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Einstein On...

by Albert Einstein College of Medicine

Welcome to Einstein On..., a collection of discussions, lectures, and interviews on a wide rage of topics featuring faculty members at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and other thought leaders. Topics range from the latest research on autism and cancer to emerging trends in global health and the spread of HIN1.

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  1. Einstein On: Antibiotic Resistance, Dr. Liise-anne Pirofski

    http://www.einstien.yu.edu - Infectious disease expert Liise-anne Pirofski, M.D., explains how excess use of broad-spectrum antibiotics is one of the root causes of the antibiotic resistance problem. In this interview, she explores the strategies that are being used in Einstein-Montefiore...

  2. Einstein On: Premature Babies, Dr. Judy Aschner

    http://www.einstien.yu.edu - Neonatologist Judy Aschner, M.D., discusses how her personal experience of giving birth to a critically ill premature baby informs her focus on family-centered care for hospitalized children. She also gives perspective on the latest research for treating preemies and...

  3. Einstein On: Childhood Obesity, Dr. Keith Ayoob

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Keith Ayoob, Ed.D., R.D., discusses childhood obesity and details the real-world tools he uses to help parents of obese children better manage their child’s weight. He also explains how he helps parents who don’t recognize that their children are overweight. Dr. Ayoob...

  4. Einstein On: Frailty, Dr. Joe Verghese

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Joe Verghese, M.B.B.S, M.S, discusses the complex connections between frailty, mobility and cognitive decline in older adults and research to identify, prevent and treat frailty. Dr. Verghese is Chief of Geriatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore...

  5. Einstein On: Autism, Dr. John Foxe

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - John Foxe, Ph.D., discusses the latest trends in autism research, theories and treatment including his own findings on why children with autism integrate information from the senses differently. Dr. Foxe is director of research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine's...

  6. Einstein On: Genetic Sequencing, Dr. Harry Ostrer

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Harry Ostrer, M.D., discusses how genetic sequencing is changing the course of treatment for common diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease by identifying individuals at higher risk. It can also play a role in personalizing treatment: sequencing...

  7. Einstein On: Clinical Bioethics: Dr. Tia Powell

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Tia Powell, M.D., explores issues in the emerging field of clinical bioethics including end of life care, genetic testing, protection of participants in clinical research studies and public health policy. Dr. Powell is director of the Montefiore Einstein Center for...

  8. Einstein On: Diabetes, Dr. Jeffrey Pessin (2 of 3), Research and Community

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Jeffrey Pessin, Ph.D., discusses basic and clinical diabetes research being conducted at Einstein and Montefiore Medical Center, including the brain’s influence on appetite, autoimmune and stem cell therapies, and the efforts to develop an artificial pancreas. Dr....

  9. Einstein On: Diabetes, Dr. Jeffrey Pessin (1 of 3), Causes and Trends

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Jeffrey Pessin, Ph.D., explains the causes and treatments for type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and malnutrition diabetes, a growing problem in the developing world. He also addresses the spiking rates of type 2 diabetes in the U.S. Dr. Pessin is director of the…

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  10. Einstein On: Cancer, Dr. Joseph Sparano: Personalized Medicine

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Physician-researcher Joseph Sparano, M.D., discusses the difference between personalized and precision medicine and explains how both are changing the treatment and outcomes for cancer patients. He also discusses research and clinical trials taking place at Albert...

  11. Einstein On: Alzheimer's disease, Dr. Richard Lipton (3 of 3): Testing for Alzheimer’s disease

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Richard Lipton, M.D., discusses the moral and ethical issues about testing and/or informing patients that they are likely to get Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Lipton is the Edwin S. Lowe Chair at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, vice chair of...

  12. Einstein On: Alzheimer's disease, Dr. Richard Lipton (2 of 3): Treatments for Alzheimer’s disease

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Richard Lipton, M.D., discusses the recent advances and promising research for treating Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Lipton is the Edwin S. Lowe Chair at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, vice chair of neurology at Montefiore Medical Center and...

