From Bench to Bedside

Drs. Matheu and Rubin
  • 4.8 (40)
  • MEDICINE

From Bench to Bedside is a science-forward medical podcast that cuts through the noise, the hype, and the misinformation. Hosted by Dr. Zachary Rubin, MD, a double board-certified pediatrician and allergist/immunologist, and Dr. Melanie Matheu, PhD, an immunologist, scientist and entrepreneur. This podcast brings you the combined perspectives of a medical doctor and PhD scientist on what’s actually happening in medicine, public health, and biomedical science. Each episode bridges the gap between what the research shows (“the bench”) and what patients experience in the real world (“the bedside”). We break down topics like vaccines, immune system myths, chronic illness claims, viral health trends, and breaking medical news using evidence, clinical reasoning, and scientific context. Whether you’re a clinician, scientist, student, or just someone trying to make sense of today’s health information landscape, From Bench to Bedside is here to help you think more clearly about health and medicine. 🎙️ New episodes regularly📍 Educational content only; not medical advice

Episodes

  1. 3D AGO

    Episode 5 - CDC Vaccine Schedule Cuts: What Changed, Why It Matters, and What Parents Should Do

    Major changes to the CDC childhood immunization schedule are creating confusion—and risk. Dr. Zachary Rubin (Allergy/Immunology) and Dr. Melanie Matheu, PhD (Immunology) break down what changed, how vaccines are actually approved (FDA → ACIP → CDC), why herd immunity matters, and what this means for parents, pediatricians, and public health. We also discuss real-world vaccine side effects vs. vaccine-preventable disease, and where to find the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) schedule to review with your child’s doctor.

    1h 2m

  2. 5D AGO

    Episode 4 - Live Q&A: Science Skeptics and the Immune System's Weirdest Tricks

    We go live on TikTok for a rapid-fire “health potpourri” Q&A—how to talk to science skeptics, why flu season feels brutal (and what the vaccine still does), sun-sneezing (yes, it’s real), iodine nasal sprays, hormones + new allergies in midlife, mast cells/stress hives, and how to spot fake “food sensitivity” tests. Evidence-forward, funny, and zero individualized medical advice.

    1h 9m

  3. 6D AGO

    Episode 3 - This Year’s Flu Explained: H3N2, Vaccine Mismatch, and What Still Protects You

    Is this flu season actually worse, or does it just feel that way? In this episode, we break down what’s driving the current surge in influenza, why the dominant H3N2 strain is spreading so widely, and what a vaccine “mismatch” really means. We cut through the noise to explain what still protects you, what doesn’t, and why “just the flu” is never just the flu.

    33 min

  4. JAN 25

    Episode 2 - Flooding the Zone: Rapid-Fire Debunking Vaccine & Health Misinformation

    When lies come faster than facts, confusion wins. This episode takes on the flood of vaccine and health misinformation with a rapid-fire debunk—what’s being said, why it spreads, and what the evidence actually shows.

    45 min

  5. JAN 25

    Episode 1 - Measles Is Back: What the 2025 Data Actually Shows

    Measles was declared eliminated in the U.S. years ago. So why is it back—and spreading? In our first episode of From Bench to Bedside, we unpack what’s actually happening, why this matters right now, and how misinformation helped bring a preventable disease roaring back.

    1 hr

  6. JAN 25

    Pilot - Why We are Doing this

    Medicine is everywhere online, but context is missing. In this pilot episode of From Bench to Bedside, Dr. Zachary Rubin and Dr. Melanie Matheu explain why they started this podcast and how they plan to bring clarity, evidence, and real-world perspective back to health conversations.

    9 min
  • 6 Episodes

4.8
out of 5
40 Ratings

About

From Bench to Bedside is a science-forward medical podcast that cuts through the noise, the hype, and the misinformation. Hosted by Dr. Zachary Rubin, MD, a double board-certified pediatrician and allergist/immunologist, and Dr. Melanie Matheu, PhD, an immunologist, scientist and entrepreneur. This podcast brings you the combined perspectives of a medical doctor and PhD scientist on what’s actually happening in medicine, public health, and biomedical science. Each episode bridges the gap between what the research shows (“the bench”) and what patients experience in the real world (“the bedside”). We break down topics like vaccines, immune system myths, chronic illness claims, viral health trends, and breaking medical news using evidence, clinical reasoning, and scientific context. Whether you’re a clinician, scientist, student, or just someone trying to make sense of today’s health information landscape, From Bench to Bedside is here to help you think more clearly about health and medicine. 🎙️ New episodes regularly📍 Educational content only; not medical advice

Information

  • Creator
    Drs. Matheu and Rubin
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Drs. Matheu and Rubin