http://hms.harvard.edu/podcasts en-us © 2012 The President and Fellows of Harvard College Science that's changing your world Harvard Medical School Office of Communications and External Relations HMS scientists tackle a variety of important questions, ranging from how your neurons work to which genes play a role in particular diseases. Our podcast gives you the scoop on some of this work, providing context and highlighting the latest trends in medical education and biomedical research. HMS scientists tackle a variety of important questions, ranging from how your neurons work to which genes play a role in particular diseases. Our podcast gives you the scoop on some of this work, providing context and highlighting the latest trends in medical education and biomedical research. Alyssa Kneller alyssa_kneller@hms.harvard.edu no http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode24.mp3 Stem cell researcher Amy Wagers enjoys the thrill of discovery. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode24.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Communications and External Relations Stem cell researcher Amy Wagers enjoys the thrill of discovery Stem cell researcher Amy Wagers enjoys the thrill of discovery Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:00:00 EDT 7:21 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode23.mp3 A plastic surgeon finds new ways to soothe physical and emotional wounds. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode23.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Communications and External Relations A plastic surgeon finds new ways to soothe physical and emotional wounds A plastic surgeon finds new ways to soothe physical and emotional wounds Mon, 12 Nov 2012 10:00:00 EDT 10:04 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode22.mp3 A husband-wife team studies the genetics of cardiac disease. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode22.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Communications and External Relations Husband-wife team studies the genetics of cardiac disease Husband-wife team studies the genetics of cardiac disease Fri, 28 Sep 2012 10:00:00 EDT 10:15 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode21.mp3 Basic science lays the foundation for tomorrow's medical breakthroughs. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode21.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Communications and External Relations Basic science lays the foundation for tomorrow's medical breakthroughs Basic science lays the foundation for tomorrow's medical breakthroughs. Wed, 25 Jul 2012 10:00:00 EDT 9:22 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode20.mp3 A practicing physician with a leadership role in the HMS Division of Medical Ethics reflects on power shifts over the decades. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode20.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Communications and External Relations A physician reflects on power shifts over the decades A practicing physician with a leadership role in the HMS Division of Medical Ethics reflects on power shifts over the decades. Thu, 31 May 2012 19:00:00 EDT 12:25 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode19.mp3 Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act will shape policy for years to come. Gregory Curfman, an HMS assistant professor and executive editor of the New England Journal of Medicine, shares insight and analysis. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode19.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Communications and External Relations Decision will shape policy for years to come Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act will shape policy for years to come. Gregory Curfman, an HMS assistant professor and executive editor of the New England Journal of Medicine, shares insight and analysis. Wed, 25 Apr 2012 12:00:00 EDT 7:17 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode18_0.mp3 Nobel Laureate Jack Szostak is working to build primitive cells in the laboratory. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode18_0.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Communications and External Relations Nobel Laureate Jack Szostak seeks to build primitive cells Nobel Laureate Jack Szostak is working to build primitive cells in the laboratory. Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:00:00 EDT 7:06 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode17.mp3 A new imaging tool is poised to transform breast cancer screening. Plus, cancer researchers develop 3D tissue models and a radiologist shares her perspective. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode17.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Communications and External Relations New imaging tool poised to transform breast cancer screening A new imaging tool is poised to transform breast cancer screening. Plus, cancer researchers develop 3D tissue models and a radiologist shares her perspective. Thu, 29 Mar 2012 12:00:00 EDT 13:48 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode16.mp3 Experiences in the clinic during the third year of medical school spur a remarkable transformation. For the first time, future MDs begin to feel like doctors. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode16.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Communications and External Relations Third-year experiences in the clinic spur a remarkable transformation Experiences in the clinic during the third year of medical school spur a remarkable transformation. For the first time, future MDs begin to feel like doctors. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:00:00 EDT 16:18 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode15.mp3 Marc Kirschner, head of the Harvard Medical School Department of Systems Biology, describes a new initiative that takes aim at the alarming slowdown in the development of new and lifesaving drugs. Plus, Professor of Genetics David Reich is studying DNA from an ancient finger bone to shed light on the dawn of humanity. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode15.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Communications and External Relations A new initiative takes aim at the alarming slowdown in the development of new and lifesaving drugs Marc Kirschner, head of the Harvard Medical School Department of Systems Biology, describes a new initiative that takes aim at the alarming slowdown in the development of new and lifesaving drugs. Plus, Professor of Genetics David Reich is studying DNA from an ancient finger bone to shed light on the dawn of humanity. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 07:00:00 EDT 10:06 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode14.mp3 Elsie Taveras, an assistant professor of population medicine and of pediatrics at HMS, discusses a new Institute of Medicine report on early childhood obesity. Plus, Assistant Professor of Cell Biology Stephen Liberles explores how mice and rats sense predators. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode14.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Communications and External Relations Learn about a new Institute of Medicine report on early childhood obesity Elsie Taveras, an assistant professor of population medicine and of pediatrics at HMS, discusses a new Institute of Medicine report on early childhood obesity. Plus, Assistant Professor of Cell Biology Stephen Liberles explores how mice and rats sense predators. Tue, 26 Jul 2011 10:30:00 EDT 11:21 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode13.mp3 Harvard Medical School Professor of Systems Biology Pam Silver is engineering organisms that produce fuel and even food. Find out how she's working to build a sustainable future through synthetic biology. Plus, Nancy Keating, an HMS associate professor of health care policy, sheds light on one aspect of the debate over the rising costs of health care. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode13.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Communications and External Relations Find out how HMS Professor of Systems Biology Pam Silver is working to build a sustainable future through synthetic biology Harvard Medical School Professor of Systems Biology Pam Silver is engineering organisms that produce fuel and even food. Find out how she’s working to build a sustainable future through synthetic biology. Plus, Nancy Keating, an HMS associate professor of health care policy, sheds light on one aspect of the debate over the rising costs of health care. Thu, 23 Jun 2011 12:30:00 EDT 10:55 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode12.mp3 According to research by Elizabeth Klerman, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, most adults should be getting 8.5 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Learn about her study and about the benefits of a good night's sleep. Plus, HMS Associate Professor of Medicine Julia Wang explores what causes the immune system to attack healthy cells and tissues by mistake. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode12.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Communications and External Relations Learn about research that indicates adults should be getting 8.5 to 9 hours of sleep each night According to research by Elizabeth Klerman, an associate professor of medicine at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women's Hospital, most adults should be getting 8.5 to 9 hours of sleep each night. Learn about her study and about the benefits of a good night's sleep. Plus, HMS Associate Professor of Medicine Julia Wang explores what causes the immune system to attack healthy cells and tissues by mistake. Mon, 23 May 2011 17:30:00 EDT 8:51 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode11.mp3 A draft sequence of the human genome was first published in 2001. Ten years later, David Altshuler, Harvard Medical School professor of genetics, discusses how the Human Genome Project has changed the landscape of biomedical research. Plus, a study by HMS professor of neurobiology Qiufu Ma sheds light on the relationship between itch and pain. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode11.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Communications and External Relations David Altshuler discusses how the Human Genome Project has changed the landscape of biomedical research A draft sequence of the human genome was first published in 2001. Ten years later, David Altshuler, Harvard Medical School professor of genetics, discusses how the Human Genome Project has changed the landscape of biomedical research. Plus, a study by HMS professor of neurobiology Qiufu Ma sheds light on the relationship between itch and pain. Thu, 10 Mar 2011 13:30:00 EST 10:19 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode10.mp3 Find out why HMS Associate Professor of Medicine Ted Kaptchuk is trying to understand the magnitude, duration and boundaries of placebo effects. Plus, in the process of studying the genetic roots of a horrific disease, researchers discover a new way to create adult stem cells. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode10.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Communications and External Relations Find out why researchers are trying to understand the magnitude, duration and boundaries of placebo effects Find out why HMS Associate Professor of Medicine Ted Kaptchuk is trying to understand the magnitude, duration and boundaries of placebo effects. Plus, in the process of studying the genetic roots of a horrific disease, researchers discover a new way to create adult stem cells. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:30:00 EST 9:23 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode9.mp3 We ask some Bostonians to envision a doctor of the future and bring their questions about medical training to HMS Dean for Education Thomas Michel. We also speak with medical students who are learning that research isn’t easy. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode9.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Public Affairs We ask some Bostonians to envision a doctor of the future and bring their questions about medical training to HMS Dean for Education Thomas Michel We ask some Bostonians to envision a doctor of the future and bring their questions about medical training to HMS Dean for Education Thomas Michel. We also speak with medical students who are learning that research isn’t easy. Mon, 9 Feb 2009 18:30:00 EST 16:54 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode8.mp3 HMS professor Peter Sorger shares his perspectives on the emerging field of systems biology, and we visit the lab of Roy Kishony, where researchers are using mathematical models to probe the evolution of drug resistant bacteria. