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Ask Dr. DrewHow 100s Of Epsteins Are Running Free Online: Laila Mickelwait’s P●rnHub Takedown vs. Privacy Challenge of Adult Sites Requiring ID w/ Emilie HagenLaila Mickelwait’s organization Traffickinghub was pivotal in the “biggest takedown of content in Internet history” after pressure forced PornHub to remove 50 million images and videos – over 90% of its content. Now the activist is pushing for a new US federal law to mandate third-party age verification for all adult websites.
But could her proposal backfire? Critics warn: though the intention is to protect children, requiring all users to submit ID would effectively create the world’s largest target for hackers – even bigger than the 2015 Ashley Madison leaks. How can we protect children online while balancing the privacy norms and fr...
2025-07-201h 10
Meet the MicrobiologistAgnostic Diagnostics and the Future of ASM Health With Dev MittarDev Mittar, Ph.D., Scientific Director of the ASM Health Scientific Unit discusses the use of metagenomic next generation sequencing to develop agnostic diagnostic technology, giving scientists and clinicians alike, a tool to diagnose any infectious disease with one single test. He also discusses how the ASM Health Unit is empowering scientists and leveraging microbial science innovations to address critical global health challenges and improve lives worldwide. Ashley's Biggest Takeaways The Division of Research, Innovation and Ventures is a small entrepreneurial arm of BARDA that takes on early-stage projects with high potential of turning into medical coun...
2025-05-3041 minMeet the MicrobiologistImplementing a National Action Plan to Combat AMR in Pakistan With Afreenish AmirEpisode Summary Afreenish Amir, Ph.D., Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) Project Director at the National Institute of Health in Pakistan, highlights significant increases in extensively drug-resistant typhoid and cholera cases in Pakistan and discusses local factors driving AMR in Asia. She describes the development and implementation of a National Action Plan to combat AMR in a developing country, emphasizing the importance of rational antimicrobial use, surveillance and infection control practice. Ashley's Biggest Takeaways AMR is a global and One Health issue. Pakistan has a huge disease burden of AMR. Contributing factors include, but are not limited to, overcrowding, lack of infection...
2025-05-0937 minMeet the MicrobiologistDiscovering Fossilized Microbes in Antarctic Ice Cores With Manuel Martinez GarciaManuel Martinez Garcia, Ph.D., a professor of microbiology in the Physiology, Genetics and Microbiology Department at the University of Alicante in Spain, paints a picture of what microbial life looked like thousands of years ago by analyzing microbial genomic signatures within ice cores collected from the Antarctic ice shelves in the 1990s. Links for the Episode New avenues for potentially seeking microbial responses to climate change beneath Antarctic ice shelves – mSphere paper. Viruses under the Antarctic Ice Shelf are active and potentially involved in global nutrient cycles – Nature communications article. Manuel Martinez Garcia’s Lab website. How stable is t...
2025-03-1449 min
Planning & Beyond®17. Transform Your Client Conversations Through Motivational Interviewing with Derek HagenText us to share what you found helpful!Discover how to revolutionize your client relationships using motivational interviewing, a powerful framework that enhances client engagement and facilitates meaningful change. Join host Ashley Quamme and guest Derek Hagen, Director of Education at Money Quotient, as they unpack this evidence-based approach to deeper client conversations.In this episode, you'll learn:How to resist the "righting reflex" and create space for authentic client discoveryThe four key components of motivational interviewing (Spirit, Stages, Skills, and Speech)Practical techniques for implementing MI in different meeting contextsStrategic ways to offer...
2025-01-3043 minMeet the MicrobiologistRevenge of the Microbes With Brenda Wilson and Brian HoEpisode Summary Mother-Son duo, Brenda Wilson, Ph.D., professor of microbiology and the Associate Director of Undergraduate Education in the School of Molecular and Cellular Biology at the University of Illinois at Urbana Champaign and Brian Ho, Ph.D., researcher and lecturer at the Institute of structural and molecular biology, a joint institute between the Department of structural and molecular biology at the University College of London and the Department of Biological Sciences at Birkbeck University of London discuss the inspiration and motivation for their recent book, Revenge of the Microbes: How Bacterial Resistance is Undermining the Antibiotic Miracle, 2nd...
2025-01-1652 minMeet the MicrobiologistBiorisk Assessment and Management With Saeed KhanSaeed Khan, Ph.D., Head of the Department of Molecular Pathology at Dow diagnostic research and reference laboratory and President of the Pakistan Biological Safety Association discusses the importance and challenges of biosafety/biosecurity practices on both a local and global scale. He highlights key steps for biorisk assessment and management and stresses the importance of training, timing and technology. Ashley's Biggest Takeaways Adequate biosafety and biosecurity protocols depend on a thorough understanding of modern challenges, and scientists must be willing and able to respond to new technological threats appropriately. In the microbiology lab, the threat goes beyond...
2024-11-1149 min
The Healthy Metal HippieScotty Hagen - Bellyache Records - A Record Label So Sweet! Driven by a Passion for Music & QualitySend us a textIt is always a pleasure to chat with Scotty Hagen of Bellyache Records and today was no different! In this conversation, we discuss the journey of Bellyache Records and its evolution over the years. We explore the creative processes behind album artwork, the changing landscape of music consumption, and the deeper societal value of music. We highlights innovative vinyl releases and the artistry involved in album artwork especially that Scotty has created with Bellyache. It's been a journey with a following that keeps growing in keen anticipation for each release. We...
2024-10-281h 38Meet the MicrobiologistFrom Hydrothermal Vents to Cold Seeps: How Bacteria Sustain Ocean Life With Nicole DubilierNicole Dubilier, Ph.D., Director and head of the Symbiosis Department at the Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology, has led numerous reserach cruises and expeditions around the world studying the symbiotic relationships of bacteria and marine invertebrates. She discusses how the use of various methods, including deep-sea in situ tools, molecular, 'omic' and imaging analyses, have illuminated remarkable geographic, species and habitat diversity amongst symbionts and emphasizes the importance of discovery-driven research over hypothesis-driven methods. Watch this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OC9vqE1visc Ashley's Biggest Takeaways: In 1878, German surgeon...
2024-09-2730 minMeet the MicrobiologistTrillion Dollar Microbes Make the Bioeconomy Go Round With Tim DonohueEpisode Summary Timothy Donohue, Ph.D.—ASM Past President, University of Wisconsin Foundation Fetzer Professor of Bacteriologyand Director of the Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center (GLBRC) calls genomics a game-changer when it comes the potential of microbes to create renewable resources and products that can sustain the environment, economy and supply chain around the world. He also shares some exciting new advances in the field and discusses ways his research team is using microorganisms as nanofactories to degrade lignocellulose and make a smorgasbord of products with high economic value. Take the MTM listener survey! Ashley's Biggest...
2024-05-2949 minMeet the MicrobiologistRabies: The Diabolical Virus With Many Symptoms and Hosts With Rodney RohdeRodney Rohde, Ph.D., Regents’ Professor and Chair of the Medical Laboratory Science Program at Texas State University discusses the many variants, mammalian hosts and diverse neurological symptoms of rabies virus. Take the MTM listener survey! Ashley’s Biggest Takeaways: Prior to his academic career, Rohde spent a decade as a public health microbiologist and molecular epidemiologist with the Texas Department of State Health Services Bureau of Laboratories and Zoonosis Control Division, and over 30 years researching rabies virus. While at the Department of Health Lab, Rohde worked on virus isolation using what he described as “old sch...
