Best Early Detection Of Alzheimer’s Disease Podcasts (2025)

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Science & Medicine: The Center for Brain Health could change what we know about dementia 2:10

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A newly constructed center for studying and treating diseases of the brain will open in San Antonio at the end of the year. The Center for Brain Health could revolutionize how we understand disorders like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and ALS.By Bonnie Petrie

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Dr. Sui Huang, MD, PhD - Professor, Institute for Systems Biology (ISB) - Complex Systems Approaches For Biomedical Research 1:05:52

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Send us a text Dr. Sui Huang, MD, PhD is a Professor at the Institute for Systems Biology ( ISB - https://isbscience.org/people/sui-huang-md-phd/?tab=biography ) where his lab is focused on studying how gene regulatory networks control gene activity to create stable cellular states, such as different cell types, and how these states transition into…

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Dr. Samir Khleif, MD - CEO, Georgiamune Inc. - Reprogramming Immune Responses 51:11

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Send us a text Dr. Samir Khleif, MD is CEO of Georgiamune ( https://www.georgiamune.com/team ), a private, science and discovery clinical stage immunotherapeutic biotechnology company focused on reprogramming immune signaling pathways to redirect the immune system to fight diseases. Dr. Khleif is a pioneer in the field of immunotherapy. He is a med…

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Psychedelics and the Texas Trip Part 3: The Road Ahead 46:15

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In the final installment of this three-part series, Bonnie Petrie and reporter Robin Berghaus go from an isolated stretch of desert along the Rio Grande, where wild peyote grows, to the exuberant rooms at SXSW, where they consider the future of psychedelics-as-medicine, and back to the hallowed halls of the Texas Legislature, where the future of th…

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Science & Medicine: An app for detecting dementia decades early 2:10

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A digital tool that uses artificial intelligence to analyze speech patterns could help doctors detect dementia in patients when other signs and symptoms are not perceptible.By Bonnie Petrie

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Mark McDonough - CEO, Cyrex Labs - Early Detection & Monitoring Of Complex Immune Conditions 37:19

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Send us a text Mark McDonough is the CEO of Cyrex Labs ( https://www.cyrexlabs.com/ ), a clinical immunology laboratory specializing in functional immunology and autoimmunity testing. Cyrex offers multi-tissue antibody testing for the early detection and monitoring of today’s complex autoimmune conditions and develops innovative arrays through cont…

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Dr. Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH - Director, Center for Infectious Disease Research & Policy (CIDRAP) - University of Minnesota - Emerging Infectious Disease Preparedness And Response 59:13

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Send us a text Dr. Michael Osterholm, PhD, MPH ( https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/michael-t-osterholm-phd-mph ) is Regents Professor, McKnight Presidential Endowed Chair in Public Health, the Director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP), Distinguished Teaching Professor in the Division of Environmental Health Sciences, Schoo…

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Dr. Manfred Stapff, MD, PhD - Founder, Candid Advisory - Real-World Evidence Unveiled 1:01:43

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Send us a text Dr. Manfred Stapff, MD, PhD is a physician and pharmaceutical industry leader with over 30 years of experience in internal medicine, clinical research, and drug development, who has worked across a range of therapeutic areas including NASH, CV, CNS, respiratory, oncology, GI, anti-infective, and orphan diseases. Dr. Stapff has held s…

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Muffy Walker - Alzheimer’s Caregiving - Empathy Through Fiction & Patient Advocacy 29:13

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Send us a text Muffy Walker ( https://www.muffywalker.com/ ) is a psychiatric nurse with 45 years of experience, the founder of the International Bipolar Foundation, ( https://ibpf.org/ - an organization focused on raising awareness and reducing stigma around mental health ), a dedicated Alzheimer’s caregiver, and an author with a passion for craft…

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Science & Medicine: Fighting antibiotic-resistant infections with viruses 2:10

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A San Antonio collaborative is developing treatments for antibiotic-resistant infections using viruses known as phages. The effort is urgent as infections that don't respond to antibiotics are projected to kill 39 million people by 2050.By Bonnie Petrie

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Disease registries, 'individual tragedies,' and more with the Autism Society of Texas 7:54

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Petrie Dish host Bonnie Petrie has a wide-ranging conversation with the executive director of the Autism Society of Texas as Robert Kennedy's HHS focuses on the rise in autism diagnoses.By Bonnie Petrie

