CTSI Discovery Radio: Recent Episodes
CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
CTSI Discovery Radio is a unique facet of the Clinical & Translation Science Institute (CTSI) of Southeast Wisconsin. Each 30-minute monthly show informs and educates listeners about translational research relative to current health topics, clinical studies and advancements in biomedical research leading to better outcomes. CTSI Discovery Radio is hosted and produced by award-winning veteran radio personality Bryan Belmer.
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The connection between research science and art matters. On today’s show, we’re going to the movies to discover The Little Heart Warrior…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
The bond between humans and dogs is undeniably strong, especially when it comes to therapy dogs, making them a breed of their own. Discover Care of the Dog: The Paws-itive Impacts of Therapy Dogs, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
GLP-1 medications were developed to treat type 2 diabetes. Today, they’re also being prescribed for weight-loss. But it’s crucial to recognize they’re not some magic pill. Discover The Weight is Over: The Rise in GLP-1 Medications for Weight-Loss…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Over 5 million Americans use wheelchairs for mobility. But manual wheelchair users are at high risk for injury….especially kids. Discover Shoulder the Load: A Manual Wheelchair Injury Research Study, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Throughout 2025, CTSI Discovery Radio covered a wide variety of topics related to translational science by focusing on important information, innovation, education, transformation, reflection, and more. Discover our special 2025 Year In Review edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Glaucoma is a common eye disease that can cause irreversible blindness. However, it’s also becoming increasingly, effectively treatable. Discover Glaucoma: Setting Sights on Improving Outcomes…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
In medical research, having good data in invaluable toward gaining better information, and is the key to increasing medical knowledge. Discover The Data Science Institute: Converting Data into Knowledge…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Millions of Americans are impacted by upper GI conditions such as Layngopharyngeal Reflux (LPR) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). Plus, learn how a reflux condition can impact an individual’s quality of life. Discover The Lowdown on Upper GI Reflux Conditions…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Breakthroughs in cancer research are playing a pivotal role in advancing treatments and therapies to fight the disease. Discover Advancements in Cancer Research, Treatments, and Therapies, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
There’s increasing evidence of the healing powers of music for some neurological and mental health disorders. Discover Music as Medicine…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
The National Institutes of Health have a new Director…one with vision, defined goals, and a bold reform agenda. Meet our nation’s new top biomedical scientist and discover his ‘Blueprint for the Future of Biomedical Research," inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Listen and learn from expert insights on a variety of topics at the Association for Clinical & Translational Science (ACTS) conference in our nation’s capitol. We’re taking our show on the road…and you’re coming with us…inside this special edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Having a kidney stone is painful. But, although they’re relatively common, they’re also quite treatable. Plus learn about a collaborative research team commited to amplifying the voice of kidney stone disease patients. Discover Stepping Stones: Advancing Kidney Stone Disease Research…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Our parathyroid glands are tiny. However, although diminutive in form, they play a dynamic role in our health. And later, hear the consequences of improper parathyroid function. Discover Hyperparathyroidism…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Diabetes is a common and potentially dangerous disease, but it’s also very manageable. Learn about diabetes-related health challenges as we discover the Battle to Beat Diabetes…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
The CTSI offers a variety of educational programs for research scholars. Join us as we shine the spotlight on some of the star scholars of the CTSI…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
2024 saw CTSI Discovery Radio focus on a wide variety of important topics related to translational science and research impacting our health including our hearts, our minds, and our overall health. Explore and enjoy our special 2024 Year In Review edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Essential Thrombocytosis (ET) is a rare blood disorder that can be serious, but is also very treatable and manageable. Discover In the Blood: Essential Thrombocytosis, and hear from someone living with ET…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Words cannot adequately describe how fascinating the human brain is. But new research is exploring how our brain processes language in the parts of the brain that support the semantic system. Discover how words and language meaning are encoded in our brain activity……inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
A recent discovery in patients with lupus could result in better therapeutic treatments. And learn about research focused on lupus diagnostic errors. Discover a research breakthrough and diagnostic challenges of lupus…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Over the last 15 years, the CTSI has focused on being all-in together with the research enterprise and the community to advance health through research and discovery. Discover the past, present nd future of the CTSI…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
As we age, our bones can become less dense in structure. For some, this can lead to osteoporosis. But a research breakthrough is changing that. Discover osteoporosis and bone health…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Chronic pain impacts millions of Americans. While the source of pain may vary, there’s one important consistency paving the way for an innovative and immersive pain therapy. Discover a virtual reality treatment for real chronic pain……inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Emergency medicine is specialized, immediate, critical care for patients of all ages, often related to injuries that are preventable. Dr. Stephen Hargarten presents a lecture on leadership and science spanning seven decades…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Our oral health is directly related to our overall health. However, many face barriers in achieving and maintaining good oral health. Open wide, as we discover oral health and oral health disparities…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Parkinson’ s disease is a neuro-degenerative disorder that can negatively impact both motor and non-motor skills. But, a recent Parkinson’s research discovery is a real game-changer. Discover the Parkinson’s Disease biomarker breakthrough...inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
The building blocks for a healthy community can come in many forms, from programs for kids to to platforms offering resources for helping everyone in the community. Discover Building Blocks for a Healthy Community…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
People suffering from Long COVID can have symptoms ranging from pulmonary symptoms, to neurological and neuropsychological symptoms, to cardiovascular symptoms. And…make no mistake…their symptoms are real. Discover the long and short on Long COVID inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Throughout 2023, CTSI Discovery Radio focused on topics ranging from research and translational science impacting the health of children, to adults, to practically anyone. Enjoy this this special 2023 Year In Review edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
