translational science

Welcome to Episode 26 of The Oncology Podcast's Experts On Point series, brought to you by The Oncology Network. 

How can we change our inner worlds alongside our healthcare systems? How can we integrate trust and kindness into research projects? How can we build more equity into gastrointestinal cancer care?

These were some of the innovative and fascinating topics discussed at the recent AGITG 2023 Annual Scientific Meeting held in Christchurch, Aotearoa, New Zealand.

To review the meeting, our Host Rachael Babin is joined by the Co-Convenor Dr Ben Lawrence, Medical Oncologist practising in Auckland.  And international guest speaker, Associate Professor Katherine Garman, Vice Chief of Research in the Division of Gastroenterology at Duke University in Durham North Carolina, USA.

We hope you enjoy listening.

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Join your host Rob Moss as we discuss the disparities that persist in women’s health care, where according to recent studies, women often face a four-year lag in diagnosis for over 700 diseases, a 50% higher risk of heart attack misdiagnosis, and a seven-year journey to an endometriosis diagnosis. 

Rob is joined by his colleagues at UPMC Enterprises, Anna Mamo, Kathryn Heffernan, and Varsha Raj, who bring their expertise to the table. Together, they explore the pressing questions surrounding women's health: What is women's health exactly? Why do these disparities exist between women and men in health care? What does the future look like and how is UPMC Enterprises looking to change the trajectory? 

As we navigate this complex terrain, we'll uncover the latest trends, initiatives, and innovations aimed at bridging the gender gap in health care. Whether you're an aspiring health care entrepreneur, a conscientious investor, or someone curious about the evolving landscape of women's health care, Ventured offers insightful discussions and eye-opening perspectives to help you better understand and contribute. 

Tune in to "Ventured" and embark on a journey to empower women's health care for a more equitable future. 

If you're interested in learning more about UPMC Enterprises, please visit our website.

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FEATURING

Dr. Katrine Wallace
Twitter @DrKatEpi
TikTok @epidemiologistkat

Jacqueline Carey
Twitter @JCareyUIC

Michael Wesbecher
Twitter @ThisIsUIC

And me, Lauren Rieger
Twitter @UIC_CCTS

If you would like to see your interdisciplinary team featured on the podcast, reach out to me at laurenw@uic.edu.

Interested in volunteering to participate in health research? Today’s researchers want to make sure that treatments and cures are designed for everyone’s unique needs. Are you ready to make a difference? Learn more at go.uic.edu/healthresearch.

The University of Illinois Chicago Center for Clinical and Translational Science is supported by the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences, National Institutes of Health, through Grant UL1TR002003. The content is solely the responsibility of the authors and does not necessarily represent the official views of the National Institutes of Health.

Resources from the show:

1. Functional Assessment of Standardized Items

2. Dr. Weaver's article on the Coma Recovery Scale

3. Help Dr. Weaver's research by participating in the surveys below if applicable. 

• Are you a rehabilitation practitioner that has evaluated and/or treated individuals with disorders of consciousness following a brain injury? If so, please complete Survey #4.
• Are you a family member  who has cared for a loved one who was/is unconscious following a brain injury?
• Please consider completing one of our surveys. You can request to take this survey via Zoom with one of our research assistants.

4. OT Graphically Library Membership

For more information about this episode contact Katie at katie@otgraphically.com or Dr. Jen Weaver at Jen.Weaver@colostate.edu