knapp, PhD, and Robert Simmons, MA 21:31

9M ago21:31

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Teens are reporting struggles with their mental health at unprecedented rates, but resources to help these young people deal with anxiety or depression can be difficult to access. In this episode, Ashley Knapp, PhD, assistant professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Robert Simmons, MA, director of social services and public safety at Oa…

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Engineering Bacteria to Monitor and Treat Disease with Arthur Prindle, PhD 24:49

9M ago24:49

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Thanks to advancements in synthetic biology, scientists are now engineering bacterial communities with the goal of using these cells to monitor and treat diseases. In this episode, Arthur Prindle, PhD, explains how his lab is reprogramming bacteria that may be used in the future to detect disease and deliver therapeutics for many different conditio…

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Strengthening T-Cell Therapy for Solid Tumor Cancers with Jaehyuk Choi, MD, PhD 19:37

9M ago19:37

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A new study published in the journal Nature details breakthrough T-cell immunotherapy research from Northwestern Medicine. In this episode, Jaehyuk Choi, MD, PhD, senior author of the paper, explains how a gene mutation found in T-cells of patients with lymphoma could hold the key to a potent cancer-fighting immunotherapy for solid tumor cancers, w…

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Episode 71: University of Michigan Medical School Updates 45:45

9M ago45:45

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In this enlightening episode, I sit down with the recently appointed, dynamic Assistant Dean for Admissions at the University of Michigan Medical School, Dr. Deborah Berman. Dr. Berman offers an in-depth look into the significant curricular updates, wellness initiatives, and the evolving admissions landscape at one of the premier medical schools in…

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Episode 70: AAMC Prospective Applicant Resources 53:31

10M ago53:31

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Welcome to this special episode where we delve into the treasure trove of resources available for prospective medical school applicants. Today, we're joined by Tami Levin, MA, the Director of Premed and Applicant Resources at the AAMC, and Laura Fletcher, PhD, a senior research analyst in the Admissions & Selection Research and Development team at …

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New Insights into Dopamine with Raj Awatramani, PhD, and Daniel Dombeck, PhD 23:46

11M ago23:46

23:46

When most of us think about dopamine, we think about reward signals. But new research from Northwestern Medicine, published in Nature Neuroscience, has found a genetic subtype of dopamine neurons that do not respond to rewards at all, and instead, fire when the body moves. Rajeshwar Awatramani, PhD, and Daniel Dombeck, PhD led this work. In this ep…

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The Evolution of the NIH Toolbox with Richard Gershon, PhD 22:28

12M ago22:28

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As the primary investigator of The NIH Toolbox®, Richard Gershon, PhD, has led a team of hundreds of scientists to develop and evolve state-of-the-art digital assessments of cognition, motor, sensation and emotion which has been used by clinicians, investigators and academics for nearly two decades. In this episode, Gershon explains how the third v…

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How Mitochondria Inform Disease Discoveries with Navdeep Chandel, PhD 25:06

1y ago25:06

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Mitochondria are widely known as cellular “powerhouses” for their role in producing energy for cells. But pioneering research from Northwestern Medicine investigators over the last 20 years has proven mitochondria are also major players in lung disease, cancer, brain disease and immune-related diseases. Navdeep Chandel, PhD, a 2023 recipient of the…

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Advancing Transplant Science with Daniela Ladner, MD, MPH 15:08

1y ago15:08

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Northwestern Medicine is dedicated to improving outcomes for patients who are in need of organ transplants. Daniela Ladner, MD, MPH, is leading research that sheds light on the barriers to transplantation as the founding director of the Northwestern University Transplant Outcomes Research Collaborative (NUTORC). She discusses the groundbreaking res…

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Episode 69: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine 1:18:25

1y ago1:18:25

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Dr. Roopal Kundu, Associate Dean for Admissions, highlights the unique curricular features and educational philosophy at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, shedding light on their innovative approaches to medical education. From fostering curiosity and inquiry to promoting equity through group and problem-based learning, Dr. Kundu…

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How Drinking Alcohol Impacts Aging with Lifang Hou, MD, PhD 18:19

1y ago18:19

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Both long-term alcohol consumption and binge drinking can speed up biological aging, according to a Northwestern Medicine study published in the journal Aging. Lifang Hou, MD, PhD, chief of Cancer Epidemiology and Prevention in the Department of Preventive Medicine led the study and discusses the link between genetics and lifestyle in the context o…

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How AI Can Improve Healthcare Delivery with Mozzi Etemadi, MD, PhD 22:44

