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APS Publications PodcastLeukotrienes in asthma-IBD axisIn this podcast, coauthors Emma Elizabeth Sabu Kattuman, Lakshminarayan Reddy Teegala, Somayeh Darzi, Charles K Thodeti, and Sailaja Paruchuri talk about their recently published review, "Leukotrienes: bridging the inflammatory gap in asthma and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD)." The review highlights how altered leukotriene biosynthesis and signaling contribute to the pathogenesis of both asthma and IBD, and considers the therapeutic implications of targeting leukotriene pathways for patients with concurrent asthma and IBD.
Leukotrienes: Bridging the Inflammatory Gap in Asthma and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD)
Emma Elizabeth Sabu Kattuman, Lakshminarayan Reddy Teegala, Somayeh Darzi, Charles K T...2025-07-2804 minAPS Publications PodcastLeveraging computer-based simulations and immersive software technologies for enhanced student learning in laboratory medicineIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, join coauthors Maurizio Costabile and Layla Mahdi as they discuss their study, “Leveraging computer-based simulations and immersive software technologies for enhanced student learning in laboratory medicine.” They share how these digital tools were integrated across a 4-year laboratory medicine degree and how they significantly improved student engagement and understanding. Tune in to hear how this innovative approach can be applied beyond laboratory medicine to benefit a wide range of disciplines.
Leveraging computer-based simulations and immersive software technologies for enhanced student learning in laboratory medicine
2025-07-2107 minAPS Publications PodcastIntroducing and validating DramaZoom as a teaching tool for diverse student populationsIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, join coauthors Helena Carvalho and Patricia Halpin as they discuss DramaZoom is a teaching tool paired with a pretest to activate memory. It promotes learning for both medical students and undergraduate students with different majors in the study cohort. DramaZoom creates an opportunity for a fun learning experience that promotes knowledge gain in physiology regardless of whether the teaching setting is face to face or completely virtual. Future research will be done to investigate the long-term retention of content.
Introducing and validating D...2025-07-1605 minAPS Publications PodcastMeeting report: an interdisciplinary approach to addressing anxiety in undergraduate active learning biology coursesIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, coauthor Katelyn Cooper highlights the meeting reports titled “Meeting report: an interdisciplinary approach to addressing anxiety in undergraduate active learning biology courses.” She explains that anxiety is a common emotional condition marked by feelings of tension, worry, and physical symptoms like restlessness and fatigue. Among college students, anxiety is the most reported mental health concern and is linked to lower motivation, engagement, and academic performance. Biology students may be particularly affected due to the rigor and competitiveness of their courses, with high anxiety levels contributing to reduc...2025-07-1410 minAPS Publications PodcastUncovering Heightened Cardiovascular Reflexes in Chronic Kidney DiseaseIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, corresponding author Han-Kyul Kim provides an overview of the study titled "Exercise pressor reflex function is augmented in rats with chronic kidney disease," recently published in AJP–Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology. Dr. Kim discusses how the research team uncovered exaggerated blood pressure responses triggered by the exercise pressor reflex (EPR) in a chronic kidney disease (CKD) animal model. The study highlights how both the muscle mechanoreflex, activated through passive stretch and the muscle metaboreflex, stimulated by intra-arterial capsaicin, contribute to this hypertensive effect. Tune in to learn more about how sympat...2025-07-1106 minAPS Publications PodcastPremed pressure: examining whether premed students experience more academic stress compared to non-premedsIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, coauthors Jynx Pigart, Tasneem Mohammed, and Katelyn Cooper discuss their study, “Premed pressure: examining whether premed students experience more academic stress compared to non-premeds.” Their research investigates the common perception that premedical students experience higher levels of academic stress than their non-premed peers. The findings revealed no statistically significant differences in reported academic stress between the two groups. However, the study did show that students with lower GPAs were significantly more likely to leave the premed track than those with higher GPAs.
