"Behind the Breakthrough" is a new and unique podcast featuring revelatory one-on-one conversations with the people responsible for groundbreaking medical discoveries at UHN.
Launching Tuesday, the UHN-produced series takes a 360-degree view of the life of a researcher. It delves into the motivations behind why they do what they do; the ah-ha moment that guided them to choose a career in healthcare; the perseverance needed to face the challenges and pressures of research; the resilience needed when they experience failure; and what keeps them going everyday, even in the face of doubts and long odds.
"As a team, we have the privilege of working with scientists and getting to know them and their work," says Gillian Howard, Vice President of UHN Public Affairs & Communications. "When the idea of a podcast came up, we thought that this was a way that many others could meet the people, hear about the work and understand that science and scientists are smart, committed and often inspirational."
"Behind the Breakthrough" debuts with Dr. Heather Ross, Division Head of Cardiology at the Peter Munk Cardiac Centre. Each Tuesday until Dec. 17, another UHN researcher will be featured.
| AIR DATE | GUEST | TOPIC |
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| October 8 | Heather Ross | Heart and AI |
| October 15 | Karen Davis | Pain |
| October 22 | Camilla Zimmermann
| Palliative care
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| October 29 | Milos Popovic | Functional Electrical Stimulation |
| November 5 | Mathieu Lupien | Searching for the origins of cancer |
| November 12 | Jenny Campos | Falls and driving and the elderly |
| November 19 | Michael Laflamme | Repairing broken hearts with stem cells |
| November 26 | Valerie Wallace | Reversing blindness |
| December 3 | Kristen Musselman | Stroke rehab and mobility |
| December 10 | Michael Hoffman | Searching for predictors of cancer |
| December 17 | Don Weaver | Searching for the cure to Alzheimer’s
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The podcast series features UHN researchers unfiltered and uninterrupted. And, for Dr. Brad Wouters, UHN EVP of Science and Research, it's an opportunity to not only inspire, but to educate.
"Everyday, approximately 1,000 scientist leaders work towards creating A Healthier World through research and innovation," Dr. Wouters says. "That's why we're excited to launch this podcast – to not only share our groundbreaking research from the foundations of biology all the way to human health and efficiency of the healthcare system, but also to learn more about what drives these scientists to never stop pursuing questions related to today's greatest health issues."
To listen to the podcast,
go to the Behind the Breakthrough webpage.
