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| Advancements in Heart Failure Clinical Research | 24 Jun 2024 | 00:13:55 | |
Nicole Chu from the University of Ottawa speaks with Dr. Javed Butler. Dr. Javed Butler, MD, MPH, MBA, is the President of the Baylor Scott and White Research Institute, and Senior Vice President and Maxwell A. and Gayle H. Clampitt Endowed Chair at the Baylor Scott and White Health in Dallas, Texas. He is also the Distinguished Professor of Medicine at the University of Mississippi in Jackson, Mississippi. In this episode, Dr. Butler shares with us the major findings from the recent EMPACT-MI clinical trial and his perspective on the future of heart failure therapies. The EMPACT-MI trial investigated whether a medicine called empagliflozin, a SGLT2 inhibitor, helps to lower the risk of heart failure and death in people had experienced a heart attack (myocardial infarction). | |||
| Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation | 08 May 2024 | 00:14:14 | |
Nicole Chu from the University of Ottawa speaks with Dr. Rosalin Miles. Dr. Miles is an active community member of the Lytton First Nation and a Research Associate in the Indigenous Health and Physical Activity program at The University of British Columbia School of Kinesiology. Her research focuses on the promotion of Indigenous health and wellness and understanding the value of traditional, cultural, and historical knowledge using a strength-based approach. Dr. Miles founded the Indigenous Physical Activity and Cultural Circle (IPACC), a national non-profit for First Nations, Métis and Inuit people who are involved in Traditional Activities, Fitness, Recreation, and Sports. | |||
| Special Episode - Unveiling Cancer's Trojan Horse (uOttawa SciComm 2023) | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:14:57 | |
This episode of Beats Radio, hosted by Danyaal Ansari, written by Shay Patel, produced by Hasssan Taleb, and edited by Anas Khoja, features an in-depth discussion with immunology expert Dr. Michele Ardolino from the University of Ottawa and the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. The conversation centers around the fascinating interplay between the immune system and cancer, with a particular focus on the process of trogocytosis and its role in immune evasion by cancer cells. Dr. Ardolino elaborates on his groundbreaking research into how cancer cells transfer PD-1 to Natural Killer (NK) cells via trogocytosis, effectively inhibiting these critical components of the immune response. This detailed exploration sheds light on the sophisticated mechanisms cancer cells employ to evade immune detection and opens up discussions about potential therapeutic strategies targeting these interactions. | |||
| Special Episode - The Brain's Vigilant Sentries (uOttawa SciComm 2023) | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:15:00 | |
Alzheimer's is a disease unique in the lack of treatment dand diagnostic techniques aimed at mitigating it's effects. To address these issues, researchers at Dr. Clifford Cassidy’s neuroscience lab are investigating the use of novel imaging techniques that have great potential to improve both our understanding of molecular mechanisms underlying Alzheimer’s and improve our ability to predict the development of it’s symptoms. At the heart of these new techniques is a brain structure called the locus coeruleus (LC), which is the primary site of release of a chemical called norepinephrine. It has already been established that gradual degeneration of the LC is an important feature of alzheimer’s disease. However, the contribution of this degeneration to development of disease symptoms remains poorly understood due to limitations in existing imaging techniques. To solve this issue, Dr. Casidy’s lab is investigating the use of Neuromelanin, a pigment found abundantly in the LC to more accurately detect this structure’s degeneration and its relation to Alzheimer’s and its symptoms. | |||
| Special Episode - Heart & Calcium (uOttawa SciComm 2023) | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:14:58 | |
Amy Stewart from the University of Ottawa speaks with Dr. Marta Cerruti, a professor in the Department of Mining and Materials Engineering at McGill University, a prominent figure in the research field of bio-synthetic materials, and the team leader of the Bio-Interface lab. As of today, Dr. Cerruti is the co-director of the McGill Institute for Advanced Materials and an associate member of the Faculty of Dentistry and the Department of Bioengineering. In the Bio Interface lab, her work centers around the incorporation of implants, tissues and drugs into the human body, as well as how minerals such as calcium and magnesium are formed in living organisms that help her address the questions of curing mineral-based diseases. Today, we'll be discussing her work centering around mineral deposits that lead to aortic valve stenosis. | |||
| Special Episode - Breathing Against the Odds (uOttawa SciComm 2023) | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:15:02 | |
Fiona Haugen of the University of Ottawa speaks with Dr. Smita Pakhale of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute about the impact of health inequities on the development of obstructive lung diseases in urban poor populations. Dr. Pakhale is a Senior Scientist, staff respirologist at The Ottawa Hospital, and associate professor at the University of Ottawa who created The Bridge Engagement Center. The Bridge conducts research in partnership with and to improve the well-being of underserved populations in Ottawa, Ontario. | |||