1y ago22:44

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Mozziyar “Mozzi” Etemadi, MD, PhD, is supporting the transformation of healthcare delivery and patient care at Northwestern Medicine by bringing engineers into direct contact with clinical providers. In this episode, he talks about the explosion of artificial intelligence in healthcare in recent years and how Northwestern Medicine is using this tec…

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Predicting Which Cancer Cells May Become Drug-Resistant with Yogesh Goyal, PhD 20:58

1+ y ago20:58

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Treating cancer has become increasingly difficult as cells develop resistance. Northwestern investigators have sought to address this issue on the cellular level through the development of a novel FateMap tool, used to predict the future behavior of cancer cells before they are exposed to cancer-fighting drugs. In this episode, Yogesh Goyal, PhD, d…

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New Institute Advances Lung Disease Research and Clinical Care with Scott Budinger, MD 21:08

1+ y ago21:08

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The launch of the Simpson Querrey Lung Institute for Translational Science (SQLIFTS) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine aims to expedite the discovery and implementation of innovative lung disease treatments through a patient-centered approach. In this episode, Scott Budinger, MD, the new executive director of the institute, dis…

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Understanding Genetic Factors in Parkinson's Disease with Steven Lubbe, PhD 21:38

1+ y ago21:38

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The global prevalence of Parkinson's disease has doubled in the past 25 years. While research into this extremely diverse neurodegenerative disorder is very active, there is much left to be uncovered about the underlying cause of the disease. Recently, Northwestern Medicine investigators have discovered novel genetic factors contributing to the ris…

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Bonus Episode: Listener Event Announcement! 3:28

1+ y ago3:28

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Join us for an exclusive Zoom event featuring Christian Essman, the host of "All Access: Med School Admissions." Are you an aspiring medical student with burning questions about the admissions process? Look no further! This is your chance to spend an engaging evening with Christian Essman and have all your inquiries answered. During this virtual ga…

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Episode 67: UMass Chan Medical School 1:19:17

1+ y ago1:19:17

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I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Tracy Kedian, the Associate Dean for Admissions, at the UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester, MA. Dr. Kedian sheds light on the unique aspects of UMass Chan's curriculum, known as VISTA. This innovative curriculum fosters curiosity, inquiry, and equity through group and problem-based learning, along with ex…

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Why Late-Night Eating is Linked to Weight Gain and Diabetes with Joseph Bass, MD, PhD 19:46

1+ y ago19:46

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Disrupting our internal clocks can lead to diseases such as obesity and diabetes. Scientists at Northwestern have uncovered the mechanism behind why late-night eating is linked to weight gain and diabetes. Joseph Bass, MD, PhD, led the study published in the journal Science. He shares the results and details the two decades of work leading to this …

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Rewind: A Promising Obesity Drug with Robert Kushner, MD 16:34

1+ y ago16:34

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This episode was released in February 2021, and is being re-shared to offer the research behind the popular weight loss drugs Ozempic and Wegovy. Northwestern's Robert Kushner, MD, discusses the drug semaglutide, typically prescribed for treatment of Type 2 diabetes and the results of the phase 3 clinical trial as a treatment for obesity with very …

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Improving Exercise Habits for Breast Cancer Survivors with Siobhan Phillips, PhD, MPH 18:53

1+ y ago18:53

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There's strong evidence that physical activity can play an important role in the health and lifespan of cancer survivors. Siobhan Phillips, PhD, MPH, leads the Exercise and Health Lab at Feinberg, which designs, tests, implements and disseminates physical activity interventions to support cancer survivors. In this episode, Phillips details interven…

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Advancing Skin Cell Biology with Kathleen Green, PhD 22:33

1+ y ago22:33

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Skin diseases from psoriasis to melanoma affect as many as one in three Americans at any given time. Kathleen Green, PhD, has greatly advanced basic molecular research related to skin diseases. She discusses recent discoveries in her lab that could lead to future therapeutic targets.Por Northwestern University

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Rewind: How to Stop Antibiotic Misuse with Jeffrey Linder, MD, MPH 21:56

1+ y ago21:56

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Physicians are notorious for prescribing antibiotics as a "quick fix" when they aren't necessary. There are many reasons why, and Jeffrey Linder, MD, MPH, dives into those and discusses effective ways to reduce the number of inappropriate prescriptions by working with physicians. Originally released in fall 2018, this episode is still timely as the…

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Episode 66: U. of Texas - San Antonio Long School of Medicine 1:19:33

1+ y ago1:19:33

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Dr. Judianne Kellaway, the Associate Dean for Admissions & Outreach, at the Joe R. & Teresa Lozano Long School of Medicine at University of Texas Health San Antonio joins me for a entertaining and wonderfully informative conversation. Dr. Kellaway takes us through the highlights and unique aspects of their CIRCLE curriculum including, professional …

