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ThinkResearch
by Harvard Catalyst
Podcast by Harvard Catalyst
Episodes
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Updates from Harvard's Football Players Health Study
Launched in 2014, the Football Players Health Study is the largest study of living former NFL players, with more than 4,800 participants. In this episode, Alicia Whittington, PhD, assistant director of engagement and health equity research, joins us to discus her work on the study, including a...
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The NFL & Community-Engaged Research
How does growing up with two NFL football players spark a career in research? In this re-airing of our May 2022 interview with Alicia Whittington, PhD, of the Football Players Health Study, Whittington shares how her upbringing helped lead her to her current work in health equity and...
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Investigating Brain Injuries
In this follow up to our 2019 interview, Alex Lin, PhD, of Brigham and Women's Hospital shares updates on his research investigating brain injuries. In this episode, Lin discusses his research over the past six years, including his work studying the impact of hormones on the brain and gender...
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Innovative Imaging: Brain Injury Research
In case you missed it: Back in 2019, we interviewed Alex Lin, PhD, director of the Center for Clinical Spectroscopy at Brigham and Women's Hospital. In this episode, he discusses his research investigating traumatic brain injuries and how he measures brain chemistry using magnetic resonance...
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Advancing Research on Bioadhesive Materials
Bioadhesive materials have the potential to support patient care in a number of ways, from wound healing to repairing the dura to assisting with leaks of cerebral spinal fluid. In this follow-up to our 2022 interview, Ben Freedman, PhD, of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, shares…
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Engineering Adhesive Biomaterials to Improve Healing
In case you missed it: Adhesive biomaterials are used in orthopedic and cardiovascular surgery, as well as neurosurgery, to improve patient care. In this episode from 2022, Ben Freedman, PhD, of the Wyss Institute at Harvard University, discusses his research on the design and synthesis of these...
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2024 In Review: Part One
In part one of this two-part special, we take a look back at some of our interviews from 2024. In this episode, hear from Jason Vassy, MD, MPH, of Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System, on how patient DNA might be used to improve healthcare and prevent disease. Also hear from Mayank…
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Advancing Translational Science
"Translational science is really general principles for how we take scientific discoveries and basic scientific information and translate that into implementable, viable, feasible health solutions for both the patient and the provider to be able to utilize," says Michael Kurilla, MD, PhD, of the...
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The Effects of Climate Change on Indigenous Populations
"Growing up in Fiji, I witnessed firsthand the impacts of climate change and environmental degradation on small island communities," says Nile Nair, PhD, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. In our latest episode, Nair shares his research studying the effects of climate change and the...
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Investigating Mitochondria
It’s well known that mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, but research shows they can also offer new insights into how cells maintain their metabolic balance, potentially leading to novel therapeutic strategies to help fight diseases. Marjana Ndoci MSc, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public...
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Data sharing in Community-Engaged Research
Sharing data in the context of community-engaged research involves specialized practices and considerations. Our latest episode, hosted by Karen Emmons, PhD, faculty lead for Harvard Catalyst's Community Engagement program, discusses critical aspects of data sharing and privacy that researchers...
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Equity, Economics, and Health Outcomes in Cardiology
"[Health equity] is a term that we often listen to, but it involves so many things," says Frans Serpa, MD, Smith Center for Outcomes Research in Cardiology. On this podcast, Serpa discusses his innovative work at the intersection of cardiology, health equity, and health economics. Tune in to…
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Improving Patient Safety
"The National Academy of Medicine said that every American, at least once in their lifetime, will likely experience a diagnostic error, some of which will have devastating consequences," says Christina Cifra, MD, MS, of Boston Children's Hospital. In this episode, Cifra discusses her work as a...
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Understanding Suicide: A Public Health Perspective
"Suicide is not simply a mental health issue, it's a public health issue," says Sara Kohlbeck, director of the Division of Suicide Research and Healing at the Medical College of Wisconsin. In this episode, Kohlbeck shares her research, which focuses on understanding suicide among…
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Improving Health Outcomes for Children
"We need to better meet the needs of children and families by understanding what their needs are and addressing that in the care we deliver," says Meg Simione, PhD, of Massachusetts General Hospital. In this episode, Simione shares her research examining the determinants and impacts of pediatric...