The pituitary gland is tiny, but this pea-sized organ has enormous impact on our overall health. Later, learn about a common condition affecting it. Discover the pituitary, our mini, mighty, master gland…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Menopause was once considered taboo to talk about. But, today, we know it’s too important not to talk about. So WE WILL talk about it! Discover What Women (and Men) Need to Know About Menopause…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Collection of reliable data is essential to research, whether building a database for studying a specific condition or in building a database for conducting research related to multiple diseases. Discover Data Collection: The Roots of Research…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Epilepsy can cause misfires in brain circuitry manifesting is seizures. But, research is leading to better understanding of epilepsy. Plus, learn from someone who was recently diagnosed with it. Discover living with epilepsy…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Pediatric congenital heart disease (CHD) is relatively common, occurring in 1% of newborns worldwide. However, although common, parents must know there’s nothing they did to cause it. Plus hear from a mother whose son was born with CHD, but is making something beautiful from it. Discover pediatric congenital heart disease…and Project Bubaloo…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen to anyone. But, two highly susceptible patient populations are our military veterans and first responders, creating the need for treatment programs to restore them to their best quality of life. Discover the impacts of TBI among our BRAVE veterans and first responders…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Children with medical complexity have multiple, significant chronic health issues affecting two or more organ systems, leading to a variety of functional limitations and creating challenges for both healthcare providers and parents. Hear pediatric and parental perspectives, and discover a mother’s powerful memoir on raising a chld with medicla complexity…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Aphasia is a condition that negatively affects a person’s ability to speak. But innovative research is happening right here in our community to treat it. We’re giving a voice to Aphasia…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
You see or hear about it seemingly everywhere: “If you had chickenpox, the shingles virus is in you.” But it’s more than just an ad slogan. It’s real. And while it can cause pain that’s unbearable, it’s easily avoidable. We’re setting the record straight on shingles and the shingles vaccination…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Having healthy wrists can easily be taken for granted. But a new research study is utilizing both MRI and motion analysis technologies to improve diagnoses, treatment and management of various degenerative conditions and injuries of the wrist. It’s all in the wrist…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
It’s a pancreatic cancer clinical trial incorporating a diet custom tailored to patients, hoping that targeted nutrition can starve cancer cells of nurtients they need to live and grow. Discover a clinical trial utilizing precision nutrition, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Across 2022, CTSI Discovery Radio shared topics of research and translational science impacting everything from our local community, to our national community, and innovations discovered locally that are impacting the U.S. and the world. Join us as we review our year of shows, inside this 2022 Year in Review special edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
It’s a community partnership at the intersection of clinical & translation research, the faith-based community, and healthcare. We’re exploring the CTSI Community Care Initiative...inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Artificial Intelligence is impacting and changing many industries, and that includes healthcare. But, discoveries in Artificial Intelligence come with ethical issues and challenges that must be addressed. Explore Artificial Intelligence and the Ethics of AI in Healthcare...inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
The monkeypox virus is making headlines in the U.S. and globally. But what are monkeypox, how does one get them, and who’s most at risk of getting them? Later, discover a holistic approach to battling burnout in healthcare providers. We’re learning about monkeypox and holistically healing our healers...inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Emerging technologies continually change medical practice, whether improving how we take medicationsor creating new innovations to increase treatment options. Discover emerging technologies and explore the Art of Science, inside our 100th episode of CTSI Discovery Radio!
It’s the most commonly diagnosed chromosomal condition in the U.S. On today’s show, learn about Down Syndrome and hear from a mother who shares her family’s experience with it. Plus, discover a project that’s improving the quality of life for kids with cognitive and physical disabilities. We’re learning and raising awareness about Down Syndrome, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
NCATS is the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. It’s an arm of the National Institutes of Health, and it funds entities nationwide, including the CTSI in our community. Discover how NCATS is where science goes to become health...inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Precision Medicine continues to gain momentum in U.S. healthcare, and it’s specifically impacting the field of Otolaryngology in our community, including addressing disparities in patient treatment and outcomes. Discover the road to Oto-Clinomics, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
It’s a disorder that causes loss of pigment in tissues and can significantly impact the visual system. Hear from a mother whose son’s diagnosis lead to the discovery that it’s been in her family for generations. It’s all about albinism, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Resuscitation is an absolute cornerstone of emergency medicine. For over 35 years, important discoveries in resuscitation research have been made right here in our community, including advancements in EKG technology, AED devices, and CPR protocols. Discover groundbreaking resuscitation research inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
For many years, statins have been used to prevent cardiovascular disease, leading to a new clinical trial to determine if statins can also prevcent dementia. Discover how statins make disease PREVENTABLE in our hearts…and maybe in our minds…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Few things are more important than the collective health of our communities, and neglecting community health can result in dire consequences. Let’s learn together all about community health, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Throughout 2021, CTSI Discovery Radio shined light on stories of research and discoveries through translational science, ranging from medical advancements to discoveries through clinical trials and impactful, personal experiences of perseverance and positive outcomes. Join us, inside this special 2021 Year In Review edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. On today’s show, learn about effective surgical procedures for battling pancreas cancer and discover a new clinical trial aimed at improving patient treatments and outcomes. We’re focused on pancreatic cancer surgeries and treatments, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Hearing loss affects millions of people, ranging from something that can create inconvenience to causing isolation. But, there are devices that can successfully restore hearing and improve quality of life. Plus, discover how we may already have a tool for better hearing right in our hands. Listen, and learn all about hearing loss…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Exposure to lead can be dangerous…especially for our children…posing a serious public health threat, and leading to efforts to mitigate risks for our families. We’re focusing on pediatric lead poisoning, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
When a patient has a serious or terminal condition, an additional layer of care can come into action. It’s known as Palliative Care. In this episode, we focus on it, including a special opportunity to hear from a patient who’s receiving it. Discover the benefits & blessings of palliative care, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio.