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode8.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Public Affairs HMS professor Peter Sorger shares his perspectives on the emerging field of systems biology, and we visit the lab of Roy Kishony, where researchers are using mathematical models to probe the evolution of drug resistant bacteria. HMS professor Peter Sorger shares his perspectives on the emerging field of systems biology, and we visit the lab of Roy Kishony, where researchers are using mathematical models to probe the evolution of drug resistant bacteria. Wed, 26 Nov 2008 11:30:00 EST 16:57 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode7.mp3 Adrian Ivinson, director of the Harvard NeuroDiscovery Center, explains why researchers need to collaborate to tackle neurodegenerative diseases, and reporter Yvonna Reekie brings us the latest on autism spectrum disorders. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode7.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Public Affairs Adrian Ivinson, director of the Harvard NeuroDiscovery Center, explains why researchers need to collaborate to tackle neurodegenerative diseases Adrian Ivinson, director of the Harvard NeuroDiscovery Center, explains why researchers need to collaborate to tackle neurodegenerative diseases, and reporter Yvonna Reekie brings us the latest on autism spectrum disorders. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 14:30:00 EDT 16:54 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode6.mp3 HMS professor David Altshuler discusses the relationship between human genetic variation and disease, and HMS professor George Church explains the complexities of the Personal Genome Project. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode6.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Public Affairs HMS professor David Altshuler discusses the relationship between human genetic variation and disease, and HMS professor George Church explains the complexities of the Personal Genome Project. HMS professor David Altshuler discusses the relationship between human genetic variation and disease, and HMS professor George Church explains the complexities of the Personal Genome Project. Tue, 30 Sep 2008 15:00:00 EDT 18:54 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode5.mp3 Nobel Laureate Eric Chivian discusses the connection between biodiversity and human disease, and Yvonna Reekie examines the emerging problem of drug-resistant tuberculosis. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode5.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Public Affairs Nobel Laureate Eric Chivian discusses the connection between biodiversity and human disease, and Yvonna Reekie examines the emerging problem of drug-resistant tuberculosis. Nobel Laureate Eric Chivian discusses the connection between biodiversity and human disease, and Yvonna Reekie examines the emerging problem of drug-resistant tuberculosis. Thu, 21 Aug 2008 18:00:00 EDT 17:27 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode4.mp3 HMS associate professor Stephanie Woolhandler shares her views on universal healthcare, and Yvonna Reekie takes you for a ride on the Family Van, which provides free education, counseling, support and healthcare to Boston’s economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode4.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Public Affairs HMS associate professor Stephanie Woolhandler shares her views on universal healthcare, and Yvonna Reekie takes you for a ride on the Family Van HMS associate professor Stephanie Woolhandler shares her views on universal healthcare, and Yvonna Reekie takes you for a ride on the Family Van, which provides free education, counseling, support and healthcare to Boston’s economically disadvantaged neighborhoods. Thu, 24 Jul 2008 19:00:00 EDT 12:37 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode3.mp3 HMS professor of neurobiology Margaret Livingstone uses art to understand how we perceive and process visual stimuli, and HMS professor of pediatrics Charles Nelson employs noninvasive techniques to measure the brain activity of children. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode3.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Public Affairs HMS professor of neurobiology Margaret Livingstone uses art to understand how we perceive and process visual stimuli, and HMS professor of pediatrics Charles Nelson employs noninvasive techniques to measure the brain activity of children. HMS professor of neurobiology Margaret Livingstone uses art to understand how we perceive and process visual stimuli, and HMS professor of pediatrics Charles Nelson employs noninvasive techniques to measure the brain activity of children. Fri, 20 Jun 2008 16:00:00 EDT 13:48 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode2.mp3 HMS associate professor of pathology David Sinclair is getting under the hood of the molecular machinery that drives longevity, and HMS assistant professor of medicine Anne Fabiny is preparing students for an aging population. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode2.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Public Affairs HMS associate professor of pathology David Sinclair is getting under the hood of the molecular machinery that drives longevity, and HMS assistant professor of medicine Anne Fabiny is preparing students for an aging population. HMS associate professor of pathology David Sinclair is getting under the hood of the molecular machinery that drives longevity, and HMS assistant professor of medicine Anne Fabiny is preparing students for an aging population. Thu, 15 May 2008 16:00:00 EDT 13:24 http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode1.mp3 HMS professor of medical sociology Nicholas Christakis examines how social networks affect our health, and an HMS student relies on social networking websites to rally the Kenyan diaspora. http://hms.harvard.edu/sites/default/files/hms_episode1.mp3 Harvard Medical School Office of Public Affairs HMS professor of medical sociology Nicholas Christakis examines how social networks affect our health, and an HMS student relies on social networking websites to rally the Kenyan diaspora. HMS professor of medical sociology Nicholas Christakis examines how social networks affect our health, and an HMS student relies on social networking websites to rally the Kenyan diaspora. Thu, 7 Feb 2008 13:00:00 EDT 13:09