Best Columbia University Medical Center Podcasts (2024)

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Cryo-Talk interviews Rhys Grinter (Monash University) 23:59

11M ago23:59

23:59

#12 — Rhys Grinter is Lab Head in the Department of Microbiology at Monash University. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Rhys joins Eva Amsen to talk about how he uses cryoEM to look at bacterial proteins, including an enzyme that converts air to electricity. They also talk about travel, career breaks, and cooking. Watch or listen to all episodes of th…

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Cryo-Talk interviews Peter Shen (University of Utah) 33:21

12M ago33:21

33:21

#11 — Peter Shen is an Assistant Professor of Biochemistry at the University of Utah. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Peter joins Eva Amsen to talk about the CryoEM 101 course he co-developed and how this led to merit badges for the National Centers for CryoEM. They also talk about boardgames, basketball, and making music. Watch or listen to all epis…

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Cryo-Talk interviews Gökhan Tolun (University of Wollongong) 34:31

1y ago34:31

34:31

#10 — Gökhan Tolun is an Associate Professor in the School of Chemistry and Molecular Bioscience at the University of Wollongong in Australia, and Research Group Leader at the Molecular Horizons Research Institute. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Gökhan joins Eva Amsen to talk about his research, funding challenges in different countries, and how Mol…

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Incorporating Patient-Centered Care in Treatment Decisions With Drs. Stuart Isaacson and Rajesh Pahwa 13:32

1y ago13:32

13:32

In this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss the importance of patient-centered care in treatment decisions in Parkinson’s disease.

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Available and Novel Therapies for Nonmotor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease With Drs. Pahwa and Armstrong 19:07

1y ago19:07

19:07

In this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss the available and novel therapies for nonmotor symptoms associated with Parkinson’s disease.

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Current and Emerging Treatment Options for Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s Disease With Drs. Rajesh Pahwa and Stuart Isaacson 15:43

1y ago15:43

15:43

In this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss the current and emerging therapies for motor symptoms in Parkinson’s disease.

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Staging and Monitoring Parkinson’s Disease With Drs. Rajesh Pahwa and David Standaert 15:01

1y ago15:01

15:01

In this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss the challenges in the staging and monitoring of Parkinson’s disease.

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Part 7 - Quitting Smoking Techniques 16:04

1y ago16:04

16:04

Quitting Smoking Techniques - has the following 10 mini-sessions. 1. Challenge Your Beliefs 2. Mood and Smoking 3. Coming to Your Senses 4. Behavior and Smoking 5. Weight Concerns 6. Why People Change 7. About Mindfulness Meditation 8. Protect Your Body 9. Battle for Control 10. Breathe DeeplyBy Dr. Daniel Seidman

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Part 6 - Outsmarting Nicotine Withdrawal 9:33

1y ago9:33

9:33

Outsmarting Nicotine Withdrawal. It has the following 10 mini-sessions. 1. Learn About Cravings 2. Anger 3. Anxiety 4. Coughing 5. Depression 6. Difficulty Concentrating 7. Increased Appetite 8. Insomnia 9. Restlessness 10. NRT Basics and BeyondBy Dr. Daniel Seidman

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Part 5 - Triggers for Smoking 6:53

1y ago6:53

6:53

Triggers for Smoking - has the following 9 mini-sessions: 1. Happiness 2. Being Around Other Smokers 3. When Drinking Alcohol 4. Anger 5. Depression 6. Fear 7. Relationship Problems 8. When Drinking Coffee 9. After a MealBy Dr. Daniel Seidman

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Part 4 - Instant Help for Smoking Relapse Prevention 14:15

1y ago14:15

14:15

Instant Help for Smoking Relapse Prevention - has the following 15 mini-sessions. 1. Change Your Environment 2. Consider Leaving Immediately 3. Talk Yourself Out of Smoking 4. Call a Supportive Friend 5. Tolerate Your Bad Mood 6. Distract Yourself 7. Fast Forward 8. Reaffirm Your Commitment 9. Drink Water 10. Know There Are Firsts for Everything 11…

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Part 3 - Assessing Different Kinds of Smokers 13:24

1y ago13:24

13:24

Part 3 - Assessing Different Kinds of Smokers Assessing Different Kinds of Smokers - has the following 8 mini-sessions: 1. What Kind of Smoker am I? 2. The Emotion Triggered Smoker 3. The Recreational or Social Smoker 4. The Alcoholic Smoker 5. The Scared to Quit Smoker 6. The Situational Smoker 7. The Worried About Weight Smoker 8. The Addictive P…

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Parts 1 and 2 - Preparing to Quit 16:58

