Behind Our Science

Behind Our Science

Behind Our Science Podcast aims to close the gap in understanding the complex mechanisms driving disease formation and engage the general public and research advocates. We will engage the public by explaining the latest exciting biomedical innovations in simple terms free from jargon and emphasize the importance of supporting continued research in the biomedical sciences. We will explain the importance of how understanding fundamental mechanisms driving diseases provides a solid foundation for breakthroughs in scientific research.https://asippathways.com/behind-our-science/ read less
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Episode 20- Alzheimer’s Awareness - Calling All Voices
Feb 13 2024
Episode 20- Alzheimer’s Awareness - Calling All Voices
Happy New Year from Behind our Science! January marks Alzheimer’s Awareness month in Canada and we are ringing in the new year with our first episode of 2024! In Episode 20 we cover dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, community resources available for the dementia community and caregivers, and the multi-group “Calling All Voices” project.In this episode we meet with Jessica Luh Kim, Project Coordinator for the Asian community Calling All Voices paper and podcast series with Dementia Action Alliance (DAA), to learn about her incredible work with DAA and Global Council on Alzheimer’s Disease. Through this collaboration Jessica shares her role in the development of a white paper and podcast series highlighting the lived experience of people with dementia within the Asian community. While greatly stigmatized, dementia is not something to be ashamed about. We are excited to shine the light on this impactful effort from Jessica and the team behind the “Calling All Voices” Project. During this interview we learned the importance of community and available resources that educate the community and caregivers on cultural sensitivity and competence around dementia care. Please check out resources highlighted in our episode Dementia Action Alliance: https://daanow.org/?gclid=CjwKCAiA-vO...White paper from DAA Black Community: https://daanow.org/wp-content/uploads...White paper from LGBTQ+ Community: https://daanow.org/wp-content/uploads...Ready for some more science? Our co-host Dr. Roberto Mota-Alvidrez sits down to interview with Dr. George Perry, Professor of biology and Chemistry at the University of Texas at San Antonio and the former dean of the College of Sciences. Dr. Perry also serves as Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, a peer-reviewed journal publishing studies on Alzheimer's disease research.Stay tuned until the end of our episode for article highlights on important alzheimer's disease research:Odor Identification Across Time in Mutation Carriers and Non-Carriers in Autosomal-Dominant Alzheimer's Disease. Almkvist O, Larsson M, Graff C. J Alzheimers Dis. 2024; 97(2):587-598. PMID: 38160354.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38160...Patterns of Aging Changes in Bodyweight May Predic

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Episode 20- Alzheimer’s Awareness - Calling All Voices
Feb 13 2024
Episode 20- Alzheimer’s Awareness - Calling All Voices
Happy New Year from Behind our Science! January marks Alzheimer’s Awareness month in Canada and we are ringing in the new year with our first episode of 2024! In Episode 20 we cover dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, community resources available for the dementia community and caregivers, and the multi-group “Calling All Voices” project.In this episode we meet with Jessica Luh Kim, Project Coordinator for the Asian community Calling All Voices paper and podcast series with Dementia Action Alliance (DAA), to learn about her incredible work with DAA and Global Council on Alzheimer’s Disease. Through this collaboration Jessica shares her role in the development of a white paper and podcast series highlighting the lived experience of people with dementia within the Asian community. While greatly stigmatized, dementia is not something to be ashamed about. We are excited to shine the light on this impactful effort from Jessica and the team behind the “Calling All Voices” Project. During this interview we learned the importance of community and available resources that educate the community and caregivers on cultural sensitivity and competence around dementia care. Please check out resources highlighted in our episode Dementia Action Alliance: https://daanow.org/?gclid=CjwKCAiA-vO...White paper from DAA Black Community: https://daanow.org/wp-content/uploads...White paper from LGBTQ+ Community: https://daanow.org/wp-content/uploads...Ready for some more science? Our co-host Dr. Roberto Mota-Alvidrez sits down to interview with Dr. George Perry, Professor of biology and Chemistry at the University of Texas at San Antonio and the former dean of the College of Sciences. Dr. Perry also serves as Editor-in-chief of the Journal of Alzheimer's Disease, a peer-reviewed journal publishing studies on Alzheimer's disease research.Stay tuned until the end of our episode for article highlights on important alzheimer's disease research:Odor Identification Across Time in Mutation Carriers and Non-Carriers in Autosomal-Dominant Alzheimer's Disease. Almkvist O, Larsson M, Graff C. J Alzheimers Dis. 2024; 97(2):587-598. PMID: 38160354.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38160...Patterns of Aging Changes in Bodyweight May Predic
BOS EPISODE 19 - Tissue, Matrix, and Pathobiology- oh my!
