Best The 2023 Trojans Podcasts (2024)

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Grimmbledon: Grand Final Results 1:12:35

23d ago1:12:35

1:12:35

We have our winner! Step on into the castle for a glitzy awards night where we reveal the Grimmbledon champion, as well as the results of the Special Awards. Thank you so much to everyone who's listened and taken part. We're away now for the rest of the summer. Click here to pick up a copy of our special Aladdin episode to see you through the hot (…

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There'll Be A Royal Wedding Review 1:41:20

1M ago1:41:20

1:41:20

For the 40th Anniversary Year of Voltron: Defender of the Universe, we decided to have at least one podcast this year where we review an episode from the original 1984 Lion Force Series. In this review, with special guest Shannon Muir, we are reviewing the 41st episode from Voltron: Defender of the Universe, There'll Be a Royal Wedding. While revie…

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Advancements in Heart Failure Clinical Research 13:55

2M ago13:55

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 Medici…

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Semi-Final Results + Grand Final Launch 1:09:13

2M ago1:09:13

1:09:13

Find out which four stories survived the Semi-Finals and made it to the finals! Voting for the final is live right now. Cast your vote here: https://forms.gle/xkvy8aVEd9EH4qkT9 Or visit www.grimmreading.wordpress.com/final In the episode, we also read out voters' comments with their reasoning for their choices. And we launch a final Special Awards …

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Children's Legends: Part 2 49:29

3M ago49:29

49:29

The time has arrived to finish off the Grimms’ Children’s Legends, and in this episode we hear the four remaining stories: The Twelve Apostles, Poverty And Humility Lead to Heaven, The Heavenly Wedding, and The Hazel Branch. We again do our best to parse the piety and manage the misery, and rate them out of 10. Still one day left to vote in Semi-Fi…

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Ryan Costello (Voltron Social Media Mgr) & Crossed Signals Review 1:58:07

3M ago1:58:07

1:58:07

Ryan Costello from Laughing Dragon Studios, the Social Media Manager for the Official Voltron Facebook and Instagram accounts, joins Marc and Greg for an interview. Then, Marc and Greg review Crossed Signals, the 22nd episode of Voltron Force. To see the video version of this podcast, go to our YouTube Channel HERE! As Always, Thanks for Watching a…

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Grimmbledon: Semi-Final 2 56:52

3M ago56:52

56:52

It's the second (and last) of the Semi-Finals. Re-discover the sweeping and strange histories of the four competing stories and then cast your vote! Semi-Final 2 voting link: https://forms.gle/TjJnhyuZ3uVKEvrRA Battling it out are the tales: The Two Brothers The Valiant Little Tailor The Fisherman And His Wife The Elves And The Shoemaker The top tw…

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Grimmbledon: Semi-Final 1 53:01

3M ago53:01

53:01

It's the first of the two Grimmbledon Semi-Finals, where four of the stories that survived the Group Stage are battling it out for a place in the Grand Final... Semi-Final 1 voting poll link: https://forms.gle/DeeZ9bpmxsMUFDJ86 After recapping the stories in the Group Stage, this episode we delve a little deeper into some background information, AT…

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Indigenous Sport, Physical Activity & Recreation 14:14

4M ago14:14

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 wellnes…

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Behind the scenes with Advanced Games Project directors 31:59

4M ago31:59

31:59

What's it like being in the USC Games program? What goes into making a video game? Advanced Games Project directors Luke Todaro and Edward Cheng answer these and more on this episode of Rhythm and News, as they sit down with host Abi Mann to talk about the video games they have been creating for the past year. This episode was hosted by Abi Mann; w…

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Grimmbledon: Group Stage Results 55:39

4M ago55:39

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Twenty Grimm stories have fought it out in the Group Stages, but only eight have made it through to the Semi-Finals... Find out which tales got the most public votes and secured their spot! Twitter Facebook Instagram Patreon grimmreadingpodcast@gmail.com Theme music: Bicycle Waltz by Goodbye Kumiko Other Music: Beethoven's Sonata No. 8 in C Minor P…

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Drama plus celebrities equals… let’s find out! 31:11

4M ago31:11

31:11

On this episode of Rhythm and News, hosts Amrita Sundaresan and Nicole Chan talk about some piping hot tea, specifically the celebrity kind. What are the most culturally significant moments between celebrities and how do their fan bases respond? Our hosts dive into all of the drama famous people bring to the public eye in this week’s episode. You c…

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Children's Legends: Part 1 42:08

4M ago42:08

42:08

This time we take on the Grimms’ Children’s Legends, including the stories: The Three Green Twigs, God’s Food, The Aged Woman, and The Rose. We do our best to make sense of the misery and rate them out of 10. Still one day left to vote in Group D. Link here: https://forms.gle/BJSvF6SVVkYGdHcF8 Twitter Facebook Instagram Patreon grimmreadingpodcast@…

