Best Princeton Engineering Podcasts (2025)

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A Celebration of Excellence with Diverse Leaders in Academia, Medicine, Engineering, Athletics & Public Service from Harvard, MIT, UC Davis, Georgia Tech, Princeton, The White House, and The Bahamas 10:31:54

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A Celebration of Juneteenth with Leaders of Color in Academia, Medicine, Engineering and Athletics. Here is the complete list: Chancellor Gary May ( Chancellor of UC Davis), Dean Raheem Beyah (Dean, College of Engineering, Georgia Tech), Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD ( Anesthesiologist-Statistician, Harvard/ MIT/ Mass. General Hospital), Chase Griffin (…

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The New Chemist's Podcast Interview with Abhinaya ,Process Development Engineer at Abbott | MEM Candidate at Duke University 30:56

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In this episode Abhinaya discusses her academic success thus far and her advice to those wanting to pursue Medical Device/ Engineering job field.

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The New Chemist's Remixed Podcast: Interview with Savni Kulkarni, MitraClip Clinical Sales Specialist at Abbott 24:18

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In this episode we re-air an interview that is both informative and enjoyable to listen to, with Savni Kulkarni, a colleague of mine from Georgia Tech.

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"Top Atheists Use God to Prove Evolution?!" ft. Dr. Steve Dilley 30:41

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Title: Top Atheists Use God to Prove Evolution?! 🤯 Description: Dr. Steve Dilley uncovers something wild: the two most popular pro-evolution books—written by outspoken atheists Richard Dawkins and Jerry Coyne—use theology to make their best arguments for evolution. And they contradict each other completely. In this episode, we break down how these …

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Hot Cities & Trailblazing Leaders -Two Time Emmy Nominated PBS Host and Princeton's Dr. Shane Campbell‑Staton on Evolution’s New Frontier — with Leadership Insights from UC Davis's Chancellor Gary May 1:23:20

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In our most ambitious double‑header yet, host David J. Ferguson welcomes two visionary Key Opinion Leaders: Dr. Shane Campbell‑Staton – Princeton evolutionary biologist and two‑time Emmy‑nominated host of PBS’s Human Footprint. He reveals how urban heat, extreme weather, and radiation zones forge rapid genetic shifts in lizards, wolves, elephants, …

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"A Princeton PhD Explains How Earth is Fine Tuned for Life & Discoverability" ft. Dr. Jay Richards 24:57

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Title: "The Privileged Planet: Why Earth Has the Best View in the Universe" ft. Dr. Jay Richards Episode Summary: Is Earth not just habitable—but purposefully positioned for scientific discovery? Dr. Jay Richards joins Allan CP to unpack the provocative ideas behind The Privileged Planet, the book he co-authored with Guillermo Gonzalez. They explor…

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Celebrating Mandela Day 2025: Student Pharmacist Podcast in Afrikaans & English 1:34:47

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Mandela Day 2025 Special: The New Student Pharmacist's Podcast in Afrikaans and English -- Om Mandela-dag te vier, beoog ons in hierdie episode om die onderhoude van Dr. Robert Langer, Sc.D. en dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD in Afrikaans en Engels. Geniet die dubbele vertalings van beide onderhoude. -- Neem asseblief kennis dat die sienings van hierdie p…

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"PhD in Evolutionary Biology Says DNA Replication Points to Design" ft. Dr. Jonathan McLatchie 20:20

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Episode Title: PhD in Evolutionary Biology Says DNA Replication Points to Design ft. Dr. Jonathan McLatchie Episode Summary: Is DNA replication an accident of evolution—or evidence of intelligent design? Dr. Jonathan McLatchie, a biologist and professor, joins Allan CP to reveal how the complexity of DNA replication poses a serious challenge to ung…

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Kevin J. Tracey, "The Great Nerve: The New Science of the Vagus Nerve and How to Harness Its Healing Reflexes" (Penguin, 2025) 32:55

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The vagus nerve is fundamental to our health and vitality, coordinating critical functions from the precise heartbeat we need to exercise or rest to the balance of appetite and digestion. Made up of 200,000 fibers, the vagus nerve sends thousands of electrical signals every second between your brain and your most important organs. Yet despite its e…

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Rebecca Lemov, "The Instability of Truth: Brainwashing, Mind Control, and Hyper-Persuasion" (Norton, 2025) 37:42

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Because brainwashing affects both the world and our observation of the world, we often don’t recognize it while it’s happening—unless we know where to look. As Rebecca Lemov writes in The Instability of Truth, “Brainwashing erases itself.” What we call brainwashing is more common than we think; it is not so much what happens to other people as what…