Dec 21 2023
BOS EPISODE 19 - Tissue, Matrix, and Pathobiology- oh my!
In this episode behind our science brings you BTS of the first every Tissue, Matrix, and Pathobiology conference hosted by the American Society for Matrix Biology and our sponsoring societies the Histochemical Society and the American Society for Investigative Pathology. Join us as we explore poster sessions, network, and meet the brilliant trainees that made this conference a huge hit!What happens at a scientific conference?How do you pronounce ASIP?How can you make conferences less intimidating and enjoyable?We answer all this and more in this final episode for 2023!.... AND DRUM ROLL! We introduce our newest segment for 2024- the behind our science SciPol Spotlight with Dr. Kelsey Dillehay McKillip! We will provide quarterly updates on the pulse of science policy and what that means for research as we know it!
Episode 18: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month & Book Club Chat
Oct 20 2023
Episode 18: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month & Book Club Chat
Today’s episode focuses on the importance of reading, cardiovascular research, and Hispanic Heritage Month.In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Dr. Vik Meadows interviews PhD Candidate in Toxicology, Catherine Rojas, about her experience as a Latina in STEM and Dr. Roberto Mota interviews Dr. Carmen de Miguel about her research and experience as a Hispanic woman in STEM.Our co-hosts Dr. Roberto Mota, Dr. Daisy Shu, and Dr. Vik Meadows discuss the importance of reading and their current reading lists in celebration of National Read A Book Month (September). We also celebrate the importance of Cepasuchil, or Marigolds, with Dr. Vik Meadows as she shares insights into the cultural and scientific impact of these flowers in Latino culture and home gardens.We hope you enjoy our episode!
BOS EPISODE 17-Immunology Recap: Aftermath of immunization
Sep 1 2023
BOS EPISODE 17-Immunology Recap: Aftermath of immunization
Today’s episode is all about Immunology where we talk about the aftermath of immunization. Dr. Roberto Mota interviews Dr. Pavan Muttil about his new role as Chair of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of New Mexico and discuss how his research has moved from the covid era into the new post covid-era. Dr. Roberto Mota talks about his exciting trips to San Diego where he participated in the Future Faculty of Cardiovascular Research program of the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (NHLBI) as well as the American Diabetes Association meeting.Dr. Daisy Shu interviewed Dr. Sabrina Ng showcasing the divergent changes in the metabolomic profile with different pathogenic stimuli on cells in the retina of the eye, these results can help to guide important discoveries in treatment for leading causes of blindness such as age-related macular degeneration. In line with our immunology theme for this episode, Dr. Vik Meadows shares some highlights on key papers that were recently published in the immunology field.
BOS EPISODE 16: Mentoring & Science Sustainability
Jul 31 2023
BOS EPISODE 16: Mentoring & Science Sustainability
We are so excited to have you join us for Episode 16 where we cover mentoring and science sustainability, two very important factors in our lives as scientists.In this episode we meet with Dr. Adam Gracz from Emory University and learn about his approach to mentoring and holistic lab management. He gave us great advice and tips on being a leader and his transition to start his own lab. We also interview Noah Pyles, co-founder of Polycarbin, a bio-sustainability company that is working to change how labs across the US approach plastic waste. He discusses the mission of Polycarbin, pipet tip recycling (yes! that's right- you can recycle unused, expired pipet tips!), and minimizing waste as a researcher. Our cohost, Dr. Vik Meadows, also recaps her experience as part of the IRACDA 2023 conference in San Antonio, TX.We are grateful for your support of our podcast! Our goal is to continue serving our community by sharing the behind the scenes stories from scientists, disseminate advice and tips on thriving in research, and honest science communication.Thank you for tuning in!