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Panosh Voltron Toy Designer Patrick Baran 1:25:03

4M ago1:25:03

1:25:03

Marc and Greg welcome Toy Designer Patrick Baran, one of the patent holders for the Panosh Place Voltron figure from 1984 that holds the action figures of the pilots in each lion. Patrick gives some insight as to the hectic schedule that toy designers had to follow to get the toys together for Toy Fair that year. Greg takes us through the Panosh Pl…

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How Wearable Tech Revolutionizes Physical Health Research 22:35

5M ago22:35

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 Ac…

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Extra en Español: Las voces detrás de Voz Latina 23:10

5M ago23:10

23:10

On this special Spanish language edition of Rhythm and News, host Fabián Gutiérrez sits down with Martín Aguirre and Dulce Mejía, the minds behind “USC Sings: Voz Latina”, and sheds light on how the event came to be, the challenges that arose when making it a reality and what it means for Latine representation on campus. This episode was written, h…

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Grimmbledon: Group D 1:15:24

5M ago1:15:24

1:15:24

The initial Group Stage of the tournament concludes with Group D. Group D voting poll link: https://forms.gle/BJSvF6SVVkYGdHcF8 We’re pitting our highest-scoring Brothers Grimm tales against each other to decide their ultimate story. We open the episode with a recap of the five Grimm stories in the group: The Valiant Little Tailor Rapunzel Gambling…

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Grimmbledon: Group C 1:23:48

5M ago1:23:48

1:23:48

The tournament continues with Group C. Group C voting poll link: https://forms.gle/gv5os8j1gEdaNd7L7 We’re pitting our highest-scoring Brothers Grimm tales against each other to decide their ultimate story. We open the episode with a recap of the five Grimm stories in the group: Cinderella The Two Brothers The Juniper Tree The Wishing-Table, The Go…

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Panosh Place Dieklops with Tim and Kyle 54:13

5M ago54:13

54:13

Timothy Roston and Kyle Bellair join Marc and Greg to introduce the Panosh Place 14-inch Vinyl Dieklops Robeast Figure, with 5 points of articulation. This figure can be pre-ordered for $60 through The Voltron Store at https://store.voltron.com This is the first EVER Robeast Figure that stands head-to-head with most of the large Voltron figures fan…

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Jeff Trojan - Playmates Toys 40th Anniversary Voltron Set 12:52

5M ago12:52

12:52

Jeff Trojan, VP of Marketing for Playmates Toys, joins Marc and Greg to announce Playmates Toys 40th Anniversary Voltron Release, coming in March! We had done our first review of this set when it was released for the first time in 2018. You can view that review here: https://youtu.be/B7oJ7eFP7w0 #voltron #toys #40thanniversary #playmatestoys #targe…

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Grimmbledon: Group B 1:25:15

5M ago1:25:15

1:25:15

The tournament continues! We’re pitting our highest-scoring Brothers Grimm tales against each other to decide their ultimate story. This episode: Group B. Group B voting poll link: https://forms.gle/cZwGF7YTY4UDi31eA We open the episode with a recap of the five Grimm stories in the group: Little Red Riding Hood The Three Little Men In The Wood Slee…

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Grimmbledon: Group A 1:12:16

6M ago1:12:16

1:12:16

The tournament begins! We’re pitting our highest-scoring Brothers Grimm tales against each other to decide their ultimate story. First up, we have Group A. Group A voting poll link: https://forms.gle/JVeBVQaomVTNToXx7 We open the episode with a recap of the five Grimm stories in the group: Puss In Boots Hansel And Gretel The Fisherman And His Wife …

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HIIT the Right way: Optimal Training in Today's Fitness Scene 19:15

6M ago19:15

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…

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Grammys top moments and a Swiftie surprise 43:25

6M ago43:25

43:25

Welcome back to “Rhythm and News!” Our hosts kick off this semester with a review of the 2024 Grammy Awards. In this episode our hosts discuss red carpet looks and give an overview of the winners. Need a recap of the Grammys? Love Taylor Swift? This episode is for you. This episode was written and hosted by Caitlin Roehmholdt and Abigail Park; edit…

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Grimmbledon Playoff Draw (The Tournament Begins...) 35:31

6M ago35:31

35:31

Welcome to Grimmbledon! We've finished Volume 1 of the Grimms' fairy tales and it's time to decide once and for all which was the best story we read. 20 tales will be battling it out to earn the crown of the best story. In this episode, we announce the contenders and put them into 5 different groups by drawing lots. Twitter Facebook Instagram Patre…