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Open Up Your Heart and You Will See: Grammy Award-Winning Jason Mraz and w/ an Environmentalist 18:05

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In this episode of The New Chemist’s Podcast, we’re thrilled to welcome the iconic Jason Mraz, a Grammy Award-winning singer-songwriter, known for timeless hits like "I’m Yours" and "Lucky". 🎶 But Jason is more than just a musician—he is a passionate environmental advocate, using his platform to raise awareness about sustainability, regenerative ag…

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The New Chemist Podcast Interview with Gabriel Galarza 34:59

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In this interview we discuss Gabriel successful career thus far, and how to achieve those "5%" moments that complement to success, through networking and working hard. Definitely a good interview. Note: TNCC Podcasting division does not claim the rights to the music used in the podcast episode.

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"Is the Mind Our Soul?" ft. Dr. Michael Egnor 17:39

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Title: Is the Mind Our Soul? ft. Dr. Michael Egnor Show Notes: In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Michael Egnor—a renowned neurosurgeon and author of The Immortal Mind—shares how 7,000 brain surgeries transformed his understanding of the human soul. Once a committed atheist and materialist, Dr. Egnor explains why modern neuroscience challenged …

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Pooja Agarwal, Cynthia Nebel, Veronica Yan, "Smart Teaching Stronger Learning: Practical Tips From 10 Cognitive Scientists" (Unleash Learning Press, 2025) 1:14:22

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How can I help my students not only learn my course material but also retain and transfer that information? This is a question that has plagued and intrigued teachers for centuries. In Smart Teaching Stronger Learning: Practical Tips for 10 Cognitive Scientists, the authors provide their readers with evidence-based practices for immediate classroom…

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"MIT and Duke Physicist Says the Universe Is Engineered" ft. Dr. Brian Miller 22:47

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🎙️ Episode 3 – MIT and Duke Physicist Says the Universe Is Engineered In this episode, Dr. Brian Miller—a physicist with degrees from MIT and Duke—joins us to explore the overwhelming evidence that the universe is the product of design, not chance. From the fine-tuning of the laws of physics to the molecular machinery of a single cell, Dr. Miller w…

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"Will AI Take Over Humanity?" ft. Dr. Robert J. Marks 24:08

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🎙 Episode Title: Will AI Take Over Humanity? 🎧 Guest: Dr. Robert J. Marks – Professor of Engineering at Baylor University and Director of the Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence 🧠 Episode Summary: In this eye-opening episode, Allan CP sits down with Dr. Robert J. Marks—one of the foremost voices in artificial intelligence …

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Jeremy Stolow, "Picturing Aura: A Visual Biography" (MIT Press, 2025) 1:19:58

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Picturing Aura: A Visual Biography (MIT Press, 2025) by Dr. Jeremy Stolow is the first book of its kind: an extended historical, anthropological, and philosophical study of modern efforts to visualize the hidden radiant force encompassing the living body known as our aura. This rich, interdisciplinary study by Dr. Stolow chronicles the rise and glo…

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"Is Chimp DNA and Human DNA Really a 99% Match?" ft. Dr. Casey Luskin 27:45

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Summary: In this episode of Science Dilemma, host Allan C.P. engages with Dr. Casey Luskin, a geologist and attorney, to discuss the controversial claim that humans share 99% of their DNA with chimpanzees. Dr. Luskin argues against this widely accepted statistic, presenting new research that suggests the actual genetic similarity is closer to 85-86…

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Mentorship in Motion: Five Years of Learning with A Leading Chemical Engineer Dr. Robert Langer—Guiding Science from Lab to World (2020-2025) 1:12:29

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This curated compilation with leaders such as Dr. Etienne, and Dr. Langer, as well as early career professionals and students such as MD-PhD Student Chadwin Hanna, Dr. Ugo, Dr. Maada, and PharmD Student David Ferguson, stitches together the most resonant moments from four interviews recorded in 2020, 2023, 2024, and 2025 with Institute Professor Ro…

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2025 Summer Highlights: Interview with Dr. Robert Langer, Sc.D. (MIT) on Professional Development and His Insights on Nanoscience 10:30

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In this episode, join us for an inspiring conversation again with Dr. Robert Langer, Sc.D. (MIT), as he shares invaluable advice on navigating a successful scientific career and offers a glimpse into the future of nanoscience. In this episode, we explore: Professional Development: Dr. Langer discusses how early-career scientists can build strong, c…

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Laura Otis, "Banned Emotions: How Metaphors Can Shape What People Feel" (Oxford UP, 2019) 35:21

