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CTSI Discovery Radio
by CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
CTSI Discovery Radio is a unique facet of the Clinical & Translation Science Institute (CTSI) of Southeast Wisconsin. Each 30-minute monthly show informs and educates listeners about translational research relative to current health topics, clinical studies and advancements in biomedical research leading to better outcomes. CTSI Discovery Radio is hosted and produced by award-winning veteran radio personality Bryan Belmer.Visit the CTSI website at https://ctsi.mcw.edu
Episodes
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Episode #150 - Tact, Talk & Tats Leading to Suicide Prevention
Suicide is a serious public health issue. But, anyone can have a role in suicide prevention, even in unconventional places. Discover “Tact, Talk & Tats Leading to Suicide Prevention” inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #149 - New Leadership: Transforming & Translating Vision into Reality
There’s new leadership at the Medical College of Wisconsin, and at the Clinical & Translational Science Institute of Great Wisconsin. Discover “New Leadership: Transforming & Translating Vision into Reality,” inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #148 - Poised for Poison Prevention & Control
There are many poison exposure risks, both inside our homes and in the great outdoors. We’re poised for poison prevention and control…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #147 - CTSI Discovery Radio Goes to the Movies: The Little Heart Warrior
The connection between research science and art matters. On today’s show, we’re going to the movies to discover The Little Heart Warrior…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #146 - Patients are a Virtue: The Patient-Centered Research of PCORI & PCORnet
Effective patient-centered research is research that’s created both for patients and by patients. Discover Patients are a Virtue: The Patient-Centered Research of PCORI & PCORnet…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #145 - Summertime Preparedness & Prevention
Summer is nearly here, bringing sun and fun. But you need to be prepared, because it can lead to prevention. Discover Summertime Preparedness & Prevention…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #144 - Care of the Dog: The Paws-itive Impacts of Therapy Dogs
The bond between humans and dogs is undeniably strong, especially when it comes to therapy dogs, making them a breed of their own. Discover Care of the Dog: The Paws-itive Impacts of Therapy Dogs, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #143 - The Weight is Over: The Rise in GLP-1 Medications for Weight-Loss
GLP-1 medications were developed to treat type 2 diabetes. Today, they’re also being prescribed for weight-loss. But it’s crucial to recognize they’re not some magic pill. Discover The Weight is Over: The Rise in GLP-1 Medications for Weight-Loss…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #142 - Shoulder the Load: A Manual Wheelchair Injury Research Study
Over 5 million Americans use wheelchairs for mobility. But manual wheelchair users are at high risk for injury….especially kids. Discover Shoulder the Load: A Manual Wheelchair Injury Research Study, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #141 - The Progression & Transformation of AI in Medical Research & Healthcare
The rapid progression of artificial intelligence is transforming medical research and healthcare, paving the way for even more transformative innovations on the horizon. Discover The Progression & Transformation of AI in Medical Research & Healthcare…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #140 - Special Edition: 2025 Year in Review
Throughout 2025, CTSI Discovery Radio covered a wide variety of topics related to translational science by focusing on important information, innovation, education, transformation, reflection, and more. Discover our special 2025 Year In Review edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #139 - Glaucoma: Setting Sights on Improving Outcomes
Glaucoma is a common eye disease that can cause irreversible blindness. However, it’s also becoming increasingly, effectively treatable. Discover Glaucoma: Setting Sights on Improving Outcomes…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #138 - The Data Science Institute: Converting Data into Knowledge
In medical research, having good data in invaluable toward gaining better information, and is the key to increasing medical knowledge. Discover The Data Science Institute: Converting Data into Knowledge…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #137 - The Lowdown on Upper GI Reflux Conditions
Millions of Americans are impacted by upper GI conditions such as Layngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Plus, learn how a reflux condition can impact an individual’s quality of life. Discover The Lowdown on Upper GI Reflux Conditions…inside this edition of CTSI...
