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APS Publications Podcast

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Frequency: 1 episode/9d. Total Eps: 127

Listen to author interviews, commentaries from thought leaders, and insightful discussions about important topics in physiology and scientific publishing. Brought to you by the American Physiological Society (APS) Publications.

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https://doi.org/10.1152/physiolgenomics.00080.2024
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https://doi.org/10.1002/cph4.7
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https://doi.org/10.1152/ajpregu.00288.2024
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Sleep and circadian predictors of academic performance and retention in STEM pathways: a longitudinal study in university freshmen

Episode 127

Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 06:10

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, Michael Scullin discusses their recently published article, “Sleep and circadian predictors of academic performance and retention in STEM pathways: a longitudinal study in university freshmen”

Many believe that science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) students must sacrifice their sleep to achieve academic success. In striking contrast, the current research demonstrates that better sleep health in freshmen STEM majors predicted better academic success, even after accounting for mental health, fluid intelligence, and prior academic performance. The current work was the first to document that sleep health predicted better persistence in a STEM track across 2 yr.

Fitzsimmons CL, Carter JR, Scullin MK. Sleep and circadian predictors of academic performance and retention in STEM pathways: a longitudinal study in university freshmen. Adv Physiol Educ. 2026 Mar 2;50(2):394-401. doi: 10.1152/advan.00313.2025.

https://doi.org/10.1152/advan.00313.2025

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Reducing, and ultimately replacing, the involvement of animals in education: legislative, ethical, and societal drivers for change

Episode 126

Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 07:56

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, Prof. David Lewis discusses his recently published article, “Reducing, and ultimately replacing, the involvement of animals in education: legislative, ethical, and societal drivers for change”

Learners are increasingly objecting to participating in educational activities that involve animals. There is a substantial drive from regulators and funders globally to replace the involvement of animals in research. There is no going back. Educators, educational leaderships, physiological societies, and others need to embrace change, working collaboratively to reimagine nonanimal technologies and new approach methodologies used in research to create educationally robust, humane alternatives to the current educational activities that involve animals.

Lewis DI. Reducing, and ultimately replacing, the involvement of animals in education: legislative, ethical, and societal drivers for change. Adv Physiol Educ. 2026 Feb 19;50(2):374-378. doi: 10.1152/advan.00220.2025.

https://doi.org/10.1152/advan.00220.2025

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Leveraging H5P plug-in technology to increase interactivity within an asynchronously delivered physiology lecture in the first year of medical school

Episode 125

Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 08:10

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, Akshata Naik and coauthors discuss their recently published article, “Leveraging H5P plug-in technology to increase interactivity within an asynchronously delivered physiology lecture in the first year of medical school”

As educators, are you looking to boost engagement in your asynchronous lectures? This paper provides a practical guide for implementing interactive activities using the H5P plug-in, a virtual teaching technology to increase student engagement and learner feedback. The authors detail their strategies to create a targeted “drag-and-drop” exercise and a “branching scenario” to complement their asynchronous lecture recording. Additionally, they also provide their rationale behind choosing these two activities as part of their lecture.

Bortis B, Bailey-Crow C, Naik AR. Leveraging H5P plug-in technology to increase interactivity within an asynchronously delivered physiology lecture in the first year of medical school. Adv Physiol Educ. 2026 Jan 16;50(1):284-291. doi: 10.1152/advan.00007.2025.

https://doi.org/10.1152/advan.00007.2025

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Faculty can use collaborative group exams to facilitate peer interactions that enhance learning opportunities and increase student well-being in their classrooms

Episode 124

Monday, August 31, 2026 • Duration 10:53

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, Dr. Jeffrey Grim and coauthors discuss their recently published article, “Faculty can use collaborative group exams to facilitate peer interactions that enhance learning opportunities and increase student well-being in their classrooms”

This study explores collaborative group exams (CGEs) in undergraduate biology courses as a means of linking collaborative learning pedagogies and individual assessments. We show that CGEs provide opportunities for student learning and may boost classroom culture by fostering peer interaction while not inflating course grades. Therefore, we suggest that CGEs are a simple and scalable pedagogical strategy that all faculty should consider adopting.

Grim JM, Yang S, Roux-Osovitz M, Arzoumanian J, Cooper SK. Faculty can use collaborative group exams to facilitate peer interactions that enhance learning opportunities and increase student well-being in their classrooms. Adv Physiol Educ. 2026 Mar 9;50(2):467-483. doi: 10.1152/advan.00208.2025.

https://doi.org/10.1152/advan.00208.2025

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Mutual gains: nonpresenting undergraduate attendance at regional scientific meetings benefits students and scientific societies

Episode 123

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 • Duration 18:22

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, Dr. Champagne and coauthors discuss their recently published article, “Mutual gains: nonpresenting undergraduate attendance at regional scientific meetings benefits students and scientific societies.”

Can undergraduate students benefit from attending scientific meetings even when they're not presenting research? This study found that participation in a regional physiology meeting increased students' confidence, sense of belonging in science, interest in research careers, and enthusiasm for future scientific engagement. The benefits extended beyond the students, with attendees reporting that undergraduate participation enhanced the overall meeting environment.