2024-05-0855 minMeet the MicrobiologistIncreasing Laboratory Capacity for TB Diagnosis With Aureliana ChambalASM's Young Ambassador, Aureliana Chambal, discusses the high incidence of tuberculosis in Mozambique and how improved surveillance can help block disease transmission in low resource settings. Ashley's Biggest Takeaways: Mozambique is severely impacted by the TB epidemic, with one of the highest incidences in Africa (368 cases/ 100,000 people in the population). Human-adapted members of the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC) belong to 7 different phylogenetic lineages. These 7 lineages may vary in geographic distribution, and have varying impacts on infection and disease outcome. For decades, 2 reference strains have been used for TB lab research, H37Rv, which Chambal mentions, and Erdman. Both o...
2024-03-0935 min
Outbreak News InterviewsMeasles and Immune Amnesia with Ashley Hagen, M.S.In 2024 to date, dozens of measles cases have already been reported from multiple states herein the US, according to the CDC. And cases are increasing worldwide as the World Health Organization announced recently reporting more than 300,000 cases in 2023, a 79% increase from the year prior. My guest today writes about measles and immune amnesia: The risk associated with measles infection is much greater than the sum of its observable symptoms. The immune memories that you have acquired are priceless, built over many years and from countless exposures to a menagerie of germs. Measles virus is especially...
2024-03-0113 minMeet the MicrobiologistIBS Biomarkers and Diagnostic Diapers With Maria Eugenia Inda-WebbDr. Maria Eugenia Inda-Webb, Pew Postdoctoral Fellow working in the Synthetic Biology Center at MIT builds biosensors to diagnose and treat inflammatory disorders in the gut, like inflammatory bowel disease and celiac disease. She discusses how “wearables,” like diagnostic diapers and nursing pads could help monitor microbiome development to treat the diseases of tomorrow. Subscribe (free) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Android, RSS or by email. Ashley's Biggest Takeaways Biosensors devices that engineer living organisms or biomolocules to detect and report the presence of certain biomarkers. The device consists of a bioreceptor (bacteria) and a reporter (fluorescent protei...
2023-09-2331 minMeet the MicrobiologistThink Fungus Early: Preventing Angioinvasion Via Early Detection With Gary ProcopDr. Gary Procop, CEO of the American Board of pathology and professor of pathology at the Cleveland Clinic, Lerner School of Medicine discusses the importance of early detection and diagnosis in order to prevent fungal invasion leading to poor outcomes, particularly in immunocompromised patients. He emphasizes the importance of thinking fungus early, shares his passion for mentoring and talks about key updates in the recently released 7th Edition of Larone’s Medically Important Fungi. Ashley's Biggest Takeaways Many invasive fungal infections are angiotrophic, meaning they actually grow toward, and into, blood vessels. Once the fungus has pe...
2023-09-0141 minMeet the MicrobiologistMicrobial Flavor Profiles for Bread and Wine Production With Kate HowellDr. Kate Howell, Associate Professor of Food Chemistry at the University of Melbourne, Australia discusses how microbes impact the flavor and aroma of food and beverages and shares how microbial interactions can be used to enhance nutritional properties of food and beverage sources. Ashley's Biggest Takeaways Saccharomyces means sugar-loving fungus. Humans have similar olfactory structures and mechanisms as insects and are similarly attracted to fermenting or rotting fruits produced by Saccharomyces. Research has shown that insects (and humans) prefer yeasts that produce more esters and aromatic compounds. Palm wine is a product that is made from sap collected from palm...
2023-07-1537 minMeet the MicrobiologistAncientBiotics With Steve Diggle and Freya HarrisonDr. Steve Diggle, ASM Distinguished Lecturer and Microbiology Professor at the Georgia Institute of Technology in Atlanta, Georgia and Dr. Freya Harrison, Associate Microbiology Professor at the University of Warwick in Coventry, U.K., discuss the science behind medieval medical treatments and the benefits of interdisciplinary research. Ashley's Biggest Takeaways Diggle and Harrison met in Oxford, where Harrison was finishing up her Ph.D. and Diggle was doing background research for his work studying evolutionary questions about quorum sensing. When Diggle began searching for a postdoc, Harrison, who had been conducting an independent fellowship at Oxford...
2023-06-0242 minMeet the MicrobiologistSending Yeast to the Moon With Jessica LeeDr. Jessica Lee, scientist for the Space Biosciences Research Branch at NASA’s AIMS Research Center in Silicon Valley uses both wet-lab experimentation and computational modeling to understand what microbes really experience when they come to space with humans. She discusses space microbiology, food safety and microbial food production in space and the impacts of microgravity and extreme radiation when sending Saccharomyces cerevisiae to the moon. Ashley's Biggest Takeaways Lee applied for her job at NASA in 2020. Prior to her current position, she completed 2 postdocs and spent time researching how microbes respond to stress at a population level an...
2023-05-0634 min
Mastering the Business of YogaBuilding a Business Teaching Online Classes, YouTube & Course Creation with Ashley HagenThis week on the podcast I am joined by Ashley Hagen. Ashley is an online yoga teacher and business coach who helps other yoga teachers transform into confident online entrepreneurs. She went from teaching 15+ yoga classes per week and owning a local studio to running a thriving yoga business 100% online. With a background in marketing & graphic design, she's learned to combine her skills in technology with her passion of yoga to help yoga teachers navigate the world of online yoga teaching and business building. In this episode, Ashley shares how she created her online business and how she first...
2023-04-1758 min
effperfect's podcastBest of 2022 Welcome to 2023, fam! We’re so excited to start this new year with you and so grateful that you’re part of the recovering perfectionist family. 🙏 As we enter the new year, we’re taking an intentional moment to look back on all that 2022 brought us. By reflecting on what was, we can get even clearer on what is and what’s to come. We invite you to ask yourself… What dreams came true for you in 2022? What surprised you most? What are you proudest of? H...
2023-01-0247 minMeet the MicrobiologistThe Career of Tony FauciDr. Robert Gaynes, distinguished physician and professor of infectious diseases at Emory University, joins Meet the Microbiologist for the 2nd episode in a unique 3-part series, in which we share the impact of scientists at the heart of various paradigm shifts throughout scientific history. Here we discuss the life and career of Tony Fauci, the scientist who has been recognized as America’s Top Infectious Diseases Doctor and “voice of science” during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ashley's Biggest Takeaways Fauci was born in Brooklyn, New York. He was a 2nd generation American whose parents came from Italy. Fauci’...
2022-12-221h 13Meet the MicrobiologistFrançoise Barré-Sinoussi's Discovery of HIVDr. Robert Gaynes, distinguished physician and professor of infectious diseases at Emory University, joins Meet the Microbiologist for a unique episode, in which we share the story of Françoise Barré-Sinoussi, the French, female scientist who discovered HIV and found herself at the heart of one of the most bitter scientific disputes in recent history. Subscribe (free) on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, Android, RSS or by email. Ashley's Biggest Takeaways The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)’s Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report first reported on a cluster of unusual infections in June of 1...
2022-11-1957 min
The Blissful Biz PodcastHow to Show Up With Confidence in Your Business with Ashley HagenI can’t be the only one who has seen other entrepreneurs smashing their goals and thinking they must have it all figured out or must be working all hours under the sun.Well, I’ve learned that this is simply not true in most cases. 🧐Firstly, no one has everything figured out, okay? We’re human, and we all go through different stages in life and business - we all have lessons to learn constantly. Secondly, you can actually get a LOT done in just a few hours a day. Tod...
2022-10-3145 minMeet the MicrobiologistPermafrost with Devin DrownEpisode Summary Dr. Devin Drown, associate professor of biology and faculty director of the Institute of Arctic Biology Genomics Core at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, discusses how soil disturbance gradients in the permafrost layer impact microbial communities. He also explains the larger impacts of his research on local plant, animal and human populations, and shares his experience surveilling SARS-CoV-2 variants in Alaska, where he and colleagues have observed a repeat pattern of founder events in the state. Ashley's Biggest Takeaways Permafrost is loosely defined as soil that has been frozen for 2 or more years in a row. Some permafrost...
2022-10-2938 minMeet the MicrobiologistTo Catch a Virus with Marie Landry and John BoossDr. Marie Landry, Professor of Laboratory medicine and Infectious Diseases at Yale University School of Medicine and Dr. John Booss, former National Director of Neurology for the Department of Veteran’s Affairs discuss the past, present and future of diagnostic virology. These proclaimed coauthors walk us through the impact of some of the most significant pathogens of our time in preparation for the launch of their 2nd edition of “To Catch a Virus,” a book that recounts the history of viral epidemics from the late 1800s to present in a gripping storytelling fashion. Ashley's Biggest Takeaways Coauthoring a book requires having...
2022-10-1755 min
The YogaBiz Podcast#137: Growing Your Yoga Business with Community & Consistency with Ashley HagenToday I have the amazing and brilliant Ashley Hagen on the podcast to talk about growing a community of loyal students by staying consistent, focusing, and staying committed to your personal practice. Download my free Content Planning Template & Training here.
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2022-10-0839 minMeet the MicrobiologistOutbreak Detection with Wun-Ju ShiehDr. Wun-Ju Shieh, worked as a pathologist and infectious diseases expert with the CDC from 1995-2020. He recounts his experiences conducting high risk autopsies on the frontlines of outbreaks including Ebola, H1N1 influenza, monkeypox and SARS-CoV-1 and 2. He also addresses key questions about factors contributing to the (re)emergence and spread of pathogens and discusses whether outbreaks are becoming more frequent or simply more widely publicized. Ashley’s Biggest Takeaways: • Pathologists are a group of medical doctors serving behind the line of the daily hospital activities. • Pathology service can be divided into atomic pathol...
2022-10-011h 11
The Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastBest Microphones for Online Yoga with Ashley HagenThe Connected Yoga Teacher Podcast 290: Best Microphones for Online Yoga with Ashley Hagen Description: Many yoga teachers are teaching online these days and one thing is extremely important for online classes - sound quality. Having a good quality microphone can really help, but with so many options available, which do you choose without breaking your budget? Ashley Hagen has some advice for you in this episode. Ashley Hagen is a yoga teacher, yoga teacher trainer, yoga studio owner, and business coach. She gets excited about all the th...
2022-09-191h 00
New Day with Ashley#19: Scot & Shelle Hagen, Elite Therapeutic MassageA massage is a therapeutic experience. It relaxes the mind, renews the body, and revives the soul. My guests today are passionate about making a difference in the lives of others, whether through a massage or in helping someone explore a new career in the massage field. Shelle and Scot Hagen are the owners of Elite Therapeutic Massage, co-owners of Elite Therapeutic Academy, and recently the owners of Corestones. Together, they run a business focused on positivity and love surrounding everyone who enters, with the ultimate goal of helping others achieve their dreams. Their story is inspiring and encouraging...
2022-09-1434 min
Badass Manifester PodcastUncover Your Magic with Micro-dosing Ft. Julie Hagen | Ep. 230On today’s episode, Ashley is joined by beautiful soul and QCA graduate, Julie Hagen. Julie is a former lawyer turned success coach and now officially a micro-dosing maven. Through her desire to break through her own glass ceiling, Julie discovered the tool of micro-dosing. Having done the work herself, she now helps others rediscover their most authentic selves, live unapologetically, and break through plateaus and cycles of anxiety and depression.As self-identified science nerd, Julie is obsessed with the how and why behind the process of micro-dosing, i.e. rewiring new, supportive beliefs and behaviors with a powerful, la...
2022-08-2945 mineffperfect's podcastThe Magic of Microdosing with Julie HagenToday, we welcome our guest, Julie Hagen, a former Type A lawyer who shares a unique approach to recovering from perfectionism that many of us might not have considered: microdosing. Julie has transformed her own life from stressed and anxious attorney to balanced coach through the combination of microdosing and holotropic breathwork. Join Ashley and I (Jenna 👋) as we ask Julie all about perfectionism and spirituality, worthiness and letting go of control, and our fears and misconceptions about microdosing. Press play ▶️ on this fascinating conversation now. WHAT YOU'LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EP...
2022-08-0152 min
Elevated You PodcastS4 E79 Work Your Skills and Talents in New Ways to Build a Career You Love with Business Owner Ashley HagenHave you ever found yourself at a pivotal point in life? Maybe it's one where you don't know where to go next? My next guest reminds us how to re-discover your skills and talents in a whole new way.
Key Takeaways
Learn how to reinvent yourself to serve in a new way
Become an inspiration and teacher to those around you
Tap into a new skill or trade
Pivot in your career to use your skills in a new way
Discover how to connect and grow your audience
After years as a yoga teacher...
2022-06-2438 min
Get Out AliveEp. 27: How to Avoid African Elephant Conflicts (feat. Lynn Von Hagen)In this episode we're joined by (soon to be Dr.) Lynn Von Hagen, Presidential Research Fellow at Auburn University studying African Elephant-Human conflicts in Kenya. She is also the Field Team Co-Leader for Elephants and Sustainable Agriculture in Kenya. You can join the project by visiting EarthWatch.org.How can you defend yourself against an Elephant? What kinds of conflicts are they having with the people they live around? And how do the people who live around Elephants feel about them? And where are we at with poaching? Learn the answers to those questions and more in this...
2022-05-251h 04Meet the MicrobiologistShark Epidermis Microbiome with Elizabeth DinsdaleDr. Elizabeth Dinsdale, Matthew Flinders Fellow in Marine Biology in the College of Science and Engineering at Flinders University in Adelaide, Australia, uses genomic techniques to investigate the biodiversity of microbial communities in distinct ecological niches, including coral reefs, kelp forest and shark epidermis. She discusses how shotgun metagenomics is being used to characterize the architecture of microbial communities living in the thin layer of underlying mucus on shark’s skin, and how understanding the function of these microbes is providing clues to important host-microbe interactions, including heavy metal tolerance. Ashley’s Biggest Takeaways: Sharks belo...
2022-05-2043 minMeet the MicrobiologistMicrobial Culture Collections and the Soil Microbiome with Mallory ChoudoirDr. Mallory Choudoir, microbial ecologist and evolutionary biologist at the University of Massachusetts Amherst shares how she leverages microbial culture collections to infer ecological and evolutionary responses to warming soil temperatures. She discusses complexities of the soil microbiome and microbial dispersal dynamics, and introduces fundamental concepts about the intersection between microbes and social equity. Ashley’s Biggest Takeaways: Microbial culture collections are fundamental resources, serving as libraries where diverse species of microbes are identified, characterized and preserved in pure, viable form. Culture collections ensure conservation of species diversity and sustainable use of the collected microbes....