  13. Einstein On: Alzheimer's disease, Dr. Richard Lipton (1 of 3): Advances in Diagnosis & Treatment

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Richard Lipton, M.D., discusses recent advances in the early identification, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Lipton is the Edwin S. Lowe Chair at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, vice chair of neurology at Montefiore…

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  14. Einstein On: Stem Cells, Dr. Paul Frenette (2 of 2): Benefits and Risks of Therapy

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Paul Frenette, M.D., discusses the promise and risks of current stem cell treatments and explains how prospective patients can protect themselves from fraudulent therapies. Dr. Frenette is director of the Ruth A. and David S. Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell and...

  15. Einstein On: Stem Cells, Dr. Paul Frenette (1 of 2): Research

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Paul Frenette, M.D., puts into perspective the promise and challenge of stem cell research as well as established and experimental stem cell treatments. Also meet three young researchers who work in Dr. Frenette’s lab: instructor Christoph Scheiermann, postdoc Sandra...

  16. Einstein On: Cancer, Dr. I. David Goldman

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - I. David Goldman, M.D., director of the Albert Einstein Cancer Center, discusses trends in cancer and current lab and clinical research being conducted at Einstein and Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital for Einstein. This edition of Einstein On, a...

  17. Einstein On: Vision, Dr. Roy Chuck (2 of 2): Research

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Roy Chuck, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Einstein and Montefiore Medical Center, discusses treatment of age-related eye disease, including cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma. Hear the latest on prevention and...

  18. Einstein On: Vision, Dr. Roy Chuck (1 of 2): Age-Related Eye Disease

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Roy Chuck, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, discusses research and treatment being done at Einstein and Montefiore in the areas of dry eye, and corneal stem cell...

  19. Einstein On: Liver Disease, Dr. Allan Wolkoff

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Allan W. Wolkoff, M.D., discusses liver disease and current research that could ultimately lead to new treatments. Dr. Wolkoff will participate in a twitter chat on the research and clinical aspects of organ transplantation, including liver transplant, on May 22, 1pm...

  20. Einstein On: Cardiovascular Disease, Dr. Richard Kitsis (3 of 3): Lab to Clinic

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Richard Kitsis, M.D., director of Einstein's Wilf Cardiovascular Research Institute, discusses how advances in the lab can used to benefit patients through collaboration with Montefiore Medical Center. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is...

  21. Einstein On: Cardiovascular Disease, Dr. Richard Kitsis (2 of 3): Research Advances

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Richard Kitsis, M.D., director of Einstein's Wilf Cardiovascular Research Institute, discusses his research on cell death and how to block it. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Paul Moniz, managing director of communications…

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  22. Einstein On: Cardiovascular Disease, Dr. Richard Kitsis (1 of 3): Current Trends

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Richard Kitsis, M.D., director of Einstein's Wilf Cardiovascular Research Institute, discusses the state of cardiovascular disease today and the outlook for the future. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Paul Moniz, managing...

  23. Einstein On: Epigenetics, Dr. John Greally (3 of 3): Bench to Bedside

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - John Greally, M.B., B.Ch., Ph.D., discusses how the vast amount of knowledge gained in the epigenetics research lab can be made useful in a clinical setting to benefit individual patients. Dr. Greally is director of the Center for Epigenomics at Einstein and attending...

  24. Einstein On: Epigenetics, Dr. John Greally (2 of 3): Personalized Medicine

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - John Greally, M.B., B.Ch., Ph.D., discusses epigenetics (the study of inheritable changes in gene expression that don't result from changes in DNA sequence) in personalized medicine, including how research can help determine an individual's susceptibility to certain...

  25. Einstein On: Epigenetics, Dr. John Greally (1 of 3): The Basics

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - John Greally, M.B., B.Ch., Ph.D., explains, in layterms, the basics of epigenetics (the study of inheritable changes in gene expression that don't result from changes in DNA sequence) in normal human development, aging and heredity, as well as research on its role in...