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I, Voltron Review 1:39:16

6M ago1:39:16

1:39:16

Marc and Greg kick off the 2024 Season with a Review of the 21st episode of Voltron Force, "I, Voltron." We also talk about: Dieklops from Panosh Place, Funko Voltron Rewind from Hot Topic, and Voltron Fan Fridays on The Voltron Store. To be eligible for Voltron Fan Fridays, Email your Voltron story and pictures to: store@voltron.com Look for the D…

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Episode 178 BEaTS Research Radio - Endorphin boost: Exercise and mental health 14:33

7M ago14:33

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, p…

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88. The Princess And The Pea (World Exclusive) 1:01:34

7M ago1:01:34

1:01:34

We're proud to present The Princess And The Pea by the Brothers Grimm for the first time ever in the English language! Hidden in the Grimms' 5th edition of fairy tales, their version was never translated into English - until now! A crack team of translators has helped us to bring this episode to life, we can't thank you enough. After the story, we …

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Special Episode - SMACing Cancer (uOttawa SciComm 2023) 10:17

8M ago10:17

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 …

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Christmas Livestream Quiz 2:05:28

8M ago2:05:28

2:05:28

We present our Christmas Livestream in audio form! Expect a quiz, a cake, crackers, listener chats, and a very unusual story. You can watch the full event on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/live/Np24YiGQG0U?si=bK-Kvdvzxa8Fhj4HBy Adam Field & Matt Hughes

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Christmas Special 2023 1:44:21

8M ago1:44:21

1:44:21

We're back! And back in style. Welcome to our sixth annual Christmas party! Join us round the fire as we get festive in yet another bumper episode. We kick the party off by pulling some Christmas crackers, exchanging presents, and indulging in some festive snacks and beverages to get into the Christmas spirit. It's then story time, starting with a …

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10th Anniversary Podcast - Part 2 53:15

8M ago53:15

53:15

The second part of our Let's Voltron: The Official Voltron Podcast 10th Anniversary Celebration was recorded at VoltCon 2023 and all the attendees in the room were our guests for this podcast, as well as the VoltCon Organizers, Kevin Clark and Patrick O'Connor, and the first co-host of the podcast, Jeremy Corray. The video version is available on o…

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10th Anniversary Celebration - Part 1 44:45

8M ago44:45

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Marc and Greg are Joined by World Events Productions own Bob Koplar and Tiffany Ilardi to kick off the 2-part celebration of 10 years of Let's Voltron: The Official Voltron Podcast. Pay close attention to this podcast and to The Voltron Store on Facebook as there will be special posts the week preceding the release of Part 2 of this podcast on Dece…

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Special Episode - Maternal Strain, Baby's Pain (uOttawa SciComm 2023) 13:59

9M ago13:59

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 D…

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Special Episode - Politics, Policies, and Pandemics (uOttawa SciComm 2023) 14:36

9M ago14:36

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 also serves in leadership roles for the Global Strategy Lab at York University and the University of Ottawa, the Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics, the Institute for Scien…

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Special Episode - Unveiling the Hidden Mind (uOttawa SciComm 2023) 14:49

9M ago14:49

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 Ins…

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Special Episode - Unveiling Cancer's Trojan Horse (uOttawa SciComm 2023) 14:57

9M ago14:57

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…

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Special Episode - The Brain's Vigilant Sentries (uOttawa SciComm 2023) 15:00

9M ago15:00

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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 Alz…

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Special Episode - WrappER: A cloak that safeguards your health! (uOttawa SciComm 2023) 14:54

9M ago14:54

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, publ…

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Special Episode - Heart & Calcium (uOttawa SciComm 2023) 14:58

9M ago14:58

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 Ad…

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Special Episode - New 3D Blood Vessels (uOttawa SciComm 2023) 14:58

9M ago14:58

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 po…

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Special Episode - Breathing Against the Odds (uOttawa SciComm 2023) 15:02

9M ago15:02

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 …

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Special Episode - Sticky Science (uOttawa SciComm 2023) 14:39

9M ago14:39

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 me…

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Special Episode - Heart-Smart Plastics! (uOttawa SciComm 2023) 15:01

9M ago15:01

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 i…

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Special Episode - Caring for the Cornea (uOttawa SciComm 2023) 12:15

9M ago12:15

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 …

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Special Episode - Printing minds in 3D (uOttawa SciComm 2023) 12:45

9M ago12:45

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.…

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Special Episode - Seeing the invisible (uOttawa SciComm 2023) 12:32

9M ago12:32

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 sma…

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Special Episode - The Good Virus (uOttawa SciComm 2023) 14:01

9M ago14:01

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 prim…

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Special Episode - Hope blooms in renal realms! (uOttawa SciComm 2023) 11:15

9M ago11:15

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 investiga…

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Special Episode - Unlocking Hearts (uOttawa SciComm 2023) 15:28

9M ago15:28

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. Learn more: https://med…

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