A tiny insect can present big health issues and the potential for infection in our state is considerable, leading researchers to seek answers. It’s all about Lyme Disease, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Functional abdominal pain disorders impact millions of children worldwide, with few effective treatment options available. Now, there’s a successful, innovative, non-pharmacological, alternative therapy that’s positively impacting and improving lives. Discover auricular neurostimulation, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Breast cancer affects more American women than any other type of cancer. But the overall incidence and mortality rates don’t tell the whole story about breast cancer, leading to a large-scale study aiming to discover reasons for these significant disparities. Learn about the Breast Cancer: Race & Place research study, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Millions of American struggle with something essential for life: Breathing. This is due to a lifelong respiratory disease known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. Learn about the battle to breathe with COPD, including real-life experiences of those who have it, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
We now have approved COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. Although some people may be hesitant to get vaccinated, discover how and why these vaccines are safe and effective in protecting us against the COVID-19 coronovirus. Later, visit a vaccination clinic as someone receives their dose…and that ‘someone’ is host Bryan Belmer. Learn the facts about the COVID-19 vaccines, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
A critically important national, multi-institutional clinical trial is underway, and the CTSI is part of it, all in the hopes of finding an effective treatment today and perhaps in the future. Learn about the CONTAIN COVID Convalescent Plasma clinical trial, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Pancreatic cancer. The mere mention of it makes us fear the worst. But while it is an aggressive form of cancer, we know more about its biology than even a decade ago, including recent groundbreaking research that could lead to more discoveries. Learn about pancreatic cancer and related research, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Clearly, we see that 2020 was a year filled with stories of research and discovery through translational science, including several public health crises, ranging from gun violence impacting our local community, to a vaping epidemic injuring our national community, to an unprecedented coronavirus pandemic plaguing our global community. We’ll take a look back at these topics and more, inside this special 2020 Year In Review edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
We live in a world filled with microorganisms that can threaten our public health. But thanks to vaccines, we can become immune to many otherwise dangerous, even deadly diseases. On today’s show, learn how vaccines protect us and save lives, ours and our children’s. We’re learning about vaccinations, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
The science of epidemiology looks into the incidence and distribution of diseases, and today researchers are tracking cases of and answers for the virus causing a worldwide pandemic. Discover the epidemiology of COVID-19, including definitions for terms you hear related to the Coronavirus. It’s all inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
The year 2020 brought global health into greater focus than ever before. On today’s show, we’re bringing into focus how global health truly involves everywhere and everyone. Learn global health perspectives in times of a time of a global health pandemic, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
When the COVID-19 pandemic hit the US, a researcher who focuses on sickle cell disease (SCD) was concerned. So, she assembled a team to create a registry of SCD patients who’ve contracted COVID-19. Learn about a SCD/COVID-19 registry that’s now international in scope and hope of providing better outcomes, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Technology is not only changing how healthcare is delivered, it’s also advancing where and when it’s delivered. On today’s show, discover how the COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly increasing the need for virtual-care. We’ll also hear how virtual-care is impacting patients who are among the most vulnerable for getting COVID-19. Learn about virtual-care, in the face COVID-19 and going forward, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
From the onset, medical experts warned that patients with pre-existing conditions are more vulnerable to infection from the COVID-19 Coronavirus. On today’s show, discover how COVID-19 is impacting patients treated in the area of medicine know as cardio-oncology. We’ll also learn how recovered patients can make a difference in COVID-19 treatment and research by donating convalescent plasma. And later, we’ll hear about a project aimed at getting people to mask-up when going out in public. Discover more about the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Worldwide efforts continue to control the spread of the COVID-19 Coronavirus. And while most haven’t contracted the virus, the social distancing and isolation from the pandemic have taken a toll on adults as well as kids. We’re exploring the psychological impacts of the COVID-19 Coronavirus pandemic. And later, learn about a nationwide registry collecting info on frontline healthcare workers battling COVID-19. That’s all inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
It’s a global health crisis never before seen in our lifetime, leading some to misunderstand what it is we’re experiencing, question how we stop the spread of it, and left to wonder what happens next. So, we’ve reached out to some experts and thought leaders for perspectives on the COVID-19 Coronavirus, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio.
You hear it in the news all-too-often: The increasing public health concern surrounding vaping. According to many experts it’s has risen to the level of public health crisis, including cases right here in our community. We’re focusing on the breathtaking risks of vaping, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Lupus is an auto-immune disease that affects over a million-and-a-half Americans, mostly women. There’s a significant disparity in which women it most commonly affects, leading one researcher to head-up a clinical trial in addressing this disparity within the disease’s largest population. And later in this episode, we’ll get a firsthand account from someone who has it. We’re learning about lupus, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio.