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Episode #136 - Advancements in Cancer Research, Treatments & Therapies
Breakthroughs in cancer research are playing a pivotal role in advancing treatments and therapies to fight the disease. Discover Advancements in Cancer Research, Treatments, and Therapies, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #135 - Music as Medicine
There’s increasing evidence of the healing powers of music for some neurological and mental health disorders. Discover Music as Medicine…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #134 - The NIH: A Blueprint for the Future of Biomedical Science
The National Institutes of Health have a new Director…one with vision, defined goals, and a bold reform agenda. Meet our nation’s new top biomedical scientist and discover his ‘Blueprint for the Future of Biomedical Research," inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #133 - On the Road: ACTS Translational Science 2025 Conference
Listen and learn from expert insights on a variety of topics at the Association for Clinical & Translational Science (ACTS) conference in our nation’s capitol. We’re taking our show on the road…and you’re coming with us…inside this special edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #132 - Stepping Stones: Advancing Kidney Stone Disease Research
Having a kidney stone is painful. But, although they’re relatively common, they’re also quite treatable. Plus learn about a collaborative research team commited to amplifying the voice of kidney stone disease patients. Discover Stepping Stones: Advancing Kidney Stone Disease Research…inside this...
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Episode #131 - Hyperparathyroidism
Our parathyroid glands are tiny. However, although diminutive in form, they play a dynamic role in our health. And later, hear the consequences of improper parathyroid function. Discover Hyperparathyroidism…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #130 - The Battle to Beat Diabetes
Diabetes is a common and potentially dangerous disease, but it’s also very manageable. Learn about diabetes-related health challenges as we discover the Battle to Beat Diabetes…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #129 - Spotlight on Star Scholars of the CTSI
The CTSI offers a variety of educational programs for research scholars. Join us as we shine the spotlight on some of the star scholars of the CTSI…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #128 - Special Edition: 2024 Year in Review
2024 saw CTSI Discovery Radio focus on a wide variety of important topics related to translational science and research impacting our health including our hearts, our minds, and our overall health. Explore and enjoy our special 2024 Year In Review edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #127 - In the Blood: Essential Thrombocytosis
Essential Thrombocytosis (ET) is a rare blood disorder that can be serious, but is also very treatable and manageable. Discover In the Blood: Essential Thrombocytosis, and hear from someone living with ET…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #126 - Amazing Brains: How Words & Language Meaning are Encoded in Brain Activity
Words cannot adequately describe how fascinating the human brain is. But new research is exploring how our brain processes language in the parts of the brain that support the semantic system. Discover how words and language meaning are encoded in our brain activity……inside this edition of CTSI...
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Episode #125 - Lupus: Breakthrough Discovery & Diagnostic Challenges
A recent discovery in patients with lupus could result in better therapeutic treatments. And learn about research focused on lupus diagnostic errors. Discover a research breakthrough and diagnostic challenges of lupus…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #124 - All in Together: The Past, Present & Future of CTSI
Over the last 15 years, the CTSI has focused on being all-in together with the research enterprise and the community to advance health through research and discovery. Discover the past, present and future of the CTSI…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #123 - To the Bone: Osteoporosis & Bone Health
As we age, our bones can become less dense in structure. For some, this can lead to osteoporosis. But a research breakthrough is changing that. Discover osteoporosis and bone health…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #122 - Virtual Reality Therapy for Real Chronic Pain
Chronic pain impacts millions of Americans. While the source of pain may vary, there’s one important consistency paving the way for an innovative and immersive pain therapy. Discover a virtual reality treatment for real chronic pain……inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #121 - Emergency Medicine and Injury Prevention & Control Spanning Seven Decades
Emergency medicine is specialized, immediate, critical care for patients of all ages, often related to injuries that are preventable. Dr. Stephen Hargarten presents a lecture on leadership and science spanning seven decades…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #120 - Open Wide: Oral Health for Overall Health
Our oral health is directly related to our overall health. However, many face barriers in achieving and maintaining good oral health. Open wide, as we discover oral health and oral health disparities…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #119 - Parkinson’s Disease: Biomarker Breakthrough
Parkinson’ s disease is a neuro-degenerative disorder that can negatively impact both motor and non-motor skills. But, a recent Parkinson’s research discovery is a real game-changer. Discover the Parkinson’s Disease biomarker breakthrough...inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #118 - Building Blocks for a Healthier Community
The building blocks for a healthy community can come in many forms, from programs for kids to to platforms offering resources for helping everyone in the community. Discover Building Blocks for a Healthy Community…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #117 - The Long & Short on Long COVID
People suffering from Long COVID can have symptoms ranging from pulmonary symptoms, to neurological and neuropsychological symptoms, to cardiovascular symptoms. And…make no mistake…their symptoms are real. Discover the long and short on Long COVID inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #116 - Special Edition: 2023 Year in Review
