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Coffee Conversations with Scientists

Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin

Each month we’ll dig into the science behind a health topic making news today. Think of it as a virtual coffee break, with a science twist. You bring the coffee. We’ll bring a scientist. And together we’ll explore what science tells us about the health topics that matter to you! Driven by a vision for a healthier Wisconsin, the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment (AHW) reaches statewide, propelling the most promising work and ideas to build a healthier Wisconsin for generations to come.

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00:31:54

The Science Behind Autism Diagnosis

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2023/11/30

Take a virtual coffee break today with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Dr. Kathleen A. Koth, DO, DFAACAP, associate professor in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at MCW to learn about Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), diagnosis, and advancements in care.

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00:33:26

The Science Behind Immunizations

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2023/09/29

Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Carlos Figueroa Castro, MD, assistant professor of infectious disease at MCW to learn about the importance of immunizations, early detection, and infection prevention.

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00:36:30

The Science Behind Colorectal Cancer

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2023/08/23

The Science Behind Colorectal Cancer by Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment in partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin

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00:33:17

The Science Behind Sweeteners and Our Metabolic and...

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2023/07/31

Take a virtual coffee break today with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Dr. Stephanie Olivier-Van Stichelen, PhD, Assistant Professor in Biochemistry; Secondary Faculty in Obstetrics & Gynecology at the Medical College of Wisconsin, about the intersection of sweeteners, pregnancy, development, and metabolism.

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00:32:39

The Science Behind Social Media And Youth Mental Health

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2023/06/27

Take a virtual coffee break today with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Jeff Karst, PhD, pediatric psychologist in the MACC Fund Center at Children’s Wisconsin and associate professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin about the new cautionary effects of social media on young people.

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00:35:00

The Science Behind Maternal Health

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2023/05/31

Take a virtual coffee break today with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Anna Palatnik, MD, maternal fetal health medicine physician and associate professor at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin about new research that helps explain the rising disparities and risks in maternal health.

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00:37:02

The Science Behind Effective Dieting

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2023/04/26

Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Lisa Morselli, MD, PhD, endocrinologist, and assistant professor at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin about the trends, facts, and misconceptions associated with effective weight-loss diets.

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00:32:19

The Science Behind Behind Vasectomies

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2023/03/21

Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Jay Sandlow, MD, urologist and professor at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin about the trends, facts, and misconceptions associated with vasectomies.

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00:40:18

The Science Behind Weight Loss

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2023/02/27

Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Tammy Kindel, MD, PhD, bariatric surgeon and associate professor at Froedtert and the Medical College of Wisconsin, as we explore new research that helps explain why sustained weight loss is so difficult to achieve and why some are looking to bariatric surgery.

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00:28:49

The Science Behind Seasonal Respiratory Illness

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2023/02/02

Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with John Meurer, MD, MBA, professor of pediatrics and community health at MCW, as we guide you through the signs of seasonal respiratory illnesses—COVID, influenza, and RSV—and share what you can do about them.

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00:31:25

The Science Behind S.A.D (Seasonal Affective Disorder)

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2022/12/12

Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Himanshu Agrawal, MD, DFAPA, associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

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00:31:23

The Science Behind Genetic Counseling

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2022/11/14

Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Jenny Geurts, MS, CGC, director of the genetic counseling program and assistant professor in the Institute for Health & Equity at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

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00:36:11

The Science Behind Breast Cancer

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2022/11/08

Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Adrienne Cobb, MD, MS, assistant professor of surgery at the Medical College of Wisconsin

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00:37:54

The Science Behind TBI and Concussion

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2022/11/08

Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Dr. Michael McCrea, The Shekar N. Kurpad, MD, PhD, Chair in Neurosurgery; professor; vice chair of Research; co-director, Neurotrauma Research Center; director, Clinical Trials Office (CTO) in the Neuroscience Institute at MCW, as he chats with host, Dr. Terri deRoon Cassini, professor of surgery and the executive director of the MCW Comprehensive Injury Center at

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00:30:31

The Science Behind Bullying and Suicide Prevention

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2022/11/08

Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Sara Kohlbeck, Director of the Division of Suicide Prevention at MCW, as she chats with host, Dr. Staci Young, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Healthy Communities and Research at MCW about bullying and suicide prevention.

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00:45:11

The Science Behind Parkinson's Disease

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2022/11/08

Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Dr. Cecilia Hillard, Associate Dean for Research; Director of the MCW Neuroscience Research Center; G. Frederick Kasten, Jr. Endowed Chair in Parkinson’s Disease Research, as she chats with host, Dr. Cassie Ferguson, associate professor of pediatrics, about the science behind Parkinson’s Disease.

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00:42:22

The Science Behind Cardio Health and Pregnancy

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2022/11/08

Take a virtual coffee break as we chat with Dr. Jennifer McIntosh, Associate Professor of Maternal Fetal Medicine at MCW and clinician in the Froedtert & MCW Maternal Fetal Medicine Program as she chats with host, Dr. Nicole Lohr, cardiologist and chief of cardiovascular medicine at the Zablocki VA Medical Center, about the science behind cardiovascular health and pregnancy including misconceptions, risks and prevention.

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00:41:52

The Science Behind Monkey Pox

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2022/11/08

Take a virtual coffee break with the Medical College of Wisconsin (MCW) and the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment as we chat with Mary Beth Graham, MD, FIDSA, FACP, associate chief and professor of medicine in the division of infectious diseases at the Medical College of Wisconsin.

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00:25:06

The Science Behind Seasonal Allergies

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2022/06/21

Take a virtual coffee break with Dr. Asriani Chiu, Professor of Allergy and Immunology at the Medical College of Wisconsin as she chats with host, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, Director of the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment, about the science behind seasonal allergies including understanding the difference between allergies and illnesses such as the respiratory flu or COVID-19.Presented in partnership with the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment.

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00:31:34

The Science Behind Hearing Loss

Coffee Conversations with Scientists ·

2022/05/16

Take a virtual coffee break with Dr. Chris Runge, professor in the Ear, Nose and Throat Department at the Medical College of Wisconsin and director of the Koss Cochlear Implant Program, as she chats with host, Dr. Jesse Ehrenfeld, director of the Advancing a Healthier Wisconsin Endowment, about the science behind hearing loss, the most common types of hearing loss, and what you can do if you or someone you love is experiencing symptoms of hearing loss.

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