On MUSC Hollings Cancer Center's Cancer Chat podcast, you will hear inspiring stories from our patients and survivors about their cancer journeys, how they navigated their treatment, and the resources and strategies they relied on the most. Our researchers and doctors also share insights about the latest research discoveries, cutting-edge treatments and clinical trials, innovative community outreach programs, and potential cancer breakthroughs that are on the horizon.
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Welcome to the Innovatively Speaking podcast, where we dive into the origins of the next big things...we’re talking about the who, why and how of ideas that are changing what’s possible here at the Medical University of South Carolina and in some cases, all across the world! Join us as we talk to expert guests and explore breakthrough ideas and technology that are reshaping life and health care in exceptional ways!
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Telehealth Breakthrough: Inside MUSC's Innovative Virtual Triage Program
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On the season 3 finale of Innovatively Speaking, Dr. Jesse Goodwin speaks with Dr. Jeanhyong "Danny" Park, the director of Innovation for the Division of Emergency Medicine Telehealth. Dr. Park discusses his work in developing the MUSC's virtual triage program in the emergency department. Being the only center in the country that's doing this right…
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Accelerator Programs and Innovation Engagement
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On this episode of Innovatively Speaking, we speak with Todd Headley, the CEO of the Zucker Institute for Innovation Commercialization (ZI). We discuss how Charleston has grown to an innovation hotspot as well as how ZI, the technology transfer office of MUSC, is working to provide answers and support for all the ideas coming in. 00:00 The start of…
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In this episode, Chief Innovation Officer Jesse Goodwin, Ph.D., talks with Arman Kilic, M.D., Director of the Harvey and Marcia Schiller Surgical Innovation Center at MUSC. Dr. Kilic discusses how artificial intelligence is being used to advance medicine and treatment in transplantation, through machine learning. Through AI, new risk models are bei…
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Transforming Cancer Care: The Hollings Cancer Center
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In this episode, Chief Innovation Officer Jesse Goodwin, Ph.D., engages in an insightful conversation with Ray DuBois, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC. Together, they explore upcoming advancements that hold the potential to revolutionize the way we understand and combat cancer including an overview of the the world of ca…
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Pharmacy Efficiency Redefined: QuicksortRX
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On this episode of Innovatively Speaking, we speak with Jonathan Yantis, the CEO and Co-Founder of QuickSortRx. Founded by pharmacists and technologists from MUSC, QuickSortRX helps pharmacy supply chains improve efficiency by providing real-time analysis and instant reporting on drug pricing and contract changes. Yantis tells us the story of their…
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Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. On this quick spark episode of Innovatively Speaking, Kevin speaks with Joe Fiore at the Zucker Institute for Innovation Commercialization about Therabraclet, a unique device designed to help stimulate dexterity and hand function for stroke recovery patients. By sending small…
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Pioneering Innovations in Organ Transplant Surgery
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On this episode of Innovatively Speaking, we interview Prabhakar Baliga, M.D., the Chair of the MUSC department of Surgery. We discuss with Dr. Baliga the growth and history of organ transplantation and what innovative techniques are being done today to eliminate inequities in the organ transplantation system such as bioprinting tissues and virtual…
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Game-Changing Concussion Detection at the Blink of an Eye
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Game-Changing Concussion Detection On this episode of Innovatively Speaking, we interview Ryan Fiorini, CEO of BLINK CNS, about their revolutionary technology that can diagnose a condition and other neurological conditions through just blinking. Fiorini discusses how their technology can be the future of concussion testing in sports for athletes of…
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From Startup to Success: Unlocking South Carolina’s Knowledge Economy
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Unlocking the Knowledge Economy This week, Innovatively Speaking talks to Dr. Nathan Dolloff, Ph.D., the visionary founder of Leukogene Therapeutics, an MUSC startup company making groundbreaking advancements in cancer treatments that are poised to transform the lives of patients with advanced-stage cancer. In addition to delving into the pioneerin…
