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Science Behind Science
by Ann Tushar and Dennis Grencewicz
We talk about science now more than ever, but what does it actually take to generate a drug, become a phenomenal scientist, or have a lab of your own? The Science Behind Science Podcast takes you backstage of research to show you how scientific discoveries really happen. Hosted by two up-and-coming researchers at a world-class hospital, Ann Tushar and Dennis Grencewicz sit down with scientists and other professionals to humanize the individuals behind groundbreaking discoveries and to gain perspective on ethical dilemmas in research and best practices in scientific education and business.
Episodes
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Emphasizing the Physician in Physician Scientist: Science + Education with Dr. Mary Beth Fontana
Dr. Fontana is an Associate Professor of Internal Medicine Emeritus in Cardiovascular Diseases at The Ohio State University College of Medicine. This interview took place during the American Physician Scientist Association Midwest Meeting on March 8th, 2025 in a session entitled "Interview with…
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High Stakes Exam Prep Done Right: Science + Education with Dr. Rahul Damania
Today's conversation is with Dr. Rahul Damania, a Pediatric Critical Care physician and founder of HyGuru, a fantastic platform structured to prepare medical students for high stakes exams. After completing his medical degree at Northeast Ohio Medical University and pediatrics residency at Case...
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Science Under Pressure - The High-Stakes World of Drug Discovery: Science + Industry with Dr. Derek Lowe
Dr. Derek Lowe is a highly respected figure in the pharmaceutical industry, known for his deep expertise in drug discovery and development. Derek got his BA from Hendrix College and his PhD in organic chemistry from Duke University on synthesis of natural products, before spending time in Germany...
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Transforming Cancer Care - The Rise of Immuno-Oncology: Science + Medicine with Dr. Zihai Li
Today’s conversation is with Dr. Zihai Li, Founding Director of the Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center. Dr. Li completed medical school at Zhengzhou University, his PhD at Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, Internal Medicine Residency…
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The Life of a New Faculty Academic Gynecologic Oncologist: Science + Medicine with Dr. Laura Chambers
Dr. Laura Chambers is a gynecologic oncologist and principle investigator at The Ohio State University James Cancer Hospital. Laura graduated from Midwestern University Chicago with her DO and completed residency in OBGYN and fellowship in Gyn Onc at the Cleveland Clinic. She now practices at OSU...
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Neuroprosthetics, Non-Viral Gene Delivery, and National Defense - All in the Same Lab! Science + Industry with Dr. Justin Sanchez
Dr. Justin Sanchez is a Battelle Technical fellow, a member of the senior leadership team for Battelle’s Life Sciences and Biotechnology departments, and world-renowned expert in biotechnology. Prior to joining Battelle, Dr. Sanchez was the Director of the Biological Technologies Office (BTO) at...
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Revamping Med-Ed With Boards and Beyond and Some Independent Thinking: Science + Education with Dr. Jason Ryan
Dr. Jason Ryan is a Board Certified Cardiologist and the Director of the University of Connecticut Heart Failure Center who is very well known amongst medical students for his educational platform that helps prepare for the USMLE STEP1 board exam called Boards and Beyond. Dr. Ryan earned his MD…
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Defining Night Science - the Theory of Thinking About Science: Science and Communication with Dr. Itai Yanai
In this conversation, I speak with Dr. Itai Yanai, Professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Pharmacology and Scientific Director of the Applied Bioinformatics Laboratories at New York University Langone Health. Outside of his very accomplished academic career, Itai hosts the awesome podcast Night...
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On Leading a Comprehensive Cancer Center and On Surgical Oncology: Science + Medicine with Dr. Raphael Pollock
Dr. Raphael Pollock MD, PhD is an internationally renowned surgical oncologist and Director of the Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center since 2013. In our discussion, I talk with Dr. Pollock about what makes him passionate about cancer medicine, what goes into running and building…
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The Psychology of Failing the Right Way - How to make the most of mistakes with FLAMEnet: Science + Education
Dr. Lisa Corwin, Dr. Sandhya Krishnan and I discuss the psychology of how students can internalize and maximally leverage perceived failures in academics/research to grow and become more resilient. Dr. Corwin is an Associate Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Dr. Krishnan is a...
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Season 3 Intro: Science Behind Science Returns!
The SBS Podcast is back! In this intro episode, Dennis reintroduces the goals and direction of the podcast and shares a few highlights of episodes that are soon to be released! Guests included in this intro include: Drs. Lisa Corwin, Assistant Professor, and Sandhya Krishnan, Post-Doctoral…
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Season Two Recap: Highlights and Common Threads from our Conversations with Scientists and Physicians
Dennis and Ann recap Season 2 of the Science Behind Science podcast by sharing personal highlights and illuminating a few common threads they identified in the conversations recorded thus far. Finally, Dennis shares some of his future plans for season 3 and provides information for how you can...