Preme...2025-07-0107 minAPS Publications PodcastHow Oral Contraceptive Pill Phase Alters Microvascular Response to Local HeatingIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, we hear from coauthor Casey G. Turner about the study, "Oral contraceptive pill phase alters mechanisms contributing to cutaneous microvascular function in response to local heating." Published in AJP–Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, this study investigates the effect of OCP phase on in vivo microvascular endothelium-dependent vasodilation and explores underlying mechanisms. Present findings suggest OCP phase does not affect overall microvascular endothelium-dependent dilation but does affect the underlying mechanisms. In women using OCP, there is a robust reliance on EDHF pathways and the COX pathway moderates basal microvascular blood flow and dem...2025-06-0604 minAPS Publications PodcastPreparation strategies for physiology competition: lessons learned from participants of Indonesian Medical Physiology OlympiadIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education. The authors present their study on the Indonesian Medical Physiology Olympiad (IMPhO). This article outlines key strategies for building a successful team in a physiology competition, including effective use of resources, mentorship, teamwork, and faculty guidance. These approaches not only enhance performance in competitive settings but can also be adapted to strengthen study techniques for medical students.
Preparation strategies for physiology competition: lessons learned from participants of Indonesian Medical Physiology Olympiad
Mohammad Nizar Maulana, Agde Muzaky Kurniawan, Raden Argarini, Rimbun Rimbun, and Eka Arum Cahyaning Putr...2025-06-0205 minAPS Publications PodcastEvolving resource use for self-directed learning in physiology among first-year medical students in a classroom settingIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education, we hear from Dr. Himel Mondal about his recently published paper entitled “Evolving resource use for self-directed learning in physiology among first-year medical students in a classroom setting.” This study reports a shift in educational resource use for self-directed learning (SDL) among medical students after introduction of large language model (LLM) chatbots. Students use multiple sources, with digital tools like search engines and LLM chatbots nearly matching each other as the most preferred resources. Despite the accessibility and efficiency of digital tools, traditional resources like textbooks rema...2025-05-2005 minAPS Publications PodcastDifferentially Expressed Adipose Genes with ObesityIn this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, featuring Physiological Genomics, join coauthors Ibra Fancher and Malak Alradi as they discuss, “A long-term high-fat diet induces differential gene expression changes in spatially distinct adipose tissue of male mice.” This study explores how a long-term high fat diet affects gene expression in visceral adipose tissue (VAT) and subcutaneous adipose tissue (SAT) in male mice.
A long-term high fat diet induces differential gene expression changes in spatially distinct adipose tissue of male mice.
Malak Alradi, Hassan Askari, Mark Shaw, Jaysheel D. Bhavsar, Brewster F. Kingham, Shawn W. Po...2025-05-1404 minAPS Publications PodcastStudents Utilize Various Locations for Assignment DeadlinesIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education coauthor Patricia Halpin highlights the article titled "Students bypass the syllabus to utilize alternate LMS locations for assignment deadlines." Dr. Halpin highlights how the growing use of learning management systems (LMSs) has changed how students access course information—often leading them to overlook the syllabus entirely. This shift can result in confusion and missed deadlines due to reliance on inconsistent LMS postings. Tune in as she explores why it’s more important than ever for faculty to reintroduce the syllabus on day one and clearly communicate wher...2025-04-2603 minAPS Publications PodcastDigital Twinning of Interorgan Communications In this episode of The APS Publications podcast featuring Comprehensive Physiology, we hear from Dr. Lance Fortnow (Illinois Institute of Technology) about his recent Review exploring how artificial intelligence (AI) can play a role in digital twinning of interorgan communication. The human body is an extremely complex system with constant interorgan communication, and AI has been proven effective at modeling complex systems and understanding communication. A digital twin is a complete simulation of a physical process, providing a unique opportunity to simulate real-world physiology and pathophysiological conditions such as aging and various disease states. What role might digital twinning...2025-04-2210 minAPS Publications PodcastExploring Estradiol, Pulse Wave Velocity, and PTSD in Trauma-Exposed WomenIn this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, we’re joined by coauthors Chasity Corbin, Chowdhury Ibtida Tahmin, and Ida T. Fonkoue to discuss their research titled "Estradiol levels are differentially associated with pulse wave velocity in trauma-exposed premenopausal women with and without PTSD." The study investigates