In this brief introductory episode, you'll meet your professor, Dr. Heather Briere (she/her, pronounced "Bree-air"), and learn what to expect from this podcast series created for the Pathopharmacology course at Assumption University in Worcester, MA.

This podcast is a supplemental study tool designed to support Universal Design for Learning by offering course content in an alternative audio format. Each episode aligns with class modules and may expand on key ideas to reinforce your understanding. While the content is generated with the assistance of AI, Dr. Briere personally reviews and approves every episode for accuracy before it’s shared.

This podcast is optional and does not replace lectures, readings, or assignments—but it’s here to help you study on the go, revisit challenging topics, and engage with material in a new way.

Welcome—and let’s get started!