Best Mark Lundgren Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 14 - Our Stories Connect Us All - Chris Luehmann 50:35

3h ago50:35

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Chris Luehmann helps us dispel the notion that urban people don't hunt. Chris lives in Vancouver, and he is a hunter and a sport shooter. Chris tells the hilarious story of how he became a hunter and why he persevered for many years without harvesting a big game animal. Chris shares his hunting memories, what motivates him to hunt and his first big…

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EP 131: The potential of somatic genomics in drug discovery and development with Jake Rubens 44:57

9h ago44:57

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0:00 Intro 0:40 Jake’s experiences as a serial entrepreneur starting five companies with a basis in genomic science 5:30 Opportunities for research and drug development in the realm of somatic science 9:20 Somatic evolution and how it provides valuable insights into disease mechanisms 12:30 Advantages and disadvantages of studying germline genome-w…

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Episode 117 - Debriefing British Columbia's Hunting Regulation Changes 1:28:03

4d ago1:28:03

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BC recently tabled a series of controversial hunting regulations changes that have compounded the hunting opportunity taken away from licensed hunters over the last several years. In this episode, Dr. Adam Ford, who is a scientific advisor on BC's hunting regulations committee, Scott Ellis, Executive Director of the BC Guide-Outfitters Association,…

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EP 130: Quarterly insights into noncoding variants and GWAS with Dr. Veera Rajagopal 51:56

7d ago51:56

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Show Notes: 0:00 Introduction 1:20 How polydactyl mutations can inform research on non-coding variant mechanisms The importance of low-affinity binding between transcription factors and targets How these lessons can help us improve our understanding of drug and target discovery See Veera’s January round-up for more information: https://www.gwasstor…

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Around Canada Ep. 73 - The Wyoming Wolf Controversy 1:05:40

9d ago1:05:40

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In this episode Mark tries to make sense of the Wyoming wolf incident by filling you in on what he has uncovered about hunting laws that contributed to the incident. Mark discusses the heart of this issue - why are snowmobiles allowed as a legal form of hunting in some jurisdictions? The use of snowmobiles to run coyotes and wolves over is evaluate…

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Short Truths Canada Ep 8.- What is Ethical Hunting? 7:46

11d ago7:46

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Mark provides a way to define ethical hunting using 3 key questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Blood Origins Canada Foundation

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EP 129: Patient advocacy for genetic ALS and FTD with Jean Swidler, Executive Director of End the Legacy 38:44

15d ago38:44

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0:00 Introduction 0:45 Jean’s personal experiences with family members with genetic ALS 10:00 Jean’s thoughts on the barriers and facilitators to providing treatment for those with genetic ALS 13:20 Insights into C9orf72, a common genetic determinant of ALS, and how it can also be associated with FTD 16:10 Jean’s experiences as an active advocate f…

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Episode 116 - Are Non-Native Species Bad? with Dr. Erik Lundgren 1:21:58

18d ago1:21:58

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Dr Erick Lundgren from Aarhus University in Denmark joins Mark and Curtis to talk about a new research study he was part of. The study addresses the question of whether there’s a need to eradicate non-native large herbivores to protect ecosystems. Topics discussed include small picky eaters vs generalist bulk feeders, the role of individual body ma…

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Ep. 13 - Our Stories Connect Us All - Levi Leyenhorst 40:20

21d ago40:20

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Levi is a relatively new Dad, a Registered Nurse, and a hunter. He lives in British Columbia and shares how hunting is sometimes a means to unpack the events of work but how it mostly about getting into the backcountry to hunt for food. Levi talks about how he shares the world of hunting with others and how he is adjusting his longer hunting trips …

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Around Canada Ep. 72 - You Can't Make This Stuff Up 51:56

21d ago51:56

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In this episode Mark covers the smoothing over an incident where endangered Peary caribou were killed in the high arctic, federal sabre rattling over Quebec caribou, whirling disease action and inaction, hunting bison in Banff, a very expensive way to deal with geese in BC, a not so peaceful bunny sanctuary, the predator attack that wasn't, protest…