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Science + Education: Tips for Writing and Publishing Your First Scientific Paper
Dennis tells us about his experience writing his first real scientific paper, which was published in Human Molecular Genetics in 2021. Our goal in this conversation was to establish what goes into making a peer-reviewed scientific article, including everything from crafting ideas and hypotheses…
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Science + Medicine: HIV - From Raging Epidemic to Controllable Diagnosis; Working toward Conquering HIV Through Research
Dr. Michael Para tells us about his experiences working on the front lines of the HIV/AIDS pandemic when it first hit the USA. Dr. Para is a physician specializing in Infectious Diseases; a Professor Emeritus in Infectious Diseases, Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics; and...
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SBS Special: Philanthropy in Cancer Research - Riding in Velosano Bike to Cure at the Cleveland Clinic
Dr. Justin Lathia is the Director of Faculty Development and the Vice Chair of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Sciences at Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute. He also holds a co-captain role on the Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute’s Velosano Team. Dr. Lathia has been riding in...
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Science + Careers: Prioritization and Time Management Skills from a Pro-Athlete Medical Student
Matthew Marquardt, a third-year medical student at The Ohio State University College of Medicine and pro-triathlete in Ironman and Professional Triathletes Organization competitions, spills his secrets for successfully managing his time in arguably one of the busiest seasons of his life. We hear...
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Science + Education: Tips for Building a Competitive Medical School Application from an Admissions Director and Current Med Student
Christian Essman is the Senior Director of Admissions and Financial Aid at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine and host of the amazing “All Access: Med School Admissions” podcast. He holds an in-depth discussion with us about the admissions process for entry into allopathic medical...
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Science + Immigration: A French Researcher's Journey to the US and the Process of Establishing a Life as an International Scientist
Dr. Sylvain Ferrandon, a research scientist and lab manager at the Ohio State University’s Wexner Medical Center, shares his immigration story as a scientist from France coming to the US for a postdoctoral fellowship. We learn from Sylvain about the structure of the French education system, the...
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Science + Education: The Story of a Paradigm-Shifting Biological Discovery - The Kingdom of Archaea
Dr. George Fox, Emeritus Professor and Research Professor at the University of Houston, relates the remarkable story of how he and his late mentor, Dr. Carl Woese, discovered the biological kingdom Archaea. He explains how they realized they had identified a new kingdom, how this discovery was...
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Science + Medicine: Leveraging Epidemiologic Research to Provide More Equitable Healthcare
Dr. Electra Paskett has a conversation with us on the field of epidemiology broadly, with a special focus on behavioral cancer epidemiology. She is the Director of the Division of Cancer Prevention and Control in the College of Medicine, an epidemiology professor in the College of Public Health,...
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Science + Careers: The Roles and Responsibilities of the Vice Chair at a Major Research Institute
Dr. Donna Driscoll, Vice Chair of the Lerner Research Institute at Cleveland Clinic, breaks down her job title, giving us the big picture of what it’s like to work in an administrative position at a large academic research center. She shares about her pathway in science and research…
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Science + Careers: Biobanks as Backbones in Biomedical Research - Insights from the Cooperative Human Tissue Network
Eastern and Midwestern Division Directors for the Cooperative Human Tissue Network (CHTN) Diane McGarvey and Randy Mandt join us on the podcast to discuss the ins and outs of human tissue collection, storage, and dissemination for research purposes. We cover the process of biobanking generally,...
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Science + Education: Addressing Personal/Interpersonal Elephants in the Room in Research
Dr. Jen Heemstra, the Department Chair of Chemistry at Washington University in St. Louis, sits down with us to chat about the personal and interpersonal challenges common to science. She shares how to identify red flags in a lab setting if you’re interviewing or rotating and gives ideas for...
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Season Two Intro: Science Behind Science is Back!
Welcome back to the SBS Podcast! Ann and Dennis introduce our second season, including some highlights from season one and snippets from conversations with guests who will be joining in this season. Folks mentioned in this episode include: Dr. Jennifer Heemstra, Chair of Chemistry at Washington...
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Season One Recap: Common Threads Amongst our Conversations with Practitioners and Educators in Science
Dennis and Ann recap Season 1 of the Science Behind Science podcast by sharing personal highlights and illuminating a few common threads they identified in the conversations recorded thus far. We also share our future plans for season 2 and provide information for how you can connect with us!...
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Science + Education: The Road Less Traveled; Exploring Nontraditional MD/PhD Pathways
Dr. Takae Brewer, a cancer genomics fellow at Cleveland Clinic and a PhD student in Case Western Reserve University’s Physician Researchers Innovating in Science and Medicine (PRISM) program, tells us about her experiences getting a PhD after medical school. Takae outlines the typical trajectory...