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Revolutionizing PTSD Treatment: Zeriscope
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Revolutionizing PTSD Treatment According to the National Center for PTSD, about 6 of every 10 men (or 60%) and 5 of every 10 women (or 50%) experience at least one trauma in their lives. Some people may recover within a few months after the event, but for others it may take years or may even begin long after the events occur. On this episode of Inn…
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Precision Medicine and Personal Health Care
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Precision medicine, sometimes known as "personalized medicine" is an innovative approach to tailoring disease prevention and treatment that takes into account differences in people's genes, environments, and lifestyles. On this episode of Innovatively Speaking, Jesse and Kevin speak to Daniel Judge, M.D., the principal investigator in the In Our DN…
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CARES: Innovation in Service and Education
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Innovation in Service and Education As of 2021, the state of South Carolina currently has 10% of its population without healthcare coverage. On this episode of Innovatively Speaking, Jesse and Kevin speak to Anita Ramsetty, M.D., whose student-run medical clinic is helping this group free of charge and bringing health care into rural areas of the s…
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Writing History: The Partial Heart Transplant
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Seven in 1,000 newborns have congenital heart defects, often involving the heart valve. On this episode of Innovatively Speaking, pediatric cardiac surgeon Konrad Rajab, M.D., shares about a new approach for treating some of these tiny patients- a partial heart transplant. These babies receive transplants containing only the heart valve, which then…
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Joining Jesse and Kevin in the MUSC podcast studio is, Marvella Ford, Ph.D., the Associate Director of Population Sciences and Cancer Disparities at the Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC. Dr. Ford’s research into health disparities highlights the importance of including diverse populations in cancer research and the impact of lifestyle on breast cance…
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Bounce Back Now: Addressing Mental Health with Technology
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Addressing Mental Health with Technology Joining Jesse and Kevin this week in the MUSC podcast studio is Ken Ruggiero, Ph.D., the Director of the Telehealth Resilience and Recovery Program at MUSC. Dr. Ruggiero is the creator of “BounceBackNow,” a free mobile app designed to improve the emotional health of adults and families affected by a disaster…
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We’re back for season two and this time, trying to wrap our brains around neurosurgery with Alex Spiotta, M.D., the division director of neuroendovascular surgery at MUSC. Leader of the ultimate “think tank,” Dr. Spiotta leads the Stroke Thrombectomy and Aneurysm Registry (STAR). A global collection of collaborating neurosurgeons, STAR allows docto…
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Imagination and Innovation: Taking Ideas to the Next Level
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This week, Kevin and Jesse are joined by Erik Modrzynski, System Director of Ambulatory EHS & Emergency Management at MUSC. One of the most innovative minds at MUSC, Modrzynski helped lead the development of the first drive through Covid-19 testing site in the United States with inspiration coming from just a chicken sandwich. Listen in as we discu…
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At any given time about 7,500 Americans are actively searching for bone marrow donors but only 2% of the population is a registered donor, possibly due to fear of the pain and side effects. This week, Kevin and Jesse are joined Nicole McCoy, M.D., whose innovative technique is eliminating pain in bone marrow transplants. A Pediatric Anesthesiologis…
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Baby Steps for Preterm Infants This week, Kevin and Jesse are joined Dorothea Jenkins, M.D., and Bashar Badran, Ph.D., whose new device, BabyStrong, is designed to help enhance feeding behavior in at-risk preterm babies! Every year, complications from preterm birth are the #1 cause of death for babies in the United States. Babies who survive premat…
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The Most Common Disease You've Never Heard Of
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This week, Kevin and Jesse are joined by Dr. Chip Norris and Dr. Cortney Gensemer, both with the Norris Lab at MUSC. Dr. Norris and Dr. Gensemer discuss their study of Ehlers Danlos syndrome (EDS) a disease that affects almost 1 in 300 individuals, often labeled the most common disease you’ve never heard of. Dr. Gensemer discusses both living with …