| Special Episode - New 3D Blood Vessels (uOttawa SciComm 2023) | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:14:58 | |
Nandini Biyani from the Translational and Molecular Medicine program at the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Leila Mostaço-Guidolin, an assistant professor at Carleton University in the Department of Systems and Computer Engineering. With a focus in 3D-bioprinting, Dr. Mostaço-Guidolin leads a tissue engineering and bioimaging lab. In today's podcast, Dr. Mostaço-Guidolin dives into her research regarding the use of a microfluidic-based 3D bioprinting technology to synthesize new vasculature. | |||
| Special Episode - Heart-Smart Plastics! (uOttawa SciComm 2023) | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:15:01 | |
Siyona Kassel, a Translational and Molecular Medicine student at the University of Ottawa, interviews Dr. Juan Valerio Cauich-Rodriguez. Dr. Cauich-Rodriguez is a researcher at the Centro de Investigación Científica de Yucatán in Mexico, possessing a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Chemistry, a Masters in Polymer Science & Technology, and a PhD in Biomedical Materials. He is currently engaged in the development and assessment of new materials for their role in Regenerative Medicine, with a specific focus on the use of synthesized polymers. In this episode, Dr. Cauich-Rodriguez discusses his research using a unique and innovative polymer blend to advance the field of vascular grafts for medical application. | |||
| Special Episode - Sticky Science (uOttawa SciComm 2023) | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:14:39 | |
Zachary Mitchell from the University of Ottawa speaks with Angelico Obille, a PhD candidate at the University of Toronto Institute of Biomedical Engineering in the Biological & Bioinspired Materials Laboratory. Tune in to learn more about their research on proteins involved in freshwater mussel adhesion and how this can be applied to develop new medical adhesive technology. | |||
| Special Episode - Caring for the Cornea (uOttawa SciComm 2023) | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:12:15 | |
Devin Brain from the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. May Griffith. Dr. May Griffith is a lead researcher at Université de Montreal and holds a Canada Research Chair in Biomaterials and Stem Cell Ophthalmology. She is one of the brilliant minds behind the development of LiQD Cornea, an injectable liquid that gels in the eye to help heal corneal perforations. In this episode, Dr. Griffith shares the story that inspired her to study eye conditions and shares her incredible research focused on developing a gel for corneal regeneration. | |||
| Special Episode - Printing minds in 3D (uOttawa SciComm 2023) | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:12:45 | |
Anabella Nakhle from the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Stephanie Willerth. Dr. Stephanie Willerth is the CEO of Axolotl Biosciences, a 3D bioprinting company in Victoria, BC. She is also a a Canada research chair and full professor of Biomedical Engineering at the University of Victoria, and an Adjunct Professor at the University of Missouri. In this episode, Dr. Willerth shares about her research in developing a 3D bioprinted Alzheimers disease model that replicated the native tissue environment. | |||
| Special Episode - Seeing the invisible (uOttawa SciComm 2023) | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:12:32 | |
Meron Samuel Demissie from the University of Ottawa speaks with Dr. Jean-François Couture, Full Professor and Chair in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology in the Faculty of Medicine at the University of Ottawa. Tune in to learn more about their studies on structural biology and epigenetics to understand the importance of small molecules and proteins' functions for the treatments of different conditions such as cancer. | |||
| How Wearable Tech Revolutionizes Physical Health Research | 07 Apr 2024 | 00:22:35 | |
Ryan Tu speaks with Dr. Emmanuel Stamatakis, a professor of physical activity, lifestyle, and population health at the University of Sydney, and a NHMRC Leadership 2 Fellow. Dr. Stamatakis focuses on cohort study-based research to correlate physical exercise to health. In this episode, Dr. Stamatakis explains his role in the Prospective Physical Activity, Sitting and Sleep consortium (ProPASS), how this helped him lead the development of activity guidelines for the World Health Organization, and how exercise is incorporated to the daily routine. | |||
| Special Episode - Hope blooms in renal realms! (uOttawa SciComm 2023) | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:11:15 | |
Félix Labonté, an undergraduate student in the Translational and Molecular Medecine program at the University of Ottawa speaks with Dr. Dylan Burger. Dr. Burger is an associate professor at The University of Ottawa in The Department of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, cross-appointed member in the School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, and an investigator at The Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. Tune into today's podcast to learn more about Dr. Burger's research, published in the Journal of Extracellular Vesicles which demonstrates how extracellular vesicles secreted by the kidneys could potentially be used for targeted therapy advancing our knowledge on diabetic nephropathy and treatments. | |||
| Special Episode - The Good Virus (uOttawa SciComm 2023) | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:14:01 | |
