Science@UH

Science@UH

The University Hospitals Research & Education Institute Science@UH podcast illuminates the latest research discovery, innovation and clinical advances that helps accelerate new ways to treat and care for patients and improve the lives within our community and beyond.

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April 17, 2025 20 mins

Aasef Shaikh, MD, PhD, a leading neurologist at University Hospitals discusses his journey into neurology, his groundbreaking research in neuro-ophthalmology, movement disorders, and the application of AI-driven exercise therapy for Parkinson’s disease.

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Elie Saade, MD, MPH, Medical Director of Infection Control at University Hospitals, explains the critical role of infection prevention in healthcare, discusses strategies for reducing hospital-acquired infections, and the impact of interdisciplinary collaboration.

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Professor Mahmoud Ghannoum, a leading expert in medical mycology and microbiome research, shares his pioneering work on the role of fungi in the microbiome and groundbreaking research on the mycobiome’s impact on health, including its role in gut disorders, autism, and cancer.

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James Voos, MD, and Jacob Calcei, MD explore the impact of osteoarthritis, highlighting their team's pioneering work in regenerative therapies to revolutionize musculoskeletal care, and how they collaborate with wearable technology experts to prevent sports injuries and optimize athletic performance.

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Jonathan Shoag, MD, discusses his innovative prostate cancer research aiming to better understand the impact of PSA screening and his groundbreaking work on the genetics of aging.

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David Sheyn, MD, shares his unique career journey to the field of urogynecology, where he now leads innovative research to advance women’s pelvic health through personalized care, AI and cutting-edge technology.

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UH Rainbow Babies & Children's Charles Macias, MD, MPH, discusses his work leading a $48 million grant to improve pediatric disaster readiness, emphasizing the importance of everyday preparedness, national investments in pediatric care, and the significant impact of quality improvement initiatives through structured interventions.

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Jonathan Lass, MD, an expert in corneal transplantation and imaging, shares insights into the groundbreaking work of the UH Eye Image Analysis Reading Centers, advancements in treating various eye conditions and the future of eye care.

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Chaitra Badve, MD and Dan Ma, PhD discuss the collaborative relationship aimed to develop and use MR fingerprinting to transform clinical care.

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Internationally renowned neurologist, Amrou Sarraj, MD, led an international study that is breaking new boundaries with stroke therapy. Listen to how the SELECT2 trial is paving the way for changing stroke therapy worldwide.

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Faruk Orge, MD, shares his remarkable journey from clinician to discovery innovator through groundbreaking innovations in pediatric ophthalmology, from AI-driven diagnostics to cutting-edge gene therapies and virtual reality training platforms, aimed at preventing childhood blindness and enhancing global eye care.

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Julia Blanchette, PhD, RN, discusses her research on empowering young adults with Type 1 diabetes. From navigating the complexities of health insurance to addressing financial stress, discover how her work is making a difference in diabetes management.

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Sheryl Kingsberg, PhD describes the evolution of female sexual health studies, today’s treatments for female sexual health disorders and a new and upcoming treatment for post-partum depression.

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Quintin Pan, PhD, explores the surge of HPV+ related head and neck cancers sparking the need for innovative treatment solutions.

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Mehdi Shishehbor, DO, PhD, explains how his team is developing preventative solutions to overcome chronic limb-threatening ischemia.

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Amitabh Chak, MD, Sanford Markowitz, MD, PhD, and Joseph Willis, MD, explain the journey of EsoCheck™ and EsoGuard™, an incredible bench to bedside diagnostic discovery to detect Barrett's esophagus and prevent esophageal cancer.

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Francoise Adan, MD, and Samuel Rodgers-Melnick, MPH, MT-BC, discuss how Connor Whole Health’s research of how music therapy reduces pain, stress and anxiety and how these modalities can be implemented for patient care.

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Cynthia Bearer, MD, explains how her groundbreaking research on fetal alcohol spectrum disorder, lipid rafts, and brain development in preterm babies aims to improve neonatal care.

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Leonardo Kayat Bittencourt, MD, discusses how the University Hospitals Radiology AI and Diagnostic Innovation Collaborative, RadiCLE, is collaborating with innovative teams to use AI application to investigate clinical practices in hope of bringing new solutions to improve patient care and outcomes.

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Sanjay Rajagopalan, MD discusses how historical government policies impact health outcomes more than 90 years later and the need to understand external and internal environments to transform the delivery of healthcare.

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