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  • Llewellyn Padayachy featured on The Best of Our Knowledge

    Llewellyn Padayachy featured on The Best of Our Knowledge

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    As always, host Bob Barrett selects an Academic Minute to air during The Best of Our Knowledge. Each week this program examines some of the issues unique to college campuses, looks at the latest research, and invites commentary from experts and administrators from all levels of education. For this week‘s edition (#1315), Bob has selected Llewellyn Padayachy‘s segment…

  • The Academic Minute for 2015.10.26-10.30

    The Academic Minute for 2015.10.26-10.30

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    Catch up with The Academic Minute from 10.26 – 10.30 Monday, October 26 Llewellyn Padayachy – University of Cape Town Brain Function Dr Llewellyn Padayachy is a paediatric neurosurgeon. Having encountered a vast number of devastating conditions affecting little children, and having performed many complex surgical procedures on the tiniest of little beings, found himself developing a…

  • Llewellyn Padayachy, University of Cape Town – Brain Function

    Llewellyn Padayachy, University of Cape Town – Brain Function

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    Is there a new way to see the brain? Llewellyn Padayachy, researcher in the division on neurosurgery at University of Cape Town, explains how the eyes are now more than just a window to the soul. Dr Llewellyn Padayachy is a paediatric neurosurgeon. Having encountered a vast number of devastating conditions affecting little children, and…

  • This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.10.26)

    This Week on The Academic Minute (2015.10.26)

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    This Week on The Academic Minute 2015.10.26 Monday, October 26 Llewelyn Padayachy of the University of Cape Town delves into a new way to look at our brains. Tuesday, October 27 Darcia Narvaez of the University of Notre Dame explores the affects of companionship care for infants. Wednesday, October 28 Rachel Mayo of Clemson University tells us about witnessing to save lives…

  • Women in STEM week (2015.8.17)

    Women in STEM week (2015.8.17)

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    All this week, we’ll be highlighting the great research and technological advances women are contributing in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. Monday, August 17 Ami Zota of The George Washington University warns of potential health hazards associated with certain heavy metals. Tuesday, August 18 Gayathri Devi of Duke University explores multipurpose medications.…

  • Alex MĂźller, University of Cape Town – Health Care and LGBT Discrimination

    Alex MĂźller, University of Cape Town – Health Care and LGBT Discrimination

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    The climb towards equality continues in the LGBT community. Dr. Alex MĂźller, a fellow at The University of Cape Town in South Africa, chronicles the plight of LGBT patients in the health care arena. Dr. Alexandra MĂźller is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Health and Human Rights Division at the University of Cape Town.…

  • Coming Up This Week: 10.27 – 10.31

    Coming Up This Week: 10.27 – 10.31

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    This week, be sure to tune in for our spooky Halloween segments! Monday, October 27 Dr. Alex Muller of The University of Cape Town analyzes health care discrimination amongst LGBT patients. Tuesday, October 28 Dr. Andrew Gallup of SUNY Oneonta presents a theory on yawning. Wednesday, October 29 Dr. Heidi Appel and Dr. Rex Cocroft…