Finding Genius Podcast
Episodes
Causal Inference and Confounding Factors in Public Health and Clinical Medicine--Jessica Young, PhD--Assistant Professor, Department of Population Medicine at Harvard Medical School & Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Institute
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Jessica Young, PhD is a biostatistician in the Department of Population Medicine at Harvard Medical School who joins the show to discuss the ins and o...
Immunology and COVID-19: Michael Betts Explains Immune Cell Responses to COVID_19 and Others
04 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Betts and his lab have focused on recoverable viruses like influenza and those that never leave human bodies like HIV. He explains different m...
Antimicrobial Developments: the Way Forward with Dr. John H. Rex, MD.
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. John H. Rex, MD, has worked in the antimicrobial resistance (AMR) field his entire career. In this podcast, he explains key elements in antimicrob...
What Does Quantum Mechanics Have to Tell Us About the World?—A Conversation with the Writer and Producer of The End of Quantum Reality
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rick DeLano Bio: Rick DeLano has worked as an executive producer, and financial consultant in the music and film industries for more than 20 years. A...
How a Fungal Infection Could Be Driving Your Allergy—David Corry, MD—Baylor College of Medicine: Immunology, Allergy, and Rheumatology
02 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Corry's Bio: David B. Corry is Professor of Pathology & Immunology and Medicine; Vice Chair for Immunology, Department of Pathology & Immunology ...
More than Water: the Keys to Hydration with Dr. Dana Cohen
01 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Integrative medical doctor Dana Cohen talks about the importance of hydration as well as some surprising nuances as discussed in her book Quench, wh...
Infectious Diseases Expert Dr. James Shepherd Offers Global Perspective
31 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Shepherd has worked in key areas like Botswana to address infectious diseases. He shares with listeners How HIV and TB are still tremendous pro...
Ocean Overview – Dr. Mya Breitbart, Professor of Biological Oceanography at the University of South Florida – Marine Microbes, Bacteria, Viruses, and the Diversity of Life in our Oceans
30 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mya Breitbart, Professor of Biological Oceanography at the University of South Florida, College of Marine Science, discusses marine microbes—mi...
The Skinny on Skin – John M. Newsam, Author, and CEO of Tioga Research – Research and Development of Formulations for the Skin
29 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John M. Newsam, author, and CEO of Tioga Research, discusses skin in general, care for skin, and his work at Tioga Research. Podcast Points: An ov...
Cutting Edge Mouse Models Help Fight HIV: Moses T. Bility Discusses His Research
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bility works with humanized mouse models to investigate infectious viruses like HIV. He explains his microbiology work by sharing with listeners...
Investigating the Human Virome with Frederic Bushman
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Bushman has been studying microbes since the early 80s and was involved in researching HIV pathogenesis, developing in vitro HIV integration...
Bone Marrow – Pooja Khandelwal, MD, Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics, Cincinnati Children's Hospital – An Informative Discussion on the Important Functions of Bone Marrow and Bone Marrow Transplants for Hard-to-treat Diseases
27 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Pooja Khandelwal, MD, Assistant Professor, UC Department of Pediatrics and Member, Division of Bone Marrow Transplantation and Immune Deficiency, dis...
Searching for a Better Search – Trey Grainger, Chief Algorithms Officer at Lucidworks – How Intelligent, Targeted Search Engines Can Provide Better, More Relevant Results for Employees and Customers
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Trey Grainger, Chief Algorithms Officer at Lucidworks, author, and speaker, discusses search engines, artificial intelligence, and AI-powered searche...
A Virtual Reality Eye Goggle on Brain Health—Scott Anderson—SyncThink
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chief Clinical Officer of SyncThink, Scott Anderson, discusses a novel technology capable of identifying eye movements that indicate the presence of c...
Introducing Insulin-Producing Cells into Diabetics: Gopika Nair Talks Stem Cell Research Milestones
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Researcher Gopike Nair and her colleagues have produced in vitro cells that make insulin and have successfully implanted them in mice, curing them of ...
The Whole Person: Seqster's System for 360-Degree Healthcare Data
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Seqster Founder and CEO Ardy Arianpour explains how the company integrates multiple data sources regarding health care into one system. He discusses ...
