If you've caught toxoplasmosis from your cat, you may be more likely to take risks. So why not take the plunge and listen to this podcast? As Halloween approaches, Bill Sullivan, PhD, joins the Healthcare Triage podcast to share his research about genetics and infectious disease, including ways certain infectious agents have spawned monster legends, like vampires, werewolves and zombies. These medical myths offer an opportunity to think about aspects of science people may not always consider, such as how a change in one nucleotide in DNA can make a profound effect on someone’s appearance, personality or behavior.

The Parasite You Could Get From Your Cat

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Dr. Kosali Simon, Professor of Economics and Policy at the O'Neill School of Public and Environmental Affairs and the Associate Vice Provost for Health Sciences at Indiana University Bloomington, discusses the complex relationship between economics and healthcare policy. Learn how data-driven decisions, causal inference methods, and ethical considerations are shaping the future of public health. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3ZEcAbQ This Healthcare Triage podcast episode is co-sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine, whose mission is to advance health in the state of Indiana and beyond by promoting innovation and excellence in education, research, and patient care, and the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, a three-way partnership among Indiana University, Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame, striving to make Indiana a healthier state by empowering research through pilot funding, research education, and training. More information on the Indiana CTSI can be found by visiting IndianaCTSI.org.

Policy Impact and the Economic Shaping of Healthcare

 Drs. Mary Ciccarelli and Rebecca McNally-Keehn, faculty members at Indiana University School of Medicine, discuss how diagnosing a child with autism has changed over time and how a new statewide research hub in Indiana is helping providers make accurate diagnoses sooner and improve care for patients with autism. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3Oude6s This Healthcare Triage podcast episode is co-sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine, whose mission is to advance health in the state of Indiana and beyond by promoting innovation and excellence in education, research, and patient care, and the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, a three way partnership among Indiana University, Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame, striving to make Indiana a healthier state by empowering research through pilot funding, research education and training. More information on the Indiana CTSI can be found by visiting IndianaCTSI.org. 

Improving Diagnosis and Care for Children with Autism

Dr. Mary Ann McDowell, Professor of Biological Sciences and Associate Dean of Professional Development at the University of Notre Dame, joins the podcast to discuss the fascinating, and at times terrifying, world of parasites--including diseases such as leishmaniasis and malaria. She underscores the importance of research and funding for combating these diseases, while also highlighting the potential global economic benefits of controlling them. Transcript: bit.ly/3Oz4jC6 This Healthcare Triage podcast episode is co-sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine, whose mission is to advance health in the state of Indiana and beyond by promoting innovation and excellence in education, research, and patient care, and the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, a three way partnership among Indiana University, Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame, striving to make Indiana a healthier state by empowering research through pilot funding, research education and training. More information on the Indiana CTSI can be found by visiting IndianaCTSI.org.

Exploring Disease Prevention in the World of Parasites

In this episode, Dr. Aaron Carroll talks again with Dr. Sylk Sotto, a leading advocate for diversity and ethics in research, about the importance of equity in academic medicine. They discuss the history of mistrust around medical research—especially among minority communities—and what scientists and institutions can do to change it. Sotto is an associate professor of medicine at the IU School of Medicine; director of All IN for Health and co-director of workforce development at the Indiana CTSI; and health equity lead in the IU Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center’s Office of Community Outreach and Engagement. Transcript: https://bit.ly/3Nzs3UF  This Healthcare Triage podcast episode is co-sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine, whose mission is to advance health in the state of Indiana and beyond by promoting innovation and excellence in education, research, and patient care, and the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, a three way partnership among Indiana University, Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame, striving to make Indiana a healthier state by empowering research through pilot funding, research education and training. More information on the Indiana CTSI can be found by visiting IndianaCTSI.org.

Diversifying Research and Overcoming Mistrust

In this episode, Dr. Aaron Carroll talks with Dr. Emily Sims, associate professor of pediatrics at IU School of Medicine, and Dr. Linda DiMeglio, professor of pediatrics at IU School of Medicine and chief of pediatric endocrinology at Riley Hospital for Children. They discuss type 1 diabetes and recent research discoveries that have helped improve treatment of the chronic autoimmune disease, including the first FDA-approved drug to delay onset of type 1 diabetes. Transcript: https://bit.ly/422rpVa This Healthcare Triage podcast episode is co-sponsored by Indiana University School of Medicine, whose mission is to advance health in the state of Indiana and beyond by promoting innovation and excellence in education, research, and patient care, and the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute, a three way partnership among Indiana University, Purdue University and the University of Notre Dame, striving to make Indiana a healthier state by empowering research through pilot funding, research education and training. More information on the Indiana CTSI can be found by visiting IndianaCTSI.org.  

The Parasite You Could Get From Your Cat

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