how serum estradiol (E2) levels influence pulse wave velocity (PWV) in premenopausal women exposed to trauma, with a particular focus on the impact of posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The researchers discovered that E2 levels predicted PWV only in women without PTSD, even after accounting for factors like menstrual cycle phase, age, body ma...2025-04-0407 minAPS Publications PodcastEnhancing Inclusion in High-Enrollment Science Courses: The Impact of Sharing Demographic DataIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education coauthors Baylee A. Edwards and Sara E. Brownell discuss their educational research titled "Students respond positively to an instructor collecting and sharing aggregated class demographic data from a survey in a high-enrollment physiology course." This study delves into undergraduate students' perceptions of a high-enrollment physiology course instructor gathering and sharing aggregated demographic data to foster inclusivity. Most students responded positively to this approach, with particular benefits noted by women, nonbinary students, and liberal-leaning students. Edwards and Brownell's findings suggest that collecting and sharing student demographic data i...2025-03-2805 minAPS Publications PodcastExploring Epinephrine's Role in EPO Gene Activation During HypoxiaIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring AJP-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, coauthors Xiaoyu Su and Nanduri R. Prabhakar dive into their recently published research titled "Adrenal Epinephrine Facilitates Erythropoietin Gene Activation by Hypoxia Through β2 Adrenergic Receptor Interaction with Hif-2α." The study explores the role of sympathetic nervous system (SNS) activation in erythropoietin (EPO) gene expression during hypobaric hypoxia, shedding light on how adrenal epinephrine, via β2 adrenergic receptors, interacts with the transcription factor HIF-2α to enhance EPO gene activation. Tune in as they highlight the breakthrough findings that deepen our understanding of the physiological mechanisms underlying hypoxia-induced gene...2025-03-1406 minAPS Publications PodcastAdvancing Inclusive Education in Reproductive PhysiologyIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring Advances in Physiology Education coauthors Nicholas Fimognari, Leaf R. Kardol, and Caitlin S. Wyrwoll discuss their published paper, “Inclusion of Genital, Sexual, and Gender Diversity in Human Reproductive Teaching: Impact on Student Experience and Recommendations for Tertiary Educators.”
The coauthors outline key teaching innovations aimed at improving inclusivity in reproductive biology and physiology education. By enhancing representation of genital, sexual, and gender diversity in the curriculum, these advancements play a crucial role in shaping the perspectives of future medical professionals and researchers. Tune in as the coauthors explore how...2025-03-1110 minAPS Publications PodcastGlucagon-Like Peptide-1 Links Ingestion, Homeostasis, and the HeartGlucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1), a hormone released from enteroendocrine cells in the distal small and large intestines in response to nutrients and other stimuli, not only controls eating and insulin release, but is also involved in drinking control as well as renal and cardiovascular functions. This review from Comprehensive Physiology details GLP-1's roles in these interconnected systems, highlighting recent findings and unresolved issues, and integrating them to discuss the physiological and pathological relevance of endogenous GLP-1 in coordinating these functions.
Glucagon-Like Peptide-1 Links Ingestion, Homeostasis, and the Heart.
Jean-Philippe Krieger, Derek Daniels, Shin Lee, Svetlana M...2025-03-0412 minAPS Publications PodcastDon't Sleep on Vitamin DIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, featuring AJP-Regulatory, Integrative and Comparative Physiology, join coauthors Austin Robinson and Meral Culver as they delve into their recently published research titled "Do Not Sleep on Vitamin D: Vitamin D is Associated with Sleep Variability in Apparently Healthy Adults." The study explores the intriguing connection between vitamin D levels and sleep health, revealing that individuals with lower circulating vitamin D concentrations experience greater sleep variability compared to those with higher levels. Tune in to learn about the growing body of evidence suggesting an important link between vitamin D status and sleep...2025-03-0307 minAPS Publications PodcastThe upside to depression: Undergraduates benefit from an instructor revealing depression in a large-enrollment physiology courseIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, join Tasneem F. Mohammed, Nolina Doud, Sara E. Brownell, and Katelyn M. Cooper as they discuss their recently published paper, "The Upside to Depression: Undergraduates Benefit from an Instructor Revealing Depression in a Large-Enrollment Physiology Course." In the study, an instructor of a large physiology course openly disclosed her depression to students on two separate occasions. The research explores how this revelation impacted students' perceptions of the instructor, the classroom environment, and their overall experience.
