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This is a monthly podcast for learners of all ages with a desire to know more about cancer and careers in healthcare. We are a growing collection of interviews, talks and experiences that aim to empower and inspire. Please reach out with your questions by email at livestrongcancerinstitutes@dellmed.utexas.edu You can find out more about the Livestrong Cancer Institutes UT Health Austin Clinic at https://uthealthaustin.org/clinics/cancer You can find out more about the Livestrong Cancer Institutes at Dell Medical School by visiting https://dellmed.utexas.edu/units/livestrong-cancer-institutes
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SXSW Preview, Episode 35 Part 2: Shadowing an Oncology Physician Assistant
Cancer Uncovered creator and host Kristen Wynn is excited to discuss the Cancer Uncovered Podcast at the 2024 South by Southwest Conference in Austin, Texas. She is part of a panel discussion called Scientific Storytelling: the Audio Advantage, on March 11, 2024. This preview of part 2 of Episode 35 with Oncology Physician Assistant Lindsay Kozicz (and her cat) […]
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Episode 35: Shadowing an Oncology Physician Assistant, Part 1
In Part 1 of this episode, we prepare to shadow Livestrong Cancer Institutes Clinic Physician Assistant Lindsay Kozicz, by learning about the basics of a PA’s role in a cancer clinic, the history of the position and Lindsay’s personal journey towards this path.
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Episode 34: The Sociology of Cancer: Cancerland, Pt. 2
Dr. Ozbakken returns for part 2 of her discussion with “Cancerland”. She discusses Generation Z’s power to demystify cancer with the power of social media, she also brings up how cancer changes generationally amongst populations, and she ends the episodes with how students themselves can make a difference within cancer.
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Episode 33: The Diversity in Cancer Research Experience: Alexa Cumming
This summer the University of Texas at Austin together with the Livestrong Cancer Institute hosted a group of select undergraduate students for the opportunity to work with the institute and do yearlong cancer research on any topic of their choosing. Livestrong had the pleasure to work alongside these special students and put together their research. We saw many of their ambitions turn into […]
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Episode 32: The Sociology of Cancer: Cancerland
Cancer’s role in our society is oftentimes not looked at from a sociological standpoint. Rather, we approach cancer through a research and biological lens, however, there is much more to it than it meets the eye. In our latest podcast episode professor and sociologist at the University of Texas at Austin, Dr. Stephanie Osbakken dives […]
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Episode 31: Clinical Research With Monae Carpenter and How to Demystify It
Clinical research manager within the department of oncology here at the Dell Medical School, Monae Carpenter, guides us through her career in research while also giving her perspective on how clinical research trials can better be understood and demystified.