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In this episode, we’ll be exploring the work of Dr. Jesse Bump, whose research brings a historical and political economy lens to some of the most pressing challenges in global health. Drawing on history, social science, and policy analysis, Dr. Bump’s research spans local and global scales, offering insight into how societies understand and manage threats to public health.Learn more about Dr. Thirusha Naiduhttps://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-thirusha-naidu

In this episode, we’ll be exploring the work of Dr. Jaswant Guzder, an internationally renowned transcultural psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and visual artist. Our conversation will touch on her work at the intersection of child psychiatry, culture, and community-based mental health, drawing from her leadership roles in Montreal and Victoria, as well as her research and teaching projects in Jamaica and India. We’ll also reflect on how her South Asian heritage, artistic practice, and decades of clinical and academic experience shape her approach to healing, pedagogy, and global mental health.Learn more about Dr. Thirusha Naiduhttps://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-thirusha-naidu

In this episode, we’ll be delving into the work of Professor Jennifer Cleland, a global leader whose work continues to challenge and expand the boundaries of healthcare education. Her work crosses boundaries in numerous ways, across fields (Health Economics, Medical Statistics, Language and Linguistics and Business), methodologies (big data sets and qualitative), institutions (government, universities), etc.Learn more about Dr. Thirusha Naiduhttps://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-thirusha-naidu

Summary of Podcast Episode: In this episode we delve into Professor Ahmed's research and work at the intersection of medicine, global health, and education policy. Our conversation will focus on the role of power, politics, and inequities in shaping these fields. Together, we’ll explore how critical, and often uncomfortable, conversations can be fostered in ways that are constructive and innovative.Learn more about Dr. Thirusha Naiduhttps://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-thirusha-naidu

In this episode, we’ll be exploring the work of Dr. Rashmi Kusurkar, a leading scholar in health professions education whose research centers on the question: how do we develop “students for life”? Her work exists at the intersection of motivation theory, equity, and professional identity, spanning borders, disciplines, and cultures — from advancing Self-Determination Theory in education to addressing access, diversity, and inclusion in healthcare training.Learn more about Dr. Thirusha Naiduhttps://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-thirusha-naidu

In this episode, Dr. Brian Aguado discusses the importance of incorporating sex differences research in cardiovascular science, emphasizing how biological variables influence disease progression and treatment outcomes. He highlights that recognizing these differences is key to designing biomaterials with improved performance and inclusivity, ultimately contributing to more effective and equitable healthcare solutions.Learn more: https://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/people/profile/brian-aguado Time stamps2:20. Why is it important to study sex as a biological variable in this context, and how has it changed the way we understand disease?6:40 One of the major challenges in biomedical research is designing experiments that truly reflect sex differences. What have been some of the biggest obstacles you have encountered in your work?10.:20 How do you envision your work on sex-specific biomaterials contributing to more personalized or equitable cardiovascular therapies in the future?14:02 For young scientists listening to

Le 6 mai 2025, l’Interconnectome cœur-cerveau (ICC) a tenu à l’Université d’Ottawa (Canada) un atelier portant sur les principes IDEAS et la gouvernance des données dans la recherche sur la connexion cœur-cerveau. Les conférencières, conférenciers et scientifiques invités ont accepté de participer au balado BEaTS pour discuter de leur perspective et de leur expérience en répondant à trois questions sur les principes IDEAS (inclusion, diversité, équité, accessibilité et justice sociale) dans la recherche cœur-cerveau. On May 6th, 2025, the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) held a workshop, “Brain-Heart Health for All: IDEAS in Data Governance” at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Invited speakers and scientists agreed to participate in the BEATs podcast to share their perspectives and experiences based on three key questions related to IDEAS (inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and social justice) in brain (B)-heart (H) research. _________________________________________________________________________

Le 6 mai 2025, l’Interconnectome cœur-cerveau (ICC) a tenu à l’Université d’Ottawa (Canada) un atelier portant sur les principes IDEAS et la gouvernance des données dans la recherche sur la connexion cœur-cerveau. Les conférencières, conférenciers et scientifiques invités ont accepté de participer au balado BEaTS pour discuter de leur perspective et de leur expérience en répondant à trois questions sur les principes IDEAS (inclusion, diversité, équité, accessibilité et justice sociale) dans la recherche cœur-cerveau. On May 6th, 2025, the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) held a workshop, “Brain-Heart Health for All: IDEAS in Data Governance” at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Invited speakers and scientists agreed to participate in the BEATs podcast to share their perspectives and experiences based on three key questions related to IDEAS (inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and social justice) in brain (B)-heart (H) research. _________________________________________________________________________