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EP 128: Parkinson’s disease and precision medicine with Drs. James Beck and Ignacio Mata 50:18

21d ago50:18

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0:00 Introduction 1:05 Insights into the PD GENEration’s (a programme from the Parkinson's Foundation) milestones and progress points for the upcoming year 3:30 The shifting attitudes and perspectives of neurologists and healthcare workers at the PD GENEration 5:50 Insights into Nacho’s work with the genetics of Parkinson’s disease 10:20 Barriers a…

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The North American Model of Wildlife Conservation - It's bigger than hunting 44:40

24d ago44:40

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In this special podcast, Mark explores the movement to abolish the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation and what that really means for the citizens of the United States and Canada. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Blood Origins Canada Foundation

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EP 127: Insights into precision medicine, fatty liver disease, and minimally invasive diagnostic tools with Dr. Mazen Noureddin 39:10

28d ago39:10

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0:00 Intro 0:25 Mazen’s lifelong commitment to furthering the field of precision medicine in liver disease research, fueled by a personal connection of his grandmother developing MASH cirrhosis 2:30 Breakthroughs in the field of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) since the beginning of Mazen’s career 5:30 The potential…

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Short Truths Canada - Ep 7. - Is High-Tech Fair Chase Hunting? 7:34

1M ago7:34

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How can high-tech tools be assessed against the principles of Fair Chase? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Blood Origins Canada Foundation

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Ep. 115 - Coyote Research with Courtney Anderson & Abby Thiemkey 1:22:05

1M ago1:22:05

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Do you say KI-yote or Ki-Yo-Tee? Courtney Anderson and Abby Thiemkey from the Ohio Coyote Research Project are on the show to talk all things coyote ecology and research. The scientists explain what the coyote project is about and share some of the highlights that the data are starting to highlight including coyote diet composition, population dyna…

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EP 126: Patient-led research for ultra-rare disease drug development with Julia Taravella, Executive Director of Rare Trait Hope Fund 39:41

1M ago39:41

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0:00 Introduction 0:25 Julia’s personal experience with ultra-rare diseases within her family 10:25 The importance of increasing accessibility to genetic testing across populations to learn more about ultra-rare diseases 14:00 The origin story of Rare Trait Hope Fund 23:50 Current research and next steps in developing potential gene therapies for a…

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EP 125: The future of UK Clinical Trial Policy: Innovation, integration, and game-changing legislation with Lord James O’Shaughnessy 45:23

1M ago45:23

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0:00 Introduction 1:25 How Lord O’Shaughnessy became involved in scientific policy making and his path to writing the UK Commercial Clinical Trials Review. 04:05 How Lord O’Shaughnessy pivoted from education to a focus on life sciences 06:38 The biggest challenges Lord O’Shaughnessy faced during his time as Parliamentary Under Secretary for Health …

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Around Canada Ep. 71 - Caribou Carnage 48:42

2M ago48:42

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In this episode Mark covers a wasted meat crime in the NWT, the status of Alberta's caribou recovery program, the closure of the Nova Scotia and New Brunswick elver fishery, avian flu in Ontario, Saskatchewan hunter fines, the dilemma of elk in the Yukon, trapping coyotes in Vancouver and new agreement in BC for a First Nation and the implication f…

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Short Truths Canada - Ep. 6 - What is the Most Lethal Wolf Pack Size? 7:25

2M ago7:25

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Are larger wolf packs more effective at finding a killing prey than smaller packs? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Blood Origins Canada Foundation

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Episode 114 - Hunting in Tahltan Territory with Chad Norman Day 1:25:12

2M ago1:25:12

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Chad Day, President of the Tahltan Central Government returns to the podcast to provide updates on wildlife management and hunting in Tahltan Territory. Chad talks about his journey in becoming a hunter and teaching his kids to hunt. Chad provides updates on grizzly bear management and the challenges facing predator control in a vast remote area of…

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EP 124: How ReCode Therapeutics is pioneering tissue specific delivery of gene therapies for Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia with John Matthews 42:00