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Social Inequality in STEM
How do social inequity dimensions such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, and citizenship impact STEM education? In our latest episode, Mayank Chugh, PhD, of Harvard Medical School discusses his research. Transcript:
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Genomics in Healthcare
What role can genomics play in improving healthcare? Jason Vassy, MD, MPH, MS, of Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System and Brigham and Women’s Hospital shares his research on how patient DNA might be used to improve healthcare and prevent disease. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3SjtTwF
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The MIND Project: Neurodiversity and Inclusivity
“The more diverse that we are, the better off we are for the health, safety, and success of the human race,” says Kris King, founder and executive director of the Trans+ Community Celebration at Harvard University. In this episode, King discusses the importance of embracing neurodiversity to…
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Addressing Hypertension: Engaging Black Communities in Boston
"Without the input of the people in the community, I don't think we would be essentially where we are," says Ruth-Alma Turkson-Ocran, PhD. In this episode, Turkson-Ocran and Stephen Juraschek, PhD, of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, discuss their research study entitled "Groceries for Black...
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The MIND Project: What is Neurodiversity?
Neurodiversity is a concept that recognizes the natural diversity of neurological traits and conditions of human beings. Guests Georgios Ntolkeras, Walid Yassine, and Anuksha Wickramasinghe from The MIND Project join us to explore this topic and their work in this area. Isabel Castanho of The…
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Community Health
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Summer Break Announcement
Transcript: https://bit.ly/3qbL1sq
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Community Engaged: Equity in Research - Part Two
How can researchers reflect the diversity of community voices in their work? Community Coalition for Equity in Research members, Rosa Alemán, BA, of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, and Mark Kennedy, MBA, of the Boston Public Health Commission, discuss the importance of…
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Community Engaged: Equity in Research – Two-Part Series
Join members of our Community Coalition for Equity in Research for the first of two conversations on their work, which is to serve as a trusted communication channel between researchers and community stakeholders, providing input on research proposals, among other tasks. Guests: Rosa Alemán, BA,...
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Investigating Body Image in Adolescents
Does our body image influence eating behaviors or parenting around food behaviors? Jhordan Wynne, MPH, Harvard T.H.Chan School of Public Health, discusses her research investigating body image in adolescents. Transcript:
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Podcast Retrospect: Conversations from 2022
In this third segment of 2022 episode highlights, researchers discuss health equity, neurotechnology to treat brain disorders, and mental health considerations for biomedical trainees and students. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3woroxb
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Podcast Retrospective: Episode Highlights of 2022
In this second podcast highlighting segments of the past year, researchers discuss utilizing health and economic data to generate interesting questions, assessing penicillin allergies, tackling healthcare costs in America, the importance of mentorship, and educating homeless youth in LA about HIV...
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Podcast Retrospective: Exploring Career Paths in Biomedical Research
In the first episode of our series highlighting previous podcasts, we return to insightful conversations with researchers who have taken unconventional paths to form their academic and research careers. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3iXNza0
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Work/Life Balance
What does work-life balance look like for those in academia and industry? In the first episode of our new series, Teresa Evans, PhD, principal consultant for TiER1 Performance, provides guidance on this topic. Transcript: http://bit.ly/3VSS2JB Fundamentals & Applications of Clinical and...
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Diversifying Your Research Funding
Identifying the various funding sources available to researchers is key to obtaining grants. Caterina Stamoulis, PhD, Boston Children's Hospital, serves as course director for our Non-NIH Government Funding Agencies course and our Grant Funding for Researchers Certificate. In this episode, she...
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Mental Health in Science and Medicine: Part 4
What impact does research culture have on mental health and diversity in STEM? Zoe Ayres, PhD, and Juanita Limas, PhD, discuss their recent paper on this subject and share their experiences in both academia and industry. Transcript: bit.ly/3WjuoH6 Introduction to Designing & Conducting Mixed...
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Mental health in Science and Medicine: Part 3
This episode addresses the importance of mental health and work/life balance with guest Teresa Evans, PhD, principal consultant at TiER1 Performance, who shares findings on the mental health crisis in graduate education. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3CF7i4F Access the Biostatistics Essentials…
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Mental health in Science and Medicine: Part 2
"I realized there had not yet been a systematic review and meta-analysis looking at depression in residents. So I thought, all right, I'm going to write one. And so I set out to do that," says Douglas Mata, MD, MPH, Foundation Medicine, about the inspiration behind his research, which focuses on...
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Mental Health in Science and Medicine: Part 1
Our new four-part series, in partnership with the MIND Project at Harvard University, focuses on mental health in science and medicine today. In part one, guests Isabel Castanho, PhD, head of communications for the the Mind Project, and Heather Burrell Ward, MD, psychiatrist at Vanderbilt...
