Finding Genius Podcast

Dr. Thomas Cowan Explains How His Healing Philosophy Differs from Mainstream Medication Advice

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Author Dr. Thomas Cowan followed his own approach in understanding the importance of medicine that fit what he observed in the human body. In this p...

Phage Cocktail for Mycobacterial Infection: Graham Hatfull Talks Phages and a Successful Intervention

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Graham Hatfull studies bacteriophages in the human body; these are viruses that infect bacteria. Interested in both "the exploration and exp...

Chasing Extracellular Vesicles in Cancer: Dr. Dolores Di Vizio Explains Hopes for Her Research

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Di Vizio studies extracellular vesicles and their role in cancer. In this podcast, she explains what we know about the mechanism of extracellular ...

Immunogenetics Information and Transplantation Talks with Dr. Rajalingam Raja

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Clinical Professor of Surgery and Director of the UCSF Immunogenetics and Transplantation Laboratory, Dr. Rajalingam Raja, joins the show to discuss ...

The Trypanosoma Brucei Parasite in the Human Brain: Searching for a Better Understanding and Effective Treatment

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Juan Quintana is a postdoctoral research associate at the Wellcome Centre for Integrative Parasitology, and Institute of Biodiversity, Animal Heal...

Kidney Disease Cure and Prevention for Every Community with Vivek Jha

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A nephrologist for over 35 years, Vivek Jha discusses kidney function and disease treatments like dialysis and kidney transplantation. He helps liste...

Professor Lori O'Brien Works toward Kidney Disease Cure through Nephron Progenitor Studies

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Because studies predict one in nine Americans will face some level of disease of the kidney, understanding kidney development and nephron function is ...

The Quantum Theory of Mayan Cosmology: Carl Johan Calleman Talks Evolution of the Mind

23 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Author Carl John Calleman talks about his most recent book, Quantum Science of Psychedelics: The Pineal Gland, Multidimensional Reality, and Mayan Co...

Exploring Ocean Life and Marine Ecology with Mark E. Hay

22 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark E. Hay is Co-Director & Regents Professor, OSE & Harry and Linda Teasley Chair at Georgia Tech's School of Biological Sciences, and specializes i...

Is the Quantum Effect in Nanotechnology Compatible with Gravity? Gary Steele Thinks It Is

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Gary Steele works with quantum circuits and the compatibility of quantum mechanics with gravity through vibration and oscillation. In this ...

Effects of Garbage on the Environment and Ecology of Rivers with Timothy Hoellein

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Aquatic ecologist Timothy Hoellein studies the impact of trash on aquatic ecology and biodiversity. He tells listeners How he's attempting to measur...

Nephrologist Maria Jose Soler Addresses Role of ACE2 in Preventing Lesions in Diabetic Kidney Disease

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Spanish nephrologist Mari Jose Soler studies diabetic kidney disease and diabetic neuropathy of the kidney, which is the primary cause of renal diseas...

COVID-19: The Heart of the Matter with Dr. Clive Svendsen and Dr. Arun Sharma

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Two guests join the show today: Dr. Clive Svendsen, Director of the Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute, and postdoctoral ...

Exploring the Relationship Between Epigenetics and Cancer with Yael David, PhD

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Assistant professor at Weill Cornell Medical College and head of the Yael David Lab at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Yael David, joins the p...

Importance of Macroeconomics and World Finances in the Time of COVID with Lori Leachman

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Bio: Professor Leachman is interested in studying the subjects of international trade, exchange rates, fiscal policy, and international macroeconomics...

Marine Ecosystem of Cnidarians and Algae: Monica Medina Munoz and How Corals Get Their Color

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The phylum of cnidarians includes corals, anemone and jellyfish and these species' symbiotic relationship with algae is a classic example of relations...

Bacterial Behaviors—Scott Anderson, Author of The Psychobiotic Revolution: Mood, Food, and the New Science of the Gut-Brain Connection

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Science journalist and author of a revolutionary book on psychobiotics shares compelling insight on the latest research in microbiome and gut-brain ...

Mapping Metastasis with Sakari Vanharanta, MD, PhD

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sakari Vanharanta is a principal investigator at MRC Cancer Unit, University of Cambridge, where he studies cancer metastasis. In this episode, yo...

Three Dimensions with Optical Coherence Tomography: Dr. Richard Rapoza Talks Technology

16 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Abbott Divisional Vice President of Vascular Clinical Development, Dr. Richard Rapoza, tells listeners about a newer technology for vascular health: o...