Through a survey of 289 undergraduates, the study found that most students remembered the disclosure...2025-01-2308 minAPS Publications Podcast"All of us are capable, and all of us can be scientists." The Impact of Scientist Spotlight Assignments with Undergraduates in Physiology CoursesIn this episode, authors Dax Ovid, Ashley Rose Acosta-Parra, Arsema Alemayehu, Jacob Francisco Gomez, Dathan Tran, and Brie Tripp dive into their recently published research titled “All of us are capable, and all of us can be scientists.” They explore the profound impact of Scientist Spotlight assignments on undergraduate students in physiology courses at an emerging Hispanic-serving institution. These assignments, which highlight counterstereotypical scientists, have been shown to significantly enhance students’ feelings of inclusion and foster a deeper connection to the material. Through engaging conversations, the authors discuss how these initiatives not only change students' perceptions of scientists but also i...2025-01-2312 minAPS Publications PodcastThe Diamond Framework for Team-based Active Learning for Physiology CoursesIn this episode, coauthors Daniela G. L. Terson de Paleville and Staci W. Saner explore their paper on incorporating Team-Based Learning (TBL) into physiology and biomedical sciences education. While TBL has become a popular method for teaching conceptual and procedural subjects, it remains underutilized in these fields. Daniela and Staci provide a step-by-step guide for integrating TBL into physiology courses and introduce their innovative Diamond Framework for TBL. Inspired by Bloom’s taxonomy, this visual taxonomy places "application" at the core, offering a new way to structure learning. Tune in to discover how TBL can transform physiology education and en...2024-11-2009 minAPS Publications PodcastLeveraging digital assets: lessons from a 14-year-old isotope tracer course for professional scientistsIn this episode, coauthors Eann Malabanan, Owen P. McGuinness, and Kendra H. Oliver dive into their recently published paper, "Leveraging Digital Assets: Lessons from a 14-Year-Old Isotope Tracer Course for Professional Scientists." They explore how the COVID-19 pandemic reshaped scientific training programs, forcing many to pivot to virtual formats due to social distancing and travel restrictions. With a focus on the Isotope Tracers in Metabolic Research course—a long-running training program for scientists—they discuss how the integration of digital assets not only helped maintain engagement during the pandemic but also enhanced post-pandemic in-person training. By reviewing survey data from b...2024-11-2009 minAPS Publications PodcastStudents' approaches to developing scientific communication skillsJoin coauthors E.S. Louise Faber, Kay Colthorpe, Louise Ainscough, and Judit Kibedi in this APS Publications podcast as they delve into their recent paper, "Students’ Approaches to Developing Scientific Communication Skills." In this episode, they explore the strategies and resources that undergraduate science students employ to enhance their science communication abilities. Discover how different approaches can influence academic performance in written assessments and the critical role of explicit guidance and engagement with teaching staff in fostering these essential skills. Tune in for a deep dive into the intersection of education, communication, and scientific literacy, and learn how these fi...2024-11-0109 minAPS Publications PodcastGraduate Prospects Explain Undergraduate Program Standing in University League Sports Science Tables
In this episode of the APS Publications podcast, coauthor Ole J. Kemi dives into the recently published article "Graduate prospects explain undergraduate program standing in university league sports science tables." The discussion highlights how university rankings play a crucial role for applicants and stakeholders in evaluating undergraduate programs.