A Matter (or Antimatter) of Physics—Amar Vutha—Canada Research Chair in Precision Atomic & Molecular Physics, University of Toronto
24 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Amar Vutha is the Canada Research Chair in Precision Atomic & Molecular Physics at the University of Toronto, and he joins the show to discuss the nat...
Examining the Ethics of Health Care and COVID-19—Dr. James Thomas—Department of Epidemiology at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
23 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Associate professor at UNC Department of Epidemiology, Dr. James Thomas, joins the show to discuss his line of work in health care ethics, and how it...
Watching our Wildlife: Jonathan Sleeman Reviews U.S. Wildlife Surveillance for Pathogens
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. Geological Survey's National Wildlife Health Center Director Jonathan Sleeman explains the process for observing and reporting issues with wildl...
On the Latest in the Emerging Field of Virome Research—Ken Cadwell, PhD—Recanati Family Associate Professor of Microbiology, Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine at New York University
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Recanati Family Associate Professor of Microbiology at the Skirball Institute of Biomolecular Medicine, Ken Cadwell, discusses the virome and how it r...
Giant Viruses Give the Big Picture Researcher Chantal Abergel Explains What Giant Viruses Show Us
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chantal Abergel studies giant viruses, which are a relatively new discovery. She tells listeners how the size offers new observations in virology. ...
Treatment Advances in Top Pediatric Disease of the Liver Jorge A. Bezerra Shares Promising News
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bezerra specializes in biliary atresia research. It's the single most common cause of end-stage liver disease in children and the number one indi...
Entangled Life of Fungi: Author and Researcher Merlin Sheldrake Talks Fungal Ecology and Environment
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Merlin Sheldrake is a biologist and writer who has written a book about the vast world of fungi while pursuing a plant study involving fungi symbiosi...
Cytokine Storms in Rheumatic Diseases and COVID-19—Randy Cron, MD, PhD—Director of Pediatric Rheumatology, UAB Hospital
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Director of Pediatric Rheumatology at UAB Hospital, Dr. Randy Cron, joins the show to discuss his work and research as a physician-scientist. In this...
The Evolution of Antibiotic Resistance in Gut Bacteria: Sharmily Khanam Explains Her Research
17 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
While scientists know antibiotic resistance is linked to the widespread use of antibiotics, understanding the physiology and microbiome of guts that ...
Fatty Liver, Inflammation, and Scarring: Dr. Friedman Talks Disease of Liver Progression and Prevention
16 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Scarring of the liver leads to numerous health concerns and in this podcast, Dr. Friedman addresses these concerns and ways pharmaceutical companies a...
Effective New Migraine Medication Suitable for Patients with Vascular Issues: Kate Mullin Explains
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kathleen Mullin Bio: Kathleen Mullin, M.D., is the Medical Director for Clinical Research at the New England Institute for Clinical Research and the A...
The Intrigue of Innate Immunity and Inflammation—Gyongyi Szabo, MD, PhD—Chief Academic Officer, Beth Israel Lahey Health
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chief Academic Officer at Beth Israel Lahey Health, Dr. Gyongyi Szabo, joins the show to discuss her research on the role of inflammation in innate im...
Lessons on Liver Health—Michael Schilsky, MD—Professor of Medicine and Surgery at Yale University
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Schilsky is a professor of medicine and surgery and medical director of liver transplantation at Yale, and he joins the show today to discuss iss...
Ethical Issues of Genetic Testing: Biomedical Ethicist Amy Lynn McGuire Covers Modern Concerns
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast explores how readily available genomic testing and databases of human genetic information raise ethical concerns. Dr. McGuire discusses...
Next Generation Antibiotics: Dr. Santanu Datta Talks about the Latest Antibiotic Development
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Bugworks Research, Inc., is a company focused on producing a next generation antibiotic in light of antibiotic resistance. Dr. Datta details surrou...
Human and Environmental Health: Pummeled By Plastics and the Chemicals Within Them—Martin Wagner—Faculty of Natural Sciences at Norwegian University of Science and Technology
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Environmental toxicologist Martin Wagner joins the show today to discuss the effect of plastics and other endocrine-disrupting agents on human health ...
