EPITalk: Behind the Paper

By Annals of Epidemiology

This stimulating podcast series from the Annals of Epidemiology takes you behind the scenes of groundbreaking articles recently published in the journal. Join Editor-in-Chief, Patrick Sullivan, and

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The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.

EPITalk: Behind the Paper episodes:

December 10, 2025Exploring Neural-Network Models in Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease
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Dr. Derek Ng joins EPITalk host and co-author, Dr. Patrick Sullivan to explore whether a neural-network model utilizing two blood biomarkers can more accurately estimate kidney function in pediatric chronic kidney disease than current standard equations. “A comparison of neural networks and regression-based approaches for estimating kidney function in pediatric chronic kidney disease: Practical predictive epidemiology for clinical management of a progressive disease” is published in the May 2025 issue (Vol. 105) of Annals of Epidemiology.
Read the full article here:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279725000717

Episode Credits:

Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas

Technical Producer: Paula Burrows

Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.
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27min
April 28, 2025Understanding Organizational Context & Its Role in Implementation Science
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Dr. Larry Hearld illustrates multiple methods that implementation scientists can use to better inform adaptation and implementation of evidence-based interventions in complex organizational settings. “Integrating existing and novel methods to understand organizational context: A case study of an academic-public health department partnership” is published in the December 2024 issue (Vol. 100) of Annals of Epidemiology.
Read the full article here:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279724002473
Episode Credits:

Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas

Technical Producer: Paula Burrows

Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.
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23min
March 31, 2025The Obesity Paradox: Childhood Body Size & Breast Cancer Risk
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Dr. Dorthe Pedersen unpacks the paradoxical relationship between childhood body size, breast density, and postmenopausal breast cancer risk among a large cohort of Danish women. Her article, “Associations of early life body size and pubertal timing with breast density and postmenopausal breast cancer risk: A mediation analysis,” can be found in the February 2025 (Vol. 102) issue of Annals of Epidemiology.
Read the full article here:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1047279725000109
Episode Credits:

Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas

Technical Producer: Paula Burrows

Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.
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23min
February 28, 2025Exploring the Link between Iron Deficiency Anemia & Severe Maternal Morbidity
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Dr. Nansi Boghossian deep dives into her research findings on the alarming connection between iron deficiency anemia and severe maternal morbidity risk among pregnant individuals. Her study, “Association between iron deficiency anemia and severe maternal morbidity: A retrospective cohort study,” can be found in the December 2024 (Vol. 100) issue of Annals of Epidemiology.
Read the full article here:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279724002485

Episode Credits:

Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas

Technical Producer: Paula Burrows

Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.
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20min
December 30, 2024Parenthood and the Physical & Mental Health of SGM Parents
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Dr. Diana Tordoff shares insights on the health and well-being of LGBTQ parents, revealing the specific stressors and barriers they face while navigating parenthood. Her paper, “Parenthood and the physical and mental health of sexual and gender minority parents: A cross-sectional, observational analysis from The PRIDE Study” can be found in the September 2024 (Vol. 97) issue of Annals of Epidemiology.
Read the full article here:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279724001595

To learn more about or collaborate with The PRIDE Study, visit:
https://pridestudy.org/collaborate
Episode Credits:

Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas

Technical Producer: Paula Burrows

Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.
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28min
November 27, 2024From Equality to Equity: Increasing Equity-based Approaches in Epidemiology
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Dr. Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz joins EPITalk host and co-author, Dr. Patrick Sullivan, for an enlightening conversation about ways that epidemiologists can make important contributions in measuring and describing inequitable health outcomes. Their editorial, "From equality to equity: Increasing the use and reporting of equity-based approaches in epidemiology” can be found in Annals of Epidemiology’s Special Issue on Health Equity: Novel Equity-Based Approaches in Epidemiology.
Read the full article here:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279724001091
Call for papers on Novel Equity-Based Approaches in Epidemiology:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/300230/health-equity-novel-equity-based-approaches-in-epidemiology
Episode Credits:

Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas

Technical Producer: Paula Burrows

Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.
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27min
October 30, 2024The Role of Timing in Physical Activity & CVD Mortality Risk
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PhD student Sunwoo Emma Cho and Dr. Rahul Ghosal unpack their recent article, “Exploring the association between daily distributional patterns of physical activity and cardiovascular mortality risk among older adults in NHANES 2003-2006” published in the November 2024 (Vol. 99) issue of Annals of Epidemiology. In this study, the researchers quantify the association between daily (temporally varying) distributional patterns of physical activity and cardiovascular mortality risk.
Read the full article here:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279724002436
Episode Credits:

Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas

Technical Producer: Paula Burrows

Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.
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22min
September 28, 2024Link between Childhood Sleep & Adolescent Substance Use?
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Medical student Akshay Krishnan and Dr. David Reichenberger explore the associations between childhood weeknight sleep and later alcohol and marijuana use. Their paper, “Childhood sleep is prospectively associated with adolescent alcohol and marijuana use,” can be found in the October 2024 (Vol. 98) issue of Annals of Epidemiology.
Read the full article here:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279724001674

UCSF-Bay Area CFAR’s Mentoring the Mentors Workshop:
https://cfar.ucsf.edu/mentoring/events/mentoring-mentors-workshop-hiv-researchers
Episode Credits:

Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas

Technical Producer: Paula Burrows

Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.
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19min
August 28, 2024Predicting Opioid Overdoses Post-Prison Release
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Dr. Prasad Patil joins us to discuss his article, “Using decision tree models and comprehensive statewide data to predict opioid overdoses following prison release” published in the June 2024 (Vol. 94) issue of Annals of Epidemiology. In this study, the researchers employed decision tree models to predict opioid overdose within 90 days of release from Massachusetts state prisons, as well as identified a variety of factors that were most influential in predicting opioid overdose.

Read the full article here:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279724000620
Episode Credits:

Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas

Technical Producer: Paula Burrows

Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.
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30min
June 23, 2024Racial, Rural, & Occupational Inequities during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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PhD candidate Hannah Zadeh and Dr. Martha Carvour tackle the methodological complexities of modeling racial, rural, and occupational disparities during the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. Their paper, “Epidemiological approaches to multivariable models of health inequity: A study of race, rurality, and occupation during the COVID-19 pandemic” can be found in the June 2024 (Vol. 94) issue of Annals of Epidemiology.
Read the full article here:
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1047279724000589?via=ihub
Episode Credits:

Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas

Technical Producer: Paula Burrows

Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.
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35min

FAQs about EPITalk: Behind the Paper:

How many episodes does EPITalk: Behind the Paper have?

The podcast currently has 19 episodes available.