Gun violence is a major public health crisis in our community. Enter 414 Life, a collaborative program aimed at addressing the crisis, from gun violence prevention to intervention and treatment for both the physical wounds and emotional scars from gun violence. Learn all about 414LIFE, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
All throughout 2019, CTSI Discovery Radio shared stories of research and discoveries through translational science including medical improvements, innovations through research, and impactful, personal stories of perseverance and positive outcomes. We’ll reflect on all of this and more, inside this special 2019 Year In Review edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Mitochondria are called the powerhouse of our human cells, but when they fail to function properly, it’s like flipping the switch of the power source off. On today’s show we’ll learn about Mitochondrial Disease, from research aimed at better diagnosing it to the experience of one young woman who has it. Hear it all inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
There are approximately 100,000 diagnosed cases of Sickle Cell Disease in the United States, and millions more worldwide. Patients born with it are often faced with episodes of severe, acute pain as well as ongoing chronic pain. On today’s show, learn about Sickle Cell Disease and research aimed at better understanding the pain it causes. It’s all inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
It’s a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects over a million people throughout the U.S. For many, it’s controllable with medication. But, some patients don’t respond to these treatments and require surgery which, in severe cases, can result in removal of the colon. On today’s show, discover hopes for a new medication and a successful surgical procedure for treating Ulcerative Colitis, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
It’s a chronic disease that affects people from the very beginning of life. But successful research is leading to ever-improving treatments, resulting in ever-increasing life expectancy. And later, we’ll hear from a woman in our community who is thriving, despite battling it. We’re learning about Cystic Fibrosis, the transition from pediatric to adult care and the research making it possible, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
It’s a virus-type so common that almost every male and female in the U.S. will contract some form of it during their lifetime. The good news is, it’s preventable. But, for some, it can have devastating consequences. We’re learning all about the Human Papillomavirus (HPV). And later, we’ll discover a clinical trial that’s showing promising results for treating active HPV infection in women. It’s all inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
We’ve all had an acute illness that resulted in vomiting. It’s the worst! But imagine having a condition that causes you to experience severe episodes of vomiting for hours or even days. On today’s show, discover the latest on the chronic GI condition known as Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, and later we’ll from someone in our community who has it. We’re learning about Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Nearly 3 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries in the U.S. each year. While most are mild, they present challenges for researchers, clinicians and patients. On today’s show, learn about mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), including a look at one clinical trial that used yoga as therapy for recovery. It’s all inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Original Air Date: APRIL 19, 2019 | It affects over 26 million Americans, including more than 6 million children. Fortunately, it is treatable. On today’s show, we’ll focus on asthma and efforts to improve treatments for it. We’ll also learn about an asthma-related study that’s focusing on air-quality in daycares. And we’ll discover an experimental oral asthma drug that could eliminate the need for inhalers. It’s all about asthma, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
It’s something we all do, or need to do, for good health: Sleep. On today’s show, learn about disorders that can affect healthy sleep from a sleep expert. We’ll also learn about sleep studies that can help overcome sleep disorders. And we’ll focus our CTSI on a local medical student who’s designing dream bedrooms for kids fighting cancer. We’ll discover sleep disorders and designing dreams inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
The battle against heroin and prescription opioid use disorder wages on across our nation and in our community. On today’s show, we’ll update you on local efforts to fight and measure the size and scope of our local epidemic. We’ll also discover what researchers are learning about chronic pain and pain treatment. And we’ll focus our CTS-Eye on a clinical trial using an item found in your local grocery store to battle a bacterial infection. Come and discover with us, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
The All of Us research program recently completed its first year on a national level, and All of Us Wisconsin will soon wrap up its first year as well. We’ll update you on the largest medical research program in our nation’s history. And later, we’ll hear an inspiring, personal story of how All of Us is offering hope to a family in our community. It’s a show about All of Us inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Throughout 2018, CTSI Discovery Radio brought you fascinating stories of research and discoveries through translational science each month, including a look at the past, present and future of Precision Medicine, medical breakthroughs and innovations through team science, and encouraging impactful stories of positive and successful outcomes. We’ll re-visit all this and more, inside this special 2018 Year In Review edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
When a research scientist’s work revealed that kids today are losing their passion for learning, she took action to address this critical issue in child development. On today’s show, discover how her research lead first to a best-selling book, and now a program teaching the seven essential life skills every child needs, including right here in our community. And later, we’ll focus our CTSI on an effort bringing hope to children with rare diseases through the power of music. Learn about Mind in the Making and Harmony 4 Hope, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Research suggests there’s compelling evidence that growing up in poverty negatively impacts early childhood brain development, resulting in lower academic achievement and diminishing long-term health outcomes. On today’s show, learn about research investigating the neuroscience of poverty. We’ll also discover a clinical trial that’s testing an experimental drug for treating a kidney disease. And later, we’ll focus our “CTS-EYE” on efforts to address disparities in food access and food security in our community. Come discover with us, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in the U.S., but research shows that a significant disparity exists in the U.S. and, specifically, in Milwaukee. On today’s show, learn about a research study hoping to provide better outcomes for African American men treated for prostate cancer in our community. We’ll also discover a clinical trial that’s enrolling patients being treated for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. And later, we’ll focus our CTS-EYE on the Medical College of Wisconsin’s 125th Anniversary being marked in 2018. That’s all coming up inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