  26. Einstein On: Drug Discovery, Dr. Vern Schramm (2 of 2): Center for Molecular Therapeutics and Drug Discovery

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Vern Schramm, Ph.D., professor and chair of biochemistry, discusses how Einstein’s proposed Center for Molecular Therapeutics and Drug Discovery will help propel research findings into clinical applications. This will be crucial for drug therapies that large drug...

  27. Einstein On: Drug Discovery, Dr. Vern Schramm (1 of 2): Transition State Enzymes

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Vern Schramm, Ph.D., professor and chair of biochemistry at Einstein, discusses drug development for a wide range of diseases -- including T-cell leukemia, gout, malaria and autoimmune disorders -- based on his research in transition state analogues. Dr. Schramm, who...

  28. Einstein On: Eye Health, Dr. Roy Chuck

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Stem cell and dry eye researcher and surgeon, Roy Chuck, M.D., Ph.D., explains the difference between corneal transplants and corneal stem cell surgery, as well as current eye research being conducted at Einstein and Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Chuck is professor…

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  29. Einstein On: Liver Disease, Dr. Milan Kinkhabwala

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Milan Kinkhabwala, M.D., professor of surgery at Einstein and chief of transplantation at the Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation, discusses treatment of liver disease as well as transplantation and research. This edition of Einstein On, a research &…

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  30. Einstein On: CERC Dental Clinic, Dr. Farah Alam

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - The Special Care Dentistry Unit at Einstein’s Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (CERC) is the only one of its kind in New York City – able to provide dental services to individuals with severe developmental and behavioral problems though conscious...

  31. Einstein On: Student Musicians

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - While the primary focus for medical and graduate students at Albert Einstein College of Medicine is keeping abreast of their studies, many turn to music for leisure. Video features a variety of performances, including Jennifer Lee performing a violin solo with the...

  32. Einstein On: Global Diabetes, Dr. Meredith Hawkins

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Meredith Hawkins, M.D., professor of medicine (endocrinology) and director of the Global Diabetes Initiative at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, discusses a study published in The Lancet which reports that there are now nearly 350 million adults worldwide with...

  33. Einstein On: Healing Rwanda, Dr. Kathy Anastos

    http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Kathy Anastos, M.D., recalls how a compelling email and pivotal meeting with an HIV-positive Rwandan woman led the development of model programs for women with HIV/AIDS in Rwanda. This first initiative led to the creation of additional programs, including mass public...

  34. Einstein On: Diabetes, Dr. Joel Zonszein

    Joel Zonszein, M.D., professor of clinical medicine at Einstein and director of the Clinical Diabetes Center at Montefiore Medical Center, discusses alarming changes he has observed in the severity of type 2 diabetes during his more than three decades of treating patients. Dr. Zonszein explores…

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  35. Einstein On: Haiti, Haitian Teen Lovely Ajuste

    Lovely Ajuste, a Haitian teen diagnosed with a congenital heart defect in the aftermath of the January 2010 earthquakes, talks about how her life has been affected by her poor health and her hopes for a brighter future. Interpreting for Ms. Ajuste is Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., assistant…

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  36. Einstein On: Haiti, Dr. Samuel Weinstein

    Samuel Weinstein, M.D., explains the congenital heart condition of Lovely Ajuste, a Haitian teenager born with a hole between the upper chambers of her heart known as atrial septic defect (ASD). Ms. Ajuste was diagnosed with the help of Einstein physician Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., who was in...

  37. Einstein On: Haiti, Dr. Mahalia Desruisseaux

    Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., explains how she met and helped to diagnose Lovely Ajuste, a teenager with a congenital heart defect, while she was in Haiti helping with the relief efforts following the January 2010 earthquakes. Dr. Desruisseaux spearheaded the effort to bring Ms. Ajuste to…

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  38. Einstein On: Cancer, Dr. Steven Libutti

    Steven Libutti, M.D., director of the Montefiore-Einstein Center for Cancer Care, professor and vice chair of surgery and professor of genetics at Einstein and Montefiore, and associate director for clinical services at the Albert Einstein Cancer Center, discusses the latest research in cancer...