1y ago16:58

16:58

Part One of this two part podcast is about Preparing to Quit. It has the following 12 min-sessions: 1. The Power to Quit 2. The Decision to Quit 3. What Quitting Smoking Can Teach 4. Self-reflection 5. Why Quit 6. Living with a Smoker 7. Being Assertive with Other Smokers 8. Quitting Alcohol and Smoking 9. Sad and Blue Every Day 10. Smoking by the …

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Quit Smoking - Teaser 1:17

1y ago1:17

1:17

By Dr. Daniel Seidman

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Cryo-Talk interviews Bret Freudenthal (University of Kansas Medical Center) 24:37

1y ago24:37

24:37

#9 — Bret Freudenthal is Associate Professor in the Department of Biochemistry at the University of Kansas Medical Center. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Bret joins Eva Amsen to talk about the importance of making CryoEM technologies accessible via shared facilities and the new facility opening in Kansas. They also talk about skiing, barbecuing, and…

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Cryo-Talk interviews Ariane Briegel (Leiden University) 20:12

1y ago20:12

20:12

#8 — Ariane Briegel is Professor of Ultrastructural Biology at Leiden University and co-director of the Netherlands Centre for Electron Nanoscopy. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Ariane joins Eva Amsen to share how she uses cryo-electron tomography to study how microbes interact with their environment. They also talk about Ariane’s initial interest i…

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Cryo-Talk featuring Rob Kirchdoerfer (University of Wisconsin-Madison) 18:59

1+ y ago18:59

18:59

#7 — Rob Kirchdoerfer is Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and the Institute for Molecular Virology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In this episode of CryoTalk, Rob joins Eva Amsen to talk about using cryoEM to study virus interactions and how he ended up working on cutting-edge research. He also talks about possible fut…

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Differentiating Oral DMTs to Optimize Treatment Individualization with Drs. Stephen Krieger and Patricia K. Coyle 15:56

1+ y ago15:56

15:56

In this podcast, expert clinicians will revisit an important topic from MS Forum® VIII, the use of current and emerging oral therapies for MS, including the Burton’s tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitors.

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What's the difference between sadness and depression? 35:43

1+ y ago35:43

35:43

May is mental health awareness month. Everyone deals with moments of sadness but how do you know when it's something deeper? Dr. Jean Luc Neptune and Dr. Mark Lewis normalize talking about depression and mental health and offer some useful skills and resources for dealing with sadness and depression. Tweet us your questions @marklewismd or @jeanluc…

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What do medical TV shows get wrong? 40:18

1+ y ago40:18

40:18

Hospital romances and dramatic defibrillator saves are good for television ratings but they can be cringe worthy for real doctors. JL & Mark have fun debunking medical show myths and misuse of props. The details matter! But don’t look too closely at our logo. Our stethoscope is apparently a dead giveaway that we might be amateurs! (It was the only …

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Can you tell us about your personal cancer experience? 40:11

1+ y ago40:11

40:11

Families matter. Medical histories provide clues and details that can help you understand your own health journey. Dr. Mark Lewis shares his personal cancer story and how he gained crucial information from his father and his uncles' experiences. Tweet us your questions @marklewismd or @jeanlucneptune or email us at isitserious@offscrip.com or call …

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Cryo-Talk featuring Mimi Ho (Columbia University) 30:02

1+ y ago30:02

30:02

#6 — Mimi Ho is Assistant Professor of Microbiology and Immunology at Columbia University. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Mimi joins Eva Amsen to talk about her career journey from industry to academia, her support network, and how Mighty the dog has been helping in the lab. She also shares what it has been like to co-host The Plunge podcast. Tune i…

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What was your experience with your father's cancer? 48:47

1+ y ago48:47

48:47

We go off format as JL talks about being his father's caregiver during his journey with cancer. JL shares lessons learned by taking us through several reality checkpoints and providing listeners with some practical healthcare hacks. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sel…

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How can I be my own health advocate? 29:58

1+ y ago29:58

29:58

Do you feel like you don't have a voice in your own healthcare? Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Jean Luc Neptune talk about ways to take a stand for yourself. No one knows you and what you want for yourself better than YOU! Communicating your health concerns and goals clearly to your doctor helps your doctor help you. Tweet us your questions @marklewismd or…

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Gender-based Issues in MS and the Role of Patient-Provider Communication With Dr. Patricia K. Coyle and Dana Hernandez 12:53

1+ y ago12:53

12:53

In this podcast, expert clinicians will discuss gender-based Issues in MS and the role of patient-provider communication.

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What is personalized medicine? 31:16

1+ y ago31:16

31:16

Not to be confused with concierge medicine, personalized medicine uses genetic or biomarker information to determine treatment. In oncology, this leads to more precise care. Emerging in other medical specialties as well, personalized or precision medicine is providing more in-depth care and unique treatment options. JL and Mark are here to help us …

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Why? A response to the shooting in Uvalde, Texas 14:10

1+ y ago14:10

14:10

Recording our weekly episode was overshadowed by the emotion that we all felt in response to the senseless shooting in Uvalde, Texas. As parents and citizens, Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. J.L. Neptune grapple with the impossible feelings of loss and grief over these young children and their teachers. As physicians, they see this as a public health crisis…

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Cryo-Talk interviews Mike Cianfrocco (University of Michigan) 20:35

1+ y ago20:35

20:35

#5 — Mike Cianfrocco is Research Assistant Professor at the University of Michigan Life Sciences Institute and Assistant Professor in the Department of Biological Chemistry at the University of Michigan Medical School. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Mike joins Eva Amsen to talk about the tools he is developing for cryoEM users, such as COSMIC2. He a…

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How much Ambien is too much Ambien? 29:50

1+ y ago29:50

29:50

Getting to the root of sleep struggles might take longer than popping a pill, but good sleep hygiene and bedtime habits are a healthier solution. Relying on Ambien or other sleep medicines for an extended period of time can have long-term side effects. JL and Mark talk about sleep and sleep aids; when to use them and when to try an alternative meth…

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Is there such a thing as a medical error? 44:56

2y ago44:56

44:56

The prosecution of Radonda Vaught, a nurse from Vanderbilt University Medical Center, has caused a lot of controversy in the medical world. The American Nurses Association fear that it "sets a dangerous precedent" of "criminalizing the honest reporting of mistakes." Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. JL Neptune discuss the case and its reverberation among medi…

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Cryo-Talk interviews Liz Kellogg (Cornell University) 19:03

2y ago19:03

19:03

#4 — Liz Kellogg is Assistant Professor in the Department of Molecular Biology and Genetics at Cornell University. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Liz joins Eva Amsen to share how she uses cryoEM to learn more about CRISPR-associated transposons. We also hear about the challenges of keeping a new lab going during the early days of COVID and find out …

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Who's hosting who? 35:49

2y ago35:49

35:49

A special episode where Dr. Mark Lewis and Dr. Jean Luc Neptune chat with Matt Zachary on his show, Out of Patients. They discuss how their paths have crossed to create podcast magic as well as random emergency landings in Salt Lake City. Plus, Mark does his best Trainspotting re-enactment. Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or…

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Can you help me understand this mRNA vaccination stuff? 44:13

2y ago44:13

44:13

“mRNA” has emerged into the global vocabulary without a true understanding of what it is and how it works. Mark and JL explain it all in a fun and informative way. They use Legos as visual imagery to explain mRNA, DNA and the human genome. Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or email us at isitserious@offscrip.com or call us at …

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Cryo-Talk interviews Yiorgo Skiniotis (Stanford University) 29:08

2y ago29:08

29:08

#3 — Yiorgo Skiniotis of Stanford University has been using cryoEM to study transmembrane receptors. In this episode of Cryo-Talk, Yiorgo joins Eva Amsen to chat about the potential of cryoEM to gather more information about signaling pathways. We also hear more about his love of cinema and classic literature, why he’d be a fisherman if he had to p…

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Can I be fat and healthy? 41:30

2y ago41:30

41:30

Mark Lewis, MD and Jean Luc Neptune, MD tackle the sensitive subject of weight. What exactly are the measures of health? While we often assume that being overweight is a sign of being unhealthy, we rarely think that someone who is thin can be out of shape. With the current obesity epidemic in the United States, it is worth asking the question, "Can…

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Should I look at my medical records? 44:13

2y ago44:13

44:13

The 21st Century Cures Act made it mandatory to release scans and lab results to patients as soon as they are ready. Often, this means that they get released to patients before their doctors have seen them. While JL and Mark believe that patients should own their data, there are many sensitive situations when patients receiving their information wi…

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What’s Up With All These Drug Ads on TV? 41:23

2y ago41:23

41:23

Throwing a football through a tire swing and crooked carrots are not subtle metaphors. Drug ads have taken over our televisions with 45 of the 60 seconds filled with the long list of potential side effects. Have they made us educated consumers or a doctor’s worst nightmare? Tweet us your questions @jeanlucneptune or @marklewismd or email us at isit…

2+ y ago26:34

26:34

The doctors discuss a leading risk factor for heart disease and stroke, and how to know if you're in the clear. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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