A procedure for certain stage-4 abdominal cancers, combining surgery and a specialized chemo-therapy treatment, is proving to be successful in giving patients both quantity and quality of life back. On today’s show, learn about the procedure known as HIPEC. We’ll also hear from someone in our community who was treated with HIPEC. And later, we’ll focus on clinical trials, as we learn how trials are carefully reviewed to assure the safety and protection of their participants. That’s all coming up inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
It’s a rare but devastating muscular disease that afflicts children from birth. But a world-wide collaboration of doctors, including one local expert, are seeing encouraging results from an effective gene therapy they’ve developed to treat it. We continue our new segment on clinical trials. And later, we focus on the suicide burden, and efforts to prevent suicide, in our community. It’s all inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
When someone is injured, it puts that person at significant risk for disability or even death. In fact, each year, injury is among the leading causes of death in the U.S. So, what can be done to try to reduceinjuries and their potentially devastating results? On today’s show, we’ll learn about the importance of treating injury as disease. We’ll also introduce a new segment focusing on clinical trials and, later, we’ll hear get an update on the All of Us Wisconsin Research Program. That’s all coming up inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
A commonly prescribed blood thinner can cause a serious, even fatal condition known as HIT. On today’s show, we’ll hear from a local researcher who’s working diligently on new treatments and tools for diagnosing HIT. And later, we’ll hear about a new public awareness campaign that can make you a hero in an emergency situation. We’re learning about a blood disorder, and how to Stop The Bleed, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Autism is a neurological disorder that can dramatically affect a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. It’s a life-long condition, even though many associate it with young children. On today’s show, we’ll look at some of those challenges among teens and young adult with Autism, and their increased risk mental health conditions like anxiety and depression due to their social isolation And later, we’ll give you an update on The Periscope Project and their involvement in the upcoming national Maternal Mental Health Awareness week.
That’s all coming up, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
It's a new cancer treatment that genetically alters a person's immune system, training healthy cells to target and kill deadly cancer cells. On today show, hear from the team of doctors who worked collaboratively in translating basic science research into successful clinical application. And later, hear from the Wisconsin man whose life has been extended after becoming the first person in the world to receive this groundbreaking treatment in a clinical trial.
Learn about the success of Dual-Target CAR-T cell therapy, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
He calls it the last revolution in medicine, and he ought to know. He’s new to SE Wisconsin, but through his years of expertise, he’s leading researchers and clinicians in using the human genome to better understand disease, improve diagnoses and advance patient care in our community and beyond! Learn about Precision Medicine’s past, present and future from Dr. Raul Urrutia, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
In academic medicine, post-doctoral fellows are often at the forefront of scientific research. But not all post-docs stay in academics. On today’s show, we’ll discover an organization that’s helping post-docs gain experience from industry, while providing knowledge to industry. It’s known as PICO, or Postdoc Industry Consultants. Learn more, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
2017 was another year packed full of interesting stories of research and discoveries through translational science…and every month, CTSI Discovery Radio them to you. We learned about a public health crisis that’s claiming lives in our community and a project helping bring new lives into the community. We heard about impactful outcomes, impactful innovations, and impactful research on…impacts. Join us for a special 2017 Year In Review…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Perhaps by now you’ve already heard about Precision Medicine, the revolutionary new approach of improving healthcare to the meet specific needs of individuals. On today’s show, we’ll share insight into a bold, exciting nationwide research program, designed to accelerate progress toward a new age of Precision Medicine for all of us. Learn about the All of Us Research Program, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
When was the last time you thought about your liver’s health? Do you ever? On today’s show, we will look at liver health, as well as a specific chronic liver disease, liver transplant, and later we’ll hear from someone who suffered from a chronic liver disease, requiring a liver transplant. It’s Liver Awareness Month, so we’re going to show some love for our liver, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio
The Greek philosopher Plato said, “necessity is the mother of invention.” It’s true that challenges often inspire ingenious solutions. But sometimes, even after a solution is discovered, there are other challenges needing to be overcome.
On today’s show, we’ll learn about the process of turning ideas into inventions, and then marketing them to the individual, creating commercial products or concepts that can benefit people worldwide. And later, we’ll hear about an upcoming annual, national conference on technology commercialization for inventors, entrepreneurs and industry alike that’ll be happening right here in our community.
Learn about the management of inventions and other intellectual property assets and how they’re advanced from Patents to Patients®, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
The mental health of our U.S. military veterans is an issue of increasing concern, with estimates today suggesting that Post Traumatic Stress from active military service affects and impacts somewhere between 15 and 20 percent of our veteran population. The challenge is, how can accurate information about high-risk behaviors be obtained from veterans in order to provide timely and effective early interventions for mental health crises?
On today’s show, we’ll hear from one researcher who’s taking on this challenge, and he’s working with a team to develop an innovative mobile health support system utilizing smartphone technology in hopes of helping U.S. military veterans detect and reduce high-risk behaviors associated with PTSD.
It’s a look at an innovative solution toward helping military veterans battling PTSD through research, technology and community, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Managing medications for treatment of behavioral health issues or addiction disorders can be challenging. But, imagine the added challenge of managing medications for women with these conditions who are pregnant or who have recently given birth.