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Who benefits and who loses when emotions are described in particular ways? How do metaphors such as "hold on" and "let go" affect people's emotional experiences? Banned Emotions: How Metaphors Can Shape What People Feel (Oxford UP, 2019), written by neuroscientist-turned-literary scholar Laura Otis, draws on the latest research in neuroscience and …

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Nicole C. Nelson, "Model Behavior: Animal Experiments, Complexity, and the Genetics of Psychiatric Disorders" (U Chicago Press, 2018) 28:44

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Mice are used as model organisms across a wide range of fields in science today--but it is far from obvious how studying a mouse in a maze can help us understand human problems like alcoholism or anxiety. How do scientists convince funders, fellow scientists, the general public, and even themselves that animal experiments are a good way of producin…

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הפודקאסט של הכימאי החדש – משטוקהולם לעולם: הרצאות נובל בעברית ובאנגלית|The New Chemist's Podcast – From Stockholm to the World: Nobel Lectures in English and Hebrew 1:06:18

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In this special episode of The New Chemist's Podcast, we explore the brilliance of Nobel Prize lectures in science, presented in both English and Hebrew. Join us as we highlight groundbreaking discoveries and honor the scientists who have shaped our understanding of the world—from Stockholm to the global stage. Please note the views of this podcast…

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The New Chemist's Podcast: Nobel Highlights: Chemistry, Medicine & Economics | 诺贝尔奖特别篇：化学、医学与经济学 1:39:27

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Description: In this special bilingual episode, we explore the past Nobel Prizes in Chemistry, Medicine, and Economics. From groundbreaking mRNA research to advancements in quantum dots and behavioral economics, we unpack the science—and the stories—behind the world's most prestigious awards. 本期特别节目，我们以中英双语带大家了解2024年诺贝尔奖中的三大重点领域：化学奖、医学奖与经济学奖。节目将介绍m…

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The New Chemist's Podcast: From Stockholm to the World: Nobel Lectures in the Sciences in English, 中文 (Chinese), and Deutsch (German) 1:30:25

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The New Chemist's Podcast: From Stockholm to the World: Nobel Lectures in the Sciences in English, 中文 (Chinese), and Deutsch (German) -- Please note these views do not reflect or constitute medical or professional advice or consultations. Please see the relevant board and state certified professionals. We disclaim any loss in any way. -- Note: Some…

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"The Celebration of Episode 300: Turning the Tables—Dr. Mike Zott Interviews David Ferguson—Insights, Inspirations, and Innovations" 49:17

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Podcast Description: In this special episode of "The New Chemist's Podcast" the tables turn as Dr. Mike Zott, a talented postdoctoral researcher at the University of Pennsylvania, interviews his friend and colleague, David Ferguson. David, adjunct faculty and student at Howard University College of Pharmacy, steps into the guest seat to share perso…

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🎙️ Special Episode: Pharmacokinetics Conceptual Review + Behind-the-Scenes Interview with Host David Ferguson 🎙️ 1:05:34

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Please note: The views of this podcast and the content herein do not constitute medical or professional advice, consultation or suggestions. Please seek advice for the relevant state and certified healthcare professionals. We disclaim any loss in any way for this entire series. This special episode of The New Chemist's Podcast is divided into two e…

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Global Tales & Dose Details: Gary Arndt, Japanese Insights from Dr. Langer & Chancellor May, and Pharmacokinetics 101 1:50:20

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Episode Description: In this special edition of The New Chemist’s Podcast, host David Ferguson brings you a three‑part journey: Around the World with Gary Arndt We kick off with an in‑depth interview featuring award‑winning travel blogger, photographer, and podcaster Gary Arndt of Everything Everywhere Daily. Discover how Gary sold his home in 2007…

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Yellowlees Douglas, "Writing for the Reader's Brain: A Science-Based Guide" (Cambridge UP, 2024) 1:01:55

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What makes one sentence easy to read and another a slog that demands re-reading? Where do you put information you want readers to recall? Drawing on cognitive neuroscience, psychology and psycholinguistics, Writing for the Reader’s Brain (Cambridge University Press, 2025) provides a practical, how-to guide on how to write for your reader. It introd…

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🎧 "An Episode to Remember: An Alternative to Noise-Cancelling Headphones: A Chancellor’s Conversation & Audio-Filtered Amalgamation of Excellent Content" 🎙️ 53:18

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"In this special fifth-anniversary episode, we reunite with our podcast's inaugural guest— Chancellor Gary May- the one who helped support our journey by participating in the first interview. This launched our journey into science communication five years ago. Using molecular orbital theory as a creative metaphor, we explore how audio interference …