Circadian Rhythm Cancer Treatment with Brian Altman

15 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cancer cells disrupt the body's circadian clock. Researcher Brian Altman works to understand why and how this happens and what therapeutic findings ma...

Molecular Mechanisms of Aging with Aditi Uday Gurkar

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Aditi Uday Gurkar asks why the aging process produces such disparate results under the same chronology for different people. Her research ...

Resistant-Busting Drugs for Parasites with Richard J. Martin

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Researcher Richard J. Martin works predominantly on filarial parasites and how to develop drugs with the best parasite cleanse ability that can evade...

Missing Heritability and the Human Microbiome: Gavin Douglas Discusses the Relationship

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gavin Douglas and colleagues published a paper assessing microbiome research and assertions that the human microbiome explains missing heritability i...

Understanding Our Era of Biological Evolution: Eugene V. Koonin Shares His Knowledge

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Computational biologist and evolutionary genomics researcher Eugene Koonin touches on several timely topics about biology, evolution, and what computa...

The Technology Gap with Developing Countries: Eric Verhoogen Researches Industrial Development

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Tying the importance of economics to technological innovation is key to advancing developing countries. Eric Verhoogen's research asks why firms in i...

On the Origins of COVID-19 with An Award-Winning Foreign Correspondent

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ian Birrell is a contributing editor of The Mail on Sunday, has a weekly column in the i newspaper, and has written for a number of publications, incl...

Characterizing Cancer: Quantgene's Jo Bhakdi Talks Cutting-Edge Data Analysis for Early Detection

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Returning guest Jo Bhadi discusses using new platforms and technologies to predict cancer probability as well as what he's learned about how cancer ev...

Key for IBD: Early Diagnosis and Prevention with Jean-Frederic Colombel

09 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Researcher Jean-Frederic Colombel has studied Inflammatory Bowel Disease treatment (IBD) for about forty years. He explains for listeners What comp...

Looking at the Dark Underbelly of the Market System with Anton Korinek

08 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As an associate professor in the Department of Economics at the University of Virginia, Anton Korinek studies macroeconomics and international financi...

From Millions of Variants to One: Correlating the Genome and Phenome—Erik Andersen—Northwestern University

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Associate professor in molecular biosciences at Northwestern University, Erik Andersen, discusses his research in quantitative and molecular genetics...

Beyond this World with Space Historian Bob Zimmerman

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Space historian, author, and founder of the website Behind the Black, Bob Zimmerman, shares compelling insight into the world of his expertise on spa...

Malaria Parasites and Red Blood Cells: Teresa Carvalho Works on Disease Prevention

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Carvalho researches parasitic diseases in humans. In this podcast, she focuses on causes of malaria and tells listeners How the malaria p...

Diabetic Dental Health Might Lead to the Foot: Brenda McManus Explains the Connection

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Researcher Brenda McManus is leading a microbiology study to better understand periodontal disease and foot ulcers in patients with diabetes. She exp...

A Proofreading Virus: Mark Denison Discusses his Coronavirus Research

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Researcher Mark Denison has studied infectious diseases and specifically coronaviruses for decades and he explains some unique elements of their daun...

Parasites and Public Health Issues with Rebecca Traub

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Researcher Rebecca Traub discusses the most prevalent and damaging types of parasites in Australia and Southeast Asia. She describes How a parasite...

Rickettsial Research and Ruminations with Kevin Macaluso, PhD

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chair of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of South Alabama, Kevin Macaluso, joins the show to discuss something you might not have even h...

A Conversation About Potential COVID-19 Vaccines with an Expert in Virology and Vaccinology

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Offit, MD is Director of the Vaccine Education Center, professor of pediatrics in the Division of Infectious Diseases at Children's Hospital of...

Understanding the Ancient Disease of Malaria—Purnima Bhanot—Associate Professor, Rutgers New Jersey Medical School

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Associate Professor at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School, Purnima Bhanot, joins the show to discuss all things malaria. In this episode, you will dis...

Measuring and Managing Microplastics with Dr. Stephanie Wright

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Research Fellow at Imperial College London, Dr. Stephanie Wright, shares the expertise she's gained over the course of nearly a decade researching the...

Shattering Biological Determinism with Jonathan Latham

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Virologist Jonathan Latham explains his view of living organisms in opposition to genetic or biological determinism. He shares a wide range of though...

Lessons of a Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma Survivor: Dr. Diva Nagula Explains Strategies for Health

01 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In 2014, physician Diva Nagula was surprised to face a startling diagnosis. His medical and personal journey is now a part of non hodgkin's lymphoma s...

