All Episodes - Coffee Conversations with Scientists
Each month we’ll dig into the science behind a health topic making news today. Think of it as a virtual coffee break, with a science twist. You bring the coffee. We’ll bring a scientist. And together we’ll explore what science tells us about the health topics that matter to you!Driven by a vision for a healthier Wisconsin, the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) reaches statewide, propelling the most promising work and ideas to build a healthier Wisconsin for generations to come.
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The Science Behind Pediatric Feeding and Nutrition Disorders
Alan Silverman, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Pediatric Psychology Training at MCW, will discuss feeding and nutrition disorders in pediatrics, their impact, and how parents can find the right support.
The Science Behind Hunger
Take a virtual coffee break today with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Srividya (Vidya) Kidambi, MD, MS, Chief of Division of Endocrinology and Molecular Medicine and Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about the body's physiological adaptations to a fasted state or calorie restriction and the implications for successful weight loss.
The Science Behind Heart Health
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Michael Widlansky, MD, MPH, Northwestern Mutual Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine, department of medicine and pharmacology, and director of the Cardiovascular Center at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about optimizing our endothelial cell function and why it’s important.
Science Behind Sickle Cell Disease
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Cheryl Stucky, PhD, Marvin Wagner Endowed Professor, Medical College of Wisconsin, about the neural basis of Sickle Cell Disease pain and discuss recent advancements in pain management strategies.
The Science Behind Increasing Healthy Food Access
Take a virtual coffee break today with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Dr. Leslie Ruffalo, Associate Professor in Family and Community Medicine at MCW, about how fostering trusted partnerships between communities and farmers can be a powerful approach to addressing nutrition insecurity.
The Science Behind Pancreatic Cancer Therapeutics
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Gustavo W. Leone, PhD, Director of Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Center and Senior Associate Dean of Cancer Research at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about urgent research and cutting-edge therapies that are transforming the fight against pancreatic cancer.
The Science Behind Premature Respiratory Disease
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Girija Ganesh Konduri, MD, Pediatrician and Neonatologist with Children’s Wisconsin and Professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about the urgent and often life-threatening challenges of neonatal respiratory failure and pulmonary hypertension in premature babies—conditions that demand immediate attention and expert care.
The Science Behind Reducing Opioid Overdoses
Take a virtual coffee break today with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Julia Dickson-Gomez, PhD, anthropologist in the Institute for Health & Equity and professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about how we can tackle the complex and evolving overdose crisis in our communities.
The Science Behind Rising Syphilis Rates
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Allison Linton, MD MPH, Associate Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, about the latest trends in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and why syphilis is on the rise.
The Science Behind Combatting Youth Sex Trafficking
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Angela Rabbitt, DO, Child Abuse Pediatrics at Children’s Wisconsin and Professor in the Department of Child Advocacy and Protection at the Medical College of Wisconsin, on the systems changes needed to detect, prevent, and treat youth who are sex trafficked.
The Science Behind Collaborative Diabetes Management Interventions
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment today as we chat with David Nelson, PhD, Professor, Department of Family and Community at the Medical College of Wisconsin, on the systems changes needed for health integration and delivery for diabetes prevention.
The Science Behind Integrative Dementia Care
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Leslie Ruffalo, PhD, Associate Professor in the Department of Family and Community Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, on how transformative imagination and creative communication strategies could increase caregiver and patient relations for persons living with dementia.
The Science Behind Self Compassion And Weight Management
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment today as we chat with Alexander Buhk, PhD, Bariatric Psychologist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at MCW, on the correlation between self-compassion and weight management and tools to help love yourself at any size.
Science Behind AI In Healthcare
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Bradley Crotty, MD, MPH, Chief Digital Officer for The Froedtert & Medical College of Wisconsin Health System, Chief Medical Officer and Interim President for Inception Health, and Associate Professor of Medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, on the advancements and use of artificial intelligence in healthcare administration, diagnostics, and patient care.
The Science Behind The Grieving Brain
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Joseph Goveas, MD, Professor, Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine and Institute for Health and Equity and Vice-Chair and Director, Geriatric Psychiatry at MCW, on the risks, symptoms, and interventions for prolonged grief.
The Science Behind Bacteria-Human Coexistence
Take a virtual coffee break today with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Dr. Nita Salzman, MD, PhD, professor, Pediatrics and Microbiology & Immunology; Director, Medical Scientist Training Program; Founding Director, Center for Microbiome Research at the Medical College of Wisconsin, to learn about the role bacteria play in our bodies, forming microbiome communities that are crucial for our good health.
The Science Behind Autism Diagnosis
Take a virtual coffee break today with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Dr. Kathleen A. Koth, DO, DFAACAP, associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at MCW to learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), diagnosis, and advancements in care.
The Science Behind Immunizations
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Carlos Figueroa Castro, MD, assistant professor of infectious disease at MCW to learn about the importance of immunizations, early detection, and infection prevention.