2022-04-1843 minMeet the MicrobiologistNeglected Tropical Diseases and Pandemic Prevention With Peter HotezPeter Hotez talks about the global impact and historical context of neglected tropical diseases. He also highlights important developments in mass drug administration and vaccine research and shares why he chose to publish the third edition of Forgotten People, Forgotten Diseases during the COVID-19 pandemic. Ashley's Biggest Takeaways Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs) are chronic and debilitating conditions that disproportionately impact people in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). Many of these diseases are parasitic, such as hookworm infection, schistosomiasis and chagas disease; however, in recent years, several non-parasitic infections caused by bacteria, fungi and viru...
2021-11-0145 minBadass Manifester PodcastMastering Effective Communication Ft. Julie Hagen | Ep. 185On today’s episode, Ashley is bringing you the amazing Julie Hagen, former lawyer turned High Performance and Executive Coach who helps high performers shift from dropping the ball in their personal life to "doing it all" so they can enjoy their well-earned success. Julie focuses on bringing awareness to and healing past obstacles and infusing mindfulness, mindset work, and somatic experiences into all that she does in her coaching business. Bottom line: Conflict is the root of most problems, and communication is the solution. Unlocking the key to effective communication not only leads to healthier relationships but also al...
2021-10-1842 min
The Unapologetic EntrepreneurEp. 103: YouTube: Tips to get started and gain confidence from Ashley HagenReady to tackle the world of YouTube with your yoga? It can seem overwhelming, I know, but it doesn’t have to be. My guest today, Ashley Hagen, has grown her subscribers on YouTube into the thousands! 12,000 at the time of this recording! And she’s sharing her tips on how you can do this too because she’s a yoga teacher too. She navigated the tech and has a process for knowing what content to create and she’s sharing that with you today. Let’s do this! www.amandamckinney.com/podcast
2021-07-0542 min
2021-06-2940 min
Good Timing with Isabel HagenBoredom, Acting, and Meditation with Ashley GavinI discuss focusing on what we can control and the benefits of boredom. I also talk to stand-up comic Ashley Gavin about changes in our creativity during the pandemic, the stand-up writing process, Ashley’s Parent Trap satire musical, her previous job as a software engineer, depression, avoiding the spotlight as kids, manifesting “flow state,” meditation, taking a happiness class, stand-up’s connection to acting and jazz, why everyone wants to be an actor, struggling socially, and failure. New episodes every Tuesday! Be sure to subscribe. Follow me on Instagram and Twitter @isabelhagen_ and check out isab...
2021-01-2649 min
Living Your Calling Podcast With Michelle HagenThe Busy Years Podcast: Girl, You Were Made To Be More Than A Mom! With Ashely CarbonattoBeing a mom is hard. In fact many moms will say it’s harder than they ever dreamed it would be. Motherhood changes you and sometimes we don’t even see it coming. While some thrive in these changes there are some of us who struggle, we feel like our purpose is gone, that we are failing at this motherhood gig we had always wanted, and feel guilty for wanting to be more than just a mom. If you are saying girl this is so me. Pull up a seat because today we are covering topics like, losing our iden...
2020-09-2936 min
Blooming RosesEp. 3 Grow To Enjoy The MomentIn this interview episode, Ashley interviews Hans Hagen, friend, mentor, professional surfer, and director of Mauli Ola Foundation. They talk about the Mauli Ola Foundation, the effects it has had on others with cystic fibrosis, and look back on fond memories. They also discuss the importance of learning to appreciate the life you are given and the opportunities that are presented to you.
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2020-09-2228 min
The Superwoman CodeThe PCOS Mini Series: On Fertility with Dr. Laura von Hagen, NDToday on the show we are joined by one of my favourite people, and best of friends, Dr. Laura von Hagen, ND. She is a naturopathic doctor in Ontario, and literally walks the walk when it comes to understanding PCOS and fertility. On this episode we are diving into what it's like to get pregnant with PCOS, questions you should be asking your medical team and what it's like to consider Assisted Reproductive Therapies. We also chat about what's going on when it looks like PCOS, but it isn't. You can follow Laura onl...
2020-09-1534 minMeet the MicrobiologistPowassan virus and tick biology with Marshall BloomHow does tick biology influence their ability to transmit disease? Marshall Bloom explains the role of the tick salivary glands in Powassan virus transmission and the experiments that led to this discovery. He also provides a historical background for the Rocky Mountain Labs in Hamilton, Montana, and talks about the 3 elements to consider when working with potentially harmful biological agents. Subscribe (free) on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, RSS or by email. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways There are 3 elements to consider when working with potentially harmful biological agents: Biosafety: protecting the laboratory workers fr...
2020-08-011h 02
Living Your Calling Podcast With Michelle HagenThe Busy Years Podcast: How To Level Up In Your Mindset With Ashley KruseThere’s no right or wrong way to do a mindset practice. The whole goal is does it light you up, inspire joy and get you excited to take on your day. In this episode I chat with Ashley on mindset and what that looks like in business and in motherhood. Leveling up in your business and life both need you to have a mindset strategy that set you up for success. Listen in as Ashley gives her top three tips to help you with mindset. You can’t build the great ship without believing in th...
2020-06-2341 minMeet the MicrobiologistBioremediation of oil spills with Joel KostkaWhat kinds of microorganisms can degrade oil? How do scientists prioritize ecosystems for bioremediation after an oil spill? Joel Kostka discusses his research and the lessons from the Deepwater Horizon oil spill that will help scientists be better prepared for oil spills of the future. Links for this Episode: Joel Kostka Lab Website Kostka J. et al. Hydrocarbon-Degrading Bacteria and the Bacterial Community Response in Gulf of Mexico Beach Sands Impacted by the Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill. Applied and Environmental Microbiology. 2011. Shin B. et al. Succession of Microbial Populations and Nitroget-Fixation Associated With the Biodegradation of...
2020-05-1949 minMeet the MicrobiologistArbovirus evolution with Greg EbelHow do arboviruses evolve as they pass between different hosts? Greg Ebel discusses his research on West Nile virus evolution and what it means for viral diversity. He also talks about using mosquitos’ most recent blood meal to survey human health in a process called xenosurveillance. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: Mosquitoes and other arthropods have limited means of immune defense against infection. One major defense mechanism is RNA interference (RNAi). RNAi uses pieces of the West Nile viral genome to select against the viral genome, which helps select for broadly diverse viral sequences. The more rare...
2020-04-2354 min
The Money Mindset Podcast#31 Simple Tips For Coping Mentally During Isolation In Order To Protect Yourself FinanciallySimple tips from a Certified Financial Therapist for dealing with the mental and emotional aspect of isolation and crisis so that it doesn't effect your finances. It's very easy to make bad financial decisions while we are stressed so if we can identify when that happens, we can make better decisions.
Derek Hagen is the founder of Money Health Solutions, a financial therapy and consulting firm helping clients develop a healthy relationship with money and live with money mindfulness.
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2020-04-2034 minMeet the MicrobiologistManaging Plant Pathogens Using Streptomyces with Linda KinkelHow can the intricate relationship between soil microbiota and plants be managed for improved plant health? Linda Kinkel discusses new insights into the plant rhizosphere and the ways that some Streptomyces isolates can protect agricultural crops against bacterial, fungal, oomycete, and nematode infections. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: The soil microbiome is extremely dynamic, with boom-and-bust cycles driven by nutrient fluxes, microbial interactions, plant-driven microbial interactions, and signaling interactions. Finding the source of these boom-and-bust cycles can help people to manage the microbiome communities and produce plant-beneficial communities for agricultural purposes. Rhizosphere soil is soi...
2020-03-261h 03Meet the MicrobiologistE. coli and Burkholderia vaccines with Alfredo TorresPathogenic E. coli are different than lab-grown or commensal E. coli found in the gut microbiome. Alfredo Torres describes the difference between these, the method his lab is using the develop vaccines against pathogenic E. coli, and how this same method can be used to develop vaccines against Burkholderia infections. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: coli plays many roles inside and outside the scientific laboratory: Laboratory E. coli strains used by scientists to study molecular biology. Commensal E. coli strains contribute to digestion and health as part of the intestinal microbiome. Pathogenic E. coli strains have acquired fa...
2020-03-0355 minMeet the MicrobiologistPlacental biology, infection and immunity with Carolyn CoyneDoes the fetus have a microbiome? How does the placenta prevent infection? Carolyn Coyne talks about placental structure and biology, and why studying the maternal-fetal interface remains a critical area of research. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: The placenta forms within 3-5 days post conception as a single layer of cells surrounding the fertilized embryo. These cells differentiate and develop into more complex structures. Very few microbes cause fetal disease. Of those that do, the disease-causing microorganisms are diverse and can lead to serious congenital defects or even death of a developing fetus. These mi...
2020-02-1459 minMeet the MicrobiologistCoronavirus Antiviral Drug Discovery with Timothy SheahanAre there drugs that can treat coronaviruses? Timothy Sheahan talks about his drug discovery work on a compound that can inhibit all coronaviruses tested so far, and tells how his career path took him to pharmaceutical antiviral research and then back to academia. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: Even though the MERS-CoV was discovered as a human pathogen in 2012, it was likely percolating as a disease agent for a long time before that. Banked camel serum provides evidence that the virus had been circulating in camels for several decades prior. Differentiated ex vivo lung cul...
2020-01-3152 minMeet the MicrobiologistGastroenteritis Viruses with Mary EstesViral gastroenteritis around the world causes 200,000 deaths globally each year. Mary Estes talks about her work on 2 gastroenteritis-causing viruses, rotavirus and norovirus, and tells the story of her discovery of the first viral enterotoxin. She also describes how noroviruses have changed from human volunteer studies to studies using “miniguts,” a system now used with many enteropathogenic microorganisms. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: Rotaviruses and noroviruses kill 200,000 people annually, despite an available rotavirus vaccine and current anti-infective measures. Rotavirus is generally associated with gastrointestinal disease in the very young and the very old, while norovirus infects people at all...
2020-01-1054 minMeet the MicrobiologistSAR11 and Other Marine Microbes with Steve GiovannoniThe most abundant organism on Earth lives in its seas: the marine bacterium SAR11. Steve Giovannoni describes how the origins of SAR11 provided its name, and the ways that studying SAR11 have taught scientists about ocean ecology. He also discusses how the different depths of the ocean vary in their microbial compositions and what his big questions are in marine microbiology. Different depths of the ocean have different habitats, but the microbes vary continuously, based in part on light availability: Surface light facilitates photosynthesis by algal cells. These primary producers fix carbon for the entire ecosystem...
2019-12-2155 minMeet the MicrobiologistPrions and Chronic Wasting Disease with Jason BartzCan a protein be contagious? Jason Bartz discusses his work on prion proteins, which cause spongiform encephalopathy and can be transmitted by ingestion or inhalation among some animals. He further discusses how prions can exist as different strains, and what techniques may help improve diagnosis of subclinical infections. Links for this Episode: Jason Bartz Creighton University website Holec SAM, Yuan Q, and Bartz JC. Alteration of Prion Strain Emergence by Nonhost Factors. mSphere. 2019. Yuan Q et al. Dehydration of Prions on Environmentally Relevant Surfaces Protects Them from Inactivation by Freezing and Thawing. Journal of...
2019-12-0649 minMeet the MicrobiologistMicrobial Interkingdom Interactions with Deb HoganMicrobial interactions drive microbial evolution, and in a polymicrobial infection, these interactions can determine patient outcome. Deb Hogan talks about her research on interkingdom interactions between the bacterium Pseudomonas and the fungus Candida, 2 organisms that can cause serious illness in cystic fibrosis patients’ lung infections. Her research aims to better characterize these interactions and to develop better diagnostic tools for assessing disease progression and treatment. Links for this Episode: Deb Hogan Lab Website Demers EG et al. Evolution of Drug Resistance in an Antifungal-Naive Chronic Candida lusitaniae Infection. PNAS. 2018. Lewis KA et al. Ethanol De...
2019-11-2154 minMeet the MicrobiologistDiagnosing C. diff Infections for Optimal Patient Outcomes with Colleen KraftWhy is C. diff such a serious disease and what are clinical microbiologists doing to improve patient outcomes with better diagnostic tools?
2019-11-1911 minMeet the MicrobiologistAntibiotic-Resistant Infections in Hospital Sinks with Amy MathersMany hospital-acquired bacterial infections are also drug-resistant. Amy Mathers describes her work tracking these bacteria to their reservoir in hospital sinks, and what tools allowed her team to make these discoveries. Mathers also discusses her work on Klebsiella, a bacterial pathogen for the modern era. Subscribe (free) on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, RSS, or by email. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways Nosocomial infections are a type of opportunistic infection: one that wouldn’t normally cause disease in healthy individuals. Once the immune system is compromised due to other infection or treatment, the opportunist bacteria take adva...
2019-11-081h 00Meet the MicrobiologistMicrobiome Diversity and Structural Variation with Ami BhattHow do medical professionals incorporate microbiome science into their patient care? Ami Bhatt discusses her research on the diversity within and between human gut microbiomes, and how this research is slowly and carefully being used to build new patient care recommendations. Subscribe (free) on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, RSS, or by email. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways Although these terms are often used interchangeably, microbiome and microbiota represent distinct samples types: Microbiotarepresents all the organisms that live within a community: archaea, bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Microbiomeis the genomes or transcriptomes of these organisms. Th...
2019-10-2455 min
The Money Mindset Podcast#9 How Your Money Mindset Affects How You Handle Money and How To Change It!In this episode we discuss how your money mindset is formed whether it's directly or indirectly and how you can change it to improve how you handle money. We even discuss getting on the same as your spouse by evaluating your own mindsets sepereately.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
[7 Day Budget Challenge](www.budgetsmadeeasy.com/budget-challenge/)
Millionaire Next Door
Mind Over Money
Start with Why
About Derek:
Derek Hagen Financial Health Advisor and Financial Behavior Coach
Bio: Derek Hagen is the founder of Money Health Solutions, a financial...
2019-10-1427 minMeet the MicrobiologistLyme Disease and Other Tick-Borne Infections with Jorge BenachIdentified in the 1980s, Borrelia burgdorferi and other Lyme disease-associated spirochetes have since been found throughout the world. Jorge Benach answers questions about Lyme Disease symptoms, his role in identifying the causative bacterium, and his current research on multispecies pathogens carried by hard-bodied ticks. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways Erythema migrans (the classic bullseye rash) is the most common manifestation that drives people to go see the doctor to be diagnosed with Lyme disease, but only about 40% of people diagnosed with Lyme disease experience erythema migrans. Lyme disease can progress to serious secondary manifestations. Wh...
2019-10-111h 03Meet the MicrobiologistInfluenza Virus Evolution with Jesse BloomInfluenza is famous for its ability to mutate and evolve but are mutations always the virus’ friend? Jesse Bloom discusses his work on influenza escape from serum through mutation and how mutations affect influenza virus function and transmission. Subscribe (free) on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, RSS, or by email. Also available on the ASM Podcast Network app. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways Influenza is famous for its ability to mutate and evolve through two major mechanisms: Antigenic drift occurs when a few mutations accumulate in the influenza genome and lead to seasonal changes. Antigenic shif...
2019-09-2752 minMeet the MicrobiologistCitrus Greening and the Microbiome in Diabetes with Graciela LorcaGraciela Lorca studies genetic systems to find positive and negative microbial interactions that lead to disease. She talks about her discovery of chemical inhibitors for the citrus greening disease bacterium, Liberibacter asiaticus,and how a specific strain of Lactobacillus johnsoniimodulates the immune system and may help prevent development of diabetes in people. Subscribe (free) on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, RSS, or by email. Also available on the ASM Podcast Network app. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways Citrus greening disease, or huanglongbing, is a disease of citrus trees causing a major epidemic among citrus farmers around th...
2019-09-1340 minMeet the Microbiologist20 Years of the Lab Response Network with Julie VillanuevaWhen a new biothreat or emerging infectious agent threatens, how are diagnostic protocols put into place? It’s up to the Laboratory Response Network (LRN), a multipartner network of public health, clinical and other labs, to generate and distribute reagents, and provide training to detect these threats. Julie Villanueva, Chief of the Laboratory Preparedness and Response Branch at the CDC, talks about the LRN and how no two weeks on the job are alike. Subscribe (free) on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, RSS, or by email. Also available on the ASM Podcast Network app. Julie’s Bigg...
2019-08-3041 minMeet the MicrobiologistGlobal Public Health with George F. GaoGeorge F. Gao discusses how China CDC promotes global public health during outbreaks SARS and Ebola. He also talks about running a structural biology lab, the importance of both basic and translational research, and the most important discovery of the 20th century. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: China CDC was founded in 2001. Its experience with the SARS outbreak informed its response to the western Africa Ebola outbreak in 2014-2016, having learned that viruses don’t care about national borders and can quickly become an international problem. Responding to any major outbreak serves both altruistic and selfish moti...
2019-08-1545 minMeet the MicrobiologistBacteriophage Interactions in the Gut with Jeremy BarrBacteriophage are viruses that infect specific bacteria. Jeremy Barr discusses his discovery that phage interact with (but don’t infect) mammalian epithelial cells. He explains how these different organisms: bacteria, bacteriophage, and the mammalian host, may exist in three-way symbioses. Subscribe (free) on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, RSS, or by email. Also available on the ASM Podcast Network app. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways Jeremy’s work as a postdoc focused on developing a protocol to clean phages for use in tissue culture. He and his advisor, Forest Rohwer, were asked to use this p...
2019-08-0345 minMeet the MicrobiologistA Career in Salmonella with Stanley MaloyStanley Maloy discusses his career in Salmonella research, which started with developing molecular tools and is now focused on the role of Salmonella genome plasticity in niche development. He further talks about his role in science entrepreneurship, science education, and working with an international research community. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: Stanley’s career began when transposon mutagenesis was a new, cutting-edge technique, and he found the best way to learn how to apply a new method was to jump in and try it. Antibiotic resistance has been a problem throughout Stanley’s career. The fu...
2019-07-1941 minMeet the MicrobiologistThe Cheese Microbiome with Rachel DuttonCheese rinds contain microbial communities that are relatively simple to study in the lab while offering insight into other, more complex microbial ecosystems. Rachel Dutton discusses her work studying these cheese microbiomes, one of the few microbial ecosystem types where almost all of the microorganisms are culturable. Subscribe (free) on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, RSS, or by email. Also available on the ASM Podcast Network app. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways The cheese microbiome makes a great study system because The communities are relatively simple (as few as 3 different microbial species) The microbial members ar...
2019-07-0438 minMeet the MicrobiologistMetagenomic Sequencing for Infectious Diseases Diagnostics with Charles ChiuMost diagnostic tests look for a single microorganism, or at most a limited panel of microorganisms. Charles Chiu discusses his research on metagenomic sequencing as a diagnostic tool that can identify all potential pathogens in a given patient sample. Links for this Episode: MTM Listener Survey, only takes 3 minutes! Thanks;) Charles Chiu Profile at UCSF Chiu Lab at UCSF Validation of Metagenomic Next-Generation Sequencing Tests for Universal Pathogen Detection The Eukaryotic Gut Virome in Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation: New Clues in Enteric Graft-Versus-Host Disease HOM Tidbit: Dochez and Avery. The Elaboration of Specific Soluble Substance by...
2019-06-1346 minMeet the MicrobiologistAntimicrobial-Eating Microorganisms and the Resistome with Gautam DantasWhile searching for lignin-degrading soil microbes, Gautam Dantas discovered growth in an antimicrobial compound-containing control! He has since studied the resistance determinants (resistome) of soil and clinical samples to determine their similarities. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: Sequencing information is extremely useful for descriptive studies, but there’s an increasing trend in microbiome studies to use the sequencing data as a basis for forming hypotheses. These hypotheses can then be tested by some variation of classical techniques, be in biochemical, culturing, animal models, etc. Surveying who is there helps scientists make testable predictions. Ga...
2019-05-311h 08Meet the MicrobiologistMicrobes, Heme, and Impossible Burgers with Pat BrownPat Brown founded Impossible Foods with a mission to replace animals as a food production technology. Here, he discusses the ways microbial engineering helps produce the plant hemoglobin that provides the Impossible Burger’s meaty qualities. Links for this episode: Take the MTM listener survey(~3 min.) The Microbial Reasons Why the Impossible Tastes So Good Impossible Foods The Conversation: What Makes the Impossible Burger Look and Taste Like Real Beef? Wired:The Impossible Burger: Inside the Strange Science of the Fake Meat that ‘Bleeds’ HOM Tidbit: Mendel’s letters to von Nägeli HOM Tidbit:The Mendel-Nä...
2019-05-161h 09Meet the MicrobiologistCRISPR, anti-CRISPR, and anti-anti-CRISPR systems with Joe Bondy-DenomyCRISPR is a genome-editing tool, but what is its role in microbial biology and evolution? Joe Bondy-Denomy discusses his discovery of the first anti-CRISPR protein and the many unanswered questions surrounding CRISPR biology. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways CRISPR is a bacterial immune system that identifies and destroys specific nucleotide sequences. These sequences are most commonly associated with foreign DNA from bacteriophage or plasmids. Bacterial acquisition of new CRISPR spacer sequences is fairly inefficient, and often a bacterium dies before acquiring and fending off a new phage infection. Only about 1 in a million cells em...
2019-05-0247 minMeet the MicrobiologistCreepy dreadful wonderful parasites (and a few bacteria) with Bobbi PrittJulie’s Biggest Takeaways: Parasites are incredibly varied in many characteristics, including their size! Some are microscopic, while others are macroscopic and can be seen with the naked eye. Not just small macroscopic, although some worms at 35 cm can be considered quite large. Some tapeworms can reach 50 feet! Bobbi Pritt’s blog started as an exercise to share the cases she observed while a student at the London School of Tropical Medicine. She wanted to share these cases with students back at the Mayo Clinic, but found the audience grew to include clinical parasitologists, microbiologists, and...
