Welcome to Einstein On..., a collection of discussions, lectures, and interviews on a wide rage of topics featuring faculty members at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and other thought leaders. Topics range from the latest research on autism and cancer to emerging trends in global health and the spread of HIN1. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/home/MoreEinsteinOn.asp Science © 2010 Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss en Thu, 17 May 2012 15:20:37 -0400 lcai@einstein.yu.edu Thu, 17 May 2012 15:18:07 -0400 lcai@einstein.yu.edu FeedForAll v2.0 (2.0.3.1) http://www.feedforall.com H1N1, Stem Cell Research, Autism, Global Health, Cancer, Literature Welcome to Einstein On..., a collection of discussions, lectures, and interviews on a wide rage of topics featuring faculty members at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and other thought leaders. Topics range from the latest research on autism and cancer to emerging trends in global health and the spread of HIN1. Albert Einstein College of Medince Albert Einstein College of Medince lcai@einstein.yu.edu Albert Einstein College of Medince, Yeshiva University, Medical School, Research, H1N1, Stem Cell Research, Autism, Global Health, Cancer, Literature no no http://www.einstein.yu.edu/images/rss/itunes/eisntein-on.jpg http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/einsteinon/ Welcome to Einstein On, a collection of discussions, lectures, and interviews on a wide range of topics featuring Einstein faculty members and other thought leaders. Topics range from the latest research on autism and cancer to emerging trends in global health and the spread of HIN1. 144 144 http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Meredith Hawkins, M.D., professor of medicine (endocrinology) and director of the Global Diabetes Initiative at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, discusses a study published in The Lancet which reports that there are now nearly 350 million adults worldwide with diabetes. Previous estimates had predicted the number would be 285 million. Dr. Hawkins discussed the study and the implications for the developed and developing world. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=356 6214181E-7F60-4DC7-B58C-2FDAE1762F54 Thu, 17 May 2012 14:55:48 -0400 Meredith Hawkins, M.D., professor of medicine (endocrinology) and director of the Global Diabetes Initiative at Einstein, discusses a study published in The Lancet. Meredith Hawkins, M.D., professor of medicine (endocrinology) and director of the Global Diabetes Initiative at Einstein, discusses a study published in The Lancet (June 25, 2011) which reports that there were nearly 350 million adults worldwide with diabetes in 2008. Previous estimates had predicted the number would be 285 million. Dr. Hawkins discussed the study and the implications for the developed and developing world. 00:11:18 Albert Einstein College of Medicine global diabetes, diabetes, type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes, malnutrition diabetes, no no http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Kathy Anastos, M.D., recalls how a compelling email and pivotal meeting with an HIV-positive Rwandan woman led the development of model programs for women with HIV/AIDS in Rwanda. This first initiative led to the creation of additional programs, including mass public screening for HIV/AIDS, feeding and educating children, and job creation for adults. Dr. Anastos is co-director of Albert Einstein College of Medicine's Global Health Center and an attending physician at Montefiore Medical Center. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=420 0648BB34-5EBC-47C5-8674-F7FE985CF56C Thu, 17 May 2012 14:30:18 -0400 Kathy Anastos, M.D., recalls how a compelling email and pivotal meeting with an HIV-positive Rwandan woman Kathy Anastos, M.D., recalls how a compelling email and pivotal meeting with an HIV-positive Rwandan woman led the development of model programs for women with HIV/AIDS in Rwanda. This first initiative led to the creation of additional programs, including mass public screening for HIV/AIDS, feeding and educating children, and job creation for adults. Dr. Anastos is co-director of Albert Einstein College of Medicine's Global Health Center and an attending physician at Montefiore Medical Center. 00:07:58 Albert Einstein College of Medicine HIV, Rwanda, AIDS, Africa, women's health no no Joel Zonszein, M.D., professor of clinical medicine at Einstein and director of the Clinical Diabetes Center at Montefiore Medical Center, discusses alarming changes he has observed in the severity of type 2 diabetes during his more than three decades of treating patients. Dr. Zonszein explores the disturbing trend of young people, many of them teens, developing an aggressive form of type 2 diabetes that often is accompanied by high blood pressure, high cholesterol and fatty liver disease. He also addresses the special challenges of type 1 diabetics and suggests best practices for managing both types of the disease. Hosted by Einstein Paul Moniz. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=305 1A7C8EDF-8D0C-4F42-91C7-409024A32634 Fri, 21 Jan 2011 17:06:00 -0500 Joel Zonszein, M.D., professor of clinical medicine at Einstein and director of the Clinical Diabetes Center at Montefiore Medical Center, Lovely Ajuste, a Haitian teen diagnosed with a congenital heart defect in the aftermath of the January 2010 earthquakes, talks about how her life has been affected by her poor health and her hopes for a brighter future. Interpreting for Ms. Ajuste is Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., assistant professor of medicine and of pathology at Einstein. Dr. Desruisseaux helped identify Ms. Ajuste’s heart condition while she was in Haiti helping with the relief efforts and spearheaded the drive to bring her to Montefiore Medical Center for reparative surgery with the assistance of Gift of Life International. 26:35 Albert Einstein College of Medicine diabetes, type 2 diabetes, type 1 diabetes no no Lovely Ajuste, a Haitian teen diagnosed with a congenital heart defect in the aftermath of the January 2010 earthquakes, talks about how her life has been affected by her poor health and her hopes for a brighter future. Interpreting for Ms. Ajuste is Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., assistant professor of medicine and of pathology at Einstein. Dr. Desruisseaux helped identify Ms. Ajuste’s heart condition while she was in Haiti helping with the relief efforts and spearheaded the drive to bring her to Montefiore Medical Center for reparative surgery with the assistance of Gift of Life International. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=301 9B69B711-A9FD-47CE-A9C9-E87804DD1159 Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:56:00 -0500 Einstein On: Haiti, Haitian Teen Lovely Ajuste Lovely Ajuste, a Haitian teen diagnosed with a congenital heart defect in the aftermath of the January 2010 earthquakes, talks about how her life has been affected by her poor health and her hopes for a brighter future. Interpreting for Ms. Ajuste is Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., assistant professor of medicine and of pathology at Einstein. Dr. Desruisseaux helped identify Ms. Ajuste’s heart condition while she was in Haiti helping with the relief efforts and spearheaded the drive to bring her to Montefiore Medical Center for reparative surgery with the assistance of Gift of Life International. 1:26 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Haiti, heart surgery, Lovely Ajuste no no Samuel Weinstein, M.D., explains the congenital heart condition of Lovely Ajuste, a Haitian teenager born with a hole between the upper chambers of her heart known as atrial septic defect (ASD). Ms. Ajuste was diagnosed with the help of Einstein physician Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., who was in Haiti helping with the relief efforts following the January 2010 earthquakes. Dr. Weinstein, director of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Montefiore and associate professor of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Einstein, is scheduled to perform Ms. Ajuste’s surgery on January 12, 2011, the one-year anniversary of the earthquakes. Gift of Life International is sponsoring Ms. Ajuste's trip to New York. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=300 599641C9-2FA7-4D27-966F-2CE836F302FD Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:56:00 -0500 Einstein On: Haiti, Dr. Samuel Weinstein Samuel Weinstein, M.D., explains the congenital heart condition of Lovely Ajuste, a Haitian teenager born with a hole between the upper chambers of her heart known as atrial septic defect (ASD). Ms. Ajuste was diagnosed with the help of Einstein physician Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., who was in Haiti helping with the relief efforts following the January 2010 earthquakes. Dr. Weinstein, director of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Montefiore and associate professor of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Einstein, is scheduled to perform Ms. Ajuste’s surgery on January 12, 2011, the one-year anniversary of the earthquakes. Gift of Life International is sponsoring Ms. Ajuste's trip to New York. 2:26 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Haiti, heart surgery, Samuel Weinstein no no Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., explains how she met and helped to diagnose Lovely Ajuste, a teenager with a congenital heart defect, while she was in Haiti helping with the relief efforts following the January 2010 earthquakes. Dr. Desruisseaux spearheaded the effort to bring Ms. Ajuste to Montefiore Medical Center with the help of Gift of Life International for the life-changing surgery that will correct the defect- just in time for her 16th birthday. Dr. Desruisseaux is assistant professor of medicine and of pathology at Einstein. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=299 832AF517-72D8-4196-B953-76383B8F62BE Tue, 11 Jan 2011 17:54:00 -0500 Einstein On: Haiti, Dr. Mahalia Desruisseaux Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., explains how she met and helped to diagnose Lovely Ajuste, a teenager with a congenital heart defect, while she was in Haiti helping with the relief efforts following the January 2010 earthquakes. Dr. Desruisseaux spearheaded the effort to bring Ms. Ajuste to Montefiore Medical Center with the help of Gift of Life International for the life-changing surgery that will correct the defect- just in time for her 16th birthday. Dr. Desruisseaux is assistant professor of medicine and of pathology at Einstein. 1:40 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Haiti, heart surgery, Mahalia Desruisseax no no Steven Libutti, M.D., director of the Montefiore-Einstein Center for Cancer Care, professor and vice chair of surgery and professor of genetics at Einstein and Montefiore, and associate director for clinical services at the Albert Einstein Cancer Center, discusses the latest research in cancer growth and spread. Dr. Libutti is also the Marvin L. Gliedman, M.D. Distinguished Surgeon at Einstein. Hosted by Einstein’s Gordon Earle. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=292 68B66C52-1051-462B-BB8E-4D03B402B342 Wed, 22 Dec 2010 13:54:00 -0500 Einstein On: Cancer, Dr. Steven Libutti Steven Libutti, M.D., director of the Montefiore-Einstein Center for Cancer Care, professor and vice chair of surgery and professor of genetics at Einstein and Montefiore, and associate director for clinical services at the Albert Einstein Cancer Center, discusses the latest research in cancer growth and spread. Dr. Libutti is also the Marvin L. Gliedman, M.D. Distinguished Surgeon at Einstein. Hosted by Einstein’s Gordon Earle. 25:11 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Cancer, Steven Libutti, Montefiore-Einstein Cancer Center no no Alyson Moadel, Ph.D., director, Montefiore-Einstein Psychosocial Oncology Program, discusses her BOLD program, which offers free mind-body workshops to those in the local community affected by cancer. She also describes her pioneering research on the positive effects of yoga on the well-being of breast cancer patients and how her mother’s cancer diagnosis shaped her career path. Hosted by Einstein’s Paul Moniz. Watch video series on the BOLD program http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=259 AEF16654-C2AC-4FEB-B695-3899DC27792C Thu, 2 Dec 2010 13:16:00 -0500 Einstein On: Cancer, Dr. Alyson Moadel Alyson Moadel, Ph.D., director, Montefiore-Einstein Psychosocial Oncology Program, discusses her BOLD program, which offers free mind-body workshops to those in the local community affected by cancer. She also describes her pioneering research on the positive effects of yoga on the well-being of breast cancer patients and how her mother’s cancer diagnosis shaped her career path. Hosted by Einstein’s Paul Moniz. Watch video series on the BOLD program 16:27 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Cancer, Alyson Moadel, BOLD no no Volunteers First-year Einstein medical students Doug Tremblay and Chelsea McGuire, drum circle leaders, talk about how volunteering has helped them to understand a different side of patient care. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=264 5CA10BCD-57DB-40FF-A9C4-35F112E447C1 Thu, 2 Dec 2010 13:15:00 -0500 Einstein On: BOLD Mind-Body Workshops for Cancer, 4 of 4 Volunteers First-year Einstein medical students Doug Tremblay and Chelsea McGuire, drum circle leaders, talk about how volunteering has helped them to understand a different side of patient care. 1:35 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Cancer, Alyson Moadel, BOLD no no Drum Circle in Action Beat it!…Hear the rhythms and see the smiles in the lively drum circle, the newest offering in the workshops series for those affected by cancer. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=263 464277D9-9764-4060-93E7-2F1D0A137169 Thu, 2 Dec 2010 13:14:00 -0500 Einstein On: BOLD Mind-Body Workshops for Cancer, 3 of 4 Drum Circle in Action Beat it!…Hear the rhythms and see the smiles in the lively drum circle, the newest offering in the workshops series for those affected by cancer. 1:41 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Cancer, Alyson Moadel, BOLD no no In Their Own Words: Participants Cancer survivors Dolores Nelson, Margie Pesante and Emma Pacheco describe how the drum circle and other mind-body workshops have helped them to cope with the challenges that come with diagnosis and treatment of cancer. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=262 411623BB-C788-4202-A6B5-9795DE87B69C Thu, 2 Dec 2010 13:13:00 -0500 Einstein On: BOLD Mind-Body Workshops for Cancer, 2 of 4 In Their Own Words: Participants Cancer survivors Dolores Nelson, Margie Pesante and Emma Pacheco describe how the drum circle and other mind-body workshops have helped them to cope with the challenges that come with diagnosis and treatment of cancer. 1:38 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Cancer, Alyson Moadel, BOLD no no Overview by Alyson Moadel, Ph.D. Alyson Moadel, Ph.D., director, Montefiore-Einstein Psychosocial Oncology Program, discusses the free workshops the program offers in the local community to those affected by cancer. Workshops include a drum circle, reiki healing, crochet and dance fitness. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=260 73419D3D-8B8D-4A53-95AD-922DDC48A3D4 Thu, 2 Dec 2010 13:12:00 -0500 Einstein On: BOLD Mind-Body Workshops for Cancer, 1 of 4 Overview by Alyson Moadel, Ph.D. Alyson Moadel, Ph.D., director, Montefiore-Einstein Psychosocial Oncology Program, discusses the free workshops the program offers in the local community to those affected by cancer. Workshops include a drum circle, reiki healing, crochet and dance fitness. 1:56 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Cancer, Alyson Moadel, BOLD no no The Longevity Genes Project at Einstein is a study of more than 500 healthy centenarians, near-centenarians and their children. Learn more about this exciting research project whose aim is to unlock the genetic keys to healthier, longer life. Dr. Nir Barzilai, who leads the project, explains his quest to significantly delay age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease. You’ll also meet four centenarians or near-centenarians whose stories will inspire you. To watch all of the videos in the series, please visit www.superagers.com. (Trailer runs 1:37) http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=256 3562E993-1694-472C-A0A7-703EAA277D7D Mon, 1 Nov 2010 15:44:00 -0500 Einstein On: The Longevity Genes Project (Trailer) The Longevity Genes Project at Einstein is a study of more than 500 healthy centenarians, near-centenarians and their children. Learn more about this exciting research project whose aim is to unlock the genetic keys to healthier, longer life. Dr. Nir Barzilai, who leads the project, explains his quest to significantly delay age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and cardiovascular disease. You’ll also meet four centenarians or near-centenarians whose stories will inspire you. To watch all of the videos in the series, please visit www.superagers.com. (Trailer runs 1:37) 1:37 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Aging, The Longevity Genes Project, The Longenity Research Study no no Irving Kahn, Age 104, Study Participant Study participant and investment advisor Irving Kahn began his career before the stock market crash of 1929 and is widely respected in the field of value investing. In 1978, he founded Kahn Brothers Group, Inc., where he is still chair of the firm. He says it would be foolish to retire. To watch all of the videos in the series, please visit www.superagers.com. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=253 E19D974B-27A1-495F-9E4C-FD82B9B37C51 Mon, 1 Nov 2010 15:15:00 -0500 Einstein On: The Longevity Genes Project, 5 of 5 Irving Kahn, Age 104, Study Participant Study participant and investment advisor Irving Kahn began his career before the stock market crash of 1929 and is widely respected in the field of value investing. In 1978, he founded Kahn Brothers Group, Inc., where he is still chair of the firm. He says it would be foolish to retire. To watch all of the videos in the series, please visit www.superagers.com. 5:16 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Aging research, Aging, Irving Kahn no no Irma Daniel, Age 103, Study Participant Study participant Irma Daniel believes that working and “never sitting still” are the best ways to stay young. She talks about fleeing Nazi Germany with her husband and five-year-old son in 1938 and her new opportunity in America. To watch all of the videos in the series, please visit www.superagers.com. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=251 FB950923-A2CB-4D26-8AF3-219D7021A980 Mon, 1 Nov 2010 15:14:00 -0500 Einstein On: The Longevity Genes Project, 4 of 5 Irma Daniel, Age 103, Study Participant Study participant Irma Daniel believes that working and “never sitting still” are the best ways to stay young. She talks about fleeing Nazi Germany with her husband and five-year-old son in 1938 and her new opportunity in America. To watch all of the videos in the series, please visit www.superagers.com. 5:00 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Aging research, Aging, Longevity genes no no Harold Laufman, Age 98, Study Participant Study participant Harold Laufman, who served as professor of surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and director of the Institute for Surgical Studies at Montefiore Medical Center, talks about his inexhaustible curiosity that fueled his drive to become a combat surgeon, violinist, commercial artist, entrepreneur and author. To watch all of the videos in the series, please visit www.superagers.com. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=250 2163FD60-BC72-4A5A-814B-8B91F7394F42 Mon, 1 Nov 2010 15:13:00 -0500 Einstein On: The Longevity Genes Project, 3 of 5 Harold Laufman, Age 98, Study Participant Study participant Harold Laufman, who served as professor of surgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and director of the Institute for Surgical Studies at Montefiore Medical Center, talks about his inexhaustible curiosity that fueled his drive to become a combat surgeon, violinist, commercial artist, entrepreneur and author. To watch all of the videos in the series, please visit www.superagers.com. 5:30 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Aging research, Aging, Longevity genes no no Lilly Port, Age 96, Study Participant Study participant Lilly Port’s love of adventure began early in life. She talks about leaving Vienna in 1941 to come to the United States, where she became a radio talk-show host and author of one of the first books written to empower people with disabilities. Although Lilly owns an apartment in a retirement community, she says she’s too young to live there. To watch all of the videos in the series, please visit www.superagers.com. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=249 B3E6C327-44D0-4130-B793-497182D1BC45 Mon, 1 Nov 2010 15:12:00 -0500 Einstein On: The Longevity Genes Project, 2 of 5 Lilly Port, Age 96, Study Participant Study participant Lilly Port’s love of adventure began early in life. She talks about leaving Vienna in 1941 to come to the United States, where she became a radio talk-show host and author of one of the first books written to empower people with disabilities. Although Lilly owns an apartment in a retirement community, she says she’s too young to live there. To watch all of the videos in the series, please visit www.superagers.com. 5:02 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Aging research, Aging, Longevity genes no no Nir Barzilai, M.D., Principal Investigator The Longevity Genes Project at Einstein is a study of more than 500 healthy centenarians, near-centenarians and their children. In this video, principal investigator Dr. Nir Barzilai, director of the Institute for Aging Research and director of the Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging, discusses the findings to date. Dr. Barzilai also explains his personal and professional quest for ways to significantly delay age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and to help people live longer, healthier lives. To watch all of the videos in the series, please visit www.superagers.com. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=245 A0E0F303-A465-4865-8921-C45B606EFFB9 Mon, 1 Nov 2010 15:11:00 -0500 Einstein On: The Longevity Genes Project, 1 of 5 Nir Barzilai, M.D., Principal Investigator The Longevity Genes Project at Einstein is a study of more than 500 healthy centenarians, near-centenarians and their children. In this video, principal investigator Dr. Nir Barzilai, director of the Institute for Aging Research and director of the Nathan Shock Center of Excellence in the Basic Biology of Aging, discusses the findings to date. Dr. Barzilai also explains his personal and professional quest for ways to significantly delay age-related diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease and to help people live longer, healthier lives. To watch all of the videos in the series, please visit www.superagers.com. 8:51 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Aging, Nir Barzilai, The Longevity Genes Project no no Harris Goldstein, M.D., director of the Einstein-Montefiore Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) discusses the global progress in HIV/AIDS research, his own research and his recent trip to South Africa, the country with the largest HIV epidemic in the world according to UNAIDS. Interviewed by Einstein’s Gordon Earle. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=257 A85377C1-E017-43FC-A79E-5636FAD9AA80 Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:21:00 -0500 Einstein On: HIV, Dr. Harris Goldstein Harris Goldstein, M.D., director of the Einstein-Montefiore Center for AIDS Research (CFAR) discusses the global progress in HIV/AIDS research, his own research and his recent trip to South Africa, the country with the largest HIV epidemic in the world according to UNAIDS. Interviewed by Einstein’s Gordon Earle. 23:27 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Harris Goldstein, Einstein-Montefiore Center for AIDS Research, CFAR no no During an October 2010 presentation before the Einstein Faculty Senate, Allen M. Spiegel, M.D., the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean, starts by detailing a sharp increase in National Institutes of Health funding for Einstein, then describes an updated strategic research plan with new areas of focus, including platform technologies, how Einstein investigators can study the interaction of genes and the environment to cause human disease, and how to make further progress in stimulating research at the Einstein-Montefiore Medical Center interface. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=254 57E25EFB-9DEF-4884-9999-F9AAA44F0DB3 Wed, 20 Oct 2010 17:39:00 -0500 Strategic Research Plan Update During an October 2010 presentation before the Einstein Faculty Senate, Allen M. Spiegel, M.D., the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean, starts by detailing a sharp increase in National Institutes of Health funding for Einstein, then describes an updated strategic research plan with new areas of focus, including platform technologies, how Einstein investigators can study the interaction of genes and the environment to cause human disease, and how to make further progress in stimulating research at the Einstein-Montefiore Medical Center interface. 16:06 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Strategic Research Plan, Allen Spiegel no no Paul Frenette, M.D., professor of medicine and of cell biology and director of the Ruth L. and David S. Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research at Einstein, discusses the promises and challenges of using and developing stem cell therapies to treat a variety of diseases. Interviewed by Einstein's Paul Moniz. Read full transcript | http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=221 09855B65-1F31-445D-9FF4-5CA599AD78FD Wed, 6 Oct 2010 10:12:00 -0500 Einstein On: Stem Cells, Dr. Paul Frenette Paul Frenette, M.D., professor of medicine and of cell biology and director of the Ruth L. and David S. Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research at Einstein, discusses the promises and challenges of using and developing stem cell therapies to treat a variety of diseases. Interviewed by Einstein's Paul Moniz. Read full transcript | 25:29 Albert Einstein College of Medicine stem cells, blood stem cells, Paul Frenette no no How vulnerable are we to bioterrorism? Arturo Casadevall, M.D., Ph.D., chair of microbiology and immunology at Einstein and deputy director of the Northeast Biodefense Center, discusses the progress and the barriers in the perpetual fight against biological attacks—by man and by nature. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=178 1879CC5D-7756-4757-9AFB-EBF091FB9891 Thu, 8 Jul 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Einstein On: Bioterrorism, Dr. Arturo Casadevall How vulnerable are we to bioterrorism? Arturo Casadevall, M.D., Ph.D., chair of microbiology and immunology at Einstein and deputy director of the Northeast Biodefense Center, discusses the progress and the barriers in the perpetual fight against biological attacks—by man and by nature. 16:20 Albert Einstein College of Medicine bioterrorism, Arturo Casadevall, Agents and Toxins List no no Recent studies project the number of people in the U.S. with diabetes will double to 44.1 million by 2034. Allen M. Spiegel, M.D., the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean and former director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases describes the proactive measures needed to tackle the diabetes epidemic and reduce human suffering and healthcare costs. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=176 1A3BB43B-635F-402B-A253-2A7A261E0881 Mon, 7 Jun 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Einstein On: Diabetes Epidemic, Dean Allen M. Spiegel, M.D. Recent studies project the number of people in the U.S. with diabetes will double to 44.1 million by 2034. Allen M. Spiegel, M.D., the Marilyn and Stanley M. Katz Dean and former director of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases describes the proactive measures needed to tackle the diabetes epidemic and reduce human suffering and healthcare costs. 5:45 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Type 2 Diabetes, Adult onset diabetes, Dean Allen Spiegel no no Michael Alderman, M.D., professor of epidemiology and population health and of medicine and the Atran Foundation Chair in Social Medicine, discusses the April 2010 announcement that the FDA is planning a far-reaching effort to reduce the amount of salt in the American diet. Dr. Alderman explains why he believes more research is needed before salt guidelines are made universal. Interviewed by Einstein’s Gordon Earle. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=162 C4511189-9E47-43DC-BE47-1D542608E9BF Mon, 10 May 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Einstein On: Salt, Dr. Michael Alderman Michael Alderman, M.D., professor of epidemiology and population health and of medicine and the Atran Foundation Chair in Social Medicine, discusses the April 2010 announcement that the FDA is planning a far-reaching effort to reduce the amount of salt in the American diet. Dr. Alderman explains why he believes more research is needed before salt guidelines are made universal. Interviewed by Einstein’s Gordon Earle. 21:36 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Salt, Michael Alderman, Gordon Earle no no Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., assistant professor of medicine and pathology, reflects on the events during and after the earthquake that struck Haiti on February 12, 2010. Dr. Desruisseaux, a native of Haiti, lost three family members along with her childhood home during this tragedy. Immediately following the earthquake, Dr. Desruisseaux felt compelled to return to Haiti and help in the medical relief and recovery of her country. This is her story. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=161 D9EE6A62-18C3-477E-A5EE-FA6AEE5E45B9 Sat, 10 Apr 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Einstein On: Haiti, Dr. Mahalia Desruisseaux Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., assistant professor of medicine and pathology, reflects on the events during and after the earthquake that struck Haiti on February 12, 2010. Dr. Desruisseaux, a native of Haiti, lost three family members along with her childhood home during this tragedy. Immediately following the earthquake, Dr. Desruisseaux felt compelled to return to Haiti and help in the medical relief and recovery of her country. This is her story. 4:56 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Haiti Relief, Haiti Earthquake, Mahalia Desruisseax no no Pioneering cancer researchers Susan Band Horwitz, Ph.D., distinguished professor and co-chair of molecular pharmacology at Einstein, and Mina Bissell, Ph.D., distinguished scientist at Berkeley National Laboratory, discuss their research, the future of cancer treatment and life as women scientists. Interviewed by Einstein's Paul Moniz. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=27 7A2407E6-9381-4C27-92E7-A56522A95369 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Einstein On: Cancer, Drs. Susan Band Horwitz and Mina Bissell Pioneering cancer researchers Susan Band Horwitz, Ph.D., distinguished professor and co-chair of molecular pharmacology at Einstein, and Mina Bissell, Ph.D., distinguished scientist at Berkeley National Laboratory, discuss their research, the future of cancer treatment and life as women scientists. Interviewed by Einstein's Paul Moniz. 17:54 Albert Einstein College of Medicine cancer research, Einstein On Cancer, Susan Horwitz no no Richard Kitsis, M.D., professor of medicine (cardiology) and of cell biology, the Dr. Gerald and Myra Dorros Chair in Cardiovascular Disease, and director of the Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, puts this devastating killer into sharp focus, detailing the causes, costs and research underway at Einstein. Interviewed by Einstein’s Gordon Earle. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=28 86674F14-C016-4205-90D5-B1F2934F498B Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Einstein On: Cardiovascular Disease, Dr. Richard Kitsis Richard Kitsis, M.D., professor of medicine (cardiology) and of cell biology, the Dr. Gerald and Myra Dorros Chair in Cardiovascular Disease, and director of the Wilf Family Cardiovascular Research Institute, puts this devastating killer into sharp focus, detailing the causes, costs and research underway at Einstein. Interviewed by Einstein’s Gordon Earle. 17:12 Albert Einstein College of Medicine cardiovascular disease research, Einstein On Cardiovascular Disease, heart disease research no no Solomon Moshe, M.D., director of the division of pediatric neurology, and Shlomo Shinnar, M.D., Ph.D., professor of neurology and pediatrics, discuss three decades of epilepsy research. Their collaboration bridges the gap between basic and clinical research. Interviewed by Einstein’s Karen Gardner. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=29 3D9C8903-F492-4F1E-9161-55C80AAE3F75 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Einstein On: Epilepsy, Drs. Solomon Moshe and Shlomo Shinnar Solomon Moshe, M.D., director of the division of pediatric neurology, and Shlomo Shinnar, M.D., Ph.D., professor of neurology and pediatrics, discuss three decades of epilepsy research. Their collaboration bridges the gap between basic and clinical research. Interviewed by Einstein’s Karen Gardner. 6:18 Albert Einstein College of Medicine epilepsy research, Einstein On Epilepsy, Solomon Moshe no no Dan Kelly, M.D., who graduated from Einstein in 2008, discusses his experience running the global health program for an amputee community in the West African nation of Sierra Leone. Dr. Kelly is currently a resident of Baylor College of Medicine. Interviewed by Einstein’s Karen Gardner. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=32 7F2CFA92-63A7-40C8-8CF9-D4BD43C96F6F Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Einstein On: Global Health, Dr. Dan Kelly Dan Kelly, M.D., who graduated from Einstein in 2008, discusses his experience running the global health program for an amputee community in the West African nation of Sierra Leone. Dr. Kelly is currently a resident of Baylor College of Medicine. Interviewed by Einstein’s Karen Gardner. 7:42 Albert Einstein College of Medicine global health, Einstein On Global Health, Dan Kelly no no In this segment of Einstein On: H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Prevention, Stephen Baum, M.D., professor of microbiology and immunology and of medicine at Einstein, discusses the 2009-10 flu season and how to prevent transmission of the H1N1 and seasonal influenza viruses. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=33 30C36745-F322-4F63-8474-B9B13EB1B1C6 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Einstein On: H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Prevention, Dr. Stephen Baum In this segment of Einstein On: H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Prevention, Stephen Baum, M.D., professor of microbiology and immunology and of medicine at Einstein, discusses the 2009-10 flu season and how to prevent transmission of the H1N1 and seasonal influenza viruses. 4:49 Albert Einstein College of Medicine H1N1, Einstein On H1N1 and Seasonal Flu, Flu no no In this segment of Einstein On: H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Treatment, Belinda Ostrowsky, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of medicine (infectious diseases) at Einstein, and an infectious disease specialist at Montefiore Medical Center, discusses treatment for H1N1 and seasonal flu. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=34 02A649EA-AD6F-4CCD-912D-3133E9F77A03 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Einstein On: H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Treatment, Dr. Belinda Ostrowsky In this segment of Einstein On: H1N1 and Seasonal Flu Treatment, Belinda Ostrowsky, M.D., M.P.H., assistant professor of medicine (infectious diseases) at Einstein, and an infectious disease specialist at Montefiore Medical Center, discusses treatment for H1N1 and seasonal flu. 2:35 Albert Einstein College of Medicine H1N1, Einstein On H1N1 and Seasonal Flu, Flu no no T. Byram Karasu, M.D., the Dorothy and Marty Silverman Chair in Psychiatry and chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, discusses his novel Rags of My Soul and Of God and Madness. Interviewed by Einstein’s Karen Gardner. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=35 BA96A4B4-3F06-4FC5-845F-D1B5B8E87D38 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Einstein On: Literature, Dr. T. Byram Karasu T. Byram Karasu, M.D., the Dorothy and Marty Silverman Chair in Psychiatry and chair of psychiatry and behavioral sciences, discusses his novel Rags of My Soul and Of God and Madness. Interviewed by Einstein’s Karen Gardner. 31:28 Albert Einstein College of Medicine T. Byram Karasu, Einstein On Literature, Rags of My Soul no no In this segment of Einstein On: Literature, Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology and population health, discusses her novel, Rachel and Aleks. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=36 C1A0E76B-A3CD-421E-94A1-207B64857272 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Einstein On: Literature, Dr. Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller, 1 of 2 In this segment of Einstein On: Literature, Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology and population health, discusses her novel, Rachel and Aleks. 24:25 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Holocaust Survivor, Einstein On Literature, Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller no no In this segment of Einstein On: Literature, Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology and population health, discusses her novel, Rachel and Aleks, and shares Holocaust memories and experiences with readers. http://www.einstein.yu.edu/video/?VID=37 13E9C698-E830-413E-B42E-1DDF6F37C529 Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 -0500 Einstein On: Literature, Dr. Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller, 2 of 2 In this segment of Einstein On: Literature, Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller, Ph.D., professor of epidemiology and population health, discusses her novel, Rachel and Aleks, and shares Holocaust memories and experiences with readers. 24:16 Albert Einstein College of Medicine Holocaust Survivor, Einstein On Literature, Sylvia Wassertheil-Smoller no no