Hannah Deyell from the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Adam Rudner on his current research and experience. Dr. Adam Rudner is an Associate Professor at the University of Ottawa in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology and Immunology, a member of the SEA-PHAGES and SEA-GENES programs, and the coordiantor of uOttawa Phage Hunters. The primary research focuses of Dr. Rudner's team are exploring the potential applications for baceteriophage therapy, building essential research skills, and exploring bacteriophages with interesting genomic sequences. In this episode, Dr. Rudner explores how bacteriophages can target antibiotic resistance for patients with disseminated bacterial infections, how his lab is working to increase the pool of available phages, and how personalized medicine can be used to improve patient outcomes with phage therapy. | |||
| Special Episode - Unlocking Hearts (uOttawa SciComm 2023) | 06 Dec 2023 | 00:15:28 | |
Rama El Hakim from the University of Ottawa speaks with Dr. Doug Coyle, Professor at the University of Ottawa in the School of Epidemiology and Public Health. Listen in to learn about Dr. Coyle's recent work in CJC Open, which determines that lifesaving drug Canakinumab needs a cost reduction of 91% to be feasible in Canada. | |||
| Episode 161 BEaTS Research Radio - The science of heart rehabilitation | 21 Nov 2023 | 00:18:51 | |
In this special episode, Dr. Gabriela Ghisi talks about the educational component and its impact on cardiac rehabilitation, the challenges of cardiac rehabilitation programs across the globe, and the advancements of the International Council of Cardiovascular Prevention and Rehabilitation. | |||
| Episode 160 BEaTS Research Radio - Using molecular scissors to fix a gene mutation in Spinal Muscular Atrophy | 13 Oct 2023 | 00:16:48 | |
Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a devastating genetic disease that causes muscle weakness and atrophy (shrinking of muscles) in children. There is currently no cure for this disease; however, base editing, a type of gene therapy, provides potential. Dr. Rasthmi Kothary is the Deputy Scientific Director and Senior Scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. His lab focuses on understanding the mechanisms that underlie muscle and nervous system integrity. In this episode, Dr. Kothary gives us a greater insight on what SMA is, how it is currently being treated, and his research so far on a new base editing system to potentially cure this disease. | |||
| Episode 159 BEaTS Research Radio - Connecting the dots between genes and diseases | 11 Sep 2023 | 00:18:24 | |
Jinane E. from the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Mete Civelek, a distinguished researcher and professor in the department of biomedical engineering at the University of Virginia. Dr. Civelek’s research focuses on studying the complex interactions between genes and the environment that increase the risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes. Dr. Civelek and his team employ cutting-edge bioinformatics tools to unravel the molecular pathways associated with these diseases and to develop personalized medicine strategies for cardiovascular and metabolic disorders. If you’ve ever been curious about computational biology applied to gene expressions, this episode is a unique opportunity to gain insights. Dr. Civelek provides an in-depth exploration of his research in systems genetics aimed at understanding cardiometabolic diseases. | |||
| Episode 158 BEaTS Research Radio - The Science of Recruitment: Connecting Talent with the Industry | 12 Jul 2023 | 00:09:45 | |
Nicole Chu from the University of Ottawa speaks with Sarah Groom, a Life Sciences recruitment professional and leader of the Pharmaceutical & Life Sciences recruitment division at Groom & Associates. Sarah holds Bachelor’s and Masters degrees in medical chemistry from the University of Ottawa. In this episode, Sarah gives us an introduction of GROOM, Canada’s leading recruitment firm, and shares some advice for recruitment. | |||
| Episode 157 BEaTS Research Radio - Regenerating the Heart Using Stem Cells | 30 Jun 2023 | 00:10:14 | |
Nicole Chu from the University of Ottawa speaks with Dr. Michael Laflamme, a Senior Scientist at the McEwen Stem Cell Institute in the University Health Network in Toronto. Dr. Laflamme holds the Robert McEwen Chair in Cardiac Regenerative Medicine and the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Cardiovascular Regenerative Medicine. In this episode, he speaks on the development of novel therapies for post-myocardial infarction heart failure based on human pluripotent stem cells. | |||
| Episode 156 BEaTS Research Radio Heart of the Problem: Understanding Heart Failure | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:12:16 | |
Nicole Chu from the University of Ottawa speaks with Dr. James Fang, Chief of Cardiovascular Medicine at the University of Utah School of Medicine. Dr. Fang completed Cardiovascular Medicine and Advanced Heart Failure/Transplant Cardiology fellowships at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital. In this episode, he gives us a closer insight into heart failure characterized by preserved ejection fraction. | |||
| HIIT the Right way: Optimal Training in Today's Fitness Scene | 26 Feb 2024 | 00:19:15 | |
