Best Molecular Imaging Podcasts (2025)

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AUA2025: Should I Order a PET Scan? Integrating Molecular Imaging Into Urologic Oncology Clinical Practice: Current Approaches and Future Opportunities 1:45:58

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AUA2025: Should I Order a PET Scan? Integrating Molecular Imaging Into Urologic Oncology Clinical Practice: Current Approaches and Future OpportunitiesCME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43003At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:1. Analyze the best available evidence on the current diagnostic imaging options for …

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AUA2025: Management of Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: Practical Solutions for Common Problems 1:52:01

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AUA2025: Management of Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer: Practical Solutions for Common Problems CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43047At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:1. Implement current practice guidelines and explain methods and resources to improve transurethral resection of a bladder tumor (TURBT) …

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Listening to Our Cats’ Kidneys: How a Handful of Mirror-Image Molecules Could Reveal Feline Health 7:36

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Amino acids are a fundamental building block for fur, muscle, and every other living tissue on Earth. These molecules come in “left-handed” (L) and “right-handed” (D) forms, a bit like gloves that fit different hands or mirror images. Life largely runs on the left-handed set, so biologists once assumed the right-handed versions were irrelevant. Yet…

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820: Studying the Molecular Information Cells Use to Move Through Their Environments - Dr. Michelle Starz-Gaiano 36:14

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Dr. Michelle Starz-Gaiano is Professor and Chair of Biological Sciences at the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC). Michelle’s research uses fruit flies to examine how cells in the body go to the right place at the right time. Understanding why and how cells use their genetic information to move through the body is critical because if th…

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Isotope Supply: Can Theranostics Scale? 26:32

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In this episode, Dr. Cathy Cutler of Brookhaven National Lab joins host Dr. Mike Nickels to explore one of the most pressing questions in nuclear medicine today: can theranostics scale? From supply chain challenges for key isotopes like Lu-177, Ac-225, and Cu-67 to infrastructure gaps, regulatory hurdles, and international collaboration, this wide-…

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The Surgical Management of BPH (2025) 31:43

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The Surgical Management of BPH (2025)CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43193Acknowledgements: This educational series is supported by an independent educational grant from Olympus Corporation of the Americas.After participating in this CME activity, participants will be able to:1. Utilize the AUA Clinical Guideline on the Management of Lo…

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819: Making Great Leaps Studying the Ecology and Evolutionary Biology of Tropical Frogs - Dr. Maureen Donnelly 49:41

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Dr. Maureen (Mo) Donnelly is a Professor of Biology and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences at Florida International University (FIU). She is also a Research Associate in the Department of Herpetology at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City. Mo studies amphibians like frogs and toads. These org…

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The patient will see you all now: redesigning clinical learning for better outcomes 7:28

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If you picture doctors making their daily rounds through hospital floors, you might imagine a single doctor standing by a bedside, examining a patient’s chart, or perhaps a group of doctors discussing a case right outside a patient’s room. However, the future of hospital care may well look more like a well-choreographed team effort, with doctors, n…

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AUA2025: AUA Advanced Prostate Cancer Course 1:54:20

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AUA2025: AUA Advanced Prostate Cancer CourseCME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43035At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:1. Describe appropriate use of genetic testing (germline) and understand the importance of genetic counseling.2. Describe appropriate use of somatic testing and treatments related to specific …

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818: Shining Light on the Exciting Capabilities of Quantum Computing - Dr. Mark Saffman 35:07

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Dr. Mark Saffman is a Professor in the Department of Physics at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He received is B.Sc. with honors in Applied Physics from the California Institute of Technology. Mark’s research focuses on quantum computing. He and his colleagues are trying to build a new kind of computer called a quantum computer that can solve …

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How do we develop and maintain authenticity throughout our lives? 22:54

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As our world becomes increasingly complex, the need for genuine self-development and "inner work" grows more important. Dr Kerstin Liesenfeld and colleagues at the Liesenfeld Research Institute explore how people develop and maintain authenticity throughout their lives. Their research reveals that authentic development follows distinct patterns and…