2M ago42:00

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0:00 Introduction 01:10 How growing up in Malawi planted the seeds for John’s career in medicine and transition to therapeutic development 04:35 Why John focuses on rare diseases and conditions such as asthma 06:01 What has changed over the last decade in terms of treating and understanding asthma and the progress that genetics has enabled 07:31 Wh…

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Ep. 12 - Our Stories Connect Us All - Steve Hossack 45:29

2M ago45:29

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Each year Steve Hossack volunteers in the winter bison hunt school program that takes place in the Yukon wilderness. Steve explains what this hunting program is about, the logistics that go into planning it, the immense life changing lessons the kids gain and the changes he sees the kids as they become leaders in their communities. Steve talks abou…

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EP 123: The ethics of newborn genome screening: Actionable insights and beyond with Holly Peay, Senior Research Scientist at the Research Triangle Institute 45:34

2M ago45:34

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0:00 Introduction 0:50 Holly’s background and career so far 03:30 Complex decision-making and multiple risk factors: Family history, genetics, phenotypes and beyond 07:05 Changes within the last decade to help people make complex, sometimes subjective, healthcare decisions 09:20 Impact on people: The RTI’s mission and the Early Check Study 13:45 Ne…

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Short Truths Canada Ep. 5 - Which is Better Bear Spray or Firearm? 5:20

2M ago5:20

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Is bear spray or a firearm better at stopping an aggressive charging brown bear? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Blood Origins Canada Foundation

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EP 122: Building genome-scale engineered cells for biotechnology with Leslie Mitchell, Co-founder and CEO of Neochromosome 35:55

2M ago35:55

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Summary: 0:00 Introduction 01:01 How Leslie got into the field of synthetic biology and engineering, and her career journey so far 02:45 What Leslie accomplished during her postdoc and recent transformations in the field of genomics 05:57 The impacts of non-coding regions of the genome and the outcome of deletions 08:20 How long it takes to make ch…

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Ep. 11 - Our Stories Connect Us All - Dr. Andrew Derocher 42:48

2M ago42:48

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Dr. Andrew Derocher is a polar bear researcher from the University of Alberta, and he is a hunter. He muses about the stress of researching bears and how research is his work, but hunting is his escape. Andy reflects on his hunting skills and whether they help him as polar bear researcher and explains what his favorite way to hunt is. He discusses …

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Episode 113 - Hunting Induced Horn Evolution in Mountain Sheep - Part 2 with Dr. Marco Festa-Bianchet 1:23:01

2M ago1:23:01

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Dr. Marco Festa-Bianchet from Sherbrooke University is back on the show with Mark and Curtis. Marco is an evolutionary scientist and population ecologist whose research includes mountain sheep and goats. Marco discusses his research on bighorn sheep in Alberta and BC which if often criticized by the hunting community. Marco explains how the mating …

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Around Canada Ep. 70 - First Nations Veto Powers in BC? 1:11:05

2M ago1:11:05

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In this episode Mark does a deep dive into a controversial subject unfolding in British Columbia. The BC Lands Act is being amended to add decision making powers for First Nations People. Topics covered include the history of Canadian law that has led up to this, the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, the right to prior…

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EP 121: Breakthroughs and insights in ALS research with Dr. Michael Benatar 44:10

2M ago44:10

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Summary: 0:00 Introduction 0:50 Reflections from the 34th International Symposium on ALS/MND in Basel 1:50 Michael’s professional journey, initial challenges he encountered, and how the field of neurology has evolved over the years 3:10 An introduction to the ALS landscape, including its presentation, the genes involved, and potential treatment opt…

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Short Truths Canada - Ep. 4 - Does Hunting Orphan Bear Cubs? 15:38

2M ago15:38

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The truth about spring black bear hunting with respect to the claims that hunters orphan thousands of cubs each year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Blood Origins Canada Foundation

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Episode 112 - Hunting Induced Horn Evolution in Mountain Sheep with Dr. Mark Boyce 1:26:42

