EPITalk: Behind the Paper

Annals of Epidemiology

This stimulating podcast series from the Annals of Epidemiology takes you behind the scenes of groundbreaking articles recently published in the journal. Join Editor-in-Chief, Patrick Sullivan, and journal authors for thought-provoking conversations on the latest findings and developments in epidemiologic and methodologic research.

  1. 10/12/2025

    Exploring Neural-Network Models in Pediatric Chronic Kidney Disease

    Send a text Dr. Derek Ng joins EPITalk host and co-author, Dr. Patrick Sullivan to explore whether a neural-network model utilizing two blood biomarkers can more accurately estimate kidney function in pediatric chronic kidney disease than current standard equations. “A comparison of neural networks and regression-based approaches for estimating kidney function in pediatric chronic kidney disease: Practical predictive epidemiology for clinical management of a progressive disease” is published in the May 2025 issue (Vol. 105) of Annals of Epidemiology. Read the full article here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279725000717  Episode Credits: Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas Technical Producer: Paula Burrows Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.

    27 min

  2. 28/04/2025

    Understanding Organizational Context & Its Role in Implementation Science

    Send a text Dr. Larry Hearld illustrates multiple methods that implementation scientists can use to better inform adaptation and implementation of evidence-based interventions in complex organizational settings. “Integrating existing and novel methods to understand organizational context: A case study of an academic-public health department partnership” is published in the December 2024 issue (Vol. 100) of Annals of Epidemiology. Read the full article here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279724002473 Episode Credits: Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas Technical Producer: Paula Burrows Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.

    22 min

  3. 31/03/2025

    The Obesity Paradox: Childhood Body Size & Breast Cancer Risk

    Send a text Dr. Dorthe Pedersen unpacks the paradoxical relationship between childhood body size, breast density, and postmenopausal breast cancer risk among a large cohort of Danish women. Her article, “Associations of early life body size and pubertal timing with breast density and postmenopausal breast cancer risk: A mediation analysis,” can be found in the February 2025 (Vol. 102) issue of Annals of Epidemiology.  Read the full article here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1047279725000109 Episode Credits: Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas Technical Producer: Paula Burrows Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.

    23 min

  4. 28/02/2025

    Exploring the Link between Iron Deficiency Anemia & Severe Maternal Morbidity

    Send a text Dr. Nansi Boghossian deep dives into her research findings on the alarming connection between iron deficiency anemia and severe maternal morbidity risk among pregnant individuals. Her study, “Association between iron deficiency anemia and severe maternal morbidity: A retrospective cohort study,” can be found in the December 2024 (Vol. 100) issue of Annals of Epidemiology. Read the full article here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279724002485 Episode Credits: Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas Technical Producer: Paula Burrows Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.

    19 min

  5. 30/12/2024

    Parenthood and the Physical & Mental Health of SGM Parents

    Send a text Dr. Diana Tordoff shares insights on the health and well-being of LGBTQ parents, revealing the specific stressors and barriers they face while navigating parenthood. Her paper, “Parenthood and the physical and mental health of sexual and gender minority parents: A cross-sectional, observational analysis from The PRIDE Study” can be found in the September 2024 (Vol. 97) issue of Annals of Epidemiology.  Read the full article here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279724001595 To learn more about or collaborate with The PRIDE Study, visit: https://pridestudy.org/collaborate Episode Credits: Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas Technical Producer: Paula Burrows Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.

    27 min

  6. 27/11/2024

    From Equality to Equity: Increasing Equity-based Approaches in Epidemiology

    Send a text Dr. Carlos Rodriguez-Diaz joins EPITalk host and co-author, Dr. Patrick Sullivan, for an enlightening conversation about ways that epidemiologists can make important contributions in measuring and describing inequitable health outcomes. Their editorial, "From equality to equity: Increasing the use and reporting of equity-based approaches in epidemiology” can be found in Annals of Epidemiology’s Special Issue on Health Equity: Novel Equity-Based Approaches in Epidemiology. Read the full article here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279724001091 Call for papers on Novel Equity-Based Approaches in Epidemiology: https://www.sciencedirect.com/special-issue/300230/health-equity-novel-equity-based-approaches-in-epidemiology Episode Credits: Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas Technical Producer: Paula Burrows Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.

    26 min

  7. 30/10/2024

    The Role of Timing in Physical Activity & CVD Mortality Risk

    Send a text PhD student Sunwoo Emma Cho and Dr. Rahul Ghosal unpack their recent article, “Exploring the association between daily distributional patterns of physical activity and cardiovascular mortality risk among older adults in NHANES 2003-2006” published in the November 2024 (Vol. 99) issue of Annals of Epidemiology. In this study, the researchers quantify the association between daily (temporally varying) distributional patterns of physical activity and cardiovascular mortality risk.  Read the full article here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279724002436 Episode Credits: Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas Technical Producer: Paula Burrows Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.

    22 min

  8. 28/09/2024

    Link between Childhood Sleep & Adolescent Substance Use?

    Send a text Medical student Akshay Krishnan and Dr. David Reichenberger explore the associations between childhood weeknight sleep and later alcohol and marijuana use. Their paper, “Childhood sleep is prospectively associated with adolescent alcohol and marijuana use,” can be found in the October 2024 (Vol. 98) issue of Annals of Epidemiology.  Read the full article here: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1047279724001674 UCSF-Bay Area CFAR’s Mentoring the Mentors Workshop: https://cfar.ucsf.edu/mentoring/events/mentoring-mentors-workshop-hiv-researchers Episode Credits: Executive Producer: Sabrina Debas Technical Producer: Paula Burrows Annals of Epidemiology is published by Elsevier.

    19 min
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This stimulating podcast series from the Annals of Epidemiology takes you behind the scenes of groundbreaking articles recently published in the journal. Join Editor-in-Chief, Patrick Sullivan, and journal authors for thought-provoking conversations on the latest findings and developments in epidemiologic and methodologic research.

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    Annals of Epidemiology
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    2023 - 2025
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