Jinane El-Hage from the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Martin Gibala from the University of McMaster. Dr. Gibala is a professor of kinesiology, and his research focuses on the beneficial effects of exercise at the molecular to whole body level in both healthy individuals and those with chronic diseases. Dr. Gibala and his team are renowned for their work on high-intensity interval training and its impact on health, performance, metabolism, and even cognitive function. Dr. Gibala's expertise has led to the publication of "The One Minute Workout: Science Shows a Way to Get Fit That's Smarter, faster, and Shorter," a book that offers science-backed exercises and workouts for individuals seeking to achieve their health and fitness goals. Have you sought science-backed exercises and workouts that suit your lifestyle and health goals? Look no further as Dr. Gibala dives deep into what makes a healthy, practical, and uncomplicated exercise lifestyle. | |||
| Episode 178 BEaTS Research Radio - Endorphin boost: Exercise and mental health | 04 Feb 2024 | 00:14:33 | |
Deyanira Hernandez from the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Catherine Sabiston, an exercise and health psychology professor at the University of Toronto. Dr. Sabiston holds a Canada Research Chair in physical activity and mental health to conduct research on understanding physical activity, motivation, and mental health, including body image, physical self-perceptions, anxiety, depression, and stress. In this episode, Dr. Sabiston talks about her motivation to pursue a career in physical activity and mental health, the differences between multi-sport vs. single-sport approaches, and finally, she gives some advice for the community about how to create a more inclusive and appropriate environment where adolescents do not develop body-related shame and guilt. | |||
| Special Episode - SMACing Cancer (uOttawa SciComm 2023) | 02 Jan 2024 | 00:10:17 | |
Armita Kalani from the Translational and Molecular Medicine (TMM) program at the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Shawn Beug on behalf of her team for the TMM4950 Science Communication course. Dr. Shawn Beug is a Scientist at the CHEO Research Institute and an Assistant Professor at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Beug’s research group focuses on understanding the factors involved in apoptosis (programmed cell death) and aims to develop new immune-based therapies for the treatment of cancer. In his quest to defeat cancer, Dr. Beug shares with us his research on a new class of drugs known as 'SMAC mimetics' as well as major findings from his 2017 Nature paper on the use of SMAC mimetics for glioblastoma treatment, and the results from ongoing clinical trials. | |||
| Special Episode - Politics, Policies, and Pandemics (uOttawa SciComm 2023) | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:14:36 | |
Areej Khanotia, a student in the Translational and Molecular Medicine program at the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Patrick Fafard. Dr. Fafard is a full professor and | |||
| Special Episode - Maternal Strain, Baby's Pain (uOttawa SciComm 2023) | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:13:59 | |
Megan Verma from the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Ian Colman for the TMM4950 Science Communication podcast assignment. Dr. Colman is a professor in the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa, and he directs the Applied Psychiatric Epidemiology Across the Life-course (APEAL) Lab. In this episode, Megan explores Dr. Colman's research on how prenatal maternal stress negatively impacts children's behaviour and mental health after birth. In the conversation, they highlight the impact of parenting on children — positively noting how effective parenting can mitigate adverse behaviours. | |||
| Special Episode - WrappER: A cloak that safeguards your health! (uOttawa SciComm 2023) | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:14:54 | |
In this episode, Dr. Luca Pellegrini is interviewed by Olivia Hillier, with narration by Andrew Cao, from the University of Ottawa. Dr. Pellegrini is a new professor in the department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology and is an expert on mitochondria and inter-organelle contacts. He joins us to discuss his team’s most recent paper, published in Cell Reports (https://doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.2021.108873). This publication describes his team’s discovery of the “wrappER”, a microscopic superhero in your body that plays a vital role in keeping you in top shape. Dr. Pellegrini takes us through the history of inter-organelle contacts research, the intriguing results detailed in his paper, and the broader implications of his findings to human health. | |||
| Special Episode - Unveiling the Hidden Mind (uOttawa SciComm 2023) | 07 Dec 2023 | 00:14:49 | |
In the latest episode of 'Neural Networks,' your Neural Networks host Lillian Abebe, a passionate advocate for neuroscience and neurophilosophy, engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Georg Northoff. As a distinguished philosopher, neuroscientist, and psychiatrist leading the Mind, Brain, and Neuroethics Research Unit at the Royal Institute of Mental Health Research, Dr. Northoff shares profound insights into the intersection of philosophy, neuroscience, and psychiatry. | |||
| Introduction to the Music and Health Research Institute Part One | 11 Oct 2024 | 00:17:53 | |
A series of interviews with presenters and participants at the Music and Health Research Institute's annual conference at The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre. This episode serves as an introduction to the ongoing work of institute members in the field of Music and Health research and practice. | |||