2019-04-1836 min
Tag! You're It!A is for Ashley Hagen: Yogi(ni) Extraordinaire!Ashley Hagen is changing worlds and healing bodies and spirits through yoga. She transformed her own life and is ready and willing to help you change yours! Ashley is an author, teacher of teachers, athlete, new mom, artist, and Youtube phenom. Check out this episode to see how Ashley just may be your new best friend who you didn't know you desperately needed!
2019-04-0929 minMeet the MicrobiologistHPV vaccination with Doug LowyHow did discoveries made with bovine papillomavirus help scientists develop the human papillomavirus vaccine? Doug Lowy discusses his journey that began with basic research and led to the production of the HPV vaccine. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways In the early 1950s, the U.S. was a high-incidence country for cervical cancer. Through application of screens using the Pap smear, doctors have been able to catch and excise suspicious tissue, leading to a significant drop in incidence. Cervical cancer remains high-incidence in low- and middle-income countries; in high-incidence countries, cervical cancer is the most common form of...
2019-04-051h 15Meet the MicrobiologistBurholderia pseudomallei and the Neglected Tropical Disease Melioidosis with Direk LimmathurotsakulBurkholderia pseudomallei is an endemic soil-dwelling bacterium in southeast Asia, where it causes melioidosis. Direk Limmathurotsakul discusses his work to improve the official reporting numbers and how Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: Melioidosis can present in a number of ways, such as sepsis, pneumonia, or abscesses. Because the symptoms are not specific, diagnosis requires isolation of the Burkholderia pseudomallei bacterium. Risk factors for disease include diabetes and exposure to the soil and water in which the bacterium lives. In 2012, only 4 people were officially reported to have died of melioidosis in Thailand, but microbiological records su...
2019-03-221h 12Meet the MicrobiologistPredicting Spillover Events with Barbara HanWhen will the next disease outbreak occur? Why are some pests better at spreading disease than others? Disease Ecologist Barbara Han talks about her research that addresses these questions with computer modeling, as well as how modeling predictions can inform field and bench research. Take the listener survey: asm.org/mtmpoll Visit asm.org/mtm for all links and notes.
2019-03-0946 minMeet the MicrobiologistHIV vaccines with Dan BarouchWhy have scientists struggled to generate a protective HIV vaccine? Dan Barouch lays out the unique challenges and discusses the ongoing clinical trial with an adenovirus-based vaccine developed in his lab. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways HIV poses unique and unprecedented challenges for vaccine development including: Viral diversity: extremely wide range of viral diversity. No natural precedent: No human has cleared HIV based on their immune responses. Unknown correlates of protection: scientists are unsure what immune responses are important to induce. Barouch’s group uses a vaccine strategy comprised of computationally optimized mosaic HIV Env...
2019-02-2238 minMeet the MicrobiologistStructural Biology Insights into Ebola Virus with Erica Ollmann SaphireErica Ollmann Saphire discusses her research on Ebola virus glycoprotein and the changing nature of structural biology. The Ebola virus glycoprotein sequence can vary up to 50% between Ebola virus species, presenting a challenge to develop pan-Ebola therapeutics or vaccines. Erica Ollmann Saphire discusses her work on antibodies that neutralize all Ebola virus species and the changing nature of the structural biology toolkit used to study them. Check out all our great podcasts at asm.org/podcast MTM Listener Survey: asm.org/mtmpoll Ollmann-Saphire Lab Site Protein Database Isolation of Potent Neutralizing Antibodies from a...
2019-02-0746 minMeet the MicrobiologistIt’s our 100th Episode! A retrospective into Meet the Microbiologist with Merry Buckley and Carl ZimmerWe pull back the curtain as former show hosts Merry Buckley and Carl Zimmer talk Meet the Scientist origins, favorite interviews and microbial topics. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: Though the show started before podcasts were as popular as they are now, this didn’t pose a problem for Merry or Carl when soliciting guests - scientists were happy to have their work featured and to discuss their research. Inviting guests may involve bringing in a mix of experienced and early-career researchers, but both Merry and Carl agreed that the science is the major deci...
2019-01-2531 minMeet the MicrobiologistMicrobial engineering for biofuels and beyond with Wayne CurtisHow does an engineer approach microbial genetics? cworks with microbes of all kinds to optimize metabolic and agricultural systems. Here he discusses his work with Rhodobacter to make biofuels and for membrane protein expression, with Agrobacterium and plant pathogenic viruses to make drought-resistant plants, and with Clostridium and yeast cocultures for lignocellulose digestion. Take the listener survey at asm.org/mtmpoll Full shownotes at asm.org/mtm Links for this Episode: Wayne Curtis Lab site at Penn State University PLoS One: Molecular Cloning, Overexpression, and Characerization of a Novel Water Channel protein...
2019-01-111h 20Meet the MicrobiologistInsect and human microbial symbionts with Seth BordensteinOver the course of a few decades, scientists have learned how insect endosymbiont bacteria affects insect reproduction and have used this understanding to control mosquito-born diseases. Seth Bordenstein talks about his research on the insect endosymbiont Wolbachia, human-microbiome interactions, and how the ecosystem of a host and its microbes can be refered to as a holobiont. Take the listener survey at asm.org/mtmpoll Links for this Episode: Bordenstein Lab at Vanderbilt University mSystems: Getting the hologenome concept right: an eco-evolutionary framwork for hosts and their microbiomes. PLoS Biology: Gut microbiota diversity across ethnicities...
2018-12-3059 minMeet the MicrobiologistThe Cool World of Glacial Microbiology with Christine ForemanChristine Foreman explains how microbes can survive and grow on glaciers, and what we can learn from microbes in glacier ice cores. Take the MTM listener (that's you!) survey asm.org/mtmpoll it only take 3 minutes. Thanks! Julie’s Biggest Takeaways Liquid inclusions between ice crystals create a vein-like network that allow microbes to survive between the ice crystals. Microbes living in glaciers have to adapt to a number of extreme environments: low water, low nutrients, extreme cold, and 6 months each of full sun or complete darkness mean there are many ad...
2018-12-1341 minMeet the MicrobiologistHIV interaction with the immune system with Mark ConnorsA very small proportion of people infected with HIV do not develop AIDS. Mark Connors talks about 2 patient populations that his lab studies, the elite controllers and the elite neutralizers, who control HIV infection with their respective T cell or B cell responses. Connors hopes his work on killer T cells and broadly neutralizing antibodies will help scientists develop better HIV therapies or an effective HIV vaccine. Links for This Episode: Mark Connors labsite at NIAID Immunity article: Identification of a CD4-binding-site antibody to HIV that evolved near-pan neutralization breadth. Immunity commentary: Class II-restricted CD8...
2018-11-3047 minMeet the MicrobiologistThe Evolution of Virulence with Andrew ReadIn the early 2000s, Andrew Read predicted that non-sterilizing vaccines would lead to more virulent disease. He was able to test his hypothesis with the real-world example of Marek’s disease, a disease of chickens. Read tells the story of his discovery, and talks about his work on myxoma virus. Take the MTM Listener Survey Subscribe (free) on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, RSS, or by email. Also available on the ASM Podcast Network app. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: Every chicken on the market is vaccinated against Marek’s disease. Infection with M...
2018-11-1555 minMeet the MicrobiologistContaining a Nipah virus outbreak with G ArunkumarA recent Nipah virus outbreak in Kerala, India, was halted due to improved detection capabilities. G. Arunkumar tells the story of his involvement. Host: Julie Wolf Take the MTM Listener Survey Subscribe (free) on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, RSS, or by email. Also available on the ASM Podcast Network app. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: Because bats are the normal reservoir, Nipah virus outbreaks appear to be seasonal, with an increase in cases coinciding with the spring, when the bat reproduction season is. Once a person is inf...