Kemi explains that these rankings assess various criteria affecting student life and future prospects, but the study reveals that graduate prospects—the professional benefits students gain post-graduation—are the most significant factor influencing ranking outcomes. This insight emphasizes the importance of career outcomes in shaping perceptions of program quality and...2024-09-2017 minAPS Publications PodcastEnhancing the understanding of abstract neurophysiology concepts by first-year students at the University of La RéunionIn this episode of The APS Publications podcast, coauthor Emmanuel Bourdon highlights the illuminations article titled "Enhancing the understanding of abstract neurophysiology concepts by first-year students at the University of La Réunion." First-year physiology students can find the subject challenging, struggling to understand abstract concepts without any context. To address this, the authors introduced a pedagogical intervention for first-year medical and health physiology students that aimed to link abstract concepts and a pathological disorder, together with a discussion of a specific therapeutic intervention. This pedagogical intervention was well received by first-year physiology students who better understood how basic n...2024-09-1204 minAPS Publications PodcastMitomiRs in hibernating thirteen-lined ground squirrelsIn the latest APS Publications Podcast, coauthors Karyn Robichaud, and Brynne Duffy discuss their fascinating research on the altered mitochondrial microRNA profiles in thirteen-lined ground squirrels during hibernation. This study sheds light on the metabolic changes these squirrels undergo during torpor and IBE, revealing 38 liver mitomiRs that differ based on hibernation state.
Mitochondrial microRNA profiles are altered in thirteen-lined ground squirrels (Ictidomys tridecemlineatus) during hibernation
Karyn Robichaud, Brynne Duffy, James F. Staples, and Paul M. Craig
Physiological Genomics 2024 56:8, 555-566
2024-09-0606 minAPS Publications PodcastGroup work enhances belonging in an online courseIn this episode of The APS Publications podcast, coauthors Shea E. Carr, Thad E. Wilson, and Jennifer L. Osterhage highlight their education research titled "Assigned group work is associated with increased student motivation and perceptions of belonging in an asynchronous online physiology laboratory course." This study explores the effect of assigned group work in an asynchronous online physiology laboratory course on student motivation and belonging. Students’ perceptions of belonging and competence-related beliefs were higher, and effort and psychological costs were lower, when assigned to groups compared to students not assigned to groups. Students assigned to groups noted peer interactions as...2024-08-2608 minAPS Publications PodcastChannel Catfish Transcriptomic Response to HypoxiaIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Brian D. Ott highlights the recently published paper titled "Hypothalamic transcriptome response to simulated diel earthen pond hypoxia cycles in channel catfish (Ictalurus punctatus)." Channel catfish are an economically important species that experience diel episodic periods of hypoxia that can reduce appetite. This is the first study to investigate their transcriptome from the hypothalamus in a simulated 24-h span in a commercial catfish pond, with 12 h of hypoxia and 12 h of normoxia. The research revealed functional groups of genes relating to hypoxia, angiogenesis, and glycolysis as well as individual target genes...2024-08-1408 minAPS Publications PodcastDrama-Enhanced Medical Physiology TutorialsListen to the latest APS Publications Podcast as Seán Roe, Mary K. McGahon, Sharon Parkinson, Etain Tansey, and Paul Murphy discuss an innovative approach to medical education encouraging drama students to take on the role of simulated patients. A cross-disciplinary learning experience not to be missed! This podcast and paper detail how physiology tutorials for early years medical students are transformed by taking the clinical case off the two-dimensional page and instead having the case scenario acted by drama students. This adds context and authenticity. The benefits are twofold: emphasizing the importance of physiology to the budding clinician a...2024-07-3011 minAPS Publications PodcastAlignment of Learning Objectives in Medical PhysiologyIn this APS Publications Podcast, Lisa Carney Anderson discusses the findings from the paper "Alignment of learning objectives, assessments, and active learning to promote critical thinking in a first-year medical physiology course." This paper highlights the authors' introduction of formative assessments and study techniques to first-year medical students in a physiology course. Mastery of learning objectives was emphasized as the key to success. The students were asked how they studied physiology through an anonymous online survey and focus group interviews. The students enjoyed physiology but had difficulty with exam expectations. Helping students use learning objectives to guide their study...2024-07-1204 minAPS Publications PodcastLung miRNA & cytokine expression in HDM challenged FCG miceIn this APS Publications Podcast, Sarah Commodore delves into a study titled "Lung proinflammatory microRNA and cytokine expression in a mouse model of allergic inflammation: role of sex chromosome complement and gonadal hormones." This research explores how microRNAs (miRNAs), which are crucial in gene regulation and environmental interactions, might contribute to sex differences in allergic responses and lung diseases.
