Yale SOM grad Bryan Enriquez '21 discusses launching the Hallow prayer app, argues that technology and artificial intelligence are good for religion and religious practice, and responds to critics who say that the marketing of Hallow commercializes faith.

This episode's transcript and more info can be found here: https://divinity.yale.edu/news/quadcast-developing-1-religion-app-world-bryan-enriquez

In this episode, Dr. Suhail Yusuf joins Sindy Yang (MAR ’26) for a conversation about his identity and work as an ethnomusicologist and performing musician. They also dive into discussion about his main instrument, the sarangi, with its rich history and profound cultural connotations.

Does mRNA play a role in cell migration? Can we use therapeutic vaccines to treat cancers like kidney cancer? Join co-hosts Majo and Roxanna in this week’s installment of YJBM Science News as they discuss the most recent Yale-affiliated biomedical and biological research that answers these questions and more!

Papers featured in this episode:

“Resolving the three-dimensional interactome of human accelerated regions during human and chimpanzee neurodevelopment” - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.cell.2025.01.007

https://news.yale.edu/2025/02/06/study-sheds-light-genetic-changes-shaped-human-brain-evolution

“A neoantigen vaccine generates antitumour immunity in renal cell carcinoma” - https://doi.org/10.1038/s41586-024-08507-5

https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/personalized-therapeutic-vaccine-steers-the-immune-system-to-fight-kidney-cancer/

“G3BP1 ribonucleoprotein complexes regulate focal adhesion protein mobility and cell migration” - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.celrep.2025.115237

https://news.yale.edu/2025/02/13/feet-first-understanding-how-mrna-helps-cells-walk

“A human gut bacterium antagonizes neighboring bacteria by altering their protein-folding ability” - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chom.2025.01.008

https://westcampus.yale.edu/news/2025-02-04-the-hidden-battle-in-your-gut-how-one-bacterium-outsmarts-its-rivals

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The Rev'd Dr. Jesse Zink, Principal at Montreal Diocesan Theological College, joins us to discuss living faithfully in our fast-paced, crisis-shaped world. We talk about his new book, Faithful, Creative, Hopeful: Fifteen Theses for Christians in a Crisis-Shaped World, and we reflect on insights like fostering a culture of contentment and enoughness amidst the prevailing ethos of "more."

In the latest installment in the Mythbusters miniseries, Hannah and Mark discuss examples of reasonable—but ultimately inaccurate—beliefs that some applicants have about the admissions committee’s values and expectations. They address persistent myths about the qualities Yale admissions officers look for in applicants and offer advice for composing activities lists, essays, and short answer prompts.

In part two of this episode of the Global Health Insights podcast, host Dr. Sharon Chekijian continues her conversation with Dr. Albert Ko, Yale Professor and global health leader. Dr. Ko shares how his work in Brazil shaped Yale’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including groundbreaking initiatives like saliva-based testing and wastewater surveillance. They discuss lessons from the pandemic, the importance of addressing social inequities in health, and how global health paradigms can inform future emergency responses. Dr. Ko also highlights the NIH-funded Global Health Equity Scholars Program, training future leaders to tackle pressing issues like climate change, infectious diseases, and surgical care in underserved populations. The episode wraps up with reflections on leadership, community-based health solutions, and the critical role of global health in shaping the future.

In the latest episode of Yale Global Health Insights, Dr. Sharon Chekijian sits down with Dr. Sten Vermund, a leading figure in infectious disease epidemiology and public health policy. From his groundbreaking research on HIV prevention to his global impact on healthcare access, Dr. Vermund shares his journey, insights, and the lasting influence of his work on health systems worldwide. Tune in for a conversation about the intersection of global health, policy, and the personal stories that drive transformation.

Welcome back to YJBM Science News! Join us as we discuss the recent news in healthcare and science across the Yale community. Today, Roxanna and our new host Majo will share some of the most intriguing topics of the past few weeks, including the use of AI in diagnostics, cannabinoids as pain therapy, and more!

Papers featured in this episode:

“Heart failure risk stratification using artificial intelligence applied to electrocardiogram images: a multinational study” - https://doi.org/10.1093/eurheartj/ehae914

https://medicine.yale.edu/news-article/new-ai-tool-identifies-risk-of-future-heart-failure/

“Nav1.8, an analgesic target for nonpsychotomimetic phytocannabinoids” - https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2416886122

https://news.yale.edu/2025/01/21/cannabinoids-offer-new-hope-safe-and-effective-pain-relief

“Neural Variability and Cognitive Control in Individuals With Opioid Use Disorder” - http://doi.org/10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2024.55165

https://news.yale.edu/2025/01/17/opioid-use-disorder-might-lead-sticky-brains

“Atgl-dependent adipocyte lipolysis promotes lipodystrophy and restrains fibrogenic responses during skin fibrosis” - https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jid.2024.12.022

https://news.yale.edu/2025/01/29/fat-cells-play-protective-role-fibrosis-development

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In this episode, recorded a few days after the 2024 presidential election, Professor Pat makes his return to Heartwood. He shares some timeless wisdom with us about getting through uncertain, challenging times with unity and grace.

The second episode in a mini-series about the first step in the admissions process: deciding where to apply. Hannah and Mark emphasize the importance of beginning the college search process by engaging in honest introspection and ignoring every college ranking website. Admissions officer John returns to the podcast to share his advice on creating a list of personalized non-negotiables to guide the search process.