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Episode 65: Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School 1:18:49

1+ y ago1:18:49

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The Assistant Dean of Medical Education and Admissions, Dr. Liesel Copeland, joins me to discuss the curricular highlights and admissions process at Rutgers University Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. In 2021, the medical school launched the 5 C’s Curriculum: Curiosity, Critical Thinking, Clinical Skills, Competence and Compassion which we talk …

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Can ChatGPT Support Biomedical Research? with Catherine Gao, MD and Yuan Luo, PhD 20:37

1+ y ago20:37

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Northwestern scientists Yuan Luo, PhD, and Catherine Gao, MD, discuss a study they conducted using the artificial intelligence chatbot, ChatGPT. The results showcase the online tool's ability to produce convincing medical research abstracts. They also discuss the tool’s potential to help with writing-intensive tasks in healthcare and medical resear…

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Episode 64: Catching Up with Dr. Lina Mehta on Admissions-related Topics 48:10

1+ y ago48:10

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I sat down with Dr. Lina Mehta, Associate Dean for Admissions at the CWRU School of Medicine to discuss some admissions-related topics. We reflected on the previous application cycle, current topics is admissions, and looking ahead to the next cycle. We think you'll find this episode to be informative and, hopefully, entertaining! If you find this …

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How the Brain Regulates Aggressive Behavior with Ann Kennedy, PhD 17:33

1+ y ago17:33

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A theoretical neuroscientist, Ann Kennedy, PhD, is investigating neural computation and the structure of behavior. In this episode, she talks about her recent research in the area of aggression and how it's regulated in the brains of animals. She was recently named the winner of the 2022 Eppendorf and Science Prize for Neurobiology.…

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Rewind: Can Exercise Slow Parkinson's Disease Progression? with Daniel Corcos, PhD 24:42

2y ago24:42

24:42

Parkinson's disease is the second most prevalent neurodegenerative disease, and nearly one million people have Parkinson's disease in the U.S. A $30 million dollar, phase 3 clinical trial at Northwestern is investigating whether exercise can slow Parkinson's disease progression. Daniel Corcos, PhD, a professor of Physical Therapy and Human Movement…

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A New Focus on Implementation Science with Sara Becker, PhD, and Rinad Beidas, PhD 26:51

2y ago26:51

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To have the greatest impact on human health, biomedical research findings and evidence-based practices need to be implemented into routine healthcare. What is implementation science, and how can we ensure research successfully makes an impact? Rinad Beidas, PhD, and Sara Becker, PhD, discuss the field and its future as a research priority at Northw…

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Rewind: Why are Food Allergies on the Rise? with Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH 22:30

2y ago22:30

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There’s been an uptick in childhood food allergies in recent years, and new evidence from Northwestern shows they’re also becoming more common in adults. Many of the reactions to these allergies are life-threatening. Why is this increase happening, and how can we keep people affected by food allergy safe? Ruchi Gupta, MD, MPH, is trying to answer t…

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Episode 63: University of Tennessee Health Science Center College of Medicine 1:24:26

2y ago1:24:26

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Join me for an informative conversation with the Assistant Dean of Admissions, Dr. Dustin Fulton, from UTHSC. As one of two public allopathic medical schools in the State of Tennessee, it is a popular destination for many premed students. The College has a strong commitment to training physicians who plan to go into primary care practice. Throughou…

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The Science Behind Culinary Medicine with Melinda Ring, MD 17:03

2y ago17:03

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A Northwestern Medicine course called Cooking Up Health is giving medical students, trainees and health professionals the opportunity to learn culinary medicine and food-as-medicine science concepts. Melinda Ring, MD, created the course and explains how it can improve the health of patients and train more nutrition-aware physicians.…

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Identifying How Genes Function to Better Understand Cancer with Mazhar Adli, PhD 23:04

2y ago23:04

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Understanding how genes function is a vital part of understanding how to better treat cancer. Research led by Mazhar Adli, PhD, is grounded in the development of a systematic approach to identify the function of each gene in the human body. His team aims to discover novel therapeutic drug combinations to prevent cancer development and chemotherapy …

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The Long-term Impact of Bariatric Surgery in Adolescents with Thomas Inge, MD, PhD 22:16

2y ago22:16

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Bariatric surgery is proving to be an effective tool to help teenagers with severe obesity lose weight and reverse the progression of weight-related conditions, according to findings from the Teen Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery study (Teen-LABS). Thomas Inge, MD, PhD, principal investigator of Teen-LABS, shares results of the study, w…

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