Humidity, Vitamin D, and Coronavirus: Jeff Gusky Connects the Dots

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

ER doctor Jeff Gusky presents a strong case for key prevention measures of COVID-19 transmission and is eager to spread the word. He tells listeners...

Amazing Microbe Physiology: Aindrila Mukhopadhyay Unlocks the Utility of Microbes

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Microbes perform functions from digesting our food to cycling elements in the environment. Aindrila Mukhopadhyay works to unpack some of their huge po...

The Chikungunya Virus Infection and Other Host-Pathogen Interaction Examples with St. Patrick Reid

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

What exactly does a virus do to invade our bodies? Scientist St. Patrick Reid addresses the mechanics through specific virus pathologies. He addresse...

Catching Brainwaves and a New Therapy For Stroke Patients with Kathy Louise Ruddy, Research Assistant Professor at Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In Kathy Louise Ruddy's lab at Trinity College Institute of Neuroscience, brain-computer interfaces (BCI) are used to study the brain, improve aspects...

Deep Sea Extremophiles and Methane: Victoria Orphan Explains the Connection

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Researcher Victoria Orphan implements environmental microbiology to understand the ecology of organisms in deep sea spaces unsuitable for human life....

Understanding Alzheimer's: Marc Vermulst Discusses Transcription Errors and Neurodegeneration

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Researcher Marc Vermulst and his team have discovered how years of prion-like proteins cause neurodegenerative disorders. He explains That while the...

Inside a Coral Reef with Amy Apprill

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Associate Scientist in Marine Chemistry & Geochemistry at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, Amy Apprill, joins the show to share insight on her ar...

Exploring the Lost Forest with Julian Bayliss, Biodiversity and Protected Areas Specialist

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Biodiversity and protected area specialist, Julian Bayliss, shares the details of his interesting work in conservation biology, ecology, and area man...

Truth-Telling Amid COVID-19: Asking the Critical Questions—Pamela Popper, PhD, ND—Wellness Forum Health

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Pamela Popper is the president of Wellness Forum Health, a company that's been offering a number of health and wellness services for the past 25 y...

Eyes on the Economy Before, During, and After COVID-19—David Berger, PhD—Duke University

25 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David Berger is an associate professor of economics at Duke University who joins the show the discuss his expertise on the current and future econom...

Coronavirus Conversations—Robert Siegel, PhD, MD—The Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Stanford University

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Robert Siegel is a professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at Stanford University and commentator on coronavirus for several news ...

The Public Health Hazard of Urban Flooding—Jalonne White-Newsome—The Kresge Foundation

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Senior program officer at The Kresge Foundation, Jalonne White-Newsome, joins the show to discuss equitable climate resilience and urban flooding and ...

Anthropogenic Assays and Plastic Problems—Chelsea Rochman, PhD—Rochman Lab at the University of Toronto Lab

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chelsea Rochman is an assistant professor of ecology at the University of Toronto and scientific advisor to the Ocean Conservancy. On today's episode,...

Chemical Conversations with Frankie Wood-Black, PhD

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Frankie Wood-Black has a PhD in physics and is on the faculty at Northern Oklahoma College. She explains how she found herself in the field of chemica...

Pushing for the Platform Economy with Michael C. Munger

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Director of Undergraduate Studies in the Department of Political Science at Duke University, Michael C. Munger, joins the show to discuss what he beli...

Developing a COVID-19 Vaccine: Dr. Gambotto Explains Process Compared to Other Infectious Diseases

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Andrea Gambotto is working on potential vaccine candidates for COVID-19. In 2003, his group was the first to develop a vaccine for a coronavirus....

Living Earth: Studying the Microbial Community in Soil with Trent Northen

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Trent Northen studies the chemistry of microbiomes. More specifically, he studies how exogenous metabolites structure a microbial community, and, in ...

Health Risks of Wireless Technology with Dafna Tachover

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is wifi radiation harmful? Dafna Tachover asked this after experiencing extreme symptoms that began with a laptop purchase. She shares her research an...

A Bionic Eye To the Future—Zhiyong Fan—Functional and Advanced Nanostructures (FAN) Laboratory, Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Zhiyong Fan is a Professor in the Department of Electronic and Computer Engineering and head of the Functional and Advanced Nanostructures (...

The Viruses of Microbes—Simon Roux—Joint Genome Institute

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Simon Roux is a member of the metagenome project at the Joint Genome Institute, which is a part of the Berkeley Lab. In this episode, he discusses his...

