Cancer Uncovered

At the one year anniversary of the podcast, Nick Smith-Stanley, MBA interviews William Matsui, MD and Summer Undergraduate Research Fellow Kennedy Price about their work in multiple myeloma research and discusses why representation in cancer care and cancer research matters.  This episode of Cancer Uncovered was mixed and mastered by Harris Codini and Morgan Honaker.

Join Texas Exes Dr. Latoya Smith and Dr. Richard Reddick as they invite listeners to navigate effective mentorship. Dr. Smith is the Vice President for Diversity and Community Engagement and an Assistant Professor of Practice at The University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Reddick is a professor of education, leadership and policy and associate Dean […]

LCI Student Associate Brittney Fernandez discusses the use of exercise and physical therapy to better prepare cancer patients for treatment with Surgical Oncologist Declan Fleming, MD, FACS. Brittney also talks to Baylor Scott & White Institute of Rehab Center Manager Brittany Chesser, PT, DPT, CLT about her work and career in Physical Therapy, and specifically […]

In this episode, Patty Prado invites listeners to focus on the impact of their stories when interviewing with prospective employers. Patty is an Assistant Director of Leadership Development and Coaching in the Department of Medical Education at The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School. This episode of Cancer Uncovered was mixed and mastered […]

Every two years, the Texas State Legislature convenes to address topics such as education, civil rights, and health and human services.  This month, Nick Smith-Stanley, MBA with the Livestrong Cancer Institutes, interviews Lisa Kirsch, MPAff, Senior Policy Director at UT Austin’s Dell Medical School, to discuss the important role health policy plays in providing access […]

In this month’s Mini Episode, Farya Phillips, PhD, CCLS, at UT Austin Dell Medical School’s Department of Health Social Work, will break down the sections of a scholarly or peer-reviewed research article and how best to read them, so that you can read the latest scientific research with confidence!

Today we uncover the topic of Chemo Brain, the cognitive changes that often occur with cancer treatment. Our guest for this episode is Dr. Shelli Kesler, cognitive neuroscientist and associate professor in both the School of Nursing and the Department of Diagnostic Medicine at Dell Medical School here at the University of Texas at Austin.

In our final part of Episode 7, featuring discussions on health disparities and cancer, Kristen Wynn sits down with Lailea Noel, PhD, to hear more about her career path in social work, cancer and community research as well as words of wisdom and encouragement for our listening learners.

The third mid-month mini episode with Patty Prado, Assistant Director of Leadership Development and Coaching in the Department of Medical Education at The University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School, challenges listeners to really examine what is to be present and understanding what it means to have a “beginner’s mind.”

In late 2020, two COVID 19 vaccines were approved by the FDA and were released to the public shortly thereafter.  In episode 8, Nick Smith-Stanley, MBA talks with Elizabeth Matsui, MD, MHS, Professor of Internal Medicine and Population Health and Director of Clinical and Translational Research to learn about the state of COVID-19 in Texas […]