The Science Behind Colorectal Cancer
The Science Behind Colorectal Cancer by Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
The Science Behind Sweeteners and Our Metabolic and Reproductive Health
Take a virtual coffee break today with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Dr. Stephanie Olivier-Van Stichelen, PhD, Assistant Professor in Biochemistry; Secondary Faculty in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about the intersection of sweeteners, pregnancy, development, and metabolism.
The Science Behind Social Media And Youth Mental Health
Take a virtual coffee break today with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Jeff Karst, PhD, pediatric psychologist in the MACC Fund Center at Children’s Wisconsin and associate professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin about the new cautionary effects of social media on young people.
The Science Behind Maternal Health
Take a virtual coffee break today with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Anna Palatnik, MD, maternal fetal health medicine physician and associate professor at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin about new research that helps explain the rising disparities and risks in maternal health.
The Science Behind Effective Dieting
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Lisa Morselli, MD, PhD, endocrinologist, and assistant professor at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin about the trends, facts, and misconceptions associated with effective weight-loss diets.
The Science Behind Behind Vasectomies
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Jay Sandlow, MD, urologist and professor at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin about the trends, facts, and misconceptions associated with vasectomies.
The Science Behind Weight Loss
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Tammy Kindel, MD, PhD, bariatric surgeon and associate professor at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, as we explore new research that helps explain why sustained weight loss is so difficult to achieve and why some are looking to bariatric surgery.
The Science Behind Seasonal Respiratory Illness
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with John Meurer, MD, MBA, professor of pediatrics and community health at MCW, as we guide you through the signs of seasonal respiratory illnesses—COVID, influenza, and RSV—and share what you can do about them.
The Science Behind S.A.D (Seasonal Affective Disorder)
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Himanshu Agrawal, MD, DFAPA, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
The Science Behind Genetic Counseling
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Jenny Geurts, MS, CGC, director of the genetic counseling program and assistant professor in the Institute for Health & Equity at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
The Science Behind Breast Cancer
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Adrienne Cobb, MD, MS, assistant professor of surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin
The Science Behind TBI and Concussion
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Dr. Michael McCrea, The Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, Chair in Neurosurgery; professor; vice chair of Research; co-director, Neurotrauma Research Center; director, Clinical Trials Office (CTO) in the Neuroscience Institute at MCW, as he chats with host, Dr. Terri deRoon Cassini, professor of surgery and the executive director of the MCW Comprehensive Injury Center at MCW.
The Science Behind Bullying and Suicide Prevention
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Sara Kohlbeck, Director of the Division of Suicide Prevention at MCW, as she chats with host, Dr. Staci Young, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Healthy Communities and Research at MCW about bullying and suicide prevention.
The Science Behind Parkinson's Disease
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Dr. Cecilia Hillard, Associate Dean for Research; Director of the MCW Neuroscience Research Center; G. Frederick Kasten, Jr. Endowed Chair in Parkinson’s Disease Research, as she chats with host, Dr. Cassie Ferguson, associate professor of pediatrics, about the science behind Parkinson’s Disease.
The Science Behind Cardio Health and Pregnancy
Take a virtual coffee break as we chat with Dr. Jennifer McIntosh, Associate Professor of Maternal Fetal Medicine at MCW and clinician in the Froedtert & MCW Maternal Fetal Medicine Program as she chats with host, Dr. Nicole Lohr, cardiologist and chief of cardiovascular medicine at the Zablocki VA Medical Center, about the science behind cardiovascular health and pregnancy including misconceptions, risks and prevention.
The Science Behind Monkey Pox
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Mary Beth Graham, MD, FIDSA, FACP, associate chief and professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases at the Medical College of Wisconsin.
The Science Behind Seasonal Allergies
Take a virtual coffee break with Dr. Asriani Chiu, Professor of Allergy and Immunology at the Medical College of Wisconsin as she chats with host, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, Director of the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment, about the science behind seasonal allergies including understanding the difference between allergies and illnesses such as the respiratory flu or COVID-19. Presented in partnership with the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment.
The Science Behind Hearing Loss
Take a virtual coffee break with Dr. Chris Runge, professor in the Ear, Nose and Throat Department at the Medical College of Wisconsin and director of the Koss Cochlear Implant Program, as she chats with host, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, director of the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment, about the science behind hearing loss, the most common types of hearing loss, and what you can do if you or someone you love is experiencing symptoms of hearing loss.
Understanding the Science Behind Sleep Health
Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin as we chat with Dr. B. Tucker Woodson, otolaryngologist and professor and chief of sleep medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about the science behind sleep health.
The Science of Cardiovascular Health: Understanding Your Risk and Tips for Prevention
Join Dr. Nicole Lohr, cardiologist and chief of cardiovascular medicine at the Zablocki VA Medical Center, as she chats with host, Julia Schmitt, about the science behind cardiovascular health, understanding your risk factors, and tips for the prevention of cardiovascular disease.
The Science of Health: Transitioning to a Plant-based Lifestyle
The Science of Health: Transitioning to a Plant-based Lifestyle by Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin