CTSI Discovery Radio is a unique facet of the Clinical & Translation Science Institute (CTSI) of Southeast Wisconsin. Each 30-minute monthly show informs and educates listeners about translational research relative to current health topics, clinical studies and advancements in biomedical research leading to better outcomes. CTSI Discovery Radio is hosted and produced by award-winning veteran radio personality Bryan Belmer. Visit the CTSI website at https://ctsi.mcw.edu
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Episode #127 - In the Blood: Essential Thrombocytosis
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Essential Thrombocytosis (ET) is a rare blood disorder that can be serious, but is also very treatable and manageable. Discover In the Blood: Essential Thrombocytosis, and hear from someone living with ET…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #126 - Amazing Brains: How Words & Language Meaning are Encoded in Brain Activity
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Words cannot adequately describe how fascinating the human brain is. But new research is exploring how our brain processes language in the parts of the brain that support the semantic system. Discover how words and language meaning are encoded in our brain activity……inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!…
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Episode #125 - Lupus: Breakthrough Discovery & Diagnostic Challenges
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A recent discovery in patients with lupus could result in better therapeutic treatments. And learn about research focused on lupus diagnostic errors. Discover a research breakthrough and diagnostic challenges of lupus…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #124 - All in Together: The Past, Present & Future of CTSI
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Over the last 15 years, the CTSI has focused on being all-in together with the research enterprise and the community to advance health through research and discovery. Discover the past, present nd future of the CTSI…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #123 - To the Bone: Osteoporosis & Bone Health
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As we age, our bones can become less dense in structure. For some, this can lead to osteoporosis. But a research breakthrough is changing that. Discover osteoporosis and bone health…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #122 - Virtual Reality Therapy for Real Chronic Pain
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Chronic pain impacts millions of Americans. While the source of pain may vary, there’s one important consistency paving the way for an innovative and immersive pain therapy. Discover a virtual reality treatment for real chronic pain……inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #121 - Emergency Medicine and Injury Prevention & Control Spanning Seven Decades
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Emergency medicine is specialized, immediate, critical care for patients of all ages, often related to injuries that are preventable. Dr. Stephen Hargarten presents a lecture on leadership and science spanning seven decades…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #120 - Open Wide: Oral Health for Overall Health
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Our oral health is directly related to our overall health. However, many face barriers in achieving and maintaining good oral health. Open wide, as we discover oral health and oral health disparities…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #119 - Parkinson’s Disease: Biomarker Breakthrough
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Parkinson’ s disease is a neuro-degenerative disorder that can negatively impact both motor and non-motor skills. But, a recent Parkinson’s research discovery is a real game-changer. Discover the Parkinson’s Disease biomarker breakthrough...inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #118 - Building Blocks for a Healthier Community
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The building blocks for a healthy community can come in many forms, from programs for kids to to platforms offering resources for helping everyone in the community. Discover Building Blocks for a Healthy Community…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #117 - The Long & Short on Long COVID
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People suffering from Long COVID can have symptoms ranging from pulmonary symptoms, to neurological and neuropsychological symptoms, to cardiovascular symptoms. And…make no mistake…their symptoms are real. Discover the long and short on Long COVID inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #116 - Special Edition: 2023 Year in Review
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Throughout 2023, CTSI Discovery Radio focused on topics ranging from research and translational science impacting the health of children, to adults, to practically anyone. Enjoy this this special 2023 Year In Review edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #115 - The Pituitary: Our Mini, Mighty, Master Gland
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The pituitary gland is tiny, but this pea-sized organ has enormous impact on our overall health. Later, learn about a common condition affecting it. Discover the pituitary, our mini, mighty, master gland…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #114 - What Women (and Men) Need to Know About Menopause
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Menopause was once considered taboo to talk about. But, today, we know it’s too important not to talk about. So WE WILL talk about it! Discover What Women (and Men) Need to Know About Menopause…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #113 - Data Collection: The Roots of Research
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Collection of reliable data is essential to research, whether building a database for studying a specific condition or in building a database for conducting research related to multiple diseases. Discover Data Collection: The Roots of Research…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Epilepsy can cause misfires in brain circuitry manifesting is seizures. But, research is leading to better understanding of epilepsy. Plus, learn from someone who was recently diagnosed with it. Discover living with epilepsy…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #111 - Pediatric Congenital Heart Disease & Project Bubaloo
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Pediatric congenital heart disease (CHD) is relatively common, occurring in 1% of newborns worldwide. However, although common, parents must know there’s nothing they did to cause it. Plus hear from a mother whose son was born with CHD, but is making something beautiful from it. Discover pediatric congenital heart disease…and Project Bubaloo…inside…
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Episode #110 - BRAVE Program: Traumatic Brain Injury Treatment for Veterans & First Responders
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A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen to anyone. But, two highly susceptible patient populations are our military veterans and first responders, creating the need for treatment programs to restore them to their best quality of life. Discover the impacts of TBI among our BRAVE veterans and first responders…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery R…
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Episode #109 - Children with Medical Complexity: Pediatric & Parental Perspectives
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Children with medical complexity have multiple, significant chronic health issues affecting two or more organ systems, leading to a variety of functional limitations and creating challenges for both healthcare providers and parents. Hear pediatric and parental perspectives, and discover a mother’s powerful memoir on raising a chld with medicla comp…
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Episode #108 - Giving a Voice to Aphasia
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Aphasia is a condition that negatively affects a person’s ability to speak. But innovative research is happening right here in our community to treat it. We’re giving a voice to Aphasia…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #107 - Setting the Record Straight: Shingles and the Shingles Vaccination
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You see or hear about it seemingly everywhere: “If you had chickenpox, the shingles virus is in you.” But it’s more than just an ad slogan. It’s real. And while it can cause pain that’s unbearable, it’s easily avoidable. We’re setting the record straight on shingles and the shingles vaccination…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!…
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Episode #106 - All in the Wrist: MRI & Motion Analysis Study
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Having healthy wrists can easily be taken for granted. But a new research study is utilizing both MRI and motion analysis technologies to improve diagnoses, treatment and management of various degenerative conditions and injuries of the wrist. It’s all in the wrist…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!…
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Episode #105 - Precision Nutrition: Dietary Management of Metastatic Pancreatic Cancer
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It’s a pancreatic cancer clinical trial incorporating a diet custom tailored to patients, hoping that targeted nutrition can starve cancer cells of nurtients they need to live and grow. Discover a clinical trial utilizing precision nutrition, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #104 - Special Edition: 2022 Year in Review
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Across 2022, CTSI Discovery Radio shared topics of research and translational science impacting everything from our local community, to our national community, and innovations discovered locally that are impacting the U.S. and the world. Join us as we review our year of shows, inside this 2022 Year in Review special edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!…
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Episode #103 - CTSI Community Care Initiative: The Intersection of Research, Faith & Healthcare
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It’s a community partnership at the intersection of clinical & translation research, the faith-based community, and healthcare. We’re exploring the CTSI Community Care Initiative...inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #102 - Artificial Intelligence & Ethics of AI in Healthcare
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Artificial Intelligence is impacting and changing many industries, and that includes healthcare. But, discoveries in Artificial Intelligence come with ethical issues and challenges that must be addressed. Explore Artificial Intelligence and the Ethics of AI in Healthcare...inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!…
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Episode #101 - Monkeypox Update & Heal the Healer Holistic Program
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The monkeypox virus is making headlines in the U.S. and globally. But what are monkeypox, how does one get them, and who’s most at risk of getting them? Later, discover a holistic approach to battling burnout in healthcare providers. We’re learning about monkeypox and holistically healing our healers...inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!…
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Episode #100 - Emerging Technologies & The Art of Science
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Emerging technologies continually change medical practice, whether improving how we take medicationsor creating new innovations to increase treatment options. Discover emerging technologies and explore the Art of Science, inside our 100th episode of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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It’s the most commonly diagnosed chromosomal condition in the U.S. On today’s show, learn about Down Syndrome and hear from a mother who shares her family’s experience with it. Plus, discover a project that’s improving the quality of life for kids with cognitive and physical disabilities. We’re learning and raising awareness about Down Syndrome, in…
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Episode #98 - NCATS: Where Science Goes to Become Health
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NCATS is the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. It’s an arm of the National Institutes of Health, and it funds entities nationwide, including the CTSI in our community. Discover how NCATS is where science goes to become health...inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #97 - The Road to OTO-Clinomics
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Precision Medicine continues to gain momentum in U.S. healthcare, and it’s specifically impacting the field of Otolaryngology in our community, including addressing disparities in patient treatment and outcomes. Discover the road to Oto-Clinomics, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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It’s a disorder that causes loss of pigment in tissues and can significantly impact the visual system. Hear from a mother whose son’s diagnosis lead to the discovery that it’s been in her family for generations. It’s all about albinism, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #95 - Groundbreaking Discoveries in Resuscitation Research: A 35 Year History
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Resuscitation is an absolute cornerstone of emergency medicine. For over 35 years, important discoveries in resuscitation research have been made right here in our community, including advancements in EKG technology, AED devices, and CPR protocols. Discover groundbreaking resuscitation research inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!…
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Episode #94 - Statins: Making Disease PREVENTABLE in Hearts & Maybe in Minds
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For many years, statins have been used to prevent cardiovascular disease, leading to a new clinical trial to determine if statins can also prevcent dementia. Discover how statins make disease PREVENTABLE in our hearts…and maybe in our minds…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #93 - Community Health: Thriving Communities Through Wellness of Mind, Body & Spirit
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Few things are more important than the collective health of our communities, and neglecting community health can result in dire consequences. Let’s learn together all about community health, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #92 - Special Edition: 2021 Year in Review
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Throughout 2021, CTSI Discovery Radio shined light on stories of research and discoveries through translational science, ranging from medical advancements to discoveries through clinical trials and impactful, personal experiences of perseverance and positive outcomes. Join us, inside this special 2021 Year In Review edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!…
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Episode #91 - Pancreatic Cancer: Advocacy for Increasing Awareness & Improving Outcomes
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November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. On today’s show, learn about effective surgical procedures for battling pancreas cancer and discover a new clinical trial aimed at improving patient treatments and outcomes. We’re focused on pancreatic cancer surgeries and treatments, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!…
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Episode #90 - Hearing Loss & Devices to Restore Hearing
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Hearing loss affects millions of people, ranging from something that can create inconvenience to causing isolation. But, there are devices that can successfully restore hearing and improve quality of life. Plus, discover how we may already have a tool for better hearing right in our hands. Listen, and learn all about hearing loss…inside this editio…
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Episode #89 - Pediatric Lead Poisoning: Giving Voice to a Silent Epidemic
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Exposure to lead can be dangerous…especially for our children…posing a serious public health threat, and leading to efforts to mitigate risks for our families. We’re focusing on pediatric lead poisoning, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #88 - The Benefits & Blessings of Palliative Care
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When a patient has a serious or terminal condition, an additional layer of care can come into action. It’s known as Palliative Care. In this episode, we focus on it, including a special opportunity to hear from a patient who’s receiving it. Discover the benefits & blessings of palliative care, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio.…
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Episode #87 - Lyme Disease: Tick Talk & Related Research
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A tiny insect can present big health issues and the potential for infection in our state is considerable, leading researchers to seek answers. It’s all about Lyme Disease, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!Av CTSI of Southeast Wisconsin
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Episode #86 - Auricular Neurostimulation: Therapy for Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders
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Functional abdominal pain disorders impact millions of children worldwide, with few effective treatment options available. Now, there’s a successful, innovative, non-pharmacological, alternative therapy that’s positively impacting and improving lives. Discover auricular neurostimulation, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!…
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Episode #85 - Breast Cancer: Race & Place
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Breast cancer affects more American women than any other type of cancer. But the overall incidence and mortality rates don’t tell the whole story about breast cancer, leading to a large-scale study aiming to discover reasons for these significant disparities. Learn about the Breast Cancer: Race & Place research study, inside this edition of CTSI Di…
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Episode #84 - The Battle to Breathe with COPD
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Millions of American struggle with something essential for life: Breathing. This is due to a lifelong respiratory disease known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. Learn about the battle to breathe with COPD, including real-life experiences of those who have it, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!…
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Episode #83 - Facts About the Vax: The COVID-19 Vaccinations
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We now have approved COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. Although some people may be hesitant to get vaccinated, discover how and why these vaccines are safe and effective in protecting us against the COVID-19 coronovirus. Later, visit a vaccination clinic as someone receives their dose…and that ‘someone’ is host Bryan Belmer. Learn the facts about the C…
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Episode #82 - CONTAIN COVID Convalescent Plasma Clinical Trial
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A critically important national, multi-institutional clinical trial is underway, and the CTSI is part of it, all in the hopes of finding an effective treatment today and perhaps in the future. Learn about the CONTAIN COVID Convalescent Plasma clinical trial, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!…
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Episode #81 - Pancreatic Cancer & Related Research
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Pancreatic cancer. The mere mention of it makes us fear the worst. But while it is an aggressive form of cancer, we know more about its biology than even a decade ago, including recent groundbreaking research that could lead to more discoveries. Learn about pancreatic cancer and related research, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!…
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Clearly, we see that 2020 was a year filled with stories of research and discovery through translational science, including several public health crises, ranging from gun violence impacting our local community, to a vaping epidemic injuring our national community, to an unprecedented coronavirus pandemic plaguing our global community. We’ll take a …
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Episode #79 - Vaccinations: Protecting Ourselves and Others from Diseases
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We live in a world filled with microorganisms that can threaten our public health. But thanks to vaccines, we can become immune to many otherwise dangerous, even deadly diseases. On today’s show, learn how vaccines protect us and save lives, ours and our children’s. We’re learning about vaccinations, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!…
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Episode #78 - The Epidemiology of Disease: COVID-19
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The science of epidemiology looks into the incidence and distribution of diseases, and today researchers are tracking cases of and answers for the virus causing a worldwide pandemic. Discover the epidemiology of COVID-19, including definitions for terms you hear related to the Coronavirus. It’s all inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!…
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