Coffee Conversations with Scientists

Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
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Each month we’ll dig into the science behind a health topic making news today. Think of it as a virtual coffee break, with a science twist. You bring the coffee. We’ll bring a scientist. And together we’ll explore what science tells us about the health topics that matter to you! Driven by a vision for a healthier Wisconsin, the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) reaches statewide, propelling the most promising work and ideas to build a healthier Wisconsin for generations to come.

  1. The Science Behind Digital Health and AI.

    12/18/2025

    The Science Behind Digital Health and AI.

    Jesse Ehrenfeld, MD, MPH, Senior Associate Dean in MCW’s School of Medicine and Executive Director of AHW, will join us to explore how digital health solutions, including artificial intelligence, are reshaping healthcare. The conversation will cover how technology can ease health worker burnout, improve quality of care, strengthen provider-patient relationships, and highlight why human oversight of AI tools matters, with a look ahead at how emerging innovations may shape the future of care. ☕️

    27 min
  2. The Science Behind Obesity and Breast Cancer

    10/28/2025

    The Science Behind Obesity and Breast Cancer

    Olena Klindukhova, MD, will discuss the biological connections between obesity and cancer, unpack how holiday habits may influence long-term risk, and share practical strategies for healthier nutrition, movement, and stress management.

    35 min
  3. The Science Behind Environment and Health

    10/02/2025

    The Science Behind Environment and Health

    Kirsten Beyer, PhD, MPH, Professor of Epidemiology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, will talk about how climate change is reshaping our environment, threatening natural resources, and impacting our health—and how communities are adapting with resilience.

    31 min
  4. The Science Behind Brain Cancer

    08/28/2025

    The Science Behind Brain Cancer

    Jennifer Connelly, MD, Neuro-Oncologist with Froedtert's Cancer Center and Professor at MCW, will discuss the rarity of brain tumors and advancements being made in their diagnosis and treatment. She'll share the science, stories, and the strength of a community fighting back, showing how early research, small donations, and shared knowledge are fueling hope and prolonging life expectancy.

    28 min
  5. The Science Behind School-Based Trauma Response

    07/16/2025

    The Science Behind School-Based Trauma Response

    David Cipriano, PhD, Child and Adolescent Psychologist and Associate Professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at MCW, will discuss how Milwaukee Public Schools are using innovative technology and strategic partnerships to understand how students' proximity to emergency response calls affects their mental health—and what they're doing with these powerful insights.

    32 min
  6. The Science Behind Clinical Trials

    06/19/2025

    The Science Behind Clinical Trials

    The Science Behind Clinical Trials by Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin

    33 min
  7. The Science Behind Health Workforce Well-Being

    05/29/2025

    The Science Behind Health Workforce Well-Being

    Grab your coffee and join us today for our Coffee Conversations with Scientists episode: The Science Behind Health Workforce Well-Being. Michael Stadler, MD, Associate Professor in the Department of Otolaryngology at the Medical College of Wisconsin and former Chief Medical Officer of Froedtert Hospital, will discuss a transformative statewide initiative to support the well-being of Wisconsin’s health workforce.

    34 min
  8. The Science Behind Pediatric Feeding and Nutrition Disorders

    03/27/2025

    The Science Behind Pediatric Feeding and Nutrition Disorders

    Alan Silverman, PhD, Professor of Pediatrics and Director of Pediatric Psychology Training at MCW, will discuss feeding and nutrition disorders in pediatrics, their impact, and how parents can find the right support.

    34 min
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Each month we’ll dig into the science behind a health topic making news today. Think of it as a virtual coffee break, with a science twist. You bring the coffee. We’ll bring a scientist. And together we’ll explore what science tells us about the health topics that matter to you! Driven by a vision for a healthier Wisconsin, the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) reaches statewide, propelling the most promising work and ideas to build a healthier Wisconsin for generations to come.

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    Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    46
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    Clean
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