Le 6 mai 2025, l’Interconnectome cœur-cerveau (ICC) a tenu à l’Université d’Ottawa (Canada) un atelier portant sur les principes IDEAS et la gouvernance des données dans la recherche sur la connexion cœur-cerveau. Les conférencières, conférenciers et scientifiques invités ont accepté de participer au balado BEaTS pour discuter de leur perspective et de leur expérience en répondant à trois questions sur les principes IDEAS (inclusion, diversité, équité, accessibilité et justice sociale) dans la recherche cœur-cerveau. On May 6th, 2025, the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) held a workshop, “Brain-Heart Health for All: IDEAS in Data Governance” at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Invited speakers and scientists agreed to participate in the BEATs podcast to share their perspectives and experiences based on three key questions related to IDEAS (inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and social justice) in brain (B)-heart (H) research. _________________________________________________________________________

Le 6 mai 2025, l’Interconnectome cœur-cerveau (ICC) a tenu à l’Université d’Ottawa (Canada) un atelier portant sur les principes IDEAS et la gouvernance des données dans la recherche sur la connexion cœur-cerveau. Les conférencières, conférenciers et scientifiques invités ont accepté de participer au balado BEaTS pour discuter de leur perspective et de leur expérience en répondant à trois questions sur les principes IDEAS (inclusion, diversité, équité, accessibilité et justice sociale) dans la recherche cœur-cerveau. On May 6th, 2025, the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) held a workshop, “Brain-Heart Health for All: IDEAS in Data Governance” at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Invited speakers and scientists agreed to participate in the BEATs podcast to share their perspectives and experiences based on three key questions related to IDEAS (inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and social justice) in brain (B)-heart (H) research. _________________________________________________________________________

Le 6 mai 2025, l’Interconnectome cœur-cerveau (ICC) a tenu à l’Université d’Ottawa (Canada) un atelier portant sur les principes IDEAS et la gouvernance des données dans la recherche sur la connexion cœur-cerveau. Les conférencières, conférenciers et scientifiques invités ont accepté de participer au balado BEaTS pour discuter de leur perspective et de leur expérience en répondant à trois questions sur les principes IDEAS (inclusion, diversité, équité, accessibilité et justice sociale) dans la recherche cœur-cerveau. On May 6th, 2025, the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) held a workshop, “Brain-Heart Health for All: IDEAS in Data Governance” at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Invited speakers and scientists agreed to participate in the BEATs podcast to share their perspectives and experiences based on three key questions related to IDEAS (inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and social justice) in brain (B)-heart (H) research. _________________________________________________________________________

Le 6 mai 2025, l’Interconnectome cœur-cerveau (ICC) a tenu à l’Université d’Ottawa (Canada) un atelier portant sur les principes IDEAS et la gouvernance des données dans la recherche sur la connexion cœur-cerveau. Les conférencières, conférenciers et scientifiques invités ont accepté de participer au balado BEaTS pour discuter de leur perspective et de leur expérience en répondant à trois questions sur les principes IDEAS (inclusion, diversité, équité, accessibilité et justice sociale) dans la recherche cœur-cerveau. On May 6th, 2025, the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) held a workshop, “Brain-Heart Health for All: IDEAS in Data Governance” at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Invited speakers and scientists agreed to participate in the BEATs podcast to share their perspectives and experiences based on three key questions related to IDEAS (inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and social justice) in brain (B)-heart (H) research. _________________________________________________________________________

In this episode, Dr. Erin Mulvihill discusses the advancements in metabolism research that broadens our understanding of the mechanisms behind diabetes and heart health. Through models of both diseases, it is hypothesized that similar hormones and lipids can act as drug targets to improve patient outcomes.Learn more: https://www.ottawaheart.ca/profile/mulvihill-erin-e

Deyanira Hdez. de la Universidad de Ottawa, habla con el Dr. Sergio Alberto Bernal Chávez, Profesor del departamento de Ciencias Químico Biológicas de la Universidad de las Américas, Puebla, y miembro del Sistema Nacional de Investigadores, nivel 1. El Dr. Bernal es Químico Farmacéutico Biólogo con maestría y doctorado en Ciencias Químicas por la UNAM. Su investigación se centra en la aplicación de nanotecnología para el desarrollo de productos cosméticos innovadores. En el episodio de hoy el Dr. brneal dsmitificará ideas sobre los bloqueadores solares.https://www.udlap.mx/profesores/Sergio-Alberto-Bernal-Chavez

In this episode, your host, Emily Schraeder, speaks to Dr. Christian Vaillancourt, Full Professor with the Department of Emergency Medicine, University of Ottawa, and Senior Scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute. His research looks at pre-hospital care, specifically improving care and survival for cardiac arrest and trauma victims. He implemented a multi-phase protocol to allow nurses to use automated external defibrillators (AEDs) during in-hospital cardiac arrest and studied its impact on survival. His research has a major impact on the care and treatment of cardiac arrest victims in our hospitals. We also hear from Julie Considine, Deakin Distinguished Professor, who is Chair of Nursing at Eastern Health and Director of the Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research, who gives her point of view on this protocol.Learn more: https://www.ohri.ca/profile/cvaillancourt1:23 | What is an AED? Why is an AED important? 3:16 | Why is the 3-minute time frame so important? Why can it take up to 12 mi