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Dr. Michelle I. Cardel, PhD, MS, RD - Chief Nutrition Officer, WeightWatchers - Evidence-Based Nutrition And Behavior Change Science 51:51

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Send us a text Dr. Michelle I. Cardel, PhD, MS, RD is Chief Nutrition Officer of WeightWatchers ( https://www.weightwatchers.com/us/science-center/team/michelle-cardel?srsltid=AfmBOooheyN06Ngdf86tF274AuTsCjebrDKN1ccjFWOsyMk8hZPs_IRw ), where she oversees the company’s academic research partnerships and clinical trials, nutrition portfolio, and scie…

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Neil Steinberg, Executive Producer/Director And Mark Jonathan Harris, Producer - Aging in America: Survive or Thrive 53:51

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Send us a text Neil Steinberg and Mark Jonathan Harris are both acclaimed filmmakers and through a partnership with Generation Entertainment, The John A. Hartford Foundation ( https://www.johnahartford.org/resources/view/new-pbs-documentary-film-release-and-screenings-aging-in-america---survive-or-thrive ) and PBS SoCal ( https://www.pbssocal.org/s…

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Dr. Bobby Reddy, MD - Pi Health - Developing Medicines Faster For Diverse Populations 43:22

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Send us a text Dr. Bobby Reddy, MD is the Chief Operating Officer and Co-Founder of Pi Health ( https://www.pihealth.ai/ ), a health technology and clinical research company committed to empowering life sciences companies to develop medicines faster and reach diverse patient populations. Dr. Reddy leads global operations, business development, and …

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Marc Elia - Chairman, Invivyd - Medicines For Serious Infectious Diseases 1:03:38

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Send us a text Marc Elia is the Founder of M28 Capital ( https://www.m28capital.com/ ), a healthcare sector investment fund, as well as Chairman of the Board of Invivyd ( https://www.invivyd.com/ ), a biopharmaceutical company devoted to delivering protection from serious viral infectious diseases, beginning with SARS-CoV-2, by deploying a propriet…

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Science & Medicine: Improving knee replacement outcomes 2:10

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Blood flow restriction ahead of surgery could be key.By Bonnie Petrie

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Dr. Mirza Rahman, MD, MPH - President, American College of Preventive Medicine - The Power Of Prevention 1:07:48

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Send us a text Dr. Mirza Rahman, MD, MPH serves as the President of the American College of Preventive Medicine ( ACPM - https://www.acpm.org/about-acpm/governance/executive-officers/mirza-rahman/ ), a professional community, founded in 1954 as a professional community for board-certified physicians to network, share their expertise and advocate fo…

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Dr. Anastasia Liapis, Ph.D. - Global Head of Innovation & New Business Creation, HP Health Solutions - Re-Imagining Health-Tech In Diagnostics And Precision Medicine Of The Future 50:10

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Send us a text Dr. Anastasia Liapis, Ph.D. is Global Head of Innovation & New Business Creation, HP Health Solutions ( https://www.izb-online.de/en/companies/hp-health-solutions-germany-gmbh/ ), a division of HP ( https://www.hp.com/us-en/home.html ) , that develops technology specifically for the healthcare industry and reimagines healthcare tech …

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Science & Medicine: Studying eating disorders in older Hispanic women with food insecurity 2:10

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A San Antonio researcher hopes to dispel myths about who is at risk for eating disorders while studying the interaction between binge eating disorder and food insecurity in older Hispanic women.By Bonnie Petrie

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Dr. Arthur C. Evans Jr. - Chief Executive Officer, American Psychological Association - Taking Psychology To The Next Level 1:03:22

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Send us a text Dr. Arthur C. Evans Jr. is Chief Executive Officer of the American Psychological Association ( https://www.apa.org/about/apa/senior-staff/evans-bio ), the leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States. With more than 146,000 researchers, educators, clinicians, consultants, and students …

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Why did the CDC shelve a warning about measles and the need for vaccination? 8:17

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The Centers for Disease Control recently buried a warning about the potential for more measles outbreaks and the need for people to get vaccinated, according to a new report from ProPublica.By Bonnie Petrie

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Science & Medicine: Studying stressed out rats to understand PTSD in humans 2:10