Detecting Cancer Earlier: Danial A. Heller Discusses Nanotechnologists' Advances
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Heller runs a lab developing nanomaterials for the treatment and detection of cancer and other diseases. He explains this technology by descri...
Slash, Poison, Burn: How We Treat Cancer, and How We Should—Azra Raza, MD—Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Center at Columbia University in New York
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Azra Raza is the Chan Soon-Shiong Professor of Medicine and Director of the Myelodysplastic Syndromes (MDS) Center at Columbia University in New York,...
Visualizing What the Microscope Can't—Gaël McGill, PhD—Digizyme
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As the director of molecular visualization in the Department of Biological Chemistry and Molecular Pharmacology at Harvard Medical School, and the pre...
How to Impede the Coronavirus in Cellular Machinery: Frederic Bards Shares His Research
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Researcher Frederic Bard has studied coronaviruses' step-by-step entry and replication inside cells. He explains to listeners which stages are the mos...
Birth Defects Associated with Diabetes: Researcher Nikita Ved Wants to Educate the Public
10 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Researcher Nikita Ved is studying birth defects as a result of diabetes and wants to increase public awareness of these issues. She tells listeners ...
Clamming Up at the Thought of Ageing? Scientists are Clamming for the Key to Longevity—Steven N. Austad—Department of Biology, University of Alabama at Birmingham
09 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Distinguished professor and Chair of the Department of Biology at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, Steven N. Austad, joins the podcast to disc...
A Biotechnological Boost to Wildlife Conservation—Ben Novak—Revive & Restore
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Novak is the lead scientist at Revive & Restore, a leading wildlife conservation organization that promotes the incorporation of biotechnology...
Like Fish, Like Human: New Research That Might Shed Light on Longevity—Dario Valenzano–Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing, CECAD
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a research group leader at the Max Planck Institute for Biology of Ageing in Cologne, Germany, Dario Valenzano is trying to understand the molecula...
Preventing Staph Infections: The Latest Technology with Researcher Fábio Aguiar-Alves
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Fábio Aguiar-Alves specializes in identifying bacteria common to staph infection. For example, he can identify the exact types of bacteria ...
Google Artificial Intelligence: DeepMind's Irina Higgins Talks about the Field
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Irina Higgins works to develop effective artificial intelligence models for Google's DeepMind project. She explains some essential tenants and goals...
Viruses and Evolution Current Research on How Viruses Adapt with Paul Turner
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Paul Turner specializes in the evolution of viruses. He shares how researchers conceive of and approach viruses today, including Understa...
The Latest in Allergy Treatments with Specialist Lahari Rampur
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Clinician and researcher Lahari Rampur became interested in allergy studies when confronted with underserved populations in India followed by the amaz...
Engineering a Virus that Infects Tumors: Dr. Tony Reid and the Cancer-Fighting Work of EpicentRx
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Reid is Chief Scientific Officer and President of EpicentRx and discusses their groundbreaking work. He explains How viruses typically seek out ...
Addressing Wheat's Challenges with Rudi Appels
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Rudi Appels has worked with genome sequencing in agriculture for forty years and specializes in the genomics of wheat. He shares his knowledge with...
World Bank Lead Economist Wolfgang Fengler on Eradicating Poverty
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Wolfgang Fengler has spent over 18 years at the World Bank. In this podcast, he explains What the World Bank mission to end poverty looks like in day...
On the Future of More Fulfilling Work—John Hagel—Deloitte's Center for the Edge
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John Hagel is the co-chairman for Deloitte's Center for the Edge, an organization researching the future of work in a changing world. Tune in to learn...
Next-Generation Tissue Analysis Furthering the Field of Immuno-Oncology—Brian McKelligon—Akoya Biosciences
03 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CEO of Akoya Biosciences, Brian McKelligon, discusses how technology can improve and advance research in the field of immuno-oncology. In this episod...
Machine Vision-Backed Industrial Manufacturing—Iain Smith—Fisher Smith
02 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Iain Smith is the managing director and founder of Fisher Smith, a company that brings machine vision technology to the industrial sector. In this ep...