Batoul Jomaa from the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Marisa Azad and Dr. Robin Patel on behalf of her team for the TMM4950 Science Communication course about improving the diagnostic methods for periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs). Dr. Azad is a senior scientist and physician of infectious diseases at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute and a cross-appointed assistant professor at the University of Ottawa. Dr. Azad's research focuses on exploring PJI to develop more efficient diagnostic methods. Dr. Robin Patel is a director of the Infectious Disease Research Laboratory and a clinician at the Mayo Clinic. In this episode, Dr. Azad and Dr. Patel present their findings from their research on new diagnostic methods for PJI, how diagnostic methods can improve, and important considerations regarding PJI. Learn more: https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/dr-marisa-azad0:05 | Introduction to podcast1:15 | Introduction to Dr. Azad1:44 | Why is diagnosing PJIs so difficult and what are the current st

Giselle Joseph of the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Deborah M. Siegal of the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute about how a simple change in blood collection practices in ICUs could significantly improve patient care. Dr. Siegal is a hematologist, clinician-scientist at the Ottawa Hospital Research Institute, and Associate Professor of Medicine at the School of Epidemiology and Public Health at the University of Ottawa.Learn more: https://www.ohri.ca/profile/dsiegal0:06 | Introduction0:56  | Motivation behind using small-volume tubes in ICUs3:15  | Study design and challenges 6:19  | COVID-19 and adaptations to the study 8:46  | Limitations and interpretation of results11:23  | Next steps Soundtrack by The Underground Drive. All rights reserved. Listen more:https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/the-underground-drive/1571062779https://open.spotify.com/artist/4sCJG8TMQyTZ9FDd1JjJmRNatasha Trehan (Producer), Giselle Joseph (Host), Emma Mahoney (Content Writer), Angela Guevara (Post-Production)

Serena George, a student from the University of Ottawa, interviewed Dr. Melissa Fernandez, an assistant professor at the School of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Ottawa. Her research focuses on understanding the impacts of digital food environments on health and nutrition, with a particular interest in food literacy, eating practices, dietary intake, and mental health. In this episode, Dr. Fernandez gives insights into the research behind one of her studies that suggests that improving cooking skills and reducing processed food use may support healthier diets and overall well-being. Following this, Serena sits down with Nicholas Goulet, a Ph.D. candidate in the School of Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa, who shares his perspective on Dr. Fernandez's research and the insights discussed in the interview. 00:19 | Main guest introduction00:46 | What inspired Dr. Fernandez to focus on nutrition research01:22 | Main findings of the study, 01:58 - Dr. Fernandez on her research study04:18 | Fo

Iman Kashif from the University of Ottawa interviewed Dr. Barbara Vanderhyden, a senior scientist in ovarian cancer research and a professor at the University of Ottawa. In this insightful episode, Dr. Vanderhyden discusses her groundbreaking research pertaining to how immune regulator NLRC5 can reshape the tumor microenvironment and increase T-cell reactivity to better recognize and respond to cancer cells. She explains the mechanisms of immune evasion in ovarian cancer and discusses how her work could pave the way for novel therapeutic approaches. Learn more: https://www.ohri.ca/profile/vanderhydenlab/profile1:47 | Immune Evasion and NLRC5.4:49 | Clinical Applications of NLRC5.6:28 | Combination Therapy with NLRC5.9:23 | Tumor Adaptation Challenges. 12:26 | Advice for Early Career Professionals.Music Credit/Copyright information: Copyright free, Youtube video: “DEATH NOTE - L THEME SONG (RIFTI BEATS REMIX) [No Copyright Music]”. Account: Kingdom Power Music. Published January 18, 2021. https://www.youtube.c

Sahib Moga from the University of Ottawa interviews Dr. Jean-François Couture. Dr. Couture is a Full Professor and Chair in the Department of Biochemistry, Microbiology, and Immunology at the University of Ottawa. He has published over 90 papers in prestigious journals and is a leading structural biology and epigenetics expert. In this episode, Dr. Couture shares his research on the role of a non-canonical zinc finger in stabilizing Cfp1’s integration into the H3K4 methyltransferase complex COMPASS and its implications for epigenetic signaling and cancer biology.Learn more: http://jfclab.ca/0:05 | BEaTS and host introduction1:00 | Introduction to Dr. Couture1:58 | Introduction to epigenetics and structural biology5: 55 | COMPASS complex and its role8:14 | Novel zinc finger discovery12:20 | Future treatments and drug development 13:15 | ConclusionSoundtrack by The Underground Drive. All rights reserved. Listen more:https://music.apple.com/ca/artist/the-underground-drive/1571062779https://open.spotify.com/artis