On our third episode, we delve into the critical question of where to find the best evidence for clinical practice and research, and are joined by Drs. Lorianne Linkins and Alfonso Iorio from McMaster University, leaders of an invaluable resource called ACCESSSS.

On this episode, we are honored to host Dr. Bapu Jena, a clinician, economist, and professor at Harvard Medical School, where he holds the Joseph P. Newhouse Professorship in Health Care Policy. Dr. Jena is also the creator and host of the popular podcast Freakonomics, MD, and the author of Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces That Shape How Doctors Impact Patients and Shape Our Health.

In the third episode of the ​“History in the Hot Seat: The Teaching and Knowing of Canada’s Past” Podcast, host Hannah Belec speaks with Dr. Lindsay Gibson, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Curriculum and Pedagogy at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Gibson discusses his research on commemoration controversies in Canada, exploring how historical figures and events are remembered in classrooms and the challenges educators face when teaching commemoration controversies that broach sensitive topics like colonialism and racism. The conversation delves into the role of teacher education programs in addressing these issues, how commemoration aligns with Canada's current history curricula, and the broader debates surrounding statues and public memorials. Listeners will gain insight into the complexities of teaching history in an era of evolving public attitudes and the significance of pedagogical methods, historical thinking, and technology in navigating these controversies.

On our debut episode, we’re thrilled to feature Dr. Peter Rosenbaum, renowned professor and clinician scientist in the Department of Pediatrics at McMaster University. Join us as Dr. Rosenbaum shares insights from his remarkable career, including his internationally recognized expertise in mentorship.

In this special episode, the hosts present their research.

This episode highlights practical applications in dentistry with guidelines to prevent dental trauma. In immunology, discover a new biological method for studying parasites. Neuroscience closes the episode with an exploration of how COVID-19 impacts antiseizure medications. Dive into these stories to see science addressing today’s challenges.

Take a closer look at neuroscience with a story about brain blood flow and the unique roles of pericytes. In dentistry, learn about groundbreaking new materials that could change how we approach oral care. Immunology brings fascinating insight into how immune cells convert glucose into energy for survival. This episode shows how science impacts our health at every level.

Discover the unexpected connection between taste buds, oral bacteria, and cavities in dentistry. In neuroscience, explore how the brain processes sensation and touch. Finally, dive into immunology to uncover how the body combats the neglected disease trypanosomiasis. Science comes alive in this episode, from the tiny taste bud to the global fight against disease.

The Emerg­ing Schol­ar pod­cast is designed for grad­u­ate stu­dents, med­ical trainees, res­i­dents and fel­lows and grad­u­ate stu­dents to help them on their jour­ney towards their first sci­en­tif­ic project.

A roundup of news, events and other highlights from around the University of Manitoba’s Rady Faculty of Health Sciences for the month of November 2024.