Champagne AM, Dunning SE, Mahmoud MH, Fisher ET, Shah SN, Walsh HE. Mutual gains: nonpresenting undergraduate attendance at regional scientific meetings benefits students and scientific societies. Adv Physiol Educ. 2026 Feb 9;50(2):352-360. doi: 10.1152/advan.00213.2025.

https://doi.org/10.1152/advan.00213.2025

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Incorporation of virtual reality into medical physiology

Episode 122

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 • Duration 13:07

In this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, Dr. Imaan Benmerzaouga and Dr. Elizabeth Oviawe discuss their article, “Incorporation of Virtual Reality into Medical Physiology.”

The authors describe how they used virtual reality to create an interactive learning session on the autonomic nervous system. Their work highlights the potential of virtual reality to enhance medical education by immersing students in foundational physiology concepts.

Benmerzouga I, Oviawe E. Incorporation of virtual reality into medical physiology. Adv Physiol Educ. 2026 Jan 9;50(1):280-283. doi: 10.1152/advan.00125.2024.

https://doi.org/10.1152/advan.00125.2024

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Interorgan Insights: Preclinical insights into the pathophysiology of hepatopulmonary syndrome

Episode 121

Friday, August 14, 2026 • Duration 05:50

In this podcast, author Maïté Verstraeten discusses the recently published review, ‘Preclinical Insights Into the Pathophysiology of Hepatopulmonary Syndrome’. The article examines the current preclinical understanding of hepatopulmonary syndrome (HPS), a serious pulmonary complication of liver disease characterized by abnormal pulmonary vascular remodeling, impaired gas exchange, and hypoxemia for which liver transplantation remains the only effective treatment. Drawing largely from findings in the common bile duct ligation rodent model, it highlights how complex liver–lung–gut interactions drive vasodilatation, angiogenesis, and alveolar dysfunction through inflammatory and angiogenic signaling pathways, while underscoring the significant gaps in knowledge that continue to limit therapeutic development.

Preclinical Insights Into the Pathophysiology of Hepatopulmonary Syndrome

Maïté Verstraeten, Wouter Busselot, Sander Lefere, Hans Van Vlierberghe, Sarah Raevens

Comprehensive Physiology 2025 16:4, e70223

https://doi.org/10.1002/cph4.70223

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Health in translation: a workshop model for health literacy and lay science communication

Episode 120

Friday, July 31, 2026 • Duration 07:25

In this episode, Prof. Wehrwein and coauthors discuss their recently published article, “Health in Translation: A Workshop Model for Health Literacy and Lay Science Communication.” They describe a 60-minute interactive workshop that helps undergraduate students translate scientific information into clear, accessible language for the public. The discussion highlights the importance of health literacy, effective science communication, and practical strategies for preparing future health professionals to engage diverse audiences.

Musso SA, Elmer SJ, Wehrwein EA. Health in translation: a workshop model for health literacy and lay science communication. Adv Physiol Educ. 2026 Feb 16;50(2):365-369. doi: 10.1152/advan.00324.2025.

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Interorgan Insights: Decoding the gut microbiome's role in cardiac injury

Episode 119

Friday, July 24, 2026 • Duration 06:03

In this podcast, author Lisha Zhang discusses the recently published article, ‘Gut Barnesiella intestinihominis Exacerbates Post-Myocardial Infarction Injury via Succinate-Driven MAPK3 Succinylation/Phosphorylation Cascade in γδ T Cells and Downstream IL-17A–NLRP3 Axis’. The article describes how authors used in silico, in vivo, and in vitro experiments to link bacteria Barnesiella intestinihominis to myocardial injury and inflammatory responses following myocardial infarction.

Gut Barnesiella intestinihominis Exacerbates Post-Myocardial Infarction Injury via Succinate-Driven MAPK3 Succinylation/Phosphorylation Cascade in γδ T Cells and Downstream IL-17A–NLRP3 Axis

Lisha Zhang, Chao Chu, Ping Jin, Yan Zhang, Yanru He, Fuxue Deng, Jie Deng

Comprehensive Physiology 2026 16:4, e70221

https://doi.org/10.1002/cph4.70221

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Interorgan Insights: Pericytes, active participants in disease pathogenesis

Episode 115

Friday, July 10, 2026 • Duration 06:50

Description: In this podcast, coauthors Vinicio de Jesus Perez and Stuti Agarwal discuss their recently published review, ‘Lung Pericytes: Molecular Mechanisms, Signaling Pathways, and Roles in Pulmonary Diseases’. The article highlights the molecular mechanisms governing lung pericyte function, and the varied roles of pericytes in pulmonary diseases, including acute lung injury and acute respiratory distress syndrome, pulmonary fibrosis, pulmonary arterial hypertension, lung cancer, and lung infections.

Lung Pericytes: Molecular Mechanisms, Signaling Pathways, and Roles in Pulmonary Diseases

Anuradha Bankar, Stuti Agarwal, Vinicio A. de Jesus Perez

Comprehensive Physiology 2026, 16:4, e70205

https://doi.org/10.1002/cph4.70205

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