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David Morilak, PhD, a professor of pharmacology and director of the Center for Biomedical Neuroscience at UT Health San Antonio, studies rats in an effort to understand the characteristics of stressful events that can lead to PTSD in humans.By Bonnie Petrie

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Dr. Peter Ordentlich, Ph.D. - CSO & Founder, Syndax Pharmaceuticals - Reimagining Cancer Treatment 53:17

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Send us a text Dr. Peter Ordentlich, Ph.D. is Chief Scientific Officer and Founder, Syndax Pharmaceuticals ( https://syndax.com/team/peter-ordentlich-ph-d/ ), a company with a mission to obtain regulatory approval and commercialize drugs that extend and improve the lives of cancer patients, by drawing on the newest scientific research and advances,…

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Prof. Dr. Islam Abou El-Magd, Ph.D. - President, National Authority for Remote Sensing & Space Sciences, Egypt - Remote Sensing & Space Sciences For Sustainable Development 1:00:28

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Send us a text Prof. Dr. Islam Abou El-Magd, Ph.D. is the President of the National Authority for Remote Sensing and Space Sciences, Egypt ( https://www.narss.sci.eg/professor/47 ), which focuses on applied research using earth observation and geo-informatics in environmental-related issues Prof. Abou El-Magd is also Counsellor for the Minister of …

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Professor Dr. Mark Kendall - CEO & Founder, WearOptimo - Next Generation Wearable Biometrics 1:01:50

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Send us a text Professor Dr. Mark Kendall (BE PhD FRSA FTSE FNAI) is CEO & Founder of WearOptimo ( https://wearoptimo.com/prof-mark-kendall/ ), a private Australian health-tech company developing the next generation of wearable technology, redefining how we approach hydration and biomarker monitoring. Professor Kendall is also Vice-Chancellor's Ent…

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Dr. Kilian Kelly, Ph.D. - CEO, Cynata Therapeutics - iPSC-Derived, Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapies 1:02:28

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Send us a text Dr. Kilian Kelly, Ph.D. is Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of Cynata Therapeutics ( https://cynata.com/ ), a stem cell and regenerative medicine company that is known for its proprietary Cymerus platform, for the scalable and consistent production of mesenchymal stem cell (MSC)-based therapies. Unlike traditional MSC th…

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Science & Medicine: Pursuing precision medicine for Alzheimer's disease 2:10

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A cutting-edge technology and an exciting recent hire hint at exciting developments in the future of precision medicine in the diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer's disease.By Bonnie Petrie

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Dr. Blythe Adamson, PhD, MPH - Head of Outcomes Research & Evidence Generation, Flatiron Health - Bridging Health Economics & Oncology: EHR To Innovate & Reshape Cancer Research 59:31

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Send us a text Dr. Blythe Adamson, PhD, MPH ( https://www.blytheadamson.com/ ) is Head of Outcomes Research and Evidence Generation at Flatiron Health ( https://flatiron.com/ ), where her work has been focused on developing deep learning language models for extraction of clinical details from EHR documents, ultimately learning from the experience o…

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Dr. Martin Brenner, DVM, Ph.D. - CEO And CSO, iBio Inc. - Next Generation Cardiometabolic & Obesity Medicines 57:21

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Send us a text Dr. Martin Brenner, DVM, Ph.D. is Chief Executive Officer and Chief Scientific Officer of iBio ( https://ibioinc.com/team/martin-brenner-dvm-ph-d/ ), a biotech company developing the next generation of cardiometabolic and obesity medicines to promote higher quality weight loss and enhance overall metabolic health and function, as wel…

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Dr. Ilke Demir, Ph.D. - Deep Fake Detection, Deterrence & Defense 1:03:31

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Send us a text Dr. Ilke Demir, Ph.D ( https://ilkedemir.weebly.com/ ) works at the intersection of computer vision and machine learning and her research focuses on generative models for digitizing the real world, deep fake detection and generation techniques, analysis and synthesis approaches in geospatial machine learning, and computational geomet…

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Dr. Jessica Sacher, Ph.D. - Co-Founder, Phage Directory / Staff Scientist, Stanford University School of Medicine - Unlocking The Potential Of Phage Therapy 1:11:25