The study employed a targeted omics approach to examine how gonadal hormones and chromosomal components influence lung responses to allergen exposure. The findings suggest that sex hormones play a significant role in regulating miRNA expression and proinflammatory markers...2024-06-2806 minAPS Publications PodcastCracking the Code: Using Educational Gaming for High-Level Thinking in Physiology EducationTune in to the latest APS Publications Podcast episode where authors Joel Roberts and Jonathan P. Dyhr dive into the world of using gaming as an educational tool! They discuss how a simple word game engaged students in higher level thinking about physiology, making learning fun and challenging.
Joel Roberts, Lise A. Johnson, and Jonathan P. Dyhr Cracking the code: using educational gaming for high-level thinking in physiology education Advances in Physiology Education, Published 13 March 2024
2024-06-2111 minAPS Publications PodcastTeaching the Tutors: Use of an OSTE to Train Medical Students to be Peer TutorsIn this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, Judith Litvin highlights the recently published education research titled "Teaching the tutors: use of an OSTE to train medical students to be peer tutors." This novel application of the Objective Structured Teaching Examination (OSTE) was done to enhance tutors’ skills as valued members of our integrated academic support program. The OSTE provided feedback to the tutors and enabled us to identify a need for enhanced tutor training in active learning strategies. The OSTE can be adapted for use in other health science educational programs to enhance their training programs and to as...2024-06-1405 minAPS Publications PodcastFAOPS 2023 Teaching Workshop and Education SymposiumIn this episode of the APS Publications Podcast, Jae Boum Youm highlights the authors' comprehensive report on the 10th Federation of the Asian and Oceanian Physiological Societies Congress (FAOPS 2023) Teaching Workshop and Education Symposium. This year marked a significant milestone in physiology education, focusing on innovative and inclusive teaching methods post-COVID-19. The meeting united educators and experts to redefine physiology teaching, covering inclusive, student-centered learning, humanities integration, and collaboration between basic science educators and clinical educators. It also emphasized the role of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI)-based evaluation tools, augmented reality (AR) goggles, and apps like...2024-05-3106 minAPS Publications PodcastPharmamemory: An Interactive Learning ToolIn this episode of The APS Publications podcast, coauthors Frederick Miller and Ryan Jones introduce PharmaMemory: an innovative, interactive web application designed to facilitate learning autonomic physiology and pharmacology. Recognizing the challenges medical students face in grasping complex topics like autonomic pharmacology within tight timeframes, they developed PharmaMemory (www.pharmamemory.com) as a solution. PharmaMemory (www.pharmamemory.com) is a free web application that interactively depicts the effects of high-yield autonomic drugs on the human body.
Timothy Rosencrans, Ryan Jones, Daniel Griffin, India Loyd, Anna Grady, Mary Moon, and Frederick Miller PharmaMemory: an interactive, animated w...2024-05-2408 minAPS Publications PodcastThe EMPOWER Program: A History and Guide for Increasing Diversity using Integrated Research and EducationIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Adrienne Lester King discusses the Empower Program. The Engaging Multidisciplinary Professional Opportunities for Women in Environmental Research (EMPOWER) program is a one-of-a-kind research summer experience for minority female high school students in the state of Georgia. In addition, this program provides high school teachers with hands-on experiences that can be adapted to use in the classrooms. This combination of lab and field research immerses participants in understanding urban environmental exposures and their health effects. The EMPOWER program was established to meet the critical need for increasing diversity in science, technology, engineering...2024-05-1607 minAPS Publications PodcastTeaching Critical Thinking in Nutritional SciencesAuthor Tyler B. Becker highlights the paper titled "Teaching critical thinking in nutritional sciences: a model course and assignments." The authors of this paper show that a scaffolded nutrition and health claim assignment helps to teach critical thinking skills among nutritional sciences students. Further, this course example is to serve as a model for STEM majors on how to incorporate case-based and problem-based learning strategies into an undergraduate course.
