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A Tale of Two Viruses: Interview with Sasha Tabachnikova

A Tale of Two Viruses: Interview with Sasha Tabachnikova

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What do COVID and mono have in common? How can infectious diseases impact our health for life? How does a dancer end up doing basic science research? Join our hosts Isha Yardi and Elaine Yang in conversation with Sasha Tabachnikova about her work as a PhD student in the Iwasaki Lab. Today, she is our guide through the evolving landscape of research on post-acute infection syndromes.

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Viruses and Autoimmunity issue: https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yjbms-december-2024-issue-focuses-on-viruses-and-autoimmunity/

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YJBM Viruses and Autoimmunity: Interview with Deputy Editors

YJBM Viruses and Autoimmunity: Interview with Deputy Editors

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Get an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at the newest YJBM issue! In this episode, our host Shivesh Shourya sits down with deputy editors RuthMabel Boytz and Evan Navori to discuss December’s “Viruses and Autoimmunity.” From the earliest planning stages to navigating unexpected challenges, discover how this issue came to life—and gain fresh insights into the fascinating intersection of viruses and autoimmune disease.

Read the “Viruses and Autoimmunity” issue:
https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/yjbms-december-2024-issue-focuses-on-viruses-and-autoimmunity/

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YJBM Science News Podcast: Episode 27

YJBM Science News Podcast: Episode 27

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Welcome to the first YJBM Science News of the 2025, and welcome our new host, Roxanna Altus! Join us as we discuss the recent news in healthcare and science across the Yale community. Today, our hosts Mara and Roxanna will share some of the most intriguing topics of the past few weeks.

Papers featured in the episode:
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41556-024-01574-w
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2024.11.037
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-55902-1
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41586-024-08341-9

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https://medicine.yale.edu/yjbm/

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YJBM Science News Podcast: Episode 26

YJBM Science News Podcast: Episode 26

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Welcome to the last YJBM Science News of the 2024! 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 few weeks.

Papers featured in the episode:

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41590-024-02023-4

https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-54657-5

https://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciae559

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ssmqr.2024.100498

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https://medicine.yale.edu/yjbm/

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Lessons from the Ovary: An Interview with Dr. Hattie Chung

Lessons from the Ovary: An Interview with Dr. Hattie Chung

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What can the intricate world of the ovary teach us about overall health? In this episode, we explore the implications of interdisciplinary research and predictive models on drug development with Dr. Hattie Chung, a recently-joined researcher and faculty member at Yale. Dr. Chung studies diverse biological topics through a systems biology lens through which she fosters collaboration and creativity. Come join us and learn about how her research is revolutionizing and driving scientific breakthroughs.

Stress and the Prefrontal Cortex: An Interview with Dr. Amy Arnsten

Stress and the Prefrontal Cortex: An Interview with Dr. Amy Arnsten

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How does stress affect the prefrontal cortex? In this episode of the YJBM podcast, host Delyar Khosroabadi speaks with Dr. Amy Arnsten, Albert E. Kent Professor of Neuroscience and Professor of Psychology. Dr. Arnsten shares the experience that sparked her interest in neuroscience, her journey as an undergraduate creating the first neuroscience major at Brown University, and what drew her to study the prefrontal cortex. She discusses dynamic network connectivity, the mechanism of action of guanfacine, and why prefrontal deficits begin to appear in middle age. Dr. Arnsten also offers fascinating insights on how exercise and a healthy diet can benefit the prefrontal cortex.
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Integrative Medicine issue: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/issues/471502/

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Curing Cancer and the CRAP Test: An Interview with Dr. James Yu

Curing Cancer and the CRAP Test: An Interview with Dr. James Yu

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Can you tell the difference between snake oil and evidence-based medicine? In this episode, meet Dr. James Yu: researcher, editor of multiple journals, father, Yale alum, and radiation oncologist. Dr. Yu shares with our host Elaine Yang how alternative medicine influences patient outcomes, the power of interdisciplinary research collaborations, as well as what embracing technological advancements and artificial intelligence means for cancer care.

For more on the CRAP Test: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1879850023000334

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

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Social Gerontology and Psychology of Caregiving: an Interview with Dr. Joan Monin

Social Gerontology and Psychology of Caregiving: an Interview with Dr. Joan Monin

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What does it mean to love and care for someone who has a different way of experiencing the world? How can we understand the way emotions may be expressed to us differently than they were before in a relationship?
In this episode, our host Shivani has a conversation with researcher, professor, and artist Dr. Joan Monin. Dr. Monin shares her interest and work in the boundaries of how close relationships work, how we provide comfort to one another, and how understanding our relationships help us in older-adult caregiving in the context of dementia onset and recovery.

Check out more here:
Dr. Monin’s Social Gerontology and Health Lab: https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/monin/
Dr. Monin’s artwork: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17luwfEFQTh5aftvZcDYhSVAlmcgaJclT?usp=drive_link

YJBM Science News Podcast: Episode 17

YJBM Science News Podcast: Episode 17

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Welcome to this week’s episode of YJBM Science News, where 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 week.

Links:
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ccell.2024.03.002
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10826-024-02809-y

How Climate Change and Pollution Affect Human Health: An Interview with Dr. Kai Chen

How Climate Change and Pollution Affect Human Health: An Interview with Dr. Kai Chen

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Climate change is not only measured in catastrophic events – it has a gradual impact on the individual health of people all around the world. In this episode of the YJBM podcast, Shivani interviews Dr. Kai Chen, an environmental epidemiologist, researcher, and Professor at the Yale School of Public Health. In this interview, Dr. Chen discusses his work, the links between heat exposure and cardiovascular health, air quality and students’ academic scores, and wildfire smoke and mental health outcomes.
Links:
Disparities in US Heat Vulnerability: https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/887792e05ea744d3b085856ca061ef53
Dr. Chen’s CHEN Lab at the Yale Center on Climate Change and Health: https://medicine.yale.edu/lab/kaichen/
February 2024 Article from Dr. Chen: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-024-45901-z