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Diving Into DiabetesChanging the trajectory of T1D with screening and monitoringHow can early identification transform type 1 diabetes (T1D) care and what groundbreaking advances are on the horizon?Our host, Dr. Alice Cheng, explores this topic with Dr. Karen McAssey, a pediatric endocrinologist, researcher, educator, and advocate for people living with T1D at McMaster Children's Hospital in Hamilton, Ontario.Join our experts for a compelling conversation that delves into the profound impact of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) and unveils how early intervention can change the course of T1D. Discover why preventing DKA at diagnosis is paramount, learn about the latest consensus guidance for monitoring...2025-07-2917 min
Diabetes Care "On Air"Kenneth Cusi on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, Guido Freckmann and Stefan Pleus on glycemic metrics derived from CGMs, and more! Kenneth Cusi on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease, Guido Freckmann and Stefan Pleus on glycemic metrics derived from CGMs, and more! Welcome to episode no. 34 (July 2025) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the July 2025 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. 1:05 Mike and Alice mark the 75th anniversary of the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). During this period...2025-07-1056 min
James and Ashley Stay at HomeWriting towards your greatest fear with Melanie Cheng, author of 'The Burrow'Award-winning author Melanie Cheng joins James and Ashley to discuss her writing practice, her pet rabbit, and The Burrow, her 'most personal book' and its many parallels to her own life. She also shares her experience of writing toward her greatest fear, coming to terms with her cyclical writing process, and how teaching narrative to medical students can help increase communication between doctors and patients. Melanie Cheng is a writer and general practitioner. She was born in Adelaide, grew up in Hong Kong and now lives in Melbourne. Her debut collection of short stories, Australia Da...2025-06-1144 min
PeerVoice Endocrinology & Metabolic Disorders VideoAlice YY Cheng, MD, FRCPC - Elevating Care for T2D: Translating the Latest Advances on Incretin-Based Therapies to PracticeAlice YY Cheng, MD, FRCPC - Elevating Care for T2D: Translating the Latest Advances on Incretin-Based Therapies to Practice2025-05-2810 min
PeerVoice Clinical Pharmacology VideoAlice YY Cheng, MD, FRCPC - Elevating Care for T2D: Translating the Latest Advances on Incretin-Based Therapies to PracticeAlice YY Cheng, MD, FRCPC - Elevating Care for T2D: Translating the Latest Advances on Incretin-Based Therapies to Practice2025-05-2810 min
Diving Into DiabetesConnecting the care team: Optimizing insulin management for diabetes What are the most effective ways for a diabetes care team to tackle the complexities and challenges of insulin management for patients? Our host, Dr. Alice Cheng, discusses practical approaches in coordinating multidisciplinary diabetes care with Dr. Michelle Long, a Primary Care Physician based in Port Hope, Ontario, with more than 30 years in clinical practice, and Ms. Susie Jin, a Pharmacist and Certified Diabetes Educator based in Cobourg, Ontario, recognized for her national leadership in diabetes. Together, our experts explore the importance of a connected care team—including endocrinologists, general practitioners, pharmacists, and diabetes educators—in optimizing...2025-05-2317 min
Diabetes Care "On Air"The art of Diabetes Care, Geremia Bolli on the modern role of basal insulin in advancing T2D therapy, Michael Bowen on the derivation and validation of D-RISK, and more! Welcome to episode no. 32 (May 2025) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the May 2025 issue of Diabetes Care! and beyond. 2:30 Alice is joined by John Buse, MD, PhD, endocrinologist and Director of the Diabetes Care Center at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill (UNC), and Mary Beth Cassely, MSPH, Director of the Innovation Program team at UNC. Husband and wife, they’re also the photo...2025-05-011h 06
