From Root to Fruit: Esaac Mazengia, PwintPhyu Nandar, and Bennett Olupo’s Mission to Promote Environmental Joy at Yale School of the Environment and Beyond

From Root to Fruit: Esaac Mazengia, PwintPhyu Nandar, and Bennett Olupo’s Mission to Promote Environmental Joy at Yale School of the Environment and Beyond

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Esaac, Pwint, and Bennett, each with their unique perspectives, join Dr. Easley to discuss their experiences at Yale School of the Environment. Their roles as leaders on campus, promoting a just and equitable learning environment, are deeply influenced by their upbringing and background. These factors are intricately linked to their research areas of focus, such as food sovereignty and access to outdoor spaces for recreation. The episode offers insights into campus activism, little-known history about environmental conservation, and how these three individuals draw strength from each other to maintain their joy.

Mythbusters Live: 2024 Application Deadline Edition

Mythbusters Live: 2024 Application Deadline Edition

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With Yale’s first application deadline approaching, Hannah, Mark, and special guest Alfie hosted a special live virtual event for students planning to apply in the current admissions cycle. The officers answered questions about standardized testing, essays, and how officers review applications, while busting a few myths and responding to some of the most persistent rumors about selective college admissions.

Medical Devices, Cloud Services and Regulatory Compliance with Ian Sutcliffe

Medical Devices, Cloud Services and Regulatory Compliance with Ian Sutcliffe

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This video is part of a series of guest expert interviews that we recorded for our new Yale Certificate Program on Medical Software and Medical AI – https://online.yale.edu/medical-software-ai-program.

Our guest is Ian Sutcliffe, who is Principal Solutions Architect at AWS. Prior to that he has many years in the health sciences and tech industry in various software roles as both a developer and architect covering the solution, business and enterprise domains. He also serves on the AAMI Working Group that is developing guidance for the use of public cloud services in medical devices. The video was recorded on September 10, 2024.

00:10 Introduction
02:24 Creating a cloud service at “cloud scale.”
07:22 Dealing with changes in cloud software.
11:25 Automating testing and testing in production
15:00 Distributed systems
16:35 Compliance boundaries, medical device functions and computing environment
20:25 Designing with change in mind (non-monolithic systems)
22:17 Migrating existing systems to the cloud
25:41 Concluding thoughts

Links:
Association for the Advancement of Medical Instrumentation (AAMI). AAMI/CR510:2021; Appropriate use of public cloud computing for quality systems and medical devices. 2021. Report No.: CR510. Available from: https://array.aami.org/doi/book/10.2345/9781570208225

Promoting the Theory and Practice of Environmental Conservation with the Future Dr. Andie Creel

Promoting the Theory and Practice of Environmental Conservation with the Future Dr. Andie Creel

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Listen to Andie Creel, a Ph.D. student at Yale School of the Environment, and Dr. Easley discuss their roots in conservation and how they engage with the natural world. Andie Creel details her experience growing up in Big Sky Country and how that influenced her studies in Natural Resource Economics and co-founding the Backcountry Squatters club in 2015 with Kit Kocha. The episode will not only inform you about their journey but also provide practical advice on how to move with intention in both the professional and recreational spheres of your life.

YJBM Integrative Medicine: Interview with Deputy Editors

YJBM Integrative Medicine: Interview with Deputy Editors

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Have you ever wondered what’s going on behind the curtains of the newest YJBM issue? Join our hosts Samantha and Mara as they interview the deputy editor for the September issue on Integrative Medicine Charlotte Godfrey, and learn about the process of putting the issue together, as well as her thoughts on integrative medicine and future of complementary therapies.

IM issue: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/issues/471502/

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YJBM Science News Podcast: Episode 23

YJBM Science News Podcast: Episode 23

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Welcome to the YJBM Science News! Join us as we discuss the recent news in healthcare and science across the Yale community. Today, our hosts Mara and Samantha will share some of the most intriguing topics of the past two weeks.

Papers featured in the episode:
https://www.aamcresearchinstitute.org/our-work/data-snapshot/narrowing-gap
https://journals.plos.org/plosbiology/article?id=10.1371/journal.pbio.3002834
https://dengue-lineages.org
https://www.cell.com/cell/fulltext/S0092-8674(24)00967-X
https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/science.adm7966

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Global Surgery at the Crossroads: Advancing Equity and Care

Global Surgery at the Crossroads: Advancing Equity and Care

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In this episode of the Yale Global Health Insights podcast, host Dr. Sharon Chekijian sits down with Dr. Melanie Sion, a distinguished surgeon at the Yale School of Medicine specializing in trauma, general surgery, and surgical critical care and a lead for the Global Surgery Faculty Network at the Yale Institute for Global Health. Dr. Sion shares her unique journey of integrating minimally invasive techniques with her passion for global health, particularly her impactful work developing surgical services in low- and middle-income countries like Malawi. Dr. Sion discusses the importance of equity in healthcare delivery, the challenges faced in global surgery, and her personal experiences navigating career, motherhood, and her commitment to improving healthcare systems. Tune in to hear Dr. Sion’s insights and watch the accompanying documentary that highlights the journey of a surgical resident in Malawi.

Being in Tune with Community: Mr. Tom Ficklin’s Experience Building Community in New Haven and Beyond

Being in Tune with Community: Mr. Tom Ficklin’s Experience Building Community in New Haven and Beyond

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Mr. Tom Ficklin makes his return to the Heartwood podcast in this episode, where he discusses his education and upbringing, becoming a New Haven native, and the role of spirituality and morals in life. This episode takes you on a journey!