FNLM In Focus: Conversations in Health and Science

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In-depth discussions with leading voices in medicine, research, and public health. Each episode explores breakthroughs, historical perspectives, and the evolving role of medical knowledge in our lives and offers thoughtful context for anyone interested in how knowledge shapes care and society.

Episodes

  1. Nov 2

    Hidden Work: Episode 2 - The Craft of Medical Writing

    In the second episode of Hidden Work, host Gwen Evans focuses on the craft of Medical Writing, speaking with Martin Delahunty, Managing Director of Inspiring STEM Consulting, about the often-overlooked role of medical writers in making research clear, trustworthy, and useful. From journal articles to patient-friendly summaries, they explore how these professionals connect science with the people who need it—and why human judgment and accountability remain essential as AI reshapes medical writing.

  2. Sep 28

    Hidden Work: Episode 1 - Mentorship, authorship, and the unseen work behind publishing research

    In the first episode of FNLM In Focus’s new “Hidden Work” series, host and Friends of the NLM vice president Gwen Evans speaks with cancer genetics expert Heather Hampel from City of Hope National Medical Center about the often-overlooked work behind scholarly publishing—from mentoring new authors and navigating authorship decisions to making the review process easier for everyone involved.

  3. Aug 6

    Inside JAMA: Trust, Innovation & the Future of Medical Publishing

    How does one of the world's most influential medical journals stay relevant in a rapidly changing world?  In this episode of Friends of the NLM In Focus, Dr. George Lundberg sits down with Annette Flanagin and Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo of the JAMA Network to discuss the journal's remarkable history, the evolving role of peer review, and how artificial intelligence is shaping the future of scientific publishing.

    Inside JAMA: Trust, Innovation & the Future of Medical Publishing

  4. Jun 1

    Sticking Points: Research errors that remain in the record

    Not all biomedical research errors are corrected or retracted but some may persist even after retraction in the published literature, shaping research and practice long after concerns arise. In this episode, we speak with Ivan Oransky, co-founder of Retraction Watch, about the most frequent sources of research irregularities and why flawed research can endure—and what it takes to bring those “sticking points” into view.

  5. Mar 22

    Proof Positive: Navigating Trust and Reproducibility in Science

    Join FNLM President Dr. Andrew Balas in a compelling conversation with Nobel laureate Dr. Robert Lefkowitz as they explore one of the most critical questions in modern research: how can we trust science? From the challenges of reproducibility to the standards that ensure reliability, they unpack how scientists—and society—can maintain confidence in research findings. Packed with insights, personal anecdotes, and thought-provoking reflections, this episode is a must-listen for anyone curious about the foundations of scientific integrity.

  6. Mar 3

    Sugar, Science, and the State of Health in the Age of MAHA

    In our inaugural episode, FNLM’s Dr. George Lundberg is in conversation with journalist Gary Taubes, bestselling author of The Case Against Sugar and The Case for Keto and founder of the Substack newsletter Uncertainty Principles. They explore the history of American dietary habits and how decades of nutrition science, public health policy, and messaging have shaped today’s national conversation — including the White House’s “Make America Healthy Again” initiative. For more from Gary Taubes, visit his Substack at: uncertaintyprinciples.substack.com

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In-depth discussions with leading voices in medicine, research, and public health. Each episode explores breakthroughs, historical perspectives, and the evolving role of medical knowledge in our lives and offers thoughtful context for anyone interested in how knowledge shapes care and society.

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