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From Firefighting Foams to Molecular Mysteries: A Surfactant’s Unexpected Journey 11:05

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Scientific discovery often unfolds in unexpected ways. What begins as a search for solutions to real-world challenges can lead researchers into unexplored scientific territory, where unconventional ideas emerge and spark debate. This dynamic was at the heart of research by Dr. Arthur W. Snow and Dr. Ramagopal Ananth in the Chemistry Division of the…

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A Silent Struggle: Understanding Childhood Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic 7:41

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In early 2020, the world changed almost overnight. As COVID-19 swept across the world, homes were repurposed as schools, playgrounds and classrooms were abandoned, and family routines changed utterly or vanished. People were forced to adapt to remote working, many lost their jobs, and a significant proportion of us experienced anxiety about the vir…

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The Essence of Team Spirit: Why Helping Others in a Group Can Be More Motivating Than Helping Yourself 6:46

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Are we primarily motivated by self-interest, or can activities that advance the progress of others provide similar or even greater levels of motivation? Logically, it would seem that people are most motivated to achieve specific goals when they are doing things that benefit themselves. Examples include studying for an exam, doing regular physical e…

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817: Creating New Cancer Models and Advancing Regenerative Medicine - Dr. Luiz Bertassoni 43:00

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Dr. Luiz E. Bertassoni is the founding director of the Knight Cancer Precision Biofabrication Hub and Professor in the Division of Oncological Sciences at the Knight Cancer Institute, where he is also co-section head for Discovery and Translational Oncology. He is also faculty in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, the Cancer Early Detection …

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AUA2025: AUA Guidelines on Early Detection of Prostate Cancer: Maximizing Benefits, Minimizing Harm 1:59:18

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AUA2025: AUA Guidelines on Early Detection of Prostate Cancer: Maximizing Benefits, Minimizing HarmCME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43021At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:1. Apply the Early Detection of Prostate Cancer: AUA/SUO Guideline (2023), and understand the rationale, evidence, level of evidence, str…

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Theranostics in the Clinic: What’s Working, What’s Missing, and What’s Next 24:33

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In this episode, Dr. Lilja Solnes (Johns Hopkins) and Dr. Martin Pomper (UT Southwestern) explore the current landscape of theranostics in clinical practice, from the early days of targeted radiopharmaceuticals to today’s breakthroughs and future directions. They discuss the success of agents like Lutathera and Pluvicto, the importance of preclinic…

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Amplifying Global Voices: The Fight for Fairness in Scholarly Communication 9:02

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In our increasingly interconnected world, sharing knowledge freely and fairly is crucial for ongoing development and progress. Increasing the overall size of our store of knowledge is important in dealing with the challenges we face in the modern world, but determining who can access and add to that knowledge is a key question. Prestigious academic…

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816: Deciphering Genetic Variations in Bacteria that Lead to Disease - Dr. Shannon Manning 35:55

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Dr. Shannon Manning is a Michigan State University (MSU) Foundation Associate Professor in the Department of Microbiology and Molecular Genetics. The goal of Shannon’s research is to understand how pathogens (bacteria or viruses) cause disease in people. How likely a person is to get sick may be due to the different types of pathogens they are expo…

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Breaking Barriers in Cancer Care: How Lenvatinib Offers Hope for Resistant Thyroid Cancer 26:16

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Thyroid cancer is one of the more common cancers globally, and for most patients, the prognosis is generally favorable with timely and effective treatment. The usual course involves surgery to remove the thyroid gland, followed by radioactive iodine therapy to eliminate any remaining cancerous cells. However, for a subset of patients, the story is …

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AUA2025: Genetics and Genomics of Urological Cancers - Current Guidelines and Case-based Discussion to Guide Clinical Practice 1:56:17