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Awareness of mental health and anxiety are at an all-time high and this episode's guest is treating it astronauts! Kevin and Jesse are joined Dr. Mark George, endowed professor of psychiatry at MUSC and a pioneer in the field of brain stimulation and treatments! Dr. George discusses treating depression, OCD, PTSD and more through the use of magnets…
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You've beat cancer what's next ? For many surviving the battle is just the beginning of their journey. Dr. Evan Graboyes and Dr. Katie Schmitt sit down with Hollings Director Dr. Ray DuBois to discuss the many programs and aid that is offered to cancer survivors.By MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
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Patient Tim Buikema shares his amazing story.By MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
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Tackling Postpartum Depression and Anxiety
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Tackling Postpartum Depression and Anxiety This week, Kevin and Jesse are joined by Dr. Connie Guille, director of the Women’s Reproductive Behavioral Health (WRBH) Division at MUSC and associate Professor in the departments of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health and Sciences and Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Guille discusses postpartum depression an…
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Can cancer be cured is the question MUSC Hollings Cancer Center director Dr. Raymond N. DuBois and Hollings cancer researcher Dr. David Guttridge dive into in this episode of Cancer chat.By MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
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Did you know that researchers estimate that over 284,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in 2021? Join MUSC Hollings Cancer Center director Dr. Raymond N. DuBois, Dr. Andrea Abbott, a Hollings cancer researcher, and special guest LaToya Wilson, breast cancer patient, for a cancer chat about treating, coping with and surviving breast ca…
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MUSC Hollings Cancer Center Melanoma and Advanced Skin Cancer Program medical director Dr. Andrea Abbott opens up the conversation about the connection between genetics and cancer with Hollings genetic counselors Libby Malphrus and Charly Harris. Enjoy the chat!By MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
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MUSC Hollings Cancer Center director Dr. Raymond N. DuBois sits down with cancer researcher Dr. David Turner as they discuss what AGEs (advanced glycation end products) are and what they mean for your long-term health.By MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
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Hollings Cancer Center director Dr. Ray DuBois gears up for a chat about the upcoming LOWVELO bike ride benefiting cancer research at Hollings with cancer researcher Dr. Gerard Silvestri and LOWVELO event manager Rachel Haynie. Enjoy the chat.By MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
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Today we chat with Mount Everest climber Cokie Cox to talk about her recent summit of the mountain and how she uses her Everyday Everest foundation to raise money for cancer treatment and awareness at MUSC Hollings Cancer Center. Enjoy the chat!By MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
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Professional golfer Hugh Royer joins MUSC Hollings Cancer Center skin cancer expert Dr. Andrea Abbott as they chat about Hugh’s diagnosis, treatment and important skin cancer prevention tips. Enjoy the chat!By MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
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In this second of a two-part Cancer Chat survivorship series, Charleston resident Liza Patterson dives deeper into post-cancer mental health struggles, what it means to be a survivor, and Dr. Balliet chats through important MUSC resources available to cancer survivors. Enjoy the chat!By MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
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In this first of a two-part Cancer Chat survivorship series, we listen to MUSC psychologist Dr. Wendy Balliet chat with Charleston resident Liza Patterson about how she handled her fight with Lymphoma and mental health, all while being a new mom. Enjoy the chat!By MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
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Join MUSC Hollings Cancer Center director Dr. Raymond N. DuBois as he talks about cancer disparities, the AMEN project, and prostate cancer research with Hollings Cancer Center associate director for population science and cancer disparities, Dr. Marvela Ford. Enjoy the chat!By MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
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Breast cancer survivor Leslie Demark talks about her journey to beat breast cancer and how the MUSC Wellness Breast Cancer Survivors Fit Club changed her perspective on life. Enjoy the chat!By MUSC Hollings Cancer Center
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