The Pre-ShiftWinning the restaurant hiring game in 2025 with Alice Cheng | 061Finding and keeping great restaurant staff is harder than ever in 2025. In this episode of The Pre-Shift Podcast, we talk with Alice Cheng, Founder and CEO of Culinary Agents, about how smart restaurants are winning the hiring game. After 13 years of connecting restaurants with talent, Alice breaks down what works. She explains the "missing middle" skills gap hurting restaurants today and shares practical ways to make your job listings stand out. Whether you're struggling to hire line cooks or looking to build a reputation as a great workplace, Alice offers real solutions you can implement immediately to attract better...2025-04-2941 min
Spicy SpectrumFriday Features: Clay, Kinks, and One Gassy Introduction with Alice FunkerHow are you enjoying the episodes? Send a message!In this Friday Features episode, I sit down with Alice Funker, a cam model, content creator, and potter who’s great with her hands in more ways than one. Alice primarily streams on MyFreeCams (MFC) but also explores platforms like ManyVids and SexPanther, where she brings fantasies to life through creative roleplay, BDSM, and even some delightfully messy fun.We dive into the wild world of custom content—think farting videos that require meal planning—along with t...2025-03-282h 08
Radio Cherry BombeCulinary Agents CEO Alice Cheng On Hospitality Hiring TrendsToday’s guest is Alice Cheng, the founder and CEO of Culinary Agents—the hiring platform for the hospitality industry. Think LinkedIn, but for back of house and front of house folks. Alice joins host Kerry Diamond to share insights on today’s hottest restaurant jobs, what cities are booming, and why communication skills often outweigh kitchen chops when it comes to hiring. Plus, they dive into her unconventional career journey—from studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology to working as a temp at IBM to becoming a respected entrepreneur and founder in the hospitality world. For J...2025-03-1744 min
Diabetes Care "On Air"Individualized care in dialysis-dependent kidney failure, lessons learned from the epidemiology of T2D in South Asians, and more!Welcome to episode no. 29 (February 2025) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the February 2025 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. Our hosts return to their usual format, interviewing authors of featured articles before concluding with their Rapid Exchange segment. But first, Alice shares some fun facts of the month and checks in on Mike’s progress with his New Year’s resolution. 2:30 Alice is jo...2025-02-031h 11
Diving Into DiabetesType 2 Diabetes: Treatment Priorities in Primary CareCurious about how primary care practitioners are managing the complexities of type 2 diabetes (T2D) in their practice?Join our host Dr. Alice Cheng as she delves into this topic with Dr. James Kim, Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at the University of Calgary, lead editor for the Primary Care section of the Canadian Journal of Diabetes, and a key contributor within Diabetes Canada.Our experts examine the critical role that primary care plays in the early diagnosis of T2D, personalizing and implementing treatment plans, and facilitating regular screening for...2025-02-0316 min
The Feed133- Building the LinkedIn of hospitality with Alice Cheng of Culinary AgentsAlice Cheng is the Founder & CEO of Culinary Agents, a job marketplace, applicant tracking system, and career resource for the hospitality industry. In this episode, we’ll chat about its latest site for career insights and salary data, how technology can help with career development, and what the industry can do to attract higher talent.
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Diabetes Care "On Air"Treating T2D and prediabetes in youth, use of CGMs in hospital settings, the art of Diabetes Care, and more!Welcome to episode no. 27 (December 2024) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the December 2024 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. 0:40 2024 was a big year for diabetes research. With the year coming to a close, Mike and Alice discuss the highlights, including studies on the automated use of insulin during pregnancy and the arrival of weekly basal insulin. 2:00 Alice is joined by Fida Bacha...2024-12-0658 min
The Burnt Chef JournalCareer paths and industry growth: a conversation with Alice ChengAlice Cheng is the Founder and CEO of Culinary Agents, the hospitality industry's go-to professional community and trusted hiring platform.
Her journey began in hospitality, where early jobs sparked a passion for helping others overcome both job-seeking and hiring challenges. From mailroom temp to global marketing executive, Alice then honed her business skills during a 13-year tenure at IBM, where she facilitated innovation and advised leading Silicon Valley firms like Netflix on tech-driven growth strategies. This love for the hospitality industry combined with carving out her own career path in technology, led her to found Culinary Agents, prov...2024-11-2847 min
Diving Into DiabetesNavigating Type 1 Diabetes ScreeningHow is our understanding of autoimmunity in type 1 diabetes (T1D) shifting the way it’s detected and treated?Our host, Dr. Alice Cheng, discusses this topic and more with Dr. Bruce Perkins, Professor, Endocrinologist, Epidemiologist, and Clinician-Scientist in the Faculty of Medicine and the Institute for Health Policy Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto.In this episode, the stages of T1D development and the role of autoimmunity are summarized, before examining the clinical benefits and challenges of autoantibody testing for the early detection of T1D. Current practices are discussed, as we...2024-11-2715 min
Diving Into DiabetesThe Roots of Type 1 DiabetesWhat do we know about the developmental stages of type 1 diabetes (T1D), and how can this understanding ultimately lead to improved patient outcomes?Our host, Dr. Alice Cheng, explores these questions with Dr. Bruce Perkins, Professor, Endocrinologist, Epidemiologist, and Clinician-Scientist in the Faculty of Medicine and the Institute for Health Policy Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto.Our experts kick off the discussion by identifying the key differentiators between type 1 and type 2 diabetes, before diving into the presence and involvement of autoantibodies in the development of T1D. Dr. Perkins details the...2024-11-2711 min
GES Center Lectures, NC State UniversityAlice Cheng - AI for Crisis CommunicationAI for crisis communication: Challenges and opportunities
An exploration of AI’s role in managing organization-public relationships during crises, highlighting innovative applications and the challenges of implementation.
Yang (Alice) Cheng, PhD
Associate Professor and University Faculty Scholar in Communications, NC State University | Profile | ResearchGate | LinkedIn | Google Scholar
Dr. Cheng is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication and an Adjunct Professor at the Poole College of Management, NCSU. She has taught various courses, including strategic management, research methods, introduction to public relations, and crisis communication. Dr. Cheng has demonstrated a long-term commitment to researc...2024-11-051h 00
The SimmerAlice Cheng Founder & CEO, Culinary AgentsAlice Cheng launched Culinary Agents, a hiring platform for hospitality companies, 12 years ago. Since then, it’s served 2 million users, including more than 50,000 businesses, offering job listings, industry data, and educational content meant to inform and inspire the next generation of restaurant talent.
On this episode, Alice debuts Culinary Agents’ newest endeavor: HospitalityCareerPaths.com, a platform highlighting the professional trajectories of leaders in the industry. (And others, like Kristen.) 2024-10-2237 min
Diabetes Care "On Air"Preserving muscle mass with antiobesity medications, investigating the relationship between sensor-detected hypoglycemia and patient-reported hypoglycemia, and more!Welcome to episode no. 25 (October 2024) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the October 2024 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. 0:40 Alice and Mike ring in Fall with a special offer from the ADA for new and renewing members: a 15% discount on a 1- or 2-year membership. Go to professional.diabetes.org/membership, create your account, fill out the application, and use the discount code ‘FALL24’ a...2024-10-1145 min
The meez PodcastAlice Cheng on Connecting the Industry through Her Company, Culinary Agents#76. On this episode of The meez Podcast, we sit down with Alice Cheng, founder and CEO of Culinary Agents, a groundbreaking platform connecting talent and businesses in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Alice shares her incredible journey from a role in IBM's mailroom to executive ranks on a global scale at the company. After a decade-plus career climbing the corporate ladder at lightning speed, Alice made the bold decision to leave and launch her own start-up. Inspired by helping her friends in the restaurant world with resume writing and contract negotiations, she realized the industry l...2024-09-1047 min
Diabetes Care "On Air"A celebration of the 40th anniversary of the DCCT/EDIC! Hear interviews of key figures of DCCT/EDIC past and present, including its most important participants: individuals living with diabetes. Welcome to episode no. 24 (September 2024) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the September 2024 issue of Diabetes Care and beyond. 0:30 Alice and Mike begin by highlighting a special section of the September issue of Diabetes Care: the DCCT/EDIC 40th Anniversary Collection. This collection contains five original articles containing new research from DCCT/EDIC as well as a commentary and review on the history and imp...2024-09-051h 35
Digital HospitalityRevolutionizing Hospitality Hiring with Alice Cheng of Culinary AgentsAlice Cheng’s, CEO and Founder of Culinary Agents journey is one of belief, perseverance, and a relentless focus on adding value. Over the past twelve years, Culinary Agents has grown into a trusted platform, boasting nearly 2,000,000 members. As she puts it, she is a true “mailroom story” having worked her way from a mailroom […]2024-08-2641 min
Diabetes Care "On Air"Dr. Albanese-O’Neill and Dr. DiMeglio on guidance for monitoring islet autoantibody–positive pre-stage 3 type 1 diabetes, Dr. Umpierrez on hyperglycemic crises in adults with diabetes, and more!! Welcome to episode no. 22 (August 2024) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the August 2024 issue of Diabetes Care. 0:42 Alice opens the show by reminding listeners that August 26 is the last day to access the online sessions from the 84th Scientific Sessions, which took place 21–24 June in Orlando, FL. Anyone who has registered can access the content at ada2024.org, so don’t forget to check it ou...2024-08-011h 08
Diabetes Care "On Air"Wrap-up of the 84th Scientific Sessions, David Sacks on optimal use of point-of-care HbA1c in clinical practice, Coco Fuhri Snethlage on residual β-cell function and time in range, and more!! Welcome to episode no. 21 (July 2024) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the July 2024 issue of Diabetes Care. 0:42 Mike and Alice open the show by talking about the spectacularly successful 84th Scientific Sessions, which took place 21–24 June in Orlando, FL. Mike shares his enjoyment of various symposia on clinical trial results, scientific award lectures, and even the basic science sessions. Alice, chair of the planning...2024-07-0543 min
Rawsome Parents by Shaun Tucker2. The Importance of Self-Care for Working Mums - Interview with Alice ChengAlice Cheng shares her journey of becoming a mother and finding her path in balancing her career and motherhood. She discusses the challenges she faced as an ESL (English second language) migrant from Hong Kong and how she overcame them. Alice emphasizes the importance of self-care and not neglecting oneself while raising children. She also talks about the pressure and guilt she felt as a working mum and the need to prioritize her own needs. Alice's decision to transition her career and become a career coach was driven by her desire for fulfillment and to set an example for her...2024-06-2245 min
Diabetes Care "On Air"Severe hypoglycemia among people with type 1 diabetes despite use of advanced technologies, the pros and cons of the glucose management indicator, excuses for not dancing like a chicken, and more! Welcome to episode no. 20 (June 2024) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the June 2024 issue of Diabetes Care. 1:20 Alice and Mike begin by talking about some of the many great things that will happen at the ADA’s 84th Scientific Sessions, which will take place 21–24 June in Orlando, FL. 4:11: Mike kicks off the interviews by bringing on Drs. Jennifer L. Sherr and Jeremy Pett...2024-06-0542 minPeerVoice Endocrinology & Metabolic Disorders VideoAlice YY Cheng, MD, FRCPC - Addressing Unmet Needs in Patients With T2D and CKD: Stepping Up Care to Improve Cardiorenal OutcomesAlice YY Cheng, MD, FRCPC - Addressing Unmet Needs in Patients With T2D and CKD: Stepping Up Care to Improve Cardiorenal Outcomes2024-05-1146 min
Diabetes Care "On Air"Plant-based diets and diabetes, new details on the many forms of atypical diabetes, an invitation to dance like a chicken, and more! Welcome to episode no. 19 (May 2024) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the May 2024 issue of Diabetes Care. 2:00: Alice gets things going by bringing on Valerie K. Sullivan, first author of “Plant-Based Dietary Patterns and Incident Diabetes in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities (ARIC) Study.” Dr. Sullivan and her colleagues examined the association between plant-based dietary patterns and diabetes in a sample of Black and White a...2024-05-0149 min
Diabetes Care "On Air"Special Collection of GRADE articles, feature on this month’s Profile in Progress, in-depth interview of Dr. David M. Nathan, and more! Welcome to episode no. 18 (April 2024) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the April 2024 issue of Diabetes Care. Notably, this episode is a more expansive journey than usual. Dive in at your own pace—segment by segment— or all at once. You can find time stamps for each segment in the notes below. Mike and Alice begin the show by announcing that the April epi...2024-04-081h 23