Episode 15-2023: Celebrations
Jun 23 2023
Episode 15-2023: Celebrations
This episode is all about celebrations! We celebrate our co-host Daisy's wedding and conference honeymoon as well as Roberto's new position as Assistant Professor at the University of New Mexico. Dr. Menglu Yang, Instructor in the Dept. of Ophthalmology of Harvard Medical School participates in our 7.3 Questions Segment. We also feature an interview with Dr. Heather Francis, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology in January, 2019 as the Scientific Director of the Indiana Center for Liver Research (ICLR) and a Professor of Medicine.
Episode 14-2023: Rewind & Recap
Jan 27 2023
Episode 14-2023: Rewind & Recap
In our first episode of 2023 the team reflects on the career and life events that made 2022 so unique to each of us at BOS.In episode 14  we discuss the impact of leadership in our careers and recap how events like Leadership Academy, co-hosted by ASIP & Catalysts of Awesomeness, help us become strong leaders as scientists, mentors, and community members. We also recap our experience at the first in-person SACNAS NDiSTEM, since the pandemic, that took place in San Juan, PR. If you're interested in joining and supporting the SACNAS mission of achieving true diversity and celebration of culture in STEM check them out at https://www.sacnas.org/.We want to thank you for the support of our podcast! It has been an interesting journey and we love sharing science with you. Although this was a year of transition for many of us at BOS, we are eager to welcome the new year with new opportunities and are excited for the upcoming episodes we have planned.Our episode wraps with a reverse interview with our special guest podcaster. Thank you for tuning in!
Episode 11-2022: SELF-ESTEAM and Art in Science
Aug 30 2022
Episode 11-2022: SELF-ESTEAM and Art in Science
In this episode we discuss the importance of SELF ESTEAM, the impact of art in science and how it relates to everything we do in and outside of academic research.Daisy was able to interview Amir Bitran, a PhD candidate at Harvard, composer and scientist about his most recent classical music composition influenced by his research and science. We are sharing a piece of his art at the end of this video.We are 28 days away from PISA ASIP 2022. There is still time to register and attend this wonderful program put together from the meeting chair, our very own Vik Meadows!!! https://pisa22.asip.org/Young Investigator Keynote Seminar Series – 2022Thomas GebertOctober 19, 202212:00 PM (EDT)Investigating Calcium Dysregulation and Viral Virulence Using Forward and Reverse GeneticsThomas Gebert, MD-PhD CandidateBaylor College of Medicine, Houston TXRegister to attend  https://asip.memberclicks.net/index.p...Congratulations to the 2022 HCS Cornerstone Awardees!These awardees were selected from the largest number of applicants yet! Awardees will embark on their proposed research in the coming year.To learn more: https://hcs.memberclicks.net/2022-cor...