Decoding Non-Coding RNA: A Closer Look at the Role of MicroRNA—Shervin Takyar, MD, PhD—Yale School of Medicine
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shervin Takyar, MD, PhD, is an associate professor at Yale School of Medicine who joins the show today to discuss microRNA (miRNA). Tune in to learn ...
A Structured Path to Newfound Hydration—Gina Bria—The Hydration Foundation
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gina Bria is an anthropologist and founder of the Hydration Foundation. She joins the show to discuss an incredibly valuable, newly discovered form of...
Virions and Provirus, Oxygen and Algae: Forest Rohwer Talks Research on Viromes
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Forest Rohwer's lab invented many of the methods to look at the virome, particularly the uncultured methods utilizing metagenomics. In this...
The Latest in Genetics Epidemiology and Next Generation Genome Sequencing with Sarah Ennis
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Sarah Ennis has been in the field of genetic epidemiology for over 20 years. In this conversation, she explains What a dry lab does specif...
Genomics of Wheat and Biomes of Microbes: Kellye Eversole Brings Agricultural Factors Together
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kellye Eversole has been involved with agricultural research and development since the early 1990s and is currently directing two international resear...
Spillover Author David Quammen Talks Pandemics
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Award-winning author and journalist David Quammen revisits his book Spillover in the wake of our current pandemic. He talks about How the covid-1...
Plastics in our Water Cycle: Researcher Marco Vighi Talks Ecology Risk Assessment
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Aquatic ecotoxicologist Marco Vighi is studying the water cycle in agriculture and presence of plastics. He shares vital information with listeners s...
On Bringing Dark Matter to Light—Todd Adams, PhD—Department of Physics at Florida State University, Researcher at CERN's Large Hadron Collider
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Todd Adams is a professor of physics at Florida State University, and a member of the High Energy Physics Group that is working on the Compact Muon So...
Origami Screen Turns Windows into Solar Panels: Prevalent Architecture's Ben Berwick Talks Solar
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Prevalent Architecture has created a solar panel that collects solar energy and illuminates interior spaces. Founder and director Ben Berwick describe...
Food for Philosophical Thought—Dr. Nicolas Laos—Philosopher, Author, Religious Visionary, Mathematician, Noopolitics Expert
26 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Nicolas Laos is a philosopher, religious visionary, mathematician, noopolitics expert, and author of many books including The Meaning of Being Ill...
The Next Generation of Prosthetic Limb Control—Blair Lock—Coapt
25 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CEO and co-founder of Coapt, Blair Lock, discusses the focus of his work in the field of prosthetic control. Tune in to learn the following: How the...
Gene Silencing Through RNA Interference--Phillip Zamore, PhD--University of Massachusetts Medical School
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Phillip D. Zamore Bio: Phillip D. Zamore, Ph.D. has been an Investigator of the Howard Hughes Medical Institute since 2008. In 2016, he became the Ch...
Global Virus Tracking by Science Consortium: One Health Institute's Jonna Mazet Discusses their Work
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
UC Davis's One Health Institute (OHI) focuses on problem-solving for emerging infectious diseases and conservation challenges to address global health...
Transplants without Immunosuppressant Drugs: UCSF's Transplant and Stem Cell Immunobiology Lab
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sonja Schrepfer Bio: Sonja Schrepfer, M.D., Ph.D., Professor of Surgery, founded the Transplant and Stem Cell Immunobiology (TSI) Lab in 2009 in Germa...
The Future of Work and Digital Economy with Gary Bolles of Singularity University
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gary Bolles discusses work concerns and opportunities, especially with the work-from-home dynamic that's grown from virus precautions. He addresses ...
Earth Day Special: National Geographic Explorers Discuss Born Wild and Wildlife Conservation
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Beverly and Dereck Joubert are National Geographic explorers-at-large. They are featured in National Geographic's Earth Day commemorative special, Bo...
The Endocannabinoid System and Pharmaceuticals: Artelo Biosciences' CEO Discusses their Products
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Gregory D. Gorgas, President and CEO, explains what pharmaceuticals his company is developing to work with the body's endocannabinoid system. He t...