Diabetes Care "On Air"Disparities in CGM use among children in urban and rural settings, the surprising role of sleep in the management of type 2 diabetes, a special offer for new ADA members, and more! Welcome to episode no. 17 (March 2024) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the March 2024 issue of Diabetes Care. Mike and Alice begin the show by reminding listeners of ADA’s special offer to new members. Individuals who would like to take advantage of this time-limited discount can sign up for an ADA professional membership at professional.diabetes.org/membership. Use discount code “NEW24” for 25% off ADA membe...2024-02-2944 min
Diabetes Care "On Air"A talk with the February Diabetes Care cover artist, best types of physical activity to improve glycemic control, pharmacogenomic variants associated with metformin glycemic response, special offer for new ADA members, and more! Welcome to episode no. 16 (February 2024) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the February 2024 issue of Diabetes Care. Alice begins the show by reminding listeners of ADA’s special offer to new members. Individuals who would like to take advantage of this time-limited discount can sign up for an ADA professional membership at professional.diabetes.org/membership. Use discount code “NEW24” for 25% off ADA membership. T...2024-02-0257 min
RTF, relations Taïwan-FranceDanse contemporaine : la merveilleuse pièce Alice de Po-Cheng Tsai, remplit de nouveau les salles européennesL'incontournable troupe taïwanaise de danse contemporaine B.Dance a de nouveau enflammé la scène de plusieurs théâtre et salles de spectacle française. Les danseuses et danseurs sont revenus pour une tournée en Europe avec leur pièce "Alice". La très célèbre "Alice au pays des merveilles" a été revisitée en 2021 par le brillant metteur en scène taïwanais, Po-Cheng Tsai. Dans cette oeuvre aux costumes et décors minimalistes teintés d'influence taïwanaise et occidentales, le metteur en scène exprime toute sa créativité. Celui qui revendique son minimalisme y partag...2024-01-2300 min
Octus RadioAlice Cheng of Janney Montgomery Scott Discusses the Outlook for Municipal Market in 2024This week, to kick off the new year, Reorg’s municipals reporter Hoa Nguyen joins Alice Cheng, vice president of the capital markets group at Janney Montgomery Scott, for a discussion about the 2024 outlook for the municipal market, the bright spots across sectors as well as signs for concerns as pandemic relief funds begin to sunset in the new year.
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Diabetes Care "On Air"New Year greetings from Mike and Alice, psychosocial care for people with diabetic neuropathy, diabetes risk factors for South Asians, special offer for new ADA members, and more! Welcome to episode no. 15 (January 2024) of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, as they discuss the latest and greatest content in the January 2024 issue of Diabetes Care. After wishing all the listeners a happy and healthy New Year, Alice and Mike announce ADA’s special offer to new members. Individuals who would like to take advantage of this time-limited discount can sign up for an ADA professional membership at professional.diabetes.org/membership. Use disco...2024-01-0259 min
Diabetes Knowledge into Practice PodcastWorld Diabetes Day – Overcoming Cultural Obstacles to Personalise Diabetes CareJoin Prof. Francesco Giorgino and Dr. Alice Cheng for a discussion on the importance of being culturally sensitive during shared decision-making in type 2 diabetes care.
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Prof. Francesco Giorgino
Grants or contracts: Eli Lilly, Roche Diabetes Care
Consulting: Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk
Honoraria for lectures, presentations and education ev...2023-12-1913 min
Diabetes Care "On Air"Special Episode: Social Determinants of Health Symposium and Clinical Care Commission Report to Congress Welcome to episode no. 14, a very special episode of Diabetes Care “On Air”—a new and different way to bring the research published in Diabetes Care to life. Join co-hosts Alice Cheng, MD, FRCPC, and Michael Rickels, MD, MS, along with special guests Dr. Stephanie Fitzpatrick and Dr. Seth Berkowitz, for an examination of the 2023 Diabetes Care Symposium, the 2023 Clinical Care Commission Report to Congress, and the life and achievements of Dr. Felicia Hill-Briggs. 0:38: Mike introduces the guests for this special episode, Drs. Stephanie Fitzpatrick and Dr. Seth Berkowitz. Alice announces that she and Mike are dedicating this spe...2023-12-1129 minSpicy SpectrumFriday Features: Cam Model Alice Funker Talks Porn and PotteryHow are you enjoying the episodes? Send a message!Alice Funker is an adult entertainer and a potter, who likes to say she is good with her hands. She is usually making connections and entertaining on My Free Cams, and posting exclusive content online. As a lover of experimentation, Alice loves to make people’s fantasies come to life online. She partially enjoys roleplay, BDSM, and getting messy. Small tittied, big booty, glasses wearer. Join us as we explore more about this pottery making cam girl in tonight's exclusive interview!Social Media Handle:Twitter: Al...2023-11-2424 min