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Ciara Greene and Gillian Murphy, "Memory Lane: The Perfectly Imperfect Ways We Remember" (Princeton UP, 2025) 42:05

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Today I’m speaking with Ciara Greene, co-author with Gillian Murphy of the new book, Memory Lane: The Perfectly Imperfect Ways We Remember (Princeton UP, 2025). Ciara is associate professor in the School of Psychology at University College Dublin, where she leads the Attention and Memory Laboratory. The scientific study of human memory has become e…

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Life's Chemistry Unleashed- Dialogues at the Edge of Discovery: Antibiotic Anthems and Rap Remixes 1:51:55

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Life's Chemistry Unleashed- Dialogues at the Edge of Discovery: Antibiotic Anthems and Rap Remixes --- In this episode, we produce with software assistance and AI programs, rap and anthems on antibiotics. --- Note: Some of the content produced involved the use of AI. Please note that these ideas do not constitute in any way medical advice, suggesti…

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Peter D. Hershock, "Consciousness Mattering: A Buddhist Synthesis" (Bloomsbury, 2023) 1:57:53

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Consciousness Mattering (Bloombury, 2023) presents a contemporary Buddhist theory in which brains, bodies, environments, and cultures are relational infrastructures for human consciousness. Drawing on insights from meditation, neuroscience, physics, and evolutionary theory, it demonstrates that human consciousness is not something that occurs only …

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Grace Lindsay, "Models of the Mind: How Physics, Engineering and Mathematics Have Shaped Our Understanding of the Brain" (Bloomsbury, 2021) 51:54

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Models of the Mind: How Physics, Engineering and Mathematics Have Shaped Our Understanding of the Brain (Bloomsbury, 2021) provides a multifaceted and approachable introduction to theoretical neuroscience. It discusses some major topics of the field, including both the milestones from their history and the currently open questions. It's accessible …

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Unlocking the Secrets of the Nervous System: A Deep Dive with Dr. George S. Thompson and Patrick Ney 40:08

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Parenting is an emotional rollercoaster – filled with moments of joy, stress, and everything in between. But what if there was a scientific way to understand and navigate these emotions more effectively? In a compelling new podcast episode, Patrick Ney, Lead Trainer at All About Parenting, sits down with Dr. George S. Thompson to explore the fascin…

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Adrian Keith Perkel, "Unlocking the Nature of Human Aggression: A Psychoanalytic and Neuroscientific Approach" (Routledge, 2023) 1:10:58

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Today I began my discussion with Dr. Adrian Perkel about his new book Unlocking The Nature of Human Aggression: A Psychoanalytic and Neuroscientific Approach (Routledge, 2024) “Aggression is to the mind what the immune system is to the body. It doesn’t seek the fight.” With this perfect mind-body analogy Dr. Perkel proposes a clear way to think the…

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M. Chirimuuta, "The Brain Abstracted: Simplification in the History and Philosophy of Neuroscience" (MIT Press, 2024) 52:44

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This book is available open access here. The Brain Abstracted: Simplification in the History and Philosophy of Neuroscience (MIT Press, 2024), Mazviita Chirimuuta argues that the standard ways neuroscientists simplify the human brain to build models for their research purposes mislead us about how the brain actually works. The key issue, instead, i…

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Highlights - Mastering Skills, Overcoming Challenges, and Serving Others: A Conversation with Dr. Bob Langer & Howard University College of Pharmacy Students (Absalom Bolling and David Ferguson) 24:57

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In this special episode of Where Great Minds Meet, we welcome Dr. Bob Langer, Sc.D. (MIT), one of the most accomplished pioneers in biotech and pharmaceutical research, for an insightful conversation with students from the Howard University College of Pharmacy. Together, we explore how to identify and refine key strengths, accelerate mastery in com…

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Steven Lesk, "Footprints of Schizophrenia: The Evolutionary Roots of Mental Illness" (Prometheus, 2023) 1:05:12

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Of all the mental illnesses, schizophrenia eludes us the most. No matter the strides scientists have made in neurological research nor doctors have made in psychiatric treatment, schizophrenia remains misunderstood, almost complacently mythologized. Without a reason for the illness, patients feel even more alienated than they already do, families a…

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Life's Chemistry Unleashed- Ambient Nature Sounds Series: A Remixed Interview with Dr. Todd Golub, The Broad Institute ( Harvard/ MIT) 34:56