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AUA2025: Genetics and Genomics of Urological Cancers - Current Guidelines and Case-based Discussion to Guide Clinical PracticeCME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43015At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:1. Describe key components of genetic risk assessment, genetic counseling, and informed consent for genetic te…

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The Wellbeing Balance Model: A Personalized Approach to Design Effective Wellbeing Interventions 20:54

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Research from Troy Norris at the WellBalance Institute for Positive Wellbeing reveals how a novel approach to measuring wellbeing can lead to more effective personalized interventions. The Wellbeing Balance and Lived Experiences (or WellBalance) Model and Assessment extends traditional wellbeing measures by evaluating both positive experiences and …

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815: Fascinated by the Effects of Material Properties on the Form and Function of Fishes - Dr. Adam Summers 50:02

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Dr. Adam Summers is a Professor in the School of Aquatic and Fisheries Sciences and Department of Biology at the University of Washington, and he conducts research in his lab within the Friday Harbor Laboratories there. With a background in engineering and mathematics, Adam works on applying engineering and physics principles to living systems. He …

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Bio BITES 42: Bites, Blood Meals, and Behavioral Switches: Decoding Mosquito Behavior with Dr. Duvall 43:44

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Even if mosquitoes make your skin crawl—or you think of them as nothing more than the flying, biting pests we all can’t stand—you'll be surprised by how fascinating they really are. In this episode of Bio Bytes, Dr. Laura Duvall, Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences at Columbia University, joins Celine to explore the surprising science behind…

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Highlights from AUA2025: Advances in NMIBC (2025) 1:08:54

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Highlights from AUA2025: Advances in NMIBC (2025)CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43167 At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants will be able to: 1. Recognize recent developments in the management of NMIBC. 2. Evaluate new and emerging therapies for NMIBC, such as novel intravesical agents and immunotherapies, their mechanism…

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AUA Guidelines: Microhematuria 39:31

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AUA Guidelines: MicrohematuriaCo-Hosts: Daniel A. Barocas, MD, MPH & Stephen Boorjian, MDMicrohematuria: AUA/SUFU Guideline (2025)Barocas DA, Lotan Y, Matulewicz RS, Raman JD, Westerman ME, Kirkby E, Pak L, Souter L. Updates to Microhematuria: AUA/SUFU Guideline (2025). J Urol. 0(0). doi: 10.1097/JU.0000000000004490. https://www.auajournals.org/doi…

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Deciding when and how checklists should be used in medicine 7:11

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While checklists are often a vital tool for medical procedures, there has so far been little guidance on how they should be designed and applied in real medical scenarios. Now, a team including Dr. Alex Chaparro, a researcher at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, has developed an algorithm which can help medical experts to decide when a checklis…

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814: Uncovering the Secrets of Ancient Creatures By Studying Fossils and the Fossilization Process - Dr. Sarah Gabbott 51:23

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Dr. Sarah Gabbott is a Professor of Palaeontology in the School of Geography, Geology, and the Environment at the University of Leicester. She is also Director of Green Circle Nature Regeneration CIC, a non-profit organization in the UK, and she is co-author of the recently released book Discarded: How Technofossils Will be Our Ultimate Legacy. As …

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Bio Bytes 41: From Bedside to Breakthrough: Dr. Rosenblatt on Innovation and Impact in Anesthesiology 40:42

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In this episode of Bio Bytes and our ongoing Bench to Bedside series, we learn about Dr. Meg Rosenblatt, Chair of the Department of Anesthesiology at Mount Sinai Morningside and West and Professor of Anesthesiology. She is recognized as the first person to deliver 20% intralipid therapy to treat local anesthetic systemic toxicity in a patient. We e…

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AUA2025: Embracing Multi-Disciplinary Care for Advanced Prostate Cancer: A Case-Based Update 2025 1:45:46

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AUA2025: Embracing Multi-Disciplinary Care for Advanced Prostate Cancer: A Case-Based Update 2025 CME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/42997At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:1. Initial Management of Metastatic Prostate Cancer: Evaluate and treat a patient with new diagnosed M1 prostate cancer with androgen depr…

