Category: Health
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Rachel Perry, Yale University – Treating Type Two Diabetes
What is the best way to treat Type 2 diabetes? Rachel Perry, associate research scientist at Yale University, looks into this question. Dr. Rachel Perry is an Associate Research Scientist in the laboratory of Dr. Gerald Shulman at Yale University, and Co-Director of the in vivo core of the Yale Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center. Dr.…
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Robert Linhardt, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Kicking Lyme Disease Without Antibiotics or Vaccines
We all want to find a way to kick Lyme disease to the curb. Robert Linhardt, professor of biocatalysis and metabolic engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, explores a new approach to treating the disease. After 21 years on the faculty of the University of Iowa, Linhardt joined Rensselaer in 2003 as a senior constellation professor.…
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Pankaj Karande, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Engineering Living Tissue for Transplantation
Can we make human organs in the lab? Pankaj Karande, assistant professor of chemical and bioengineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, explores new ways that science is pushing the boundaries to fill the organ donor gap. Prof. Karande joined the Chemical and Biological Engineering Department at Rensselaer in 2008. Before joining Rensselaer, Prof. Karande was a…
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Jennifer Hurley, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute – Circadian Clock Disruption
How important is it to be in tune with your circadian clock? Jennifer Hurley, assistant professor of biological sciences at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, delves into this question. Dr. Jennifer Hurley received her B.S. from Juniata College in 2004 in Molecular Biology and her Ph.D. at Rutgers/UMDNJ for studying the function of Toxin-Antitoxin modules. She completed…
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Katherine Rafferty, Iowa State University – Doctor Parent Communication
Having a chronically ill child is a stressful situation for parents. Katherine Rafferty, lecturer at Iowa State University, discusses how parents can become advocates to ensure their child gets the best care possible. Katherine Rafferty is a lecturer at Iowa State University and teaches a variety of communication courses to undergraduate students. Katherine is the…
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Emilia Simeonova, Johns Hopkins Carey Business School – Health Benefits of a Congestion Tax
Taxing those who drive in cities can have positive side effects. Emilia Simeonova, assistant professor at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School, explains why. Emilia Simeonova, PhD (Economics from Columbia University in 2008) joined Johns Hopkins Carey Business School in 2013 from Tufts University. Between 2011-2012 she was a research fellow at the Center for…
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Julia Seng, University of Michigan – Pregnancy and PTSD
Toxic stress can affect more than just a pregnant woman. Julia Seng, professor in the school of nursing at the University of Michigan, says child abuse and neglect can affect more than one generation in a family. Dr. Seng’s research focuses on the effects of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) on women’s health and childbearing. Her…
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Ashwini Tambe, University of Maryland – What Is Sexual Coercion?
** As a warning, this segment includes a frank discussion about sexual misconduct some listeners may find upsetting ** Sexual harassment can have many forms. Ashwini Tambe, associate professor in the department of women’s studies at the University at Maryland, examines why we should not lump everything together into one category. Dr. Ashwini Tambe is…
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Melinda Green, Cornell College – Fighting Eating Disorders in Women
How do we reduce eating disorders in women? Melinda Green, assistant professor of psychology at Cornell College, discusses how to fight against the ‘thin ideal’ by sharing stories with other women. Dr. Melinda Green examines biological, psychological, and sociocultural correlates of eating disorders and examines the efficacy of dissonance-based eating disorder prevention and treatment paradigms.…
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Brian Johns, Cornell College – Virtual Reality Practice for Doctors
Video games might improve your next surgical procedure. Brian Johns, assistant professor of engineering at Cornell College, explains how virtual reality environments can help doctors practice when real-life does not allow. Brian Johns teaches courses covering a range of engineering topics, including design principles, mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials at Cornell College in Mount Vernon, Iowa.…