ThinkResearch Harvard Catalyst

"Suicide is not simply a mental health issue, it's a public health issue," says Sara Kohlbeck, director of the Division of Suicide Research and Healing at the Medical College of Wisconsin. In this episode, Kohlbeck shares her research, which focuses on understanding suicide among disproportionately affected populations, including farmers, veterans, and youth of color.

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"We need to better meet the needs of children and families by understanding what their needs are and addressing that in the care we deliver," says Meg Simione, PhD, of Massachusetts General Hospital. In this episode, Simione shares her research examining the determinants and impacts of pediatric disorders and ways to improve access to care through implementation science.

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How do social inequity dimensions such as race, gender, socioeconomic status, and citizenship impact STEM education? In our latest episode, Mayank Chugh, PhD, of Harvard Medical School discusses his research.

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What role can genomics play in improving healthcare? Jason Vassy, MD, MPH, MS, of Veterans Affairs (VA) Boston Healthcare System and Brigham and Women’s Hospital shares his research on how patient DNA might be used to improve healthcare and prevent disease.

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“The more diverse that we are, the better off we are for the health, safety, and success of the human race,” says Kris King, founder and executive director of the Trans+ Community Celebration at Harvard University. In this episode, King discusses the importance of embracing neurodiversity to create a more compassionate and inclusive world. Isabel Castanho of The MIND Project serves as guest host.

Transcript: https://bit.ly/4837eJU

"Without the input of the people in the community, I don't think we would be essentially where we are," says Ruth-Alma Turkson-Ocran, PhD. In this episode, Turkson-Ocran and Stephen Juraschek, PhD, of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, discuss their research study entitled "Groceries for Black Residents of Boston to Stop Hypertension". The conversation focuses on how they've engaged the local community in their research as well as their work with Harvard Catalyst's Community Coalition for Equity in Research.

Transcript: https://bit.ly/3MGe4g9