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813: Investigating the Impacts of the Gut Microbiome on Immunotherapy Cancer Treatments - Dr. Jennifer Wargo 35:18

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Dr. Jennifer Wargo is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgical Oncology at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center and a Stand Up To Cancer researcher. Jennifer is a physician scientist, and this means she splits her time between providing care to patients and doing research to find better ways of treating disease. Specificall…

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Welcome To Half-Life 1:16

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Welcome to Half-Life, your weekly dose of what’s hot and happening in nuclear medicine. I’m Dr. William Kane Olwit, consultant radiologist and nuclear medicine fellow. Every week on this show, we’ll explore cutting-edge research, game-changing trends, and clinical insights shaping the future of molecular imaging and theranostics, especially from th…

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Improving Hepatitis C Screening and Care: Approaches for Reaching Underserved Populations 12:01

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Research from Professor Mamta Jain at UT Southwestern Medical Center and her colleagues reveals how electronic alerts, patient navigation, and mailed outreach can significantly increase hepatitis C screening and treatment in traditionally difficult-to-reach populations. Their work demonstrates that while electronic reminders are effective, combinin…

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AUA2025: Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Treatment Dilemmas: The Cases You Face and How Best to Treat Them 2:00:34

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AUA2025: Non-Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer Treatment Dilemmas: The Cases You Face and How Best to Treat ThemCME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43041At the conclusion of this activity, participants will be able to:1. Confidently apply updated guidelines to the care of patients with non-muscle-invasive bladder cancer.2. Risk-stratify patien…

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How the law is used to silence Human Rights Defenders 13:53

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Research from Dr Aikaterini-Christina Koula at Manchester Metropolitan University reveals how legal systems are increasingly being weaponized to silence human rights defenders, particularly in Europe. Her work introduces a taxonomy of violations perpetrated through the legal system and demonstrates how these tactics deviate from human rights standa…

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812: Studying the Evolutionary Diversity of Squishy Sea Creatures - Dr. Joseph Ryan 38:00

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Dr. Joseph Ryan is an Assistant Professor of Biology at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience at the University of Florida. Joe studies DNA from squishy marine invertebrates like ctenophores (e.g. comb jellies), cnidarians (e.g. jellyfish), tunicates (e.g. sea squirts), and sea cucumbers. His goal is to understand how different types of anim…

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A genetic breakthrough for farming: editing corn inside the plant, not the lab 8:45

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Corn is a cornerstone of modern agricultural food production, particularly in North America. Humans have selectively bred such crops over generations to create better yields, improved appearance and flavor and enhanced disease resistance. However, what if we could skip these arduous rounds of selective breeding and improve a crop’s stability and re…

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Alpha Therapy: Opportunities, Challenges, and Clinical Impact 25:42

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In this episode, host Dr. Mike Nickels welcomes nuclear medicine pioneer Dr. Richard Wahl for an in-depth exploration of alpha-emitting radiopharmaceuticals. Learn where alpha therapy holds the most clinical promise, and what’s needed to bring these powerful agents into routine care. From supply chain hurdles to toxicity management and future clini…

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New Approaches to Defining and Measuring Human Trafficking 15:03

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Research from Professor Rumi Kato Price at the Washington University School of Medicine and her colleagues, Professors Sheldon Zhang and Annah Bender, reveals how research-driven, standardized indicator approaches can better identify human trafficking victims than traditional legal and prosecutorial frameworks. Their work in Cape Town, South Africa…

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AUA2025: Integration of Biomarkers, MRI and PSMA PET Imaging Into the Management of Prostate Cancer 1:42:38

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AUA2025: Integration of Biomarkers, MRI and PSMA PET Imaging Into the Management of Prostate CancerCME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/43069At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants will be able to:1. Evaluate recent advances in biomarkers and molecular imaging technologies and their role in improving the accuracy of prostate can…