Functional Medicine and Cancer Treatment: A Conversation with Marcus Freudenmann of trulyheal.com
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After several friends were diagnosed with cancer, Marcus Freudenmann went on an intense research journey to try and help them fight the diagnoses. He...
Inspiring Immunity in the Face of Covid-19 with Dr. Tom O'Bryan
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Author Dr. Tom O'Bryan shares his thoughts on how to boost immune systems as the coronavirus spreads. He touches on the following issues: Why testin...
Viruses as the R & D Sector of Evolution: James Shapiro Talks about the Natural History of Viruses
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor James Shapiro shares his thoughts with listeners on all things viral. In this exploration of molecular biology, he touches on Some of the...
Damaging Disinfectants and Cleaning Considerations—Erica Hartmann, PhD—McCormick School of Engineering, Northwestern University
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Erica Hartmann's Bio: Dr. Erica Marie Hartmann is an environmental microbiologist interested in the interaction between human-made chemicals and micr...
Advancing Technology and Microbiome Research Amid COVID-19 Pandemic—Rob Knight—Center for Microbiome Innovation, UC San Diego
19 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Founding director of the Center for Microbiome Innovation and professor of pediatrics and computer science & engineering at UC San Diego, Rob Knight,...
On the Development of a Genetic Noah's Ark—Oliver Ryder, PhD—Kleberg Endowed Director of Conservation Genetics, San Diego Zoo Global
18 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Oliver Ryder, Kleberg Endowed Director of Conservation Genetics at San Diego Zoo Global joins the podcast to discuss the Frozen Zoo, the world's large...
A Molecular Mechanism for Mastering Sleep—Ying-Hui Fu, PhD—UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor of neurology at the UCSF Weill Institute for Neurosciences, Ying-Hui Fu, joins the show to discuss human sleep behavior. On this episode, y...
The Human Body as a Microbial Ecosystem—Sean Gibbons, PhD—Washington Research Foundation, Institute for Systems Biology
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Sean Gibbons, PhD, is a distinguished investigator at the Washington Research Foundation and assistant professor at the Institute for Systems Biology....
Understanding, Diagnosing, and Treating Pulmonary Hypertension—Vinicio de Jesus Perez, MD—Associate Professor Medicine at Stanford University
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Vinicio de Jesus Perez is an associate professor of pulmonary and critical care medicine at Stanford University, and practicing cardiopulmonologi...
Virus Vacations – João Marques, Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Federal University of Minas Gerais – How Viruses Travel and Spread Throughout Populations
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
João Marques, Department of Biochemistry and Immunology, Federal University of Minas Gerais, provides an overview of his research, discussing viruses...
Virus Vocation – Curtis Suttle, Professor, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, The University of British Columbia – An Overview of Viruses and Their Many Important Functions
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Curtis Suttle, Professor, Institute for the Oceans and Fisheries, The University of British Columbia, provides an overview of his work studying viruse...
Bacteria and Virus Interactions: Understanding Microbes with Alejandro Reyes Muñoz
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Computational biologist Dr. Reyes discusses the basics of bacteriophages (viruses that infect bacteria) and bacteria interactions as well as current r...
The Latest in Quantum Technologies with Doug Finke
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The founder of The Quantum Computing Report, Doug Finke offers listeners a perfect distillation of the basics of quantum computing alongside the late...
Measuring Health, Detecting Illness (Before It's Too Late)—Michael Snyder, PhD–Snyder Lab, Department of Genetics, Stanford University
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Snyder, PhD, is a Stanford W. Ascherman Professor and Chair of the Department of Genetics at Stanford, and Director of the Stanford Center for...
Using CRISPR for Covid-19 Surveillance: Virologists at the Sabeti Lab Discuss their Test Development
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Freije and Cameron Myhrvold are working on a test for the Covid-19 virus that will provide faster results than what's currently in use. Th...
Affordable Dialysis: Accessibility in Poorer Regions with The George Institute's John Knight
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. John Knight helped oversee a global competition to produce a more affordable dialysis system. He discusses challenges that face users of dialysis...