Episode 10-2022: Capitol Hill Day 2022, Experimental Biology 2022 Vlog
Jul 19 2022
Episode 10-2022: Capitol Hill Day 2022, Experimental Biology 2022 Vlog
On this our episode 10 we talk about #CapitolHillDay2022. We also have highlights from Experimental Biology 2022, an interview with Dr. Bill Coleman about the last Experimntal Biology. We also have an EB 2022 Vlog with all of our favorite moments. We discussed the importance EB has been in our careers. ENJOY!!!Producers and co-host:Roberto Mota AlvidrezDaisy ShuVik MeadowsEditor: Jeff JenkinsMusic: Jeff Jenkins, Roberto Mota, Azael FrayreThank you to the American Society for Investigative Pathology and the Histochemical Society
Episode 4-2021: Goodbye to the covid blues, Hello mental health
Jun 28 2022
Episode 4-2021: Goodbye to the covid blues, Hello mental health
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Episode 9-2022: Women in Pathology Month 2022 Engevik sisters and #FluorescentFriday
May 22 2022
Episode 9-2022: Women in Pathology Month 2022 Engevik sisters and #FluorescentFriday
May is Women in Pathology Month and Behind Our Science is excited to celebrate with Drs. Mindy, Amy, and Kristen Engevik. We hear about their experience as women and sisters in science, navigating careers in academia, and their famous #FluorescentFriday tips for immunostaining.In this episode we introduce funding opportunities for undergraduate and graduate trainees from the Histochemical Society due May 31 and June 30, respectively. Have a favorite woman in pathology? Tweet @behindourscienc with their name and #WomeninPath to be entered into a drawing for BOS swag and dunkin donuts gift cards! Have your next coffee on us!#GITwitter #SisterLab #FluorescentFriday #SisterScientist
Episode 8-2022: Celebrating Black History Month
Mar 1 2022
Episode 8-2022: Celebrating Black History Month
On this our episode 8 we celebrate #BlackHistoryMonth by highlighting very brilliant Black scientists and researchers. We also have article highlights, 7.3 Q's with Daisy Shu and a crossover interview with People of Pathology podcast. ENJOY!!!1st segment: 1 on 1 interview with Dr. Bryan Wilson, PhD, MBA with Dr. Roberto Mota2nd segment: Article Highlights "On Being Black in the Ivory Tower" published in Cell, "Chemokine-Based Therapeutics for the Treatment of Inflammatory and Fibrotic Convergent Pathways in COVID-19" published in Current Pathobiology Reports, and "Bile from Patients with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Contains Mucosal-Associated Invariant T-Cell Antigens" published in American Journal of Pathology with Dr. Vik Meadows3rd segment: 7.3 Q's with Dr. Tessa Fitch with Dr. Daisy Shu4th segment: Crossover interview with Dennis Strenk from "People of Pathology" Podcast & 7.3 questions segment with Dr. Roberto MotaProducers and co-host:Roberto Mota AlvidrezDaisy ShuVik MeadowsMarina AnastasiouEditor: Jeff JenkinsMusic: Jeff Jenkins, Roberto Mota, Azael FrayreThank you to the American Society for Investigative Pathology and the Histochemical SocietyArticles cited:1. Armstrong A, Lomax J, Traylor-Knowles N, Samba-Louaka A, Towers C. On Being Black in the Ivory Tower. Cell. 2020 Oct 29;183(3):559-560. doi: 10.1016/j.cell.2020.10.006. PMID: 33125879.2. Julian DR, Kazakoff MA, Patel A, Jaynes J, Willis MS, Yates CC. Chemokine-Based Therapeutics for the Treatment of Inflammatory and Fibrotic Convergent Pathways in COVID-19. Curr Pathobiol Rep. 2021;9(4):93-105. doi: 10.1007/s40139-021-00226-0. Epub 2021 Dec 8. PMID: 34900402; PMCID: PMC8651461.3. Valestrand L, Zheng F, Hansen SH, Øgaard J, Hov JR, Björkström NK, Karlsen TH, Jiang X, Melum E. Bile from Patients with Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis Contains Mucosal-Associated Invariant T-Cell Antigens. Am J Pathol. 2022 Jan 19:S0002-9440(22)00008-6. doi: 10.1016/j.ajpath.2021.12.008. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 35063408.
Episode 5-2021: Dr Monga, Ella 7.3 Questions, fav thing in lab
Jan 13 2022
Episode 5-2021: Dr Monga, Ella 7.3 Questions, fav thing in lab
We explore days in the life of a scientist in different steps in academic researchDaisy did a 7.3 questions parody and favorite lab equipment
Episode 3-2021: Women In Pathology Month - Dr. Aditi Bagchi and Emily Essex Interview - AJP and JHC Highlights!