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How Traditional Chinese Philosophy Shaped Modern Revolutionary Thought 9:09

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Research from Professor Germaine A. Hoston at the University of California, San Diego, reveals how traditional Chinese philosophical idealism influenced the development of Chinese Marxism. Her findings demonstrate that despite their rejection of China's feudal past, key Chinese Marxist theorists like Li Dazhao and Mao Zedong incorporated elements o…

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811: Investigating Clams with Photosynthetic Algae, Parasites in Mud Shrimp, and Other Species Interactions that Shape Evolution - Dr. Jingchun Li 42:59

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Dr. Jingchun Li is an Associate Professor in the Department of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado Boulder, and she is the Curator of Invertebrates at CU Boulder’s Museum of Natural History. She is also a Packard Foundation Fellow and a National Geographic Explorer. Jingchun studies how different species interact with eac…

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Building a seismic timeline of the Nippes earthquake 6:44

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Sitting directly over a complex network of fault lines, Haiti is one of the most earthquake-prone nations on Earth. In 2021, the Nippes earthquake became the latest to devastate the country, and today, researchers are still piecing together the timeline of seismic events which unfolded during the earthquake. Through their research, Professor Jeremy…

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Mixed Signals: Employment Training Outcomes for Previously Incarcerated Individuals 11:27

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Research from Professors Tristan Nighswander and Ariel Roddy at Northern Arizona University examines the effects of pre-employment training on employment outcomes for previously incarcerated individuals through the lens of two economic theories. Their findings reveal that while training significantly improves employment outcomes for the general pop…

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AUA2025: PARP-Inhibitor Combination Treatments for the Urologic Care Team 43:53

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AUA2025: PARP-Inhibitor Combination Treatments for the Urologic Care TeamCME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/node/42822At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants will be able to:1. Apply the mechanism of action of PARP inhibitors and the rationale for using them in patients with advanced prostate cancer.2. Recognize the role and import…

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Live from AUA2025: Advances in ADT Program 1:04:16

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Live from AUA2025: Advances in ADT ProgramCME Available: https://auau.auanet.org/content/LiveFromAUA2025#group-tabs-node-course-default1ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS:This educational activity is supported by independent educational grants from:Pfizer, Inc. Sumitomo Pharma America, Inc. At the conclusion of this CME activity, participants will be able to:1. Empl…

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Behind the Screens: Improving Health Outcomes with Better Data 8:29

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We can imagine our health as a jigsaw, with each individual piece representing a different aspect of our medical history. These pieces might include blood test results, X-ray images or the notes taken by a doctor as we describe our symptoms. These jigsaw pieces are ultimately recorded and stored in electronic health records (or EHRs). EHRs are a va…

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Theranostics Unpacked: Precision, Promise, and the Future of Nuclear Medicine 22:12

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In this inaugural episode of the WMIS Podcast, Dr. Mike Nickels sits down with Dr. Diane Abou of NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes for a dynamic conversation about the rise of theranostics in nuclear medicine. Tune in as they unpack what theranostics really means, why it’s gaining momentum, and how it's transforming the future of patient care. Learn …

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Bio Bytes 40: Engineering Novel Immune Circuits with Dr. Livnat Jerby 39:56

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Join us for a fascinating conversation with Dr. Livnat Jerby, an Assistant Professor of Genetics at Stanford University, Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Investigator, and Paul Allen Distinguished Investigator. In this episode, Dr. Jerby shares how her lab is decoding and engineering immune circuits to create next-generation cell therapies, drawing on high-t…

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810: Studying Social Behavior, Reproduction, and Health in Female-Dominant Species - Dr. Christine Drea 42:15

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Dr. Christine Drea is the Earl D. McLean Professor of Evolutionary Anthropology, as well as Professor in the Department of Biology, the University Program in Ecology, and the Duke Institute for Brain Sciences at Duke University. Research in Christine’s lab examines animal behavior from an integrative perspective. She and her colleagues are investig…