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Send us a text Dr. Jessica Sacher, Ph.D. is Co-Founder of Phage Directory ( https://phage.directory/ ), a global network of phage researchers from more than 80 countries, where she directs its phage-sourcing and community-building efforts, including coordinating over 50 phage-finding efforts, where a network of more than 1,300 members of the global…

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Dr. Sean Tucker, Ph.D. - Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Vaxart Inc. - Oral Pill Vaccines For Global Health 49:04

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Send us a text Dr. Sean Tucker, Ph.D. is the Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of Vaxart Inc. ( https://vaxart.com/ ), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing a range of oral recombinant pill vaccines based on their innovative Vector-Adjuvant-Antigen Standardized Technology (VAAST) platform. Dr. Tucker previously served as Vice Preside…

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Science & Medicine: Anti-aging drug shows promise in marmosets 2:10

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Adam Salmon, PhD, studies aging in marmosets. He and his team recently concluded that an immunosuppressant called rapamycin extends the lifespan of marmosets. This has significant implications for the study of aging in humans.By Bonnie Petrie

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Dr. Susan J. Kressly, MD, FAAP - President, American Academy of Pediatrics - Optimal Health And Well-Being For All Children 1:06:57

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Send us a text Dr. Susan J. Kressly, MD, FAAP, is the President of the American Academy of Pediatrics ( https://www.aap.org/en/about-the-aap/aap-leadership/susan-kressly-md-faap/ ), an organization of 67,000 pediatricians committed to the optimal physical, mental, and social health and well-being for all infants, children, adolescents, and young ad…

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Taylor Justice - Co-Founder & President, Unite Us - Integrated Social Care Solutions For Whole-Person Care 47:40

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Send us a text Taylor Justice is the Co-Founder & President of Unite Us ( https://uniteus.com/team/taylor-justice/ ), a technology company with a mission is to improve the health and well-being of individuals and communities by integrating all the social determinants of health. The Unite Us goal is to unlock the potential of every community by stra…

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Dr. Marianne Holm, MD, Ph.D. - VP, Infectious Diseases, Novo Nordisk Foundation - Decreasing The Burden And Threat Of Infectious Diseases 45:21

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Send us a text Dr. Marianne Holm, MD, Ph.D. is Vice President of the Infectious Diseases Program area, at the Novo Nordisk Foundation ( https://novonordiskfonden.dk/en/ ) where she is responsible for supporting the development and implementation of new strategic initiatives and research programs, and developing partnerships that contribute to the g…

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Dr. Laura Aguilar, MD, Ph.D. - Chief Medical Officer - Diakonos Oncology - Immunotherapy For Difficult-To-Treat Indications 1:00:12

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Send us a text Dr. Laura Aguilar, MD, Ph.D. is Chief Medical Officer at Diakonos Oncology ( https://www.diakonosoncology.com/ ), a clinical stage immuno-oncology company dedicated to revolutionizing cancer immunotherapy and focusing on difficult-to-treat indications, including glioblastoma. Dr. Aguilar, a physician-scientist and biotech entrepreneu…

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Science & Medicine: Star cells may be the key to preserving brain function after stroke 2:10

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A medication that appears to preserve brain function after a stroke will soon go into human trials. The San Antonio researcher who discovered the medication's potential more than two decades ago is still leading the team.By Bonnie Petrie

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Dr. Chethan Sathya, MD, MSc, Director, Center for Gun Violence Prevention, Northwell Health & Rowena Patrick, SVP, Ad Council - Preventing Youth Gun Violence 44:57

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Send us a text Agree to Agree (https://agreetoagree.org/) is an Ad Council ( https://www.adcouncil.org/ ) initiative focused on finding common ground to reduce the impact of gun violence on children and teens across all communities in the U.S. This new campaign launched in early 2025 and is focused on reaching distinct audiences, including parents …

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Dr. Alycia Halladay, Ph.D. - Chief Science Officer, Autism Science Foundation - Evidence-Based Autism Research 58:47

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Send us a text Dr. Alycia Halladay, Ph.D. is Chief Science Officer of the Autism Science Foundation ( https://autismsciencefoundation.org/teams/dr-alycia-halladay/ ), a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting people with autism and their families by funding scientific research to understand the causes of autism and to develop better treatmen…

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Dr. Catharine Young, Ph.D. - Science, Policy And Advocacy For Impactful And Sustainable Health Ecosystems 54:59