May 30 2021
Episode 3-2021: Women In Pathology Month - Dr. Aditi Bagchi and Emily Essex Interview - AJP and JHC Highlights!
**GIVEAWAY** Tag 5 Women In STEM or Pathology in our tweet announcing Episode 3 for a chance to win a Starbucks gift card!Behind Our Science celebrates Women In Pathology! In episode 3 we interview Dr. Aditi Bagchi (Faculty at St. Judes) about her career, being a woman in STEM, Brain tumor awareness month and what drives her research!  We also interview Emily Essex (Managing Editor of American Journal of Pathology and the Journal of Molecular Diagnostics) who shed light on what it takes to publish journals every month and provides insight on her alternative STEM career.  We highlight women in pathology and ask coffee or tea, western blot or PCR, cake or pie, cats or dogs and what advice do you have for future women in pathology?Happy Women In Pathology Month!
Episode 3- 2021: Capitol Hill Mini Episode!
May 28 2021
Episode 3- 2021: Capitol Hill Mini Episode!
Behind Our Science is happy to present Dr. Melanie Scott from University of Pittsburgh to discuss #CapitolHill Day, her science and her advocacy for #researchpolicy. She is an active member of @ASIPath and an amazing researcher and person!!!
Episode 2-2021: Giveaway- New Team Member -Dr.Garcia Interview
Apr 18 2021
Episode 2-2021: Giveaway- New Team Member -Dr.Garcia Interview
WE'RE HERE! A podcast featuring the behind-the-scenes of scientists and communicating their novel scientific research to all audiences.In this episode, we welcome Vik Meadows as part of our creative team and we interview Dr. J. Victor Garcia-Martinez, Ph.D. about the behind of his science and his latest Nature paper.🎓R E F E R E N C E S 🧩Wahl, A., Gralinski, L.E., Johnson, C.E. et al. SARS-CoV-2 infection is effectively treated and prevented by EIDD-2801. Nature 591, 451–457 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-021-03...​https://www.nature.com/articles/s4158...​☟  G I V E A W A Y ☟🥇tweet us at @behindourscienc using the hashtag #behindourscience​🥇First 3 to tweet, win a STARBUCKS GIFT CARD🥇🥇US only🥇🌎 F I N D   U S   O N L I N E :🐤 Twitter for the PODCAST: https://twitter.com/behindourscienc​​📸 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindoursci...​🔆 Website: https://behindourscience.wordpress.com/​​✍️💌 Email:behindourscience@gmail.com***This PODCAST is sponsored by The American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) and The Histochemical Society (HCS)***🙌 ASIP: https://twitter.com/ASIPath​​🙌 HCS: https://twitter.com/histochemnews​​#podcast​​ #science_is_fun​​
Episode 1-2021: Meet The Team - Vaccine Talk - Fun Facts
Apr 18 2021
Episode 1-2021: Meet The Team - Vaccine Talk - Fun Facts
WE'RE HERE! A podcast featuring the behind-the-scenes of scientists and communicating their novel scientific research to all audiences.☟  Q U E S T I O N S ☟🥇How many multichannel pipettes does Daisy have on her virtual background?🥈Which country was Roberto born in?🏅Which University does Marina currently work at?🌎 F I N D   U S   O N L I N E :🐤 Twitter for the PODCAST: https://twitter.com/behindourscienc​📸 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behindoursci...​🔆 Website: https://behindourscience.wordpress.com/​✍️💌 Email:behindourscience@gmail.com***This PODCAST is sponsored by The American Society for Investigative Pathology (ASIP) and The Histochemical Society (HCS)***🙌 ASIP: https://twitter.com/ASIPath​🙌 HCS: https://twitter.com/histochemnews​#podcast​ #science_is_fun​ #gift_cards​SHOW LESS