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Investigating Mitochondria

It’s well known that mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, but research shows they can also offer new insights into how cells maintain their metabolic balance, potentially leading to novel therapeutic strategies to help fight diseases. Marjana Ndoci MSc, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, shares her research on this topic. Transcript: https://bit.ly/4d6Ep1i

09-18
16:46

Data sharing in Community-Engaged Research

Sharing data in the context of community-engaged research involves specialized practices and considerations. Our latest episode, hosted by Karen Emmons, PhD, faculty lead for Harvard Catalyst's Community Engagement program, discusses critical aspects of data sharing and privacy that researchers need to know with Susan Adams, PMP, and Cheryl Clark, MD, ScD, of Massachusetts League of Community Health. Transcript: bit.ly/46yawp2

08-07
34:24

Equity, Economics, and Health Outcomes in Cardiology

"[Health equity] is a term that we often listen to, but it involves so many things," says Frans Serpa, MD, Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology. On this podcast, Serpa discusses his innovative work at the intersection of cardiology, health equity, and health economics. Tune in to learn more about how common heart conditions and outcomes are evaluated through epidemiology and cost analysis. Transcript: https://bit.ly/4d6mmJ0

07-24
22:08

Improving Patient Safety

"The National Academy of Medicine said that every American, at least once in their lifetime, will likely experience a diagnostic error, some of which will have devastating consequences," says Christina Cifra, MD, MS, of Boston Children's Hospital. In this episode, Cifra discusses her work as a health services researcher focusing on patient safety and ways to prevent diagnostic error. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3xs34i9

06-19
21:01

Understanding Suicide: A Public Health Perspective

"Suicide is not simply a mental health issue, it's a public health issue," says Sara Kohlbeck, director of the Division of Suicide Research and Healing at the Medical College of Wisconsin. In this episode, Kohlbeck shares her research, which focuses on understanding suicide among disproportionately affected populations, including farmers, veterans, and youth of color. Transcript: https://bit.ly/4a05v91

05-15
26:29

Improving Health Outcomes for Children

"We need to better meet the needs of children and families by understanding what their needs are and addressing that in the care we deliver," says Meg Simione, PhD, of Massachusetts General Hospital. In this episode, Simione shares her research examining the determinants and impacts of pediatric disorders and ways to improve access to care through implementation science. Transcript: https://bit.ly/448dZtk

04-17
25:32

Social Inequality in STEM

How do social inequity dimensions such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, and citizenship impact STEM education? In our latest episode, Mayank Chugh, PhD, of Harvard Medical School discusses his research. Transcript:

03-27
31:31

Genomics in Healthcare

What role can genomics play in improving healthcare? Jason Vassy, MD, MPH, MS, of Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System and Brigham and Women’s Hospital shares his research on how patient DNA might be used to improve healthcare and prevent disease. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3SjtTwF

01-24
22:02

The MIND Project: Neurodiversity and Inclusivity

“The more diverse that we are, the better off we are for the health, safety, and success of the human race,” says Kris King, founder and executive director of the Trans+ Community Celebration at Harvard University. In this episode, King discusses the importance of embracing neurodiversity to create a more compassionate and inclusive world. Isabel Castanho of The MIND Project serves as guest host. Transcript: https://bit.ly/4837eJU

12-13
26:49

Addressing Hypertension: Engaging Black Communities in Boston

"Without the input of the people in the community, I don't think we would be essentially where we are," says Ruth-Alma Turkson-Ocran, PhD. In this episode, Turkson-Ocran and Stephen Juraschek, PhD, of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, discuss their research study entitled "Groceries for Black Residents of Boston to Stop Hypertension". The conversation focuses on how they've engaged the local community in their research as well as their work with Harvard Catalyst's Community Coalition for Equity in Research. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3MGe4g9

11-15
37:02

The MIND Project: What is Neurodiversity?

Neurodiversity is a concept that recognizes the natural diversity of neurological traits and conditions of human beings. Guests Georgios Ntolkeras, Walid Yassine, and Anuksha Wickramasinghe from The MIND Project join us to explore this topic and their work in this area. Isabel Castanho of The MIND Project serves as guest host. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3ZrEeZb

09-27
20:18

Community Health

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08-16
26:06

Summer Break Announcement

Transcript: https://bit.ly/3qbL1sq

05-24
01:53

Community Engaged: Equity in Research - Part Two

How can researchers reflect the diversity of community voices in their work? Community Coalition for Equity in Research members, Rosa Alemán, BA, of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, and Mark Kennedy, MBA, of the Boston Public Health Commission, discuss the importance of building relationships within communities. Transcript: https://bit.ly/437Ciqe Promoted Course link: hvrdct.me/50y

04-12
23:37

Community Engaged: Equity in Research – Two-Part Series

Join members of our Community Coalition for Equity in Research for the first of two conversations on their work, which is to serve as a trusted communication channel between researchers and community stakeholders, providing input on research proposals, among other tasks. Guests: Rosa Alemán, BA, American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, and Mark Kennedy, MBA, Boston Public Health Commission. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3nF6xov

03-29
36:38

Investigating Body Image in Adolescents

Does our body image influence eating behaviors or parenting around food behaviors? Jhordan Wynne, MPH, Harvard T.H.Chan School of Public Health, discusses her research investigating body image in adolescents. Transcript:

03-15
30:02

Podcast Retrospect: Conversations from 2022

In this third segment of 2022 episode highlights, researchers discuss health equity, neurotechnology to treat brain disorders, and mental health considerations for biomedical trainees and students. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3woroxb

01-25
27:28

Podcast Retrospective: Episode Highlights of 2022

In this second podcast highlighting segments of the past year, researchers discuss utilizing health and economic data to generate interesting questions, assessing penicillin allergies, tackling healthcare costs in America, the importance of mentorship, and educating homeless youth in LA about HIV prevention Transcript: https://bit.ly/3CjHVpv Course: https://catalyst.harvard.edu/courses/fyr-industry/

01-04
34:20

Podcast Retrospective: Exploring Career Paths in Biomedical Research

In the first episode of our series highlighting previous podcasts, we return to insightful conversations with researchers who have taken unconventional paths to form their academic and research careers. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3iXNza0

12-21
33:58

Work/Life Balance

What does work-life balance look like for those in academia and industry? In the first episode of our new series, Teresa Evans, PhD, principal consultant for TiER1 Performance, provides guidance on this topic. Transcript: http://bit.ly/3VSS2JB Fundamentals & Applications of Clinical and Translational Research: https://catalyst.harvard.edu/courses/fundamentalct/

12-07
20:06

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