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Send us a text Dr. Catharine Young, Ph.D. recently served as Assistant Director of Cancer Moonshot Policy and International Engagement at the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy ( https://www.whitehouse.gov/ostp/ ) where she served at OSTP to advance the Cancer Moonshot ( https://www.cancer.gov/research/key-initiatives/moonshot-canc…

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Science & Medicine: Cognitive deficits from concussions can linger 2:10

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People with concussions get checked out pretty thoroughly by their doctors, but for some, there are cognitive changes and deficits that doctors don’t pick up.By Bonnie Petrie

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Dr. Courtney Millar, Ph.D. - Marcus Institute For Aging Research / Harvard Medical School - Molecular Nutrition In Health & Well-Being 50:06

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Send us a text Dr. Courtney Millar, Ph.D. ( https://www.marcusinstituteforaging.org/who-we-are/profiles/courtney-millar-phd ) is an Assistant Scientist at the Hinda and Arthur Marcus Institute for Aging Research, Hebrew SeniorLife, and Instructor in Medicine, Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center. Dr. Millar is a research …

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Psychedelics and the Texas Trip Part 2: The Science and History of the Medicine 33:10

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Patients have been leaving the United States to try psychedelic therapies to treat their depression, PTSD, traumatic brain injuries, and substance use disorders. With so many patients finding relief, why do psychedelic therapies mostly remain illegal in the U.S., and how do psychedelics actually work?…

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Dr. Rose Loughlin, Ph.D. - Executive Vice President, Research, Moderna - The Future Of mRNA Medicines 36:27

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Send us a text Dr. Rose Loughlin, Ph.D. is Executive Vice President, Research at Moderna ( https://www.modernatx.com/en-US ), a biotech company harnessing the power of mRNA technology to develop a new class of medicine for a range of unmet medical needs. Dr. Loughlin leads the company’s platform science and therapeutics research organization, focus…

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Dr. Noel Gahamanyi, Ph.D. - Rwanda Biomedical Centre - One Health To Curb AMR & Zoonoses 51:30

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Send us a text Dr. Noel Gahamanyi, Ph.D. ( https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=HWW6M_wAAAAJ&hl=en ) is Division Manager, National Reference Laboratory at the Rwanda Biomedical Centre (RBC). Rwanda Biomedical Centre ( RBC - https://rbc.gov.rw/ ) is the nation's central health implementation agency which strives to improve the health of the Rwa…

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Charlene Davis, Writer / Executive Producer And Dafna Yachin, Director / Producer - Relative Control - The Humor & Heartbreak Of The Sandwich Generation 43:35

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Send us a text On April 11, 2025, Gravitas Ventures ( https://gravitasventures.com/ ) will be releasing the movie Relative Control ( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBq2dOcgUKA ), a family drama that follows the life a middle-age corporate attorney (played by Teri Polo of the Meet the Parents) whose life literally spirals out of control as she jugg…

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Dr. Mahmoud Alyamany, MD - Health And Wellbeing Sector Head, NEOM - Revolution In Healthcare Delivery 1:07:16

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Send us a text Dr. Mahmoud Alyamany, MD is Health And Wellbeing Sector Head, at NEOM ( https://www.neom.com/en-us/our-business/sectors/health-wellbeing-and-biotech ), where he is responsible for overseeing a revolution in healthcare delivery at Saudi Arabia’s accelerator of human progress and hub for innovation. Dr. Alyamany brings a vast understan…

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Brigadier General Tanya McGonegal - Commander, Joint Task Force Civil Support, Northcom, U.S. Department Of Defense - Ever Vigilant, Always Ready 52:05

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Send us a text Brig. Gen. Tanya S. McGonegal ( https://www.jtfcs.northcom.mil/About/Leadership/Bio-Article-View/Article/1199880/brigadier-general-tanya-s-mcgonegal/ ) currently serves as the Commander of Joint Task Force Civil Support, the Nation’s only standing, no-notice Joint Task Force that conducts Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclea…

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Science & Medicine: A potential game-changer in the fight against deadly oral cancer 2:10

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Oral squamous cell carcinoma kills about half of the people who get it, and there have been no new treatments developed for half a century. A UT Health San Antonio dentist has developed a novel drug that may offer these patients a better chance at survival.By Bonnie Petrie

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