Innovatively Speaking

On the season 3 finale of Innovatively Speaking, Dr. Jesse Goodwin speaks with Dr. Jeanhyong "Danny" Park, the director of Innovation for the Division of Emergency Medicine Telehealth. Dr. Park discusses his work in developing the MUSC's virtual triage program in the emergency department. Being the only center in the country that's doing this right now, Dr. Park talks about the challenges of setting up this innovative telehealth program and software, but also the changes it has made in efficiency for providers.

00:00 - The start of the show

01:52 - Dr. Park joins the show

05:05 - Pain points in the emergency department

11:02 - The launch of the virtual triage program

15:28 - Lessons learned

19:21 - Next steps

This show is a production of the MUSC Office of Innovation and the Office of Communications and Marketing. Learn more about innovation at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) by visiting: https://web.musc.edu/innovation

On this episode of Innovatively Speaking, we speak with Todd Headley, the CEO of the Zucker Institute for Innovation Commercialization (ZI). We discuss how Charleston has grown to an innovation hotspot as well as how ZI, the technology transfer office of MUSC, is working to provide answers and support for all the ideas coming in.

00:00 The start of the show

01:26 Todd Headley joins the show

08:41 Accelerator Programs with Innosphere Ventures

20:28 Overcoming Startup Challenges

31:06 - The Future of Innovation Spaces

This show is a production of the MUSC Office of Innovation and the Office of Communications and Marketing. Learn more about innovation at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) by visiting: https://web.musc.edu/innovation

In this episode, Chief Innovation Officer Jesse Goodwin, Ph.D., talks with Arman Kilic, M.D., Director of the Harvey and Marcia Schiller Surgical Innovation Center at MUSC. Dr. Kilic discusses how artificial intelligence is being used to advance medicine and treatment in transplantation, through machine learning. Through AI, new risk models are being created to improve the cross between the donor pool and patients awaiting transplants.

00:00 The start of the show

02:32 Arman Kilic joins the show

04:46 Leveraging AI in heart transplantation

10:13 Using machine learning to train models

13:35 Regulatory issues regarding AI today in medicine

19:30 Advice to students who want to learn AI, ChatGPT, and machine learning

This show is a production of the MUSC Office of Innovation and the Office of Communications and Marketing. Learn more about innovation at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) by visiting: https://web.musc.edu/innovation

In this episode, Chief Innovation Officer Jesse Goodwin, Ph.D., engages in an insightful conversation with Ray DuBois, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the Hollings Cancer Center at MUSC. Together, they explore upcoming advancements that hold the potential to revolutionize the way we understand and combat cancer including an overview of the the world of cancer research, the development of cutting-edge cancer vaccines and the integration of artificial intelligence in genetic coding.

DuBois, a distinguished figure in the field, provides valuable insights into the latest breakthroughs and emerging trends that are shaping the landscape of oncology.

00:00 The start of the show

01:55 Ray DuBois joins the show

04:34 The importance of an NCI Designated Cancer Center

07:00 Preventive vaccines and artificial intelligence work in Cancer

17:25 Growing diversity for innovative thinking at Hollings

25:29 South Carolina legislature support and the LOWVELO Bike ride

This show is a production of the MUSC Office of Innovation and the Office of Communications and Marketing. Learn more about innovation at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) by visiting: https://web.musc.edu/innovation

On this episode of Innovatively Speaking, we speak with Jonathan Yantis, the CEO and Co-Founder of QuickSortRx. Founded by pharmacists and technologists from MUSC, QuickSortRX helps pharmacy supply chains improve efficiency by providing real-time analysis and instant reporting on drug pricing and contract changes. Yantis tells us the story of their founding as well as the importance of empowering their customers to make the most of their resources, partnerships and times.

00:00 The start of the show

01:42 Jonathan Yantis joins the show

05:12 The pain point for QuickSortRx

08:04 Helping pharmacies create efficiency

14:41 The background in starting a company  

26:00 The growth of startups in South Carolina

This show is a production of the MUSC Office of Innovation and the Office of Communications and Marketing. Learn more about innovation at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) by visiting: https://web.musc.edu/innovation

Stroke is the leading cause of long-term disability in the United States. On this quick spark episode of Innovatively Speaking, Kevin speaks with Joe Fiore at the Zucker Institute for Innovation Commercialization about Therabraclet, a unique device designed to help stimulate dexterity and hand function for stroke recovery patients.