Amir D. Aczel's Family Talks about Finding Zero and the Amir D. Aczel Foundation for Research
12 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Debra and Miriam Aczel, wife and daughter of Amir D. Aczel, talk about goals of the foundation and what they've accomplished thus far. They tell li...
The Asthma Question: COPSAC's Shiraz Shah Talks about Their Research Process
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Shiraz Shah, a Senior Researcher at COPSAC, or Copenhagen's Prospective Studies on Asthma in Childhood, uses microbiology to track and analyze the vi...
Meals, Metabolites, and the Microbiome—Henrik Munch Roager, PhD—Assistant Professor, University of Copenhagen
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Assistant professor at the University of Copenhagen, Henrik Munch Roager, PhD, discusses a number of interesting topics in his area of expertise: the ...
Pain-Free Living: Author Cheryl Meyer Shares Her Journey toward Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
After turning from conventional medicine when it didn't offer answers to her health struggles, Cheryl Meyer discovered life-changing information in th...
Searching for Novel Solutions to Bacterial Infections Amid a Viral Pandemic—Kevin Outterson, J.D., LL.M.—Professor and N. Neal Pike Scholar at Boston University
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor and N. Neal Pike Scholar in Health and Disability Law at Boston University discusses viruses and the role of bacteria in viral pandemics. B...
The Latest in Energy Storage and Environment-Saving Technology—Lindsay Gorril—KORE Power
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
CEO of KORE Power, Lindsay Gorril, discusses renewable and electrical energy storage systems and technology. On this episode, you will learn the fol...
Recipe for Blood: Researcher Rio Sugimura Describes his Research in Developing Blood Stem Cells
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast explores how researchers are working on generating blood from a patient's skin cells for optimal stem cells therapy. When you listen,...
The Rhizosphere Zone: Focusing on the Importance of Plant Health in the Lab
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Graduate student Dr. Ayanna Jones is studying the complex rhizosphere surrounding plant root structures. In this podcast, you'll learn The nature of ...
Origins of Life: David Deamer Explains what Science Tells Us About the First Steps
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Research professor David Deamer's work led to the exciting discovery of lipid material in meteorites that are capable of "self-assembly" into membrano...
Research Scientist Brian J. Ford Talks Microbiology, Microbes, and Viruses
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Professor Brian J. Ford is a prolific research scientist who launched numerous science communication projects for the BBC. In this discussion, he disc...
AI-Driven Discoveries of Novel Antibiotics—James J. Collins, Ph.D.—The Collins Lab, Broad Institute of MIT & Harvard
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
For the past decade, the Collins Lab at MIT has been focused on using bioengineering principles to better understand antibiotics with the primary goal...
Gun Detection via Artificial Intelligence and Computer Vision Tech—Ben Ziomek—Actuate
05 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chief Product Officer at Actuate, Ben Ziomek, joins the podcast to discuss a new and potentially life-saving application of artificial intelligence a...
Sleep Health and Psychology on Lockdown—Yelena Blank, Ph.D.—Clinical Psychologist and Sleep Expert
04 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Clinical psychologist and sleep expert, Yelena Blank, Ph.D., discusses sleep health and her approach to helping those who suffer from a variety of sle...
The Antibiotic Revolution: Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum Curator Shares a Slice of History
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Author Kevin Brown established and curated the Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum in London. He tells listeners about the process of collecting spec...
Fighting Pathogens with Biotherapy: An Interview with Founder and CEO of RAW Molecular Systems, LLC
03 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Richard Allen White began RAW Molecular Systems, LLC, eight years after his mother's death from streptococcus complications. His mission is to pus...
Pediatric Transplantation Challenges and Achievements: Dr. George V. Mazariegos Shares an Overview
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A specialist in pediatric transplantation for children facing liver and intestinal disease, Dr. Mazariegos discuss current practices. He explains how...
Coronavirus Conversation – Luis P. Villarreal, Professor Emeritus, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, UC Irvine – Viruses, Infection & Coronavirus Updates
02 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this informative podcast, Luis P. Villarreal, Professor Emeritus, Molecular Biology and Biochemistry, School of Biological Sciences, University of ...