In this episode, Dr. Weston Kensinger discusses his research on substance use disorder and the stigma associated with it. Dr. Kensinger partners with community organizations in his research and contributes to empowering them to be successful in their communities. Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities.  This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Dr. Daniel George discusses the findings of four focus groups held in Pennsylvania communities identified as having high rates of diseases of despair. Dr. George shares four themes that participants identified as key contributors to feelings of despair. Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities.  This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, we highlight Brianna Evans, one of our Translational Research Training Program scholars. Brianna is an MD/PhD student at Penn State College of Medicine with a passion for helping people, research and diversity in science. Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities.  This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Dr. Andrea Hobkirk discusses her research into the effects of flavored e-cigarettes on the brain. Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities.  This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Dr. Britney Wardecker discusses her research into the healthy aging of the LGBTQ community. Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities.  This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Dr. Jennifer McCormick explains the basics of research data and why they are important for advancing health care. Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities.  This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Dr. Winnie Adebayo discusses her research into improving the rates of sexually transmitted infection testing in young people. Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities.  This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Dr. Steve Hicks discusses his research into using saliva to diagnose health conditions like concussions. This research is helpful in diagnosing children because a spit sample is less traumatic to collect than a blood sample. Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities.  This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Dr. Susan Mohammed, discusses team science. Team science is the study and the application of principles, techniques and strategies to form, lead and manage teams. Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities.  This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Dr. George Garrow, chief medical officer of Primary Health Network, discusses his organization’s collaboration with Penn State and shares the healthcare challenges of rural communities, especially during the pandemic. Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities.  This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Dr. Kathleen Sturgeon discusses her research into the use of exercise in cancer treatment. Dr. Sturgeon is an assistant professor of public health sciences at Penn State College of Medicine. She researches exercise physiology, especially as it relates to oncology or cancer. Dr. Sturgeon specializes in a form of research called translational science, which stresses collaboration and communication between scientific disciplines. Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities.  This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

How research is conducted is an important topic. Scientists must balance several principles when conducting research with humans. According to the National Institutes of Health, these principles include scientific validity, independent review of the research, and making sure that participants are properly informed before participating. Answers to the scientist’s research question should contribute to the understanding of health or improve how we prevent or treat medical conditions. The exposure of research participants to the risk and burden of the research process must be justified. Research ethics can help scientists balance these needs, which can be at times competing interests. Research ethicists like Dr. Jen McCormick with Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute study these issues. Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities.  This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

You probably know about the importance of cancer screening, but did you know that some people might be receiving cancer screenings unnecessarily? In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Moss discusses her research into the cancer screening rates of older Americans. The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force publishes recommendations for medical tests, including cancer screenings. These recommendations include things like age and other health conditions. People who receive tests outside the recommendations may not need to be screened, a situation called overscreening. Dr. Moss recently reported results of a research study looking at cancer screenings by analyzing a National Center for Disease Control database.  Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities.  This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

How do you encourage colorectal cancer screenings for people experiencing barriers to health care? In this episode, Dr. Megan Mendez Miller discusses an important project involving Penn State College of Medicine students. She is partnering with federally qualified health centers and free clinics to improve colorectal cancer screening rates. Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities.  This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

What is clinical research? Why is it important for health? In this episode, Kelsey Zapotocky, clinical research project manager, shares an overview of clinical research.  Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities.  This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

For the first time in nearly 100 years, life expectancy is decreasing in the United States. In this episode, Dr. Larry Sinoway discusses the decline and how it relates to the diseases of despair. He also discusses Penn State's efforts in the Commonwealth to address these diseases. Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities.  This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/