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Science + Communication: Improving Networking Skills and Culture Building in Research
Dr. Justin Lathia is the Director of Faculty Development and the Vice Chair of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Sciences at Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute. Dr. Lathia is a wonderful communicator in the scientific community and is a fantastic advocate and mentor for scientists looking to...
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Science + Education: Dennis' Backstory - How He got into Research and What He Loves about Science
In this episode, Ann interviews Dennis about his scientific background. Dennis shares how his love for science began in high school, why he ended up at Haverford College for undergrad, and describes the mentorship he received there. He talks in-depth about his research experiences at the…
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Science + Education: Ann's Backstory - How She got into Research and What She Loves about Science
In this episode, Dennis interviews Ann about her background in science thus far. Ann tells her story as to how she became interested in research, starting back from enjoyment and success in Chemistry classes during high school and through a few early role models in her life. She goes on to…
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Science + Careers: The Life of a Professional Biomedical Writer
Dr. Cassandra Talerico is a Biomedical Writer for the Department of Cancer Biology at Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute. Dr. Talerico completed her undergraduate training in Psychobiology and Biology at Hiram College, where she was a Phi Beta Kappa member. She then earned an M.A. in...
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Science + Careers: Achieving Work-Life Balance as a Scientist (Yes, it’s Possible!)
Dr. Lou Charkoudian, a Professor of Chemistry at Haverford College and return guest to the podcast, discusses how she manages to avoid job creep and keep a work-life balance and integration. Beyond being a wonderful scientist and mentor, Lou continuously works to make sure she is a supportive and...
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Science + Careers: Launching and Building a Career as a Marine Ecologist
Dr. Jamie Becker, an Assistant Professor of Biology at Alvernia University and return guest to the podcast, discusses how he got started on the path of Marine Ecology and what the real life of a Marine Ecologist is like. Jamie describes the qualifications and training necessary to pursue a career...
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Science + Medicine: A Primer on Clinical Research
Milana Leygerman, the Clinical Research Supervisor for Cleveland Clinic’s Genomic Medicine Institute, provides us with a broad overview of clinical research. With her experience at the bench and in various roles on clinical trials and projects, we felt Milana was a perfect fit for a discussion on...
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Science + The Road to PI: Mindset and Motivation of a Rising Principal Investigator
Dr. Iris Nira Smith, a research associate in Dr. Charis Eng’s lab in Cleveland Clinic’s Lerner Research Institute, shares her journey toward independence in research. As a recent NIH K99/R00 recipient, Iris explains what a principal investigator is, what some of their responsibilities are, the...
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Science + Communication: Exploring SciComm Beyond the Manuscript and Conference
Dr. Stetson Thacker, a Clinical Genomics Curator at GenomOncology and the Social Media Manager for the journal Human Molecular Genetics, returns to the podcast to discuss how scientists communicate outside of publications and conferences. Beyond his expertise in reading primary literature…
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Science + Education: Rebranding Organic Chemistry
Dr. Lou Charkoudian, a Professor of Chemistry at Haverford College, shares her wisdom for teaching and mentoring students through a notoriously difficult course: organic chemistry. Lou explains the relevance and importance of organic chemistry to our lives and unpacks why the course is so...
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Science + Education: Why Everyone Needs "Superlab"
Dr. Robert Fairman, a Professor of Biology at Haverford College, explains the value of in-depth lab education during undergrad and gives some insight into his mentorship philosophy. Rob was Dennis’ undergraduate research mentor and a number of the lessons Rob taught are worth sharing on a broader...
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Science + Education: Tips and Tricks for Reading Scientific Literature
Dr. Stetson Thacker, a Clinical Genomics Curator at GenomOncology and a previous PhD candidate in Dr. Charis Eng’s Lab of the Genomic Medicine Institute of Cleveland Clinic Lerner Research Institute, shares his insight into navigating the seas of scientific literature. We both worked with Stetson...
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Science + Education: Elevating Undergrad Science Courses
Dr. Jamie Becker, an Assistant Professor of Biology at Alvernia University, discusses undergraduate course design for the sciences. He starts off by describing how he began teaching before getting into the general curricular and course structure for undergraduate science majors. We then spend…
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We talk about science now more than ever, but what does it actually take to generate a drug, become a phenomenal scientist, or have a lab of your own? The Science Behind Science Podcast takes you backstage of research to show you how scientific discoveries really happen. Hosted by two up-and-coming researchers at a world-class hospital, Ann Tushar and Dennis Grencewicz sit down with scientists and other professionals to humanize the individuals behind groundbreaking discoveries and to gain perspective on ethical dilemmas in research and best practices in scientific education and business.
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