In this episode, Kristen Wynn talks with four different cancer researchers: Olivia Lu, now at UCSF, Brittney Fernandez, Benjamin Umlauf and David Hormuth at UT Austin, about their work and careers, showcasing the breadth and depth of work in the field of cancer research, and what a career in research really looks like.  For more information about […]

In this episode we meet Nagaharini Venkoba Rao, one of ten undergraduate students to take part in the LCI’s Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) 2022, and her Preceptor, Dr. Stephen Yi, Director of Bioinfomatics at the Livestrong Cancer Institutes.

Thank you for listening and learning with us for two seasons! Let’s celebrate what we’ve learned and look ahead to season three with a preview of our next episode, featuring an undergraduate student conducting cancer research with LCI this summer.

Bethany and Rachel describe, dissect, and define the many layers of Diversity. Their discussion provides a broader perspective on diversity, access, and how we all benefit from having additional insights into how we can all proceed as a door opener or door slammer. This episode was mixed and mastered by Alejandra Arrazola

What is a “First-Generation College Student?” According to The University of Texas at Austin’s First-Generation Resource Page, it’s defined as students that derive from backgrounds that do not have parents or guardians with a four-year or higher degree from a college or university. This may also be inclusive of foreign nationals and families who have […]

Dr. Jas Ahluwalia, Professor of Behavioral and Social Science and Professor of Medicine at Brown University, comes on to tell us about his research and work in tobacco use, addiction and cancer prevention in vulnerable populations.

This month’s podcast episode reflects on the benefits of personal and professional vulnerability.

April is Head and Neck Cancer Awareness Month, and in this short episode we talk with Dr. Laura Chow at the Livestrong Cancer Institutes, about the basics of Head and Neck Cancers.

Summary: “If we don’t use what we’ve been through then what was it for?” – Dr. Laura Cannon, The University of Texas at Austin. Kristen Wynn talks with Dr. Laura Cannon, who moderated our Young Adult Advisory Board discussions, Episode 16 Part 1 and 2, and takes the time to tell her own story of her […]

Dr. Jeanne Kowalski-Muegge with the Livestrong Cancer Institutes, discusses her work in cancer genomics and its important role in discovering the best course of treatment for each person facing cancer.