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"We need to better meet the needs of children and families by understanding what their needs are and addressing that in the care we deliver," says Meg Simione, PhD, of Massachusetts General Hospital. In this episode, Simione shares her research examining the determinants and impacts of pediatric disorders and ways to improve access to care through implementation science. Transcript

How do social inequity dimensions such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, and citizenship impact STEM education? In our latest episode, Mayank Chugh, PhD, of Harvard Medical School discusses his research. Transcript:

What role can genomics play in improving healthcare? Jason Vassy, MD, MPH, MS, of Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System and Brigham and Women’s Hospital shares his research on how patient DNA might be used to improve healthcare and prevent disease. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3SjtTwF

“The more diverse that we are, the better off we are for the health, safety, and success of the human race,” says Kris King, founder and executive director of the Trans+ Community Celebration at Harvard University. In this episode, King discusses the importance of embracing neurodiversity to create a more compassionate and inclusive world. Isabel Castanho of The MIND Project serves as guest host. Transcript: https://bit.ly/4837eJU

"Without the input of the people in the community, I don't think we would be essentially where we are," says Ruth-Alma Turkson-Ocran, PhD. In this episode, Turkson-Ocran and Stephen Juraschek, PhD, of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, discuss their research study entitled "Groceries for Black Residents of Boston to Stop Hypertension". The conversation focuses on how they've engaged the local community in their research as well as their work with Harvard Catalyst's Community Coalition for Equity in Research. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3MGe4g9

Neurodiversity is a concept that recognizes the natural diversity of neurological traits and conditions of human beings. Guests Georgios Ntolkeras, Walid Yassine, and Agnuksha Wickeamasinghe from The MIND Project at Harvard join us to explore this topic and their work in this area. Isabel Castanho of The MIND Project serves as guest host. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3ZrEeZb

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How can researchers reflect the diversity of community voices in their work? Community Coalition for Equity in Research members, Rosa Alemán, BA, of the American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, and Mark Kennedy, MBA, of the Boston Public Health Commission, discuss the importance of building relationships within communities. Transcript: https://bit.ly/437Ciqe Promoted Course link: hvrdct.me/50y

Join members of our Community Coalition for Equity in Research for the first of two conversations on their work, which is to serve as a trusted communication channel between researchers and community stakeholders, providing input on research proposals, among other tasks. Guests: Rosa Alemán, BA, American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts, and Mark Kennedy, MBA, Boston Public Health Commission. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3nF6xov

Does our body image influence eating behaviors or parenting around food behaviors? Jhordan Wynne, MPH, Harvard T.H.Chan School of Public Health, discusses her research investigating body image in adolescents. Transcript:

In this third segment of 2022 episode highlights, researchers discuss health equity, neurotechnology to treat brain disorders, and mental health considerations for biomedical trainees and students. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3woroxb

In this second podcast highlighting segments of the past year, researchers discuss utilizing health and economic data to generate interesting questions, assessing penicillin allergies, tackling healthcare costs in America, the importance of mentorship, and educating homeless youth in LA about HIV prevention Transcript: https://bit.ly/3CjHVpv Course: https://catalyst.harvard.edu/courses/fyr-industry/

In the first episode of our series highlighting previous podcasts, we return to insightful conversations with researchers who have taken unconventional paths to form their academic and research careers. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3iXNza0

What does work-life balance look like for those in academia and industry? In the first episode of our new series, Teresa Evans, PhD, principal consultant for TiER1 Performance, provides guidance on this topic. Transcript: http://bit.ly/3VSS2JB Fundamentals & Applications of Clinical and Translational Research: https://catalyst.harvard.edu/courses/fundamentalct/

Identifying the various funding sources available to researchers is key to obtaining grants. Caterina Stamoulis, PhD, Boston Children's Hospital, serves as course director for our Non-NIH Government Funding Agencies course and our Grant Funding for Researchers Certificate. In this episode, she discusses her personal experience obtaining funding and provides guidance for researchers. Transcript: http://bit.ly/3UZZcvc

What impact does research culture have on mental health and diversity in STEM? Zoe Ayres, PhD, and Juanita Limas, PhD, discuss their recent paper on this subject and share their experiences in both academia and industry. Transcript: bit.ly/3WjuoH6 Introduction to Designing & Conducting Mixed Methods Research: hvrdct.me/pxj

This episode addresses the importance of mental health and work/life balance with guest Teresa Evans, PhD, principal consultant at TiER1 Performance, who shares findings on the mental health crisis in graduate education. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3CF7i4F Access the Biostatistics Essentials: Video Subscription: hvrdct.me/dq6

"I realized there had not yet been a systematic review and meta-analysis looking at depression in residents. So I thought, all right, I'm going to write one. And so I set out to do that," says Douglas Mata, MD, MPH, Foundation Medicine, about the inspiration behind his research, which focuses on mental health among medical students and residents. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3C2kmAK

Our new four-part series, in partnership with the MIND Project at Harvard University, focuses on mental health in science and medicine today. In part one, guests Isabel Castanho, PhD, head of communications for the the Mind Project, and Heather Burrell Ward, MD, psychiatrist at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, discuss mental health issues currently affecting physicians, graduate students, postdocs, and medical trainees. Additional reading: Report of the task force on managing student mental health 2020 from Harvard University https://provost.harvard.edu/files/provost/files/report_of_the_task_force_on_managing_student_mental_health.pdf “Mental health in academia: Hacks for cultivating and sustaining wellbeing” (Johnson and Lester, 2021) https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/ajhb.23664 “Mental Health in Academia: Shedding light on those who provide support” (Loissel, 2020) https://elifesciences.org/articles/64739 “Mental Health in Academia: The Role of Workplace Relationships” (Moulin, 2020)