By sending small vibrations through the hand, Therabracelet sends signals to the brain that patients can't even feel, strengthening the hand and stimulating the brain during rehab all through just a simple wrist device.

On this episode of Innovatively Speaking, we interview Prabhakar Baliga, M.D., the Chair of the MUSC department of Surgery. We discuss with Dr. Baliga the growth and history of organ transplantation and what innovative techniques are being done today to eliminate inequities in the organ transplantation system such as bioprinting tissues and virtual cross-matching.

00:00 The start of the show

01:42 Dr. Baliga joins the show

06:51 Explaining Antirejection Medications after transplant surgery  

08:59 The barriers for increasing organ donor pool

12:07 Innovation through Xenografts and Bioprinting

14:34 Virtual Crossmatching to improve rejection rates

19:44 Engineering tissues and regenerative medicine

27:30 South Carolina’s history in transplantation

This show is a production of the MUSC Office of Innovation and the Office of Communications and Marketing. Learn more about innovation at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) by visiting: https://web.musc.edu/innovation

On this episode of Innovatively Speaking, we interview Ryan Fiorini, CEO of BLINK CNS, about their revolutionary technology that can diagnose a condition and other neurological conditions through just blinking. Fiorini discusses how their technology can be the future of concussion testing in sports for athletes of all ages as well as how the FDA-approved technology is also being used to diagnosis other central nervous system conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

00:00 The start of the show

01:53 Ryan Fiorini joins the show

03:45 Explaining Blink CNS and the technology

06:41 What data can be collected through blinking

11:10 Why is Blink the future of concussion testing in sports

16:47 Getting past baseline testing

20:00 Using Blink for other conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s

25:18 The long-term use for Blink testing

This show is a production of the MUSC Office of Innovation and the Office of Communications and Marketing. Learn more about innovation at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) by visiting: https://web.musc.edu/innovation

Learn more about BLINK CNS by visiting: https://www.blinkcns.com/

This week, Innovatively Speaking talks to Dr. Nathan Dolloff, Ph.D., the visionary founder of Leukogene Therapeutics, an MUSC startup company making groundbreaking advancements in cancer treatments that are poised to transform the lives of patients with advanced-stage cancer.

In addition to delving into the pioneering work of Leukogene Therapeutics, Dr. Dolloff sheds light on the remarkable influx of federal grant money pouring into South Carolina. Discover how this surge of funding is igniting a thriving ecosystem for small business startups and propelling the state into the forefront of innovation.

00:00 – The start of the show

02:35 – Dr. Dolloff joins the show

08:15 – The process of lab discovery to FDA product

12:24 – Transitioning from faculty member to business owner

19:23 – South Carolina’s growth into an innovative culture

24:41 – Getting venture capitalist to invest in the state

34:18 – Small business startup growth and data

To learn more about innovation at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) visit: https://web.musc.edu/innovation

According to the National Center for PTSD, about 6 of every 10 men (or 60%) and 5 of every 10 women (or 50%) experience at least one trauma in their lives. Some people may recover within a few months after the event, but for others it may take years or may even begin long after the events occur.

On this episode of Innovatively Speaking, Jesse and Kevin speak to Robert Adams, M.D. and Amber Jarnecke, Ph.D. Adams, is the creator of Zeriscope, a novel wearable device that connects PTSD patients in real-time with therapists, providing them valuable information and experience in exposure therapy. One of the core clinical psychologists studying Zeriscope’s uses in telemedicine, Jarnecke discusses the future of this technology and how it’s being used currently in revolutionizing trauma treatment.    

00:00 The Start

02:08 Dr. Adams and Dr. Jarnecke join the show

04:46 Finding different uses and applications for new ideas

10:05 How exposure therapy works and is studied

13:54 The intensity of exposure therapy for patients

18:09 The outcomes of their clinical therapy trial

22:23 What the equipment looks like and how it’s worn

27:37 What it’s like as a clinician getting real-time feedback from patients

To learn more about innovation at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) visit: https://web.musc.edu/innovation