3M ago1:26:42

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Dr. Mark Boyce from the University of Alberta joins Mark and Curtis in this episode. Dr. Boyce is an ecologist working on research areas that include wildlife habitat selection, cougar predation and effects of hunter harvest on wildlife including interactions between wildlife density and hunter harvests. Mark provides his perspectives on intensive …

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EP 120: Exploring the frontiers of gene therapy and AAVs with Dr. Nicole Paulk, CEO and Founder of Siren Biotechnology 43:47

3M ago43:47

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0:00 Introduction to Dr. Nicole Paulk, a pioneer in AAV research and the founder of Siren Biotechnology 0:50 The moments that shaped Nicole’s career path and her passion for gene therapy and AAV research 9:20 Nicole’s academic research career and her transition from academia to the biotech industry 23:00 The story behind the founding of Siren Biote…

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Ep 10. - Our Stories Connect Us All - Dr. Jessica Haines 42:02

3M ago42:02

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Dr. Jessica Haines is a wildlife scientist, professor at MacEwan University in Northern Alberta and a hunter. Jessica shares talks about how being a scientist helps her as a hunter and vice versa as well as how her students and co-workers react to her being a hunter. Jess talks about the peacefulness of hunting, reading the subtle clues of nature, …

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Around Canada Ep. 69 – Ontario’s Ribeye of the Sky 33:08

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In this episode Mark covers migratory game bird hunting regulation changes, a sandhill crane hunt in Ontario, hunters who don’t like a proposed migratory game bird hunting regulation change in PEI, highlights of a new seal report, the end of self-replicating crayfish, how much forest is left for boreal caribou in Quebec, and a grizzly bear-rancher-…

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EP 119: Revolutionising drug discovery: how the Pharma Proteomics Project is combining genetic and proteomic data with Chris Whelan 38:25

3M ago38:25

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0:00 Introduction 01:00 Chris’ background and career to date 02:10 What is the Enigma Project? 04:48 How is genetics being applied to drug discovery today and how does proteomics fit in? 09:23 When the UKBiobank Pharma Proteomics Project began and how long it took to set up 10:57 54k UK Biobank participants tested - discussion of findings 14:33 The…

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Short Truths Canada - Ep. 3 - Is Profiting from Hunting Market Hunting? 8:42

3M ago8:42

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Are celebrity hunters, outfitters and companies that profit from hunting actually perpetuating market hunting that the North American Model of Wildlife Conservation condemns? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Blood Origins Canada Foundation

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Ep 9. - Our Stories Connect US All – Ben Berukoff 45:58

3M ago45:58

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Ben Berukoff is the president of Canadian Wildlife Capture, helicopter pilot, conservationist, and a hunter. Ben joins Mark to chat about aerial wildlife capture for scientific research and how being a hunter helps him find and safely capture animals. Ben describes a typical capture day, the nuances between capturing different species and how deep …

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EP 118: The role of genetics in drug discovery and development with Dr. Matt Nelson 42:56

3M ago42:56

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Summary: 0:00 Introduction 5:45 Lessons learned from 15 years at GSK: How has genetics and drug discovery evolved over time? 8:10 Matt’s seminal 2015 paper: Quantifying the impact of human genetic evidence on the probability of success in drug development 11:40 Which types of genetic evidence are the best drivers of success in clinical trials? 13:3…

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Episode 111 - Burbot Conservation with Dr. Peter Cott 1:18:16

3M ago1:18:16

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Dr. Peter Cott, a fisheries biologist and scientist from the North West Territories joins Mark and Curtis to chat about one of Canada’s strangest fish – the burbot. Pete chronicles how he got into burbot research and he discusses where burbot came from, their closet relatives, what makes them unique, where they are found in Canada, their conservati…

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EP 117: Wendy Chung: whole genome newborn screening and other big opportunities in genomic medicine. 47:51