On today’s show, we’ll learn about a new initiative aimed at providing critical perinatal psychiatric expertise and resources for care providers of expecting and new mothers, and the high hopes for its success and growth.
It’s a look at treating the behavioral health and addiction disorder needs of pregnant and postpartum patients through The Periscope Project, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
We know that wearing a safety belt as part of the restraint system in vehicles can reduce our risk for injury in the event of an accident, but how do we know, and who tests them? On today’s show, we’ll hear from an expert at a crash lab in our community whose research has an important impact on the safety of people everywhere. We’re going to the crash lab to find out how dummies make us smarter and safer, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Parents will do anything to protect their children. But at some point it’s almost inevitable that a child will get hurt, whether from an accident or from recreational play, resulting in acute pain that needs to be treated. On today’s show, we’ll learn about how acute pediatric pain is most effectively assessed, treated and managed by healthcare professionals and, perhaps more importantly, by parents at home.
It’s a look at best practices in handling acute pain in our children, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
For such small organs, our kidneys perform some disproportionately large functions in our body. Unfortunately, the rate of kidney disease in the U.S is higher than you might think, requiring treatments ranging from medications to dialysis and, in severe cases, kidney replacement.
On today’s show, we’ll learn about our kidneys from a couple of leading researchers in kidney disease. And later, we’ll hear from a man in our community who needed a kidney transplant, and the woman who donated her kidney to him.
It’s a look at kidney function, health, disease and treatment through transplant, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Episode #35 - Studies on Eating: You are What and WHEN you eat by CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
It’s one of the largest, most wide-spread public health crises our country and our community has ever faced. The incidence rate of heroin and prescription opioid abuse and related deaths has reached epidemic proportions. On today’s show, we’ll explore how this concerning problem is affecting members of our community, and how it’s impacting medical education and practice.
It’s a special report on collaboration to battle our community’s opioid abuse crisis, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio
A team of doctors need to fix a critically ill patient’s badly damaged esophagus, only to find that it’s beyond repair by standard practice. What they did instead, you’ll have to hear to believe!
On today’s show, we’ll get the story straight from the doctor in our community who lead an extraordinary team effort in successfully re-growing an esophagus inside the patient. And later, we’ll learn how this could lead to future breakthroughs in patient care.
It’s an amazing story of a landmark organ regeneration done out of life-saving necessity, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio
This year was a year filled with interesting news and stories of research and discoveries through translational science and throughout 2016, CTSI Discovery Radio brought you lots of them!
On today’s show we’ll revisit some of the important stories we shared with you…like how our medical industry hopes to revolutionize healthcare and treat diseases in our country, an emerging disease that made international headlines, and some amazing, alternative therapies for providing treatment to our U.S. military service veterans. And later, we’ll take a look back at some of the things our ‘CTS-Eye on the Community’ focused on during 2016.
It’s our special year-in-review show as we reflect on what we learned during 2016, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Imagine if your body’s immune system developed an abnormality, and instead of helping to fight off infection, it began mistaking good bacteria and other matter in the intestinal or digestive tract as invading substances. For over one-and-a half-million people in the U.S. suffering from Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, it’s all too real.
On today’s show, we’ll learn about two primary Inflammatory Bowel Diseases: Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. What’s known about them? What can be done to treat them? And what more can we learn about them through research?
And later, we’ll hear from one community member who participated in a national clinical trial for a medication to treat Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis, and learn about his outcome and outlook.
It’s an important look at a sensitive topic as we discuss Inflammatory Bowel Disease, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Original Air Date: OCTOBER 21, 2016 | How many times have you heard it? “Trust your gut!” Well, do you?
New findings from a recent clinical study on the human gut bacteria suggest that you should. On today’s show, we’ll learn about one local research team who’ve discovered a groundbreaking link connecting a bacteria type in our intestines’ gut floral with our risk for heart attacks, and can even be an indicator of the severity of heart attacks.
And we’ll hear from two leaders at the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences to discover the present and future of translational science and clinical studies in our community and nationwide.
Helen Keller once said, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but lacking vision.”
On today’s show, we set our sights on The Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin’s Department of Ophthalmology & Visual Sciences, focusing on the pioneering vision and industry leadership of its Eye Institute, including its history, advancements through technology and its commitment to research.
2016 marks the 40th Anniversary of the Eye Institute, so join us as we celebrate its past, present and future inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
The ‘dog days’ of summer here, which means students will soon be heading back to classrooms for learning and fields for playing prep sports.
As parents, it’s our job to guide our children toward educational opportunities that can positively impact their future. On today’s show, you’ll hear about one exciting new opportunity.
It’s also a parent’s job to be informed about medical conditions, even rare ones, that could negatively impact a child’s future. We’ll examine one: Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM).
And later, learn about a local program that’s bringing cardiac emergency awareness and preparedness into schools throughout our community and nationwide.
“Back to school” season is upon us, so today we focus on the hearts and minds of our students, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Original Air Date: JULY 15, 2016 | With the recent Memorial Day and Independence Day holidays, we paid respect to our military veterans who sacrificed their lives and we celebrated our freedom that their sacrifice brings.
For many veterans, the price of defending our freedom is high. Even the ones fortunate enough to make it back home often suffer from long-lasting, serious effects of military life in their civilian life for years afterward.
One condition frequently diagnosed amongst veterans is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder or PTSD. There are many traditional treatments and there are more recently discovered, alternative therapies for treating PTSD.
