Today we uncover the topic of Chemo Brain, the cognitive changes that often occur with cancer treatment. Our guest for this episode is Dr. Shelli Kesler, cognitive neuroscientist and associate professor in both the School of Nursing and the Department of Diagnostic Medicine at Dell Medical School here at the University of Texas at Austin.
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Episode 7, Part 3: Expert Profile, Dr. Lailea Noel
In our final part of Episode 7, featuring discussions on health disparities and cancer, Kristen Wynn sits down with Lailea Noel, PhD, to hear more about her career path in social work, cancer and community research as well as words of wisdom and encouragement for our listening learners.
Mid-Month Mini Episode: Mindfulness
The third mid-month mini episode with Patty Prado, Assistant Director of Leadership Development and Coaching in the Department of Medical Education at The University of Texas at Austin’s Dell Medical School, challenges listeners to really examine what is to be present and understanding what it means to have a “beginner’s mind.”
Episode 8: The COVID 19 Vaccine and Cancer
In late 2020, two COVID 19 vaccines were approved by the FDA and were released to the public shortly thereafter. In episode 8, Nick Smith-Stanley, MBA talks with Elizabeth Matsui, MD, MHS, Professor of Internal Medicine and Population Health and Director of Clinical and Translational Research to learn about the state of COVID-19 in Texas as well as the fundamentals of vaccines. Also joining the conversation, is Assistant Professor and Division Chief of Surgical Oncology Declan Fleming, MD, FACS to discuss how the pandemic and vaccine has impacted patients with cancer.
Episode 7, Part 2: Expert Profile, Dr. Sanford Jeames, Cancer Research Advocate
In part 2 of Episode 7, after a discussion about health disparities and cancer in part 1, Kristen Wynn at LCI sits down with Dr. Sanford Jeames, DHA to hear about his fascinating career journey, his work in cancer research, and his insights for our listeners.
Mid-Month Mini Episode: Confident Communication
Welcome to our second Mid-Month Mini Episode! These shorter episodes, featured every other month, focus on professional and personal tools learners can use as they begin their careers. This month focuses on tools for communicating confidently, which includes working to understand and communicate your core values and authentic voice, with Patty Prado.
Episode 7, Part 1: Health Disparities and Cancer
In Part 1 of our seventh episode, Kristen Wynn at LCI sits down with Dr. Lailea Noel, Ph.D. and Dr. Sanford Jeames, DHA, to discuss their work in community-based cancer research, how health disparities impact cancer research and cancer care, and their recommendations for what we can do to close the gaps.
Episode 6: Social Work in Oncology
The Oncology Clinic at UT Health Austin opened its doors two years ago today. Senior Clinical Social Worker Angela Luna, LCSW, has been here from the very beginning. In this episode, we learn more about the fascinating and rewarding career of medical social work in the context of a new and growing cancer center.
Mid-Month Mini Episode: Gratitude
Welcome to our first Mini Episode! These shorter episodes, featured every other month, focus on professional and personal tools learners can use as they begin their careers. As we near Thanksgiving in the USA, we will spend a few moments with Dell Medical School Leadership Coach Patty Prado, focusing on the benefits and science behind the practice of gratitude.
Episode 5 Part 2: Nutrition and Cancer
In the second part of this episode, we hear from Krystle Zuniga, Ph.D., R.D., and Alejandra De Angulo, Ph.D. about their career paths and insight they have for those interested in pursuing medicine, cancer, and nutrition.