DiscoverCoffee Conversations with Scientists
Coffee Conversations with Scientists
Claim Ownership

Coffee Conversations with Scientists

Author: Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin

Subscribed: 2Played: 6
Share

Description

Each month we’ll dig into the science behind a health topic making news today. Think of it as a virtual coffee break, with a science twist. You bring the coffee. We’ll bring a scientist. And together we’ll explore what science tells us about the health topics that matter to you!

Driven by a vision for a healthier Wisconsin, the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) reaches statewide, propelling the most promising work and ideas to build a healthier Wisconsin for generations to come.
44 Episodes
Reverse
Kirsten Beyer, PhD, MPH, Professor of Epidemiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, will talk about how climate change is reshaping our environment, threatening natural resources, and impacting our health—and how communities are adapting with resilience.
Jennifer Connelly, MD, Neuro-Oncologist with Froedtert's Cancer Center and Professor at MCW, will discuss the rarity of brain tumors and advancements being made in their diagnosis and treatment. She'll share the science, stories, and the strength of a community fighting back, showing how early research, small donations, and shared knowledge are fueling hope and prolonging life expectancy.
David Cipriano, PhD, Child and Adolescent Psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at MCW, will discuss how Milwaukee Public Schools are using innovative technology and strategic partnerships to understand how students' proximity to emergency response calls affects their mental health—and what they're doing with these powerful insights.
The Science Behind Clinical Trials by Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
Grab your coffee and join us today for our Coffee Conversations with Scientists episode: The Science Behind Health Workforce Well-Being. Michael Stadler, MD, Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the Medical College of Wisconsin and former Chief Medical Officer of Froedtert Hospital, will discuss a transformative statewide initiative to support the well-being of Wisconsin’s health workforce.
Alan Silverman, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Pediatric Psychology Training at MCW, will discuss feeding and nutrition disorders in pediatrics, their impact, and how parents can find the right support.
Take a virtual coffee break today with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Srividya (Vidya) Kidambi, MD, MS, Chief of Division of Endocrinology and Molecular Medicine and Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about the body's physiological adaptations to a fasted state or calorie restriction and the implications for successful weight loss.
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Michael Widlansky, MD, MPH, Northwestern Mutual Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, department of medicine and pharmacology, and director of the Cardiovascular Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about optimizing our endothelial cell function and why it’s important.
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Cheryl Stucky, PhD, Marvin Wagner Endowed Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin, about the neural basis of Sickle Cell Disease pain and discuss recent advancements in pain management strategies.
Take a virtual coffee break today with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Dr. Leslie Ruffalo, Associate Professor in Family and Community Medicine at MCW, about how fostering trusted partnerships between communities and farmers can be a powerful approach to addressing nutrition insecurity.
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Gustavo W. Leone, PhD, Director of Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center and Senior Associate Dean of Cancer Research at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about urgent research and cutting-edge therapies that are transforming the fight against pancreatic cancer.
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Girija Ganesh Konduri, MD, Pediatrician and Neonatologist with Children’s Wisconsin and Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about the urgent and often life-threatening challenges of neonatal respiratory failure and pulmonary hypertension in premature babies—conditions that demand immediate attention and expert care.
Take a virtual coffee break today with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Julia Dickson-Gomez, PhD, anthropologist in the Institute for Health & Equity and professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about how we can tackle the complex and evolving overdose crisis in our communities.
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Allison Linton, MD MPH, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, about the latest trends in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and why syphilis is on the rise.
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Angela Rabbitt, DO, Child Abuse Pediatrics at Children’s Wisconsin and Professor in the Department of Child Advocacy and Protection at the Medical College of Wisconsin, on the systems changes needed to detect, prevent, and treat youth who are sex trafficked.
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment today as we chat with David Nelson, PhD, Professor, Department of Family and Community at the Medical College of Wisconsin, on the systems changes needed for health integration and delivery for diabetes prevention.
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Leslie Ruffalo, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, on how transformative imagination and creative communication strategies could increase caregiver and patient relations for persons living with dementia.
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment today as we chat with Alexander Buhk, PhD, Bariatric Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at MCW, on the correlation between self-compassion and weight management and tools to help love yourself at any size.
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Bradley Crotty, MD, MPH, Chief Digital Officer for The Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Health System, Chief Medical Officer and Interim President for Inception Health, and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, on the advancements and use of artificial intelligence in healthcare administration, diagnostics, and patient care.
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Joseph Goveas, MD, Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine and Institute for Health and Equity and Vice-Chair and Director, Geriatric Psychiatry at MCW, on the risks, symptoms, and interventions for prolonged grief.
loading
Comments