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Neurotechnology to Treat Brain Disorders
Advances in neurotechnology are leading to new developments in brain implants which can be used to treat neurological disorders. Paul Le Floch, PhD, discusses his work as CEO and co-founder of Axoft, which is working on soft brain implants. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3KX1Hub
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A New Technology For Wound Healing
Is there an innovative solution to treating chronic, non-healing wounds? Wendy Slone, PhD, founder and CEO of bTECH, discusses her work developing the innovative Halcyon SMART Patch, a new approach that promotes tissue healing. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3AovVT2
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Implementation Science and Community Impact
Implementation science plays a critical role in supporting communities and health equity. Gina Kruse, MD, MPH, Massachusetts General Hospital, a faculty member in our Community Engagement program and lab director of the Implementation Science Center for Cancer Control Equity at Harvard T.H. Chan...
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A Career In MedTech
What is it like to work as an entrepreneur in medical technology? IIsa Webeck, MBA, MedTech Strategies director and founder, discusses her career in medical technology and shares her experience working as course director for the Harvard Catalyst course TRANSCEND. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3uVQUd2
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Health Equity for All
What is the importance of health equity in medicine? James Jacques Carter, MD, MPH, FACP, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, discusses his work promoting health equity in prostate cancer screening and education. He is joined by Alicia Whittington, PhD, MPH, Football Players Health Study at...
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Addressing Inequalities in Gastrointestinal Healthcare
Working to address healthcare inequalities in minority and underserved populations, Adjoa Anyane-Yeboa, MD, MPH, Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses her research in gastrointestinal disorders to improve healthcare access for all. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3zRVRGU
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Merging Medicine & Informatics for Equitable Care
How is informatics supporting the present and future of healthcare? Andrew Marshall, MD, Brigham and Women's Hospital, brings together emergency medicine and informatics to make healthcare safer and more equitable. Transcript: bit.ly/39kjRaX
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The Science of Communications
Hardeep Ranu, Translational Innovator project manager at Harvard Catalyst and guest host, is joined by our Harvard Catalyst Communications team, Leslie Lawler, communication specialist, Angela Rakauskas, communications manager, and Lori Shridhare, communications director. They discuss the science...
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The NFL & Community-Engaged Research
Alicia Whittington, PhD, assistant director of engagement and health equity research for the Football Players Health Study at Harvard University, discusses her work in health equity and community-engaged research. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3PghTse
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Creating Graphics to Visualize Data
How researchers illustrate their data is critical to communicating their research. Jess Cohen-Tanugi, MS, discusses her role as a visualization specialist at Harvard University’s library, including guidance on formatting tables, charts, and other graphics. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3rRROWg
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Community Engaged: Understanding WIC & Factors Driving Its Utilization in Massachusetts
A discussion on research that investigates the factors that underlie low participation and early dropout in the Massachusetts Women, Infants & Children (WIC) program. Guests: Eric Rimm, PhD, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, Rachel Colchamiro, MPH, RD, LDN, Massachusetts Department of...
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Engineering Adhesive Biomaterials to Improve Healing
Ben Freedman, PhD, Wyss Institute at Harvard University, discusses his research on the design and synthesis of adhesive biomaterials for applications in orthopedic and cardiovascular surgery, as well as neurosurgery. Transcript: https://bit.ly/36r4OKQ
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Training the Next Generation in Biomedicine with Elliott Antman
Elliott Antman, MD, Brigham and Women's Hospital, reflects on his career in cardiovascular medicine and discusses his work with our Education program to train and support the next generation of the biomedical workforce. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3KzPFpj
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Diagnostics & COVID-19
"Diagnostics is an art. It's a science independent of the rest of biotech or medicine," says Mara Aspinall, MBA, president and CEO of Health Catalysts. In this podcast, Aspinall discusses the importance of the field of diagnostics, especially during the pandemic. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3HkP3Sm
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A New Tool for Assessing COVID Symptoms
Erica Shenoy, MD, PhD, associate chief of the Infection Control Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital, discusses her work to create the software tool COvid Risk cALculator (CORAL), which helps clinicians assess patients who develop COVID-19 symptoms. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3hfRvPl
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Creating a Low-Cost Ventilator
Keith Romano, PhD, Brigham and Women's Hospital, and engineers Jim Richards and Tyler Dailey discuss their collaboration to create a low-cost ventilator during the COVID-19 pandemic. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3GzwOIj
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