Find out how horses, dogs and even guitars are serving the needs of our military service men and women, as we explore alternative treatments for PTSD, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Original Air Date: JUNE 17, 2016 | Spring has barely sprung in our area, but already there’s plenty of talk about mosquitoes.
Before they’ve even had an opportunity to become pesky, uninvited guest at our backyard BBQs and other outdoor activities, many of us have mosquitoes on our minds due to an emerging, mosquito-borne disease that’s making news headlines as it makes its way around the globe.
It’s called Zika Virus and, so far, it’s mosquito-carriers are being linked to a wide path of illness, severe birth defects and even deaths in several countries around the world. So, what threat level could Zika Virus pose for our country and, closer to home, our community?
Take a closer look, as we examine an emerging disease, Zika Virus, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: May 20, 2016 | With Spring upon us, area high school students are experiencing an annual tradition and one of the school year’s highlights: Prom.
It’s an exciting time. But, along with all of the pomp and pageantry this time of year brings, it also brings concern for parents because inside that formal suit or dress is a kid still fully capable of demonstrating risky behaviors common among their teen peers.
Particular areas of concern are drinking and driving, texting while driving and non-use of seat belts. One intervention strategy designed to help teens steer from risky driving behaviors is Froedtert Hospital Trauma Center’s ‘Forever Changed’ mock crash program.
Take a closer look and explore whether teens at risk can be forever changed, for the better, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Original Air Date: APRIL 15, 2016 | We’ve all heard the expression, “kids will be kids,” but sometimes children act in ways that cannot be explained away so simply. When a young person shows symptoms of fidgeting, issues in getting along with others, excessive talking or risky behavior, it’s possible that child is affected by Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, commonly referred to as ADHD.
In fact, the Centers For Disease Control & Prevention estimate that 1 in every 10 kids have been diagnosed with ADHD, making it the most common neurobehavioral disorder diagnosed in the U.S. But as challenging as ADHD can be for children suffering from it, it can be equally challenging for medical professional to accurately diagnose it, because sometimes medical conditions share the same symptoms as an emotional or behavioral disorder in a child.
Find out how medical professionals diagnose Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, as well as the challenges the process presents. And later, you’ll hear from one area mother who was sure her son had ADHD, until treatment and further testing revealed something entirely different.
It’s all inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!
Original Air Date: MARCH 18, 2016 | The human brain is complex, its various regions wired together by vast and intricate networks of connections so abundant, it’s a wonder we ourselves can understand how it actually works. But a couple of studies are doing exactly that.
One is a study being conducted right here in our community, taking a closer look at the brains of people affected by epilepsy. Another is the largest study ever conducted to better understand the healthy human brain.
Find out what we’ve learned, and what we’re still learning, about the human brain’s system of connections or 'Connectome'.
And, get an inside look at a cool museum exhibit, here in our community right now, that unlocks the code of the human genome.
It’s a show of Connectomes and Genomes, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio.
Original Air Date: FEBRUARY 19, 2016 | It’s a progressive disease that attacks the brain, gradually robbing people of their memory, ability to think and, in advanced cases, perform even the most basic tasks.
It’s affecting over 5 million adults in the United States today. So far, it’s irreversible, and there’s no prevention or cure. And as horrible as it is for those who suffer from it, it’s equally heartbreaking for those who love and care for them.
We’re talking about Alzheimer’s Disease. Most of us have heard of it, many of us know someone suffering from it. But what exactly is Alzheimer’s Disease? And, despite its devastating affects today, what are the prospects for discovering new preventions, interventions, and possibly a cure?
Find out the latest in Alzheimer’s research from national and local experts and, later, you’ll hear from one Representative who is leading the way in our State’s Legislature to bring awareness and assistance to Alzheimer’s patients and their families across Wisconsin.
Original Air Date: January 15, 2016 | Throughout medical history, countless diseases have been diagnosed, treated, and prevented over time. Unfortunately, far too many diseases have no known means for effectively treating them, much less preventing them from occurring in the first place. What we do know is that the need is great for finding a better understanding of what influences our genetics, as well as our environmental and lifestyle choices, have on diseases. But how? One solution being explored is Precision Medicine.
2015 was a year of advancing our community’s health through research and discovery…but what research and what did we discover?
On this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ve prepared a special “2015 Year In Review” show. For the next 30 minutes, we invite you to join us in looking back at the some of the important topics in health and medical research we explored throughout 2015.
And later, we’ll give you a look ahead at what’s to come in 2016.
Original Air Date: NOVEMBER 20, 2015 | Some of us have been around long enough to remember a time before the Internet, before cell phones, and before personal computers. Yet there’s another generation that has never lived without this technology. Whichever group you’re in, computers and the digital era have revolutionized the way we live our lives. On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll look at how the computer age and biomedical data sharing have changed the way we do research, sped up our ability to complete projects, and enhanced our ability to achieve profound outcomes. Meet the people who are making it happen – in southeastern Wisconsin and across the country.
Original Air Date: OCTOBER 16, 2015 | Researchers and team scientists have made major strides in new, non-invasive diagnostic tests for a number of conditions that used to require surgery. On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll look at one of these new tests, designed to care for some of our most delicate patients – infants going through heart transplants. We’ll talk with the scientists who created the new test, and see how it’s sparking interest with business and with patients.