Throughout 2023, CTSI Discovery Radio focused on topics ranging from research and translational science impacting the health of children, to adults, to practically anyone. Enjoy this this special 2023 Year In Review edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #115 - The Pituitary: Our Mini, Mighty, Master Gland
The pituitary gland is tiny, but this pea-sized organ has enormous impact on our overall health. Later, learn about a common condition affecting it. Discover the pituitary, our mini, mighty, master gland…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #114 - What Women (and Men) Need to Know About Menopause
Menopause was once considered taboo to talk about. But, today, we know it’s too important not to talk about. So WE WILL talk about it! Discover What Women (and Men) Need to Know About Menopause…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #113 - Data Collection: The Roots of Research
Collection of reliable data is essential to research, whether building a database for studying a specific condition or in building a database for conducting research related to multiple diseases. Discover Data Collection: The Roots of Research…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #112 - Living with Epilepsy
Epilepsy can cause misfires in brain circuitry manifesting is seizures. But, research is leading to better understanding of epilepsy. Plus, learn from someone who was recently diagnosed with it. Discover living with epilepsy…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #111 - Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease & Project Bubaloo
Pediatric congenital heart disease (CHD) is relatively common, occurring in 1% of newborns worldwide. However, although common, parents must know there’s nothing they did to cause it. Plus hear from a mother whose son was born with CHD, but is making something beautiful from it. Discover…
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Episode #110 - BRAVE Program: Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment for Veterans & First Responders
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen to anyone. But, two highly susceptible patient populations are our military veterans and first responders, creating the need for treatment programs to restore them to their best quality of life. Discover the impacts of TBI among our BRAVE veterans and…
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Episode #109 - Children with Medical Complexity: Pediatric & Parental Perspectives
Children with medical complexity have multiple, significant chronic health issues affecting two or more organ systems, leading to a variety of functional limitations and creating challenges for both healthcare providers and parents. Hear pediatric and parental perspectives, and discover a…
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Episode #108 - Giving a Voice to Aphasia
Aphasia is a condition that negatively affects a person’s ability to speak. But innovative research is happening right here in our community to treat it. We’re giving a voice to Aphasia…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #107 - Setting the Record Straight: Shingles and the Shingles Vaccination
You see or hear about it seemingly everywhere: “If you had chickenpox, the shingles virus is in you.” But it’s more than just an ad slogan. It’s real. And while it can cause pain that’s unbearable, it’s easily avoidable. We’re setting the record straight on shingles and the shingles...
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Episode #106 - All in the Wrist: MRI & Motion Analysis Study
Having healthy wrists can easily be taken for granted. But a new research study is utilizing both MRI and motion analysis technologies to improve diagnoses, treatment and management of various degenerative conditions and injuries of the wrist. It’s all in the wrist…inside this edition of CTSI...
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Episode #105 - Precision Nutrition: Dietary Management of Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
It’s a pancreatic cancer clinical trial incorporating a diet custom tailored to patients, hoping that targeted nutrition can starve cancer cells of nurtients they need to live and grow. Discover a clinical trial utilizing precision nutrition, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #104 - Special Edition: 2022 Year in Review
Across 2022, CTSI Discovery Radio shared topics of research and translational science impacting everything from our local community, to our national community, and innovations discovered locally that are impacting the U.S. and the world. Join us as we review our year of shows, inside this 2022…
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Episode #103 - CTSI Community Care Initiative: The Intersection of Research, Faith & Healthcare
It’s a community partnership at the intersection of clinical & translation research, the faith-based community, and healthcare. We’re exploring the CTSI Community Care Initiative...inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
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Episode #102 - Artificial Intelligence & Ethics of AI in Healthcare
Artificial Intelligence is impacting and changing many industries, and that includes healthcare. But, discoveries in Artificial Intelligence come with ethical issues and challenges that must be addressed. Explore Artificial Intelligence and the Ethics of AI in Healthcare...inside this edition of...
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Episode #101 - Monkeypox Update & Heal the Healer Holistic Program
The monkeypox virus is making headlines in the U.S. and globally. But what are monkeypox, how does one get them, and who’s most at risk of getting them? Later, discover a holistic approach to battling burnout in healthcare providers. We’re learning about monkeypox and holistically healing our...
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CTSI Discovery Radio is a unique facet of the Clinical & Translation Science Institute (CTSI) of Southeast Wisconsin. Each 30-minute monthly show informs and educates listeners about translational research relative to current health topics, clinical studies and advancements in biomedical research leading to better outcomes. CTSI Discovery Radio is hosted and produced by award-winning veteran radio personality Bryan Belmer.Visit the CTSI website at https://ctsi.mcw.edu
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