Ctsi Discovery Radio

Original Air Date: MARCH 18, 2016 | The human brain is complex, its various regions wired together by vast and intricate networks of connections so abundant, it’s a wonder we ourselves can understand how it actually works. But a couple of studies are doing exactly that. One is a study being conducted right here in our community, taking a closer look at the brains of people affected by epilepsy. Another is the largest study ever conducted to better understand the healthy human brain. Find out what we’ve learned, and what we’re still learning, about the human brain’s system of connections or 'Connectome'. And, get an inside look at a cool museum exhibit, here in our community right now, that unlocks the code of the human genome. It’s a show of Connectomes and Genomes, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio.

Original Air Date: FEBRUARY 19, 2016 | It’s a progressive disease that attacks the brain, gradually robbing people of their memory, ability to think and, in advanced cases, perform even the most basic tasks. It’s affecting over 5 million adults in the United States today. So far, it’s irreversible, and there’s no prevention or cure. And as horrible as it is for those who suffer from it, it’s equally heartbreaking for those who love and care for them. We’re talking about Alzheimer’s Disease. Most of us have heard of it, many of us know someone suffering from it. But what exactly is Alzheimer’s Disease? And, despite its devastating affects today, what are the prospects for discovering new preventions, interventions, and possibly a cure? Find out the latest in Alzheimer’s research from national and local experts and, later, you’ll hear from one Representative who is leading the way in our State’s Legislature to bring awareness and assistance to Alzheimer’s patients and their families across Wisconsin.

Original Air Date: January 15, 2016 | Throughout medical history, countless diseases have been diagnosed, treated, and prevented over time. Unfortunately, far too many diseases have no known means for effectively treating them, much less preventing them from occurring in the first place. What we do know is that the need is great for finding a better understanding of what influences our genetics, as well as our environmental and lifestyle choices, have on diseases. But how? One solution being explored is Precision Medicine.

2015 was a year of advancing our community’s health through research and discovery…but what research and what did we discover? On this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ve prepared a special “2015 Year In Review” show. For the next 30 minutes, we invite you to join us in looking back at the some of the important topics in health and medical research we explored throughout 2015. And later, we’ll give you a look ahead at what’s to come in 2016.

Original Air Date: NOVEMBER 20, 2015 | Some of us have been around long enough to remember a time before the Internet, before cell phones, and before personal computers. Yet there’s another generation that has never lived without this technology. Whichever group you’re in, computers and the digital era have revolutionized the way we live our lives. On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll look at how the computer age and biomedical data sharing have changed the way we do research, sped up our ability to complete projects, and enhanced our ability to achieve profound outcomes. Meet the people who are making it happen – in southeastern Wisconsin and across the country.

Original Air Date: OCTOBER 16, 2015 | Researchers and team scientists have made major strides in new, non-invasive diagnostic tests for a number of conditions that used to require surgery. On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll look at one of these new tests, designed to care for some of our most delicate patients – infants going through heart transplants. We’ll talk with the scientists who created the new test, and see how it’s sparking interest with business and with patients.

Original Air Date: SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 | The Medical College of Wisconsin has made major strides in organ transplants. With its hospital partners, the Division of Transplant Surgery provides abdominal organ transplantation at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll discuss new innovations in liver transplants, a current study to help kidney recipients, and the ethics of allocating organs to those on a "wait list".

Original Air Date: AUGUST 21, 2015 | It’s back-to-school time and that has many parents talking about immunizations. Getting vaccinated is important to keep kids healthy while in school, but immunizations continue well into your adulthood. On today’s program, we’ll talk about the importance of immunizations throughout your lifetime and about the anti-cancer vaccine that many people are not getting.

Original Air Date: JULY 17, 2015 | Many people have seen the hit ABC television show "Shark Tank" where the best and the brightest compete to be selected for the best start-up business idea. Well, what if something like that was coming to Milwaukee, except, the best and the brightest pitching their innovative business plans were scientists and researchers from right here in southeast Wisconsin? What if their victory could revolutionize the way we care for ourselves and our community?

Original Air Date: JUNE 19, 2015 | Every doctor, scientist, and researcher has a personal reason for doing the work that they do. Each of us, as community members, has the same passion about a disease or illness that has touched our lives or a loved one in some way. On CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll look at community-driven research. What is it? How do you go about engaging communities or special populations? How and when do we take the lead from the community we serve?

Original Air Date: MAY 15, 2015 | After a long winter, it seems everyone is ready for some sun. But how much is too much to keep yourself healthy? Hear from our experts on skin cancer and melanoma, and discover easy ways to protect yourself and the ones you love from the dangers of too much sun.

Original Air Date: APRIL 17, 2015 | With no cure and no tests to confirm its diagnosis, Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that has researchers looking for clues to diagnose and treat this movement disorder. You can help. Find out how in this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio.

Original Air Date: MARCH 25, 2015 | There has been a lot of talk recently about concussions and traumatic brain injuries. Concern has been raised about NFL players, collegiate sports programs, military veterans, and our own children’s safety playing school sports. We’ll try to sort out fact from fiction, and we’ll explain what’s being done to study the effects of a blow to the head on your health.

Original Air Date: FEBRUARY 23, 2015 | Are you sitting down? Well, you may want to stand up for this. In this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, hear how moderate physical exercise may hold the key to healthy blood vessels and a healthy heart as you age. We’ll define “moderate” next on CTSI Discovery Radio.

Original Air Date: JANUARY 19, 2015 | Do you or someone you know have Type 2 Diabetes? It is an epidemic among adults in Wisconsin and across the country. In this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, find out how a balanced diet can be one of your best tools to manage Type 2 diabetes.

Original Air Date: DECEMBER 22, 2014 | How much do you know about research...biomedical research, to be specific? The scientific research data on cardiac arrest alone is shocking. Nationally, more than 9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest will die, but not here in Southeast Wisconsin. On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, find out why Milwaukee County is a healthier place to live because of biomedical research and you!

Original Air Date: NOVEMBER 24, 2014 | It is estimated that as many as 5 million Americans age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s Disease, possibly without any symptoms. On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll talk with world-renowned researchers and the US Senator raised by an NIH funded scientist to see what new discoveries may make Alzheimer’s Disease a distant memory some day.

Original Air Date: OCTOBER 20, 2014 | If you’re wearing pink, it’s probably because October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Where there have been great advances in diagnosing and treating breast cancer, there are still many unanswered questions about the most invasive, aggressive types of the disease. On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll discuss new findings – inside the cancer cells themselves – that may hold the key to treating breast cancer with personalized medicine for each patient.

Original Air Date: SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 | Each day, more than 100,000 people suffer from a chronic, genetic blood disease that causes debilitating pain. When there’s no cure, where do you turn for help? On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll discuss new ways people living with Sickle Cell Disease are finding some relief right here in our own back yard through new clinical trials, a medical home for Sickle Cell patients, and new guidelines to help lower the risk of the disease causing a crisis in patients it affects.

Original Air Date: AUGUST 15, 2014 | Does someone in your family have type 1 diabetes? The incidence of type 1 diabetes (or juvenile diabetes) is increasing at an alarming rate. Managing the disease well can be difficult even for adults. Now, hear how a new study is looking at family dynamics and potential new interventions to help children living with diabetes.