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Life's Chemistry Unleashed- Ambient Nature Series: A Remixed Interview with Dr. Todd Golub (Harvard/ MIT) ---In this ambient nature sounds remixed episode, we present an interview with Dr. Todd Golub , M.D., Core Institute Member, Chief Scientific Officer, Director of the Cancer Program, The Broad Institute of Harvard and MIT. -- Disclaimer: The vi…

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TNCPG -Celebration of over 1561 articles and ~443091 citations ( February 2, 2025)- Dr. Langer 38:08

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TNCPG -Celebration of over 1561 articles and ~443091 citations ( February 2, 2025)- Dr. LangerPlease note the PowerPoint was made earlier, and the citation amount was as of February 2, 2025.---Interview with Dr. Robert Langer ( MIT), and the views reflect those of my guest and I, and do not constitute medical advice, consultation or professional re…

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Life's Chemistry Unleashed- Dialogues at the Edge of Discovery: Antibiotic Poetry 2:58

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In this episode, we produce with software assistance and AI programs, a video on antibiotics.---Note: Some of the content produced involved the use of AI.Please note that these ideas do not constitute in any way medical advice, suggestions or recommendations, and we disclaim any loss in any way.--

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Camilla Nord, "The Balanced Brain: The Science of Mental Health" (Princeton UP, 2024) 39:22

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There are many routes to mental well-being. In this groundbreaking book, neuroscientist Camilla Nord offers a fascinating tour of the scientific developments that are revolutionising the way we think about mental health, showing why and how events--and treatments--can affect people in such different ways. In The Balanced Brain: The Science of Menta…

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Barbara J. Sahakian and Christelle Langley, "Brain Boost: Healthy Habits for a Happier Life" (Cambridge UP, 2025) 31:56

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Your mental health is as important as your physical health and, in times of stress, it's vital to have enhanced cognition and reserves of resilience. Brain Boost: Healthy Habits for a Happier Life (Cambridge UP, 2025) is packed with practical tips, based on scientific evidence, that will teach you how to implement lifestyle strategies that will imp…

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TNCPG- In Celebration of Dean Beyah as a New IEEE Fellow- Interview with Dean Beyah (Georgia Tech)| Pharmaceutics Discussions| Pharmacy Admissions Tips in English, French& Spanish 5:19:17

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Purpose of these episode: These are not at all for medical advice or suggestions, we disclaim any loss in any way. These episodes are for educational purposes only, and are not for medical advice or suggestions. The views of this podcast represent those of my guest(s) and I.--- TNSPPE: Interview with Dean Beyah (Georgia Tech)| Pharmaceutics Discuss…

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TNCPG- Mr. David Ferguson w/ Dr. Brown (a Recipient of The National Medal of Science)- Interview w/ Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD - Harvard/ MIT - In English and with the Portuguese Translation Afterwards 1:21:38

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Interview with Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD - Harvard/ MIT - In English and with the Portuguese Translation Afterwards. --- Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD Interview Transcript: https://thenewchemistpublications.pubpub.org/pub/829eb62b/release/1

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The New Student Pharmacist's Podcast Experience: A Highlight on Mentorship- An Episode with Key Academic Mentors 3:13:29

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A Highlight on Mentorship: An Episode with Key Academic Mentors --Please note: The views of this podcast represent those of my guest(s) and I. These are not for professional or medical consultation or advice. We disclaim any loss in any way. Please see a state and board-certified health professional for medical advice and consultation.…

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TNCPG- In Celebration of Dr. Brown (a Recipient of The National Medal of Science) - Interview with Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD - Harvard/ MIT - In English and with French Translation Afterwards 1:19:53

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Interview with Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD - Harvard/ MIT - In English and with French Translation Afterwards. --- Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD Interview Transcript: https://thenewchemistpublications.pubpub.org/pub/829eb62b/release/1

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TNCPG- Mr. David Ferguson w/ Dr. Brown (a Recipient of The National Medal of Science)- Interview with Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD - Harvard/ MIT - In English and with the Spanish Translation Afterwards 1:16:41

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Interview with Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD - Harvard/ MIT - In English and with the Spanish Translation Afterwards. --- Dr. Emery Brown, MD, PhD Interview Transcript: https://thenewchemistpublications.pubpub.org/pub/829eb62b/release/1

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TNCPG: Dr. Emery Brown's Interview- In Celebration of Dr. Emery Brown Receiving the National Medal of Science ! 41:13

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In this episode, we discuss, Dr. Emery Brown's phenomenal career at Harvard University and MIT , his research and ,his journey to becoming a successful Physician-Scientist at Harvard University. Link to Dr. Brown's Biography: https://imes.mit.edu/people/faculty/brown-emery/ -- Disclaimer: Please note the views of this podcast represent those of my …