How Cancer Fuels Itself: Christian Frezza Explains Metabolism of Cancer Types

18 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Christian Frezza focuses on tissue-specific carcinogenesis and specifically metabolic pathways in an attempt to achieve the prevention of cancer progr...

Too Much Immunity? P'ng Loke Explores the Benefit of Helminth Infection for Our Immune System

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Researcher P'ng Loke investigates how our microbiome and immune system interacts with parasitic worm infections. He relays key points in his research...

Clean Air and Economic Progress: A Profitable Replacement for Petroleum—Graciela Chichilnisky—Global Thermostat

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode features Graciela Chichilnisky, CEO & Co-founder of Global Thermostat and Professor of Economics and Statistics at Columbia University...

Marine Microbes: Kim B. Ritchie's Research on Coral Reefs and Beneficial Bacteria

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ritchie has studied corals and associated microbes for over 25 years and currently is focused on marine bacteria that live within corals. She ex...

Impacts of Preterm Birth on Cardiovascular Health: Adam Lewandowski Discusses His Research

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Lewandowski studies effects of pregnancy complications like preterm birth on heart development and other bodily systems and organs. In this...

On the Creation of a Sensor Only 11 Atoms in Size—Robbie Elbertse –Delft University of Technology in the Netherlands

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Robbie Elbertse is a researcher at Delft University who co-published an article with David Coffey on the creation of a sensor that is only 11 atoms i...

Marsupial Research Matters: Sarcoptic Mange in Australian Wombats—Scott Carver, PhD—University of Tasmania

12 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Carver is a lecturer in wildlife ecology at the University of Tasmania who joins the show to discuss his research in the field of ecology and i...

Cancer Linked to Water Treatment By-Products: Chemist Susan Richardson Discusses DBPs

11 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Susan Richardson specializes in water treatment and drinking water standards. In this podcast, she explores The history of treating drin...

Coffee Chemistry with Christopher Hendon: Dr. Coffee Investigates Each Sip

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Returning guest and computational chemist known as Dr. Coffee, Christopher Hendon explores all that's behind our morning cup, from differences in wate...

COVID-19 Vaccine by Patch: Dr. Louis Falo Describes Exciting New Vaccine Delivery System

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dermatologist and immunologist Louis Falo has created an innovative delivery method for vaccines that also has cancer treatment applications in the fo...

Above Our Genes: Researcher Yael David Talks Epigenetics

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Yael David utilizes chemistry and biology in her approach to understanding the impact of environmental factors on epigenetic structures and mechanism...

A Dive Into the Deep Blue-Green Sea—Steven W. Wilhelm, PhD—Aquatic Microbial Ecology Research Lab, University of Tennessee

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kenneth & Blaire Mossman Professor of Microbiology, Steven W. Wilhelm, joins the show to talk about cyanobacteria, the problems presented by blue-gre...

Immuno-Engineering the Future of Wellness—Sawsan Youssef—Chief Scientific Officer at Distributed Bio

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Chief Scientific Officer at Distributed Bio, Sawsan Youssef, joins the show to discuss her work at this unique company, and why it might hold promise ...

In Forward and Reverse: Understanding Zoonosis—Michelle Power—Department of Biological Sciences at Macquarie University in Sydney, Australia

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Associate Professor Michelle Power discusses her expertise in the study of host-parasite associations in wildlife, with particular emphasis on protoz...

The Allergic Reaction – Carla McGuire Davis, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine and Director of the Food Allergy Program at Texas Children's Hospital – New Research and Effective Treatments for Allergies of All Kinds

05 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Carla McGuire Davis, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Baylor College of Medicine; and Chief, Section of Immunology, Allergy and Retrovirology, as ...

The Hottest in Heat Storage—Asegun Henry, PhD—The Atomistic Simulation & Energy Research Group at MIT

04 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Associate Professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Director of the Atomistic Simulation & Energy Group at MIT, Asegun Henry, discusse...

The Science of Good Coffee: Asher Yaron Pours a Full Cup of Knowledge

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Author and researcher Asher Yaron talks about his process of discovering the elements of what it takes to bring in a satisfying pot of coffee.  He ...

Inflammation Information: An Eye on the Individual Microbe—Jakob Begun, MD, PhD—The University of Queensland School of Medicine

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Jakob Begun is a professor at the University of Queensland School of Medicine where he runs a research lab, as well as a practicing gastroenterolo...

Insight on Environmental and Global Health from an Economist—Clair Brown, PhD—Department of Economics at the University of California, Berkeley

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Clair Brown is Professor of Economics at UC Berkeley. Clair has published research on many aspects of inequality and sustainability. Her book Buddhist...