Original Air Date: SEPTEMBER 18, 2015 | The Medical College of Wisconsin has made major strides in organ transplants. With its hospital partners, the Division of Transplant Surgery provides abdominal organ transplantation at Froedtert Hospital and Children's Hospital of Wisconsin. On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll discuss new innovations in liver transplants, a current study to help kidney recipients, and the ethics of allocating organs to those on a "wait list".
Original Air Date: AUGUST 21, 2015 | It’s back-to-school time and that has many parents talking about immunizations. Getting vaccinated is important to keep kids healthy while in school, but immunizations continue well into your adulthood. On today’s program, we’ll talk about the importance of immunizations throughout your lifetime and about the anti-cancer vaccine that many people are not getting.
Original Air Date: JULY 17, 2015 | Many people have seen the hit ABC television show "Shark Tank" where the best and the brightest compete to be selected for the best start-up business idea. Well, what if something like that was coming to Milwaukee, except, the best and the brightest pitching their innovative business plans were scientists and researchers from right here in southeast Wisconsin? What if their victory could revolutionize the way we care for ourselves and our community?
Original Air Date: JUNE 19, 2015 | Every doctor, scientist, and researcher has a personal reason for doing the work that they do. Each of us, as community members, has the same passion about a disease or illness that has touched our lives or a loved one in some way. On CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll look at community-driven research. What is it? How do you go about engaging communities or special populations? How and when do we take the lead from the community we serve?
Original Air Date: MAY 15, 2015 | After a long winter, it seems everyone is ready for some sun. But how much is too much to keep yourself healthy? Hear from our experts on skin cancer and melanoma, and discover easy ways to protect yourself and the ones you love from the dangers of too much sun.
Original Air Date: APRIL 17, 2015 | With no cure and no tests to confirm its diagnosis, Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative disease that has researchers looking for clues to diagnose and treat this movement disorder. You can help. Find out how in this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio.
Original Air Date: MARCH 25, 2015 | There has been a lot of talk recently about concussions and traumatic brain injuries. Concern has been raised about NFL players, collegiate sports programs, military veterans, and our own children’s safety playing school sports. We’ll try to sort out fact from fiction, and we’ll explain what’s being done to study the effects of a blow to the head on your health.
Original Air Date: FEBRUARY 23, 2015 | Are you sitting down? Well, you may want to stand up for this. In this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, hear how moderate physical exercise may hold the key to healthy blood vessels and a healthy heart as you age. We’ll define “moderate” next on CTSI Discovery Radio.
Original Air Date: JANUARY 19, 2015 | Do you or someone you know have Type 2 Diabetes? It is an epidemic among adults in Wisconsin and across the country. In this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, find out how a balanced diet can be one of your best tools to manage Type 2 diabetes.
Original Air Date: DECEMBER 22, 2014 | How much do you know about research? Biomedical research, to be specific. The scientific research data on cardiac arrest alone is shocking. Nationally, more than 9 out of 10 people who suffer cardiac arrest will die, but not here in Southeast Wisconsin. On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, find out why Milwaukee County is a healthier place to live because of biomedical research and you!
Original Air Date: NOVEMBER 24, 2014 | It is estimated that as many as 5 million Americans age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s Disease, possibly without any symptoms. On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll talk with world-renowned researchers and the US Senator raised by an NIH funded scientist to see what new discoveries may make Alzheimer’s Disease a distant memory some day.
Original Air Date: OCTOBER 20, 2014 | If you’re wearing pink, it’s probably because October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Where there have been great advances in diagnosing and treating breast cancer, there are still many unanswered questions about the most invasive, aggressive types of the disease. On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll discuss new findings – inside the cancer cells themselves – that may hold the key to treating breast cancer with personalized medicine for each patient.
Original Air Date: SEPTEMBER 19, 2014 | Each day, more than 100,000 people suffer from a chronic, genetic blood disease that causes debilitating pain. When there’s no cure, where do you turn for help? On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll discuss new ways people living with Sickle Cell Disease are finding some relief right here in our own back yard through new clinical trials, a medical home for Sickle Cell patients, and new guidelines to help lower the risk of the disease causing a crisis in patients it affects.
Original Air Date: AUGUST 15, 2014 | Does someone in your family have type 1 diabetes? The incidence of type 1 diabetes (or juvenile diabetes) is increasing at an alarming rate. Managing the disease well can be difficult even for adults. Now, hear how a new study is looking at family dynamics and potential new interventions to help children living with diabetes.
Original Air Date: JULY 22, 2014 | Autism and autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are on the rise. What we don’t know is if they are actually increasing, or if we are simply better at recognizing the issue. On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, we’ll talk about autism in teens and how researchers are trying to help them find their place in society and to thrive.
Original Air Date: JUNE 20, 2014 | Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is not a new condition, but how we have started to recognize it and help our returning service men and women cope with it is. On this episode of CTSI Discovery Radio, hear how the answers to relieving the anxiety of PTSD might already be in our veterans’ own back pockets.
Original Air Date: MAY 23, 2014 | Discovery Radio welcomes Dr. Chris Austin from the NIH National Center for Advancing Translational Science (NCATS) in Washington, DC. Plus, you’ll hear from our guest Dr. John Baker of the Medical College of Wisconsin on the topic of how probiotics are not only good for your digestion, but could potentially save you from a heart attack. Local TV Anchor, Kim Murphy, from FOX 6 joins in to play “translational trivia”.