Paul Frenette, M.D., professor of medicine and of cell biology and director of the Ruth L. and David S. Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research at Einstein, discusses the promises and challenges of using and developing stem cell therapies to treat a variety of diseases. Interviewed by Einstein's Paul Moniz. Read full transcript |

How vulnerable are we to bioterrorism? Arturo Casadevall, M.D., Ph.D., chair of microbiology and immunology at Einstein and deputy director of the Northeast Biodefense Center, discusses the progress and the barriers in the perpetual fight against biological attacks—by man and by nature.

Recent studies project the number of people in the U.S. with diabetes will double to 44.1 million by 2034. Allen M. Spiegel, M.D., the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean and former director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases describes the proactive measures needed to tackle the diabetes epidemic and reduce human suffering and healthcare costs.

Michael Alderman, M.D., professor of epidemiology and population health and of medicine and the Atran Foundation Chair in Social Medicine, discusses the April 2010 announcement that the FDA is planning a far-reaching effort to reduce the amount of salt in the American diet. Dr. Alderman explains why he believes more research is needed before salt guidelines are made universal. Interviewed by Einstein’s Gordon Earle.

Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., assistant professor of medicine and pathology, reflects on the events during and after the earthquake that struck Haiti on February 12, 2010. Dr. Desruisseaux, a native of Haiti, lost three family members along with her childhood home during this tragedy. Immediately following the earthquake, Dr. Desruisseaux felt compelled to return to Haiti and help in the medical relief and recovery of her country. This is her story.

Pioneering cancer researchers Susan Band Horwitz, Ph.D., distinguished professor and co-chair of molecular pharmacology at Einstein, and Mina Bissell, Ph.D., distinguished scientist at Berkeley National Laboratory, discuss their research, the future of cancer treatment and life as women scientists. Interviewed by Einstein's Paul Moniz.

Richard Kitsis, M.D., professor of medicine (cardiology) and of cell biology, the Dr. Gerald and Myra Dorros Chair in Cardiovascular Disease, and director of the Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, puts this devastating killer into sharp focus, detailing the causes, costs and research underway at Einstein. Interviewed by Einstein’s Gordon Earle.

Solomon Moshe, M.D., director of the division of pediatric neurology, and Shlomo Shinnar, M.D., Ph.D., professor of neurology and pediatrics, discuss three decades of epilepsy research. Their collaboration bridges the gap between basic and clinical research. Interviewed by Einstein’s Karen Gardner.

Dan Kelly, M.D., who graduated from Einstein in 2008, discusses his experience running the global health program for an amputee community in the West African nation of Sierra Leone. Dr. Kelly is currently a resident of Baylor College of Medicine. Interviewed by Einstein’s Karen Gardner.

In this segment of Einstein On: H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Prevention, Stephen Baum, M.D., professor of microbiology and immunology and of medicine at Einstein, discusses the 2009-10 flu season and how to prevent transmission of the H1N1 and seasonal influenza viruses.