  39. Einstein On: Cancer, Dr. Alyson Moadel

    Alyson Moadel, Ph.D., director, Montefiore-Einstein Psychosocial Oncology Program, discusses her BOLD program, which offers free mind-body workshops to those in the local community affected by cancer. She also describes her pioneering research on the positive effects of yoga on the well-being of...

  40. Einstein On: BOLD Mind-Body Workshops for Cancer, 1 of 4

    Overview by Alyson Moadel, Ph.D. Alyson Moadel, Ph.D., director, Montefiore-Einstein Psychosocial Oncology Program, discusses the free workshops the program offers in the local community to those affected by cancer. Workshops include a drum circle, reiki healing, crochet and dance fitness.

  41. Einstein On: BOLD Mind-Body Workshops for Cancer, 2 of 4

    In Their Own Words: Participants Cancer survivors Dolores Nelson, Margie Pesante and Emma Pacheco describe how the drum circle and other mind-body workshops have helped them to cope with the challenges that come with diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

  42. Einstein On: BOLD Mind-Body Workshops for Cancer, 3 of 4

    Drum Circle in Action Beat it!…Hear the rhythms and see the smiles in the lively drum circle, the newest offering in the workshops series for those affected by cancer.

  43. Einstein On: BOLD Mind-Body Workshops for Cancer, 4 of 4

    Volunteers First-year Einstein medical students Doug Tremblay and Chelsea McGuire, drum circle leaders, talk about how volunteering has helped them to understand a different side of patient care.

  44. Einstein On: The Longevity Genes Project (Trailer)

    The Longevity Genes Project at Einstein is a study of more than 500 healthy centenarians, near-centenarians and their children. Learn more about this exciting research project whose aim is to unlock the genetic keys to healthier, longer life. Dr. Nir Barzilai, who leads the project, explains his...

  45. Einstein On: The Longevity Genes Project, 1 of 5

    Nir Barzilai, M.D., Principal Investigator The Longevity Genes Project at Einstein is a study of more than 500 healthy centenarians, near-centenarians and their children. In this video, principal investigator Dr. Nir Barzilai, director of the Institute for Aging Research and director of the…

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  46. Einstein On: The Longevity Genes Project, 2 of 5

    Lilly Port, Age 96, Study Participant Study participant Lilly Port’s love of adventure began early in life. She talks about leaving Vienna in 1941 to come to the United States, where she became a radio talk-show host and author of one of the first books written to empower people with…

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  47. Einstein On: The Longevity Genes Project, 3 of 5

    Harold Laufman, Age 98, Study Participant Study participant Harold Laufman, who served as professor of surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and director of the Institute for Surgical Studies at Montefiore Medical Center, talks about his inexhaustible curiosity that fueled his drive to...

  48. Einstein On: The Longevity Genes Project, 4 of 5

    Irma Daniel, Age 103, Study Participant Study participant Irma Daniel believes that working and “never sitting still” are the best ways to stay young. She talks about fleeing Nazi Germany with her husband and five-year-old son in 1938 and her new opportunity in America. To watch all of the videos...

  49. Einstein On: The Longevity Genes Project, 5 of 5

    Irving Kahn, Age 104, Study Participant Study participant and investment advisor Irving Kahn began his career before the stock market crash of 1929 and is widely respected in the field of value investing. In 1978, he founded Kahn Brothers Group, Inc., where he is still chair of the firm. He says…

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  50. Einstein On: HIV, Dr. Harris Goldstein

    Harris Goldstein, M.D., director of the Einstein-Montefiore Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) discusses the global progress in HIV/AIDS research, his own research and his recent trip to South Africa, the country with the largest HIV epidemic in the world according to UNAIDS. Interviewed by…

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Welcome to Einstein On..., a collection of discussions, lectures, and interviews on a wide rage of topics featuring faculty members at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and other thought leaders. Topics range from the latest research on autism and cancer to emerging trends in global health and the spread of HIN1.

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