2018-11-0138 minMeet the MicrobiologistBiofilms and metagenomic diagnostics in clinical infections with Robin PatelRobin Patel discusses her work on prosthetic joint infections and how metagenomics is changing infectious disease diagnostic procedures. Take the listener survey: asm.org/mtmpoll Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: The term antimicrobial resistance can mean many things. Although acquisition of genetic elements can lead to drug resistance, so can different growth lifestyles of bacteria; the same bacteria growing in liquid culture may be more susceptible to a drug than those bacteria growing on a biofilm. Lifestyle and genetics can intertwine, however, when bacteria growing as a biofilm exchange resistance genes through horizontal gene tr...
2018-10-181h 00Meet the MicrobiologistA new type of malaria vaccine utilizing the mosquito immune system with Carolina Barillas-MuryTo eliminate malaria, you have to stop transmission, and that’s what Carolina Barillas-Mury hopes to do. Her work on the interaction of the malaria parasite Plasmodium falciparum may lead to a transmission-blocking vaccine. She explains how, and discusses the co-evolution of malaria, mosquitos, and man. Take the listener survey: asm.org/mtmpoll Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: When born, babies carry antibodies from their mothers, which may protect them through passive immunity; additionally, babies are more easily protected from mosquito exposure by placing them under bed netting. As they grow...
2018-10-0552 minMeet the MicrobiologistSARS and MERS coronaviruses with Stanley PerlmanHow do researchers study a new pathogen? Stanley Perlman talks about how virus researchers studied SARS and MERS after they emerged, what they learned, and why there are no more cases of SARS. He also discusses his work on a coronavirus model of multiple sclerosis. We want to hear from you! Please take our listener survey. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: Coronaviruses have the largest RNA genomes, with up to 40 kB of sequence, but why their genomes is so big is unclear - their genomes don’t seem to code for mo...
2018-09-2058 minMeet the MicrobiologistUsing yeast to generate new chocolate and beer flavors with Kevin VerstrepenYou may know that beer is fermented, but did you know making chocolate requires a fermentation step? Kevin Verstrepen discusses how his lab optimizes flavor profiles of the yeast used in this fermentation step, and explains how yeast was domesticated before microorganisms had been discovered. Take the MTM listener survey, we want to hear from you. Thanks! Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: Microbes are used to ferment foods, but they do more than just add ethanol or carbon dioxide: their metabolic byproducts add flavors and aromas that are an essential part of the fermented fo...
2018-09-061h 00Meet the MicrobiologistUsing the zebrafish microbiome to study development and the gut-brain axis with John RawlsHow can the humble zebrafish teach us about the human microbiome? John Rawls discusses the benefits of using animal models Take the MTM Listener Survey Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: Zebrafish and other model animals provide opportunities to understand host-microbe interactions. Zebrafish are particularly useful for imaging studies, due to their translucent skin and the ease of in vivo microscopy. This allows zebrafish to be used to in studies of spatial architecture or longitudinal studies (imaging the same fish specimen over time) in ways that other model organisms can’t be.
2018-08-2338 minMeet the MicrobiologistUsing Bacterial Structures as Nanowires with Gemma RegueraGemma Reguera discusses her studies of Geobacter pili, which transfers electrons to iron oxide and other minerals, and can be used for new biotech applications. Host: Julie Wolf Subscribe (free) on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, RSS, or by email. Also available on the ASM Podcast Network app. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: Geobacter sulferreducans, a bacterium that “breathes” rust, is the lab representative of the genus Geobacter that dump electrons onto rust. These specialized microbes use minerals like manganese oxide and iron oxide (also known as rust) for respiration in both terrest...
2018-08-1050 minMeet the MicrobiologistLegionnaire’s Disease with Michele SwansonWhy do Legionnaire’s Disease outbreaks occur mostly in the summer? What is the connection of the Flint change in water source and Legionella outbreaks in the area? Michele Swanson discusses her work on Legionella pneumophila and her path from busy undergraduate to ASM President. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: Legionella pneumophila is a waterborne microbe that lives in fresh water and can colonize water systems of the built environment. Colonization of cooling systems, like those used in air conditioning systems, can lead to contaminated water droplets that can cause disease. Legionella are very adap...
2018-07-2650 minMeet the MicrobiologistToxoplasma gondii and neuro-invasive disease with Anita KoshyHow is Toxoplasma gondii, a protozoan that causes neuro-invasive disease, transmitted as a foodborne pathogen? Why are cats important in transmitting Toxoplasma infection? Anita Koshy answer these questions and talks about her research on the latest Meet the Microbiologist. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: The primary host for T. gondii is cats, in which the protozoan can undergo sexual reproduction. Why cats? No one knows, in part because there isn’t a good in vitro system to study cat epithelial cell interactions with T. gondii. Most warm-blooded animals, including birds, can be infected with...
2018-07-1235 minMeet the MicrobiologistUsing DNA technologies to answer epidemiological questions with Jennifer GardyJennifer Gardy talks about whole-genome sequencing as a technique to address public health issues using genomic epidemiology. She talks about her research on TB and new DNA sequencing technologies, including her vision for microbial genetic sequencing as one piece of the puzzle in the future of public health. Julie’s Biggest Takeaways: Whole-genome sequencing technologies are replacing older DNA technologies to identify relatedness between microbial isolates. The genome sequences help to identify epidemiological questions such as the origins of an outbreak. A pathogen’s genome being passed person-to-person accrues small changes, similar to chil...
2018-06-2143 minMeet the MicrobiologistHow viral-bacterial interactions influence viral infection with Julie PfeifferSee the full shownotes at: asm.org/mtm Julie Pfeiffer tells the story of how she serendipitously found a role for the gut microbiota during polio virus infection, and how she and her lab discovered an important role for bacterial glycans in viral biology. She also talks about viral fitness strategies, and how RNA viruses and DNA viruses benefit from making different amounts of errors when copying their genomes. Julie's biggest takeaways: Determining the exact nature of the glycans that play these roles has been difficult because they are very complex. Aspects of...
2018-06-0743 minMeet the MicrobiologistMicrobial communication via quorum sensing with Pete GreenbergPete Greenberg tells how bacteria can communicate based on cell density, a phenomenon he helped name quorum sensing. He talks about therapeutics based on quorum-sensing discoveries, and how studying bacterial interactions can be used to test ecological principles like cooperation and social cheating. Julie's biggest takeaways: Quorum sensing can be likened to an old-fashioned smoking room, where a few cigar smokers don’t affect the air quality, but as more smokers enter the room, it becomes beneficial to the group to open the window: a changed behavior that benefits the group environment. Differentiating wa...
2018-05-2448 min
The Connected Yoga Teacher PodcastMarket Your Yoga Teacher Training with Ashley Hagen [Consultation Call]059: Marketing and Promoting a Yoga Teacher Training with Ashley Hagen [Consultation Call] Today’s episode is a consultation call between Shannon and Ashley Hagan, who is preparing to co-teach her second 200-hour yoga teacher training course. Ashley is a full-time yoga teacher with a background in graphic design. She has been the lead instructor at a yoga studio for 4 years and has come to the realization that she wants to build her own yoga business by hosting trainings, retreats and more. Ashley loves taking yoga teacher trainings and pulls from them to inspire her to tea...
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