Tyler B. Becker,Vanessa N. Cardino,James Lucas, andJenifer I. Fenton Teaching critical thinking in nutritional sciences: a model course and assignments
Advances in P...2024-05-0303 minAPS Publications PodcastPhysiology Quiz Competition - the Game of Education or Entertainment?In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Hardikkumar Amrutbhai Mistry touches on the topic of competition as a method of teaching and learning physiology that provides education with entertainment in a medical college. The authors of this paper believe it increases students’ interest in the subject of Physiology and helps them to understand and learn the subject effectively.
Hardikkumar Amrutbhai Mistry, Narendra Pathak, Dhvani Desai, Sharvil Dulera, and Rachana Mandli Physiology quiz competition: the game of education or entertainment?
Advances in Physiology Education, Published online 17 January 2024
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APS Publications PodcastAdcy3: a Link between Obesity and DepressionIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Mackenzie Fitzpatrick, and Leah C. Solberg Woods discuss the recently published Mini-Review "Adenylate cyclase 3: a potential genetic link between obesity and major depressive disorder." In this podcast and associated paper, the authors discuss the role of both Adcy3 and the cAMP/PKA pathway, including specific genetic mutations, in both obesity and major depressive disorder. Understanding the role that Adcy3 mutations play in obesity and MDD could open the door for precision medicine approaches and treatments for both diseases that target this gene.
Adenylate cyclase 3: a potential genetic link bet...2024-03-2208 minAPS Publications PodcastA Primer: How to Address Peer Reviews of Your ManuscriptIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Amie J. Dirks-Naylor talks about the Peer Review process as a foundational element of scientific publishing, serving as a mechanism to ensure research quality and rigor. The journey often involves a crucial step, addressing reviews of your manuscript. Peer reviews, although essential for refining your work, can be challenging to navigate. This podcast and paper are designed to help authors approach this process.
Amie J. Dirks-Naylor A Primer: How to Address Peer Reviews of Your Manuscript
Advances in Physiology Education, Published 23 January 2024
2024-03-1807 minAPS Publications PodcastInquiry Based Learning for Intensive Care MedicineIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Aniket Nadkarni, and Rahul Costa-Pinto discuss new insights into the benefits and challenges of an inquiry-based learning (IBL) program in the context of practicing clinicians. An IBL program was launched as part of a novel binational intensive care medicine education program. Postgraduate intensive care medicine practitioners participated in this education intervention, where facilitated group discussions explored core intensive care medicine concepts. Survey responses indicated overall satisfaction, engagement with the IBL format, and a constructivist approach to learning.
Aniket Nadkarni, Rahul Costa-Pinto, Tamishta Hensman, Emily V. Harman, Fumitaka Ya...2024-03-1212 minAPS Publications PodcastEnhancing Respiratory Physiology Education: Innovative Wet Spirometer Modifications for Hands-On LearningIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Lajja Patel discusses the modification of wet spirometers to investigate the fundamental laws of flow and different types of lung disease. This activity involves cost-effective modifications to the wet spirometer, broadening its applicability. These modifications effectively address student challenges associated with wet spirometer handling and enhance comprehension of fluid dynamics, all without the need for costly simulations, wet experiments, or fragile instruments. By offering a hands-on experience without traditional limitations, our modified spirometer provides an accessible and engaging approach to respiratory physiology education.
Prashant Rajdeep, Lajja Patel, K...2024-03-0807 minAPS Publications PodcastFlipped Classroom for Undergraduate Medical Students in India: Are we ready for it?In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Anita S. Malhotra, and Anumeha Bhagat discuss the possibility of flipped classrooms for Undergraduate Medical Students in India. The authors conducted a study to find if flipped teaching model improves the learning of medical undergraduate students and assess students’ perceptions. There was no difference in marks obtained by students