Poisonous Snails and Our Cellular Membranes: Kallol Gupta Makes the Connection

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Kallol Gupta's research into natural peptides and receptors, specifically neurotoxins, lead him on a path towards the deep sea cone snail, w...

Global Economics and COVID-19: Researcher Andrea Ferrero Discusses Possible Directions

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Andrea Ferrero studies monetary economics and international macroeconomics. In this podcast he discusses what has and may happen to the economy under ...

Inspecting the Spread and Management of Infectious Diseases—Mark Lurie—Associate Professor of Epidemiology, Brown University

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Lurie is an associate professor of epidemiology at Brown University who joins the show to discuss his work from the early 90s until the present d...

Installing the World's Highest Weather Station with Professor Baker Perry, PhD

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Co-lead of the meteorology team on the National Geographic and Rolex Perpetual Planet Extreme Expedition and professor in the Department of Geography...

Inside the Mind of Novelist and Screenwriter Edward Savio

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Author, screenwriter, and storyteller Edward Savio joins the show to discuss his works and the perspectives that inspired them. In this episode, you'...

Disrupting the Complicated Cycle of Malaria: Caroline Ng Discusses her Work

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In her research, Dr. Caroline Ng addresses how to effectively treat malaria as scientists face possible drug resistance.  She explains for listener...

Combatting Parasitic Diseases in Malaysia with Professor Indra Vythilingam

28 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Vythilingam started working with parasitic diseases in the early 1980s and now studies the recent upsurge in Plasmodium knowlesi in humans, ...

Human Life and Parasites in Wildlife—Andrew Thompson—Professor of Parasitology, Murdoch University

27 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Thompson is a Professor of Parasitology at Murdoch University who joins the show to discuss the ins and outs of his research on parasites. In...

New Multi-Virus Diagnostic Method by Broad Institute

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Cheri Ackerman and Cameron Myhrvold explain their innovative new system to test for multiple viruses in one test. They explain The overarching goal...

Tidal Rhythms Encoded Human and Animal Physiology: Bokai Zhu Discusses Ultradian Rhythms

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Most listeners are familiar with circadian rhythms, but Professor Zhu is working on less-studied 12-hour cycles and how they affect our well-being. H...

Microbes of the Deep: Peter R. Girguis Discusses Ocean Microbial Life and Our Biosphere

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Girguis studies microorganism in the ocean and their contributions that make our planet habitable. In this conversation, he explores How a...

Fighting Antibiotic Resistance One Gene at a Time: Karl Hassan Discusses His Research

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Karl Hassan researches antimicrobial resistance specific to hospital-associated pathogens. He talks about his work towards developing compounds that ...

Exciting Advantages to Single-Cell Sequencing of Parasites: Researchers Walzer and Chi Explain

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Jen-Tsan Ashley Chi: I was born and grew up in Taiwan. I obtained my MD from National Taiwan University and PhD from Stanford University. From my post...

Liver Lessons and Liquid Biopsies—Augusto Villanueva Rodriguez, MD—Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Assistant Professor at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Dr. Augusto Rodriguez, talks about the scope of his work and research on different asp...

Opening a Parasitic, Drug-Resistant Can of Worms—Ray Kaplan, DVM, PhD—Department of Infectious Diseases, University of Georgia

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Ray Kaplan is a professor in the Department of Infectious Diseases at University of Georgia. He joins the show to discuss the details of his rese...

Parasite-Induced Mind Control and Modification—Robert Poulin—Zoology Department, University of Otago, New Zealand

21 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Robert Poulin's interests center around how and in what ways parasites manipulate the behavior of their hosts. He joins the show to discuss...

Liver Disease and At-Risk Communities: Hepatologist Ponni Perumalswami Works on Outreach

20 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ponni Perumalswami treats patients who have advanced liver diseases. She also is working to reach communities at risk for viral hepatitis B and C to ...

On Virology and Immunology—Nicolas Vabret, PhD—Assistant Professor of Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology at Mount Sinai

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Professor Nicolas Vabret has had an almost lifelong interest in viruses, and has been studying them since obtaining his PhD in 2011. He joins the sho...

Engineering Bacteriophages with Researcher Vivek Mutalik

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Vivek Mutalik is a synthetic biologist who studies biochemical energy and uses tools to understand how bacteria survive in their environment. He's cu...

TB or Not To Be?—Sharee Basdeo—Research Fellow, Clinical Medicine, Trinity College Dublin

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a research fellow in clinical medicine, Sharee Basdeo focuses primarily on tuberculosis (TB), which has co-evolved with the human immune system for...