Podcast: The Academic Minute
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Daniel Macfarlane, Western Michigan University – Half A Century After the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement, the Lakes Are in Trouble
Taking care of our waterways will be key in the future. Daniel Macfarlane, associate professor in the Institute of the environment and sustainability at Western Michigan University, determines why attempts to clean up one body have not gone as planned. Dr. Daniel Macfarlane is an Associate Professor in the Institute of the Environment and Sustainability…
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Elise Springer, Wesleyan University – The Paradox of Blaming Evil
The word evil has been getting a lot of play in the media of late. Elise Springer, associate professor of philosophy at Wesleyan University, delves into why the word doesn’t always fit. Elise Springer studies moral communication and the evolution of moral ideas. Special topics of interest include the dynamics of critical interaction, the use…
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Olivia Holmes, Binghamton University – Is an Embryo A Person? The Medieval Tripartite Process of Ensoulment
The abortion rights debate will go into the future, but it started long ago. Olivia Holmes, professor of medieval studies and English at Binghamton University, looks into the history. Olivia Holmes is Professor of Medieval Studies and English, and Director of the Center for Medieval & Renaissance Studies, at Binghamton University, as well as editor-in-chief…
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Dimitris Xygalatas, University of Connecticut – The Transformative Effects of Collective Gatherings
The COVID-19 pandemic has made us realize the importance of being around other people. Dimitris Xygalatas, associate professor in the departments of Anthropology and Psychological Sciences at the University of Connecticut, explains why. Dimitris Xygalatas is Associate Professor in the departments of Anthropology and Psychological Sciences and director of the Experimental Anthropology lab at the University of…
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Marie Abreu, University of Miami – Diet Studies for Patients with IBD and Crohn’s
On University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Week: Those suffering from Crohn’s disease want to know: what should we eat? Maria Abreu, professor of medicine, looks into the best diet for this affliction. Dr. Maria Abreu is a renowned gastroenterologist at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine. She is a professor of…
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Christine Dinh, University of Miami – Multicenter National Clinical Trial for Neurofibromatosis Type 2
On University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Week: There are many afflictions we’re still looking to cure. Christine Dinh, associate professor of otolaryngology, otology, neurology and lateral skull base surgery, discusses one. Dr. Christine Thuyvan Dinh, MD – Miami, FL – Neurotology – Book Appointment (umiamihealth.org). Multicenter National Clinical Trial for Neurofibromatosis Type 2…
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James Galvin, University of Miami – Properly Diagnosing Lewy Body Dementia
On University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Week: Misdiagnosis is a common problem that can cause havoc for patients. James Galvin, professor of neurology, delves into how to stop this for one disease. James Galvin, M.D., M.P.H., has over 25 years as a clinician-scientist specializing in brain health, cognitive aging, Alzheimer’s disease, Lewy body…
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Luanda Grazette, University of Miami – Heart Failure: No Longer A Death Sentence
On University of Miami Miller School of Medicine Week: More patients are surviving heart failure than ever before. Luanda Grazette, professor of medicine, examines why. Dr. Luanda Grazette joined the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in November 2020 and is a professor of medicine and Director of Advanced Heart Failure, Heart Failure Recovery…
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Lina Begdache, Binghamton University – Customized Diets and Lifestyle Factors May Optimize Mental Wellbeing
What can you do right now to help your mental health? Lina Begdache, associate professor of health and wellness studies at Binghamton University, has some suggestions. Dr. Begdache is currently an assistant professor at the Binghamton University College of Nursing and Health Sciences. Her research focuses on assessing the impact of diet and lifestyle factors…
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Alexander Williams, University of Kansas – When Therapy Harms
Mental health has been on our minds, but how should we seek help? Alexander Williams, assistant teaching professor and program director of psychology at the University of Kansas, determines that seeing a therapist doesn’t always help and can also harm. Dr. Williams is the Program Director of Psychology, Director of the Psychological Clinic and licensed…