3M ago47:51

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Summary: 0:00 Introduction 1:45 Wendy’s early career looking into the genetics of diabetes through mouse models 6:23 A high altitude view: Cutting through hype to spot the next wave of game-changing technology 8:03 The role of policy and communication: how Wendy’s work goes beyond the lab to create real-world impact 11:20 Wendy’s choice to do an MD…

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Short Truths Canada - Ep. 2 – Does Wolf Hunting Make a Difference? 7:44

3M ago7:44

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Does general wolf hunt hunting make a difference to ungulate populations? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Blood Origins Canada Foundation

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Ep 8. - Our Stories Connect Us All – Rebecca Peters 43:09

4M ago43:09

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Rebecca Peters is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, a hunter, and a passionate conservation leader. Rebecca is a member of the Wild Sheep Society of BC’s Women Shaping Conservation initiative, and she was a participant in the 2023 national event - Women in Conservation. She explains what she does in her practice and how hunting and conservation f…

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EP 116: Genetics and Medicine: Clonal hematopoiesis, genomics in healthcare, and a new discovery in APOL1 kidney disease with Dr. Alex Bick 52:34

4M ago52:34

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0:00 Introduction 4:23 Insights into clonal hematopoiesis from the pioneering Framingham Heart Study 8:30 Linking clonal hematopoiesis to cancer and cardiovascular health 11:22 Interplay of germline and somatic variants in clonal expansion 17:20 How the rate of clonal expansion can provide insights into cancer and cardiovascular risk 19:00 How clon…

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Short Truths Canada - Ep. 1 - Can Anti-Hunters Become Guide-Outfitters? 7:33

4M ago7:33

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Why is an anti-hunting organization buying guide-outfitter licenses in BC? Can they really do that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Blood Origins Canada Foundation

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Episode 110 – Mountain Lion Research with Siobhan Darlington 1:21:47

4M ago1:21:47

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Siobhan is a wildlife scientist working on her PhD degree on mountain lions. Siobhan joins Mark and Curtis to provide insights into what her research. She discusses her research objectives, the highlights gleaned from tracking adult cats via GPS, where lions like to raise their litters, the fate of tagged kittens, what cougars are killing and eatin…

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Around Canada Ep. 68 – 2023 Naughty and Nice List 39:30

4M ago39:30

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In this episode Mark wraps up the year by putting the top 5 stories from 2023 on a naughty and nice list with a bit of Caddyshack humour thrown in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Blood Origins Canada Foundation

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Ep 7. - Our Stories Connect Us All – Tammy Leonard 32:03

4M ago32:03

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Tammy joins Mark to share her story with listeners in hopes that someone out there might know something. Tammy explains the events of when Tom failed to return from his sheep hunt, the ongoing search effort and her emotional roller coaster as reports have come in over the years of items that hunters have found including a tent camp that might be To…

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EP 115: The Biggest Stories of 2023 with Dr. Veera Rajagopal (Part 2) 1:35:11

4M ago1:35:11

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In the second instalment of our annual round-up episode, we welcome back Dr. Veera Rajagopal to cover the biggest stories in genetics and precision medicine of the last 12 months. Don’t forget to give the first instalment of our 2023 round-up a listen. Veera is a scientist at Regeneron with an interest in human genetics and drug target discovery in…

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Ep 6. - Our Stories Connect Us All – Lori McCarthy 42:02

4M ago42:02

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Lori McCarthy is a teacher, mentor, book author, forager, curator of fine foods, speaker and a hunter who is on a mission. She is committed to preserving the connection between Newfoundland culture and its food. Lori has a been on journey to understand how Newfoundlanders hunted, foraged, preserved food, cured meats, and prepared meals so that the …

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EP 114: The Biggest Stories of 2023 with Dr. Veera Rajagopal (Part 1) 1:10:35

4M ago1:10:35

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0:00 Introduction 1:30 Veera’s personal highlights of 2023 Publication in Nature Genetics: Rare coding variants in CHRNB2 reduce the likelihood of smoking, an exome-wide association study identifying rare coding variants in CHRNB2 that may reduce the likelihood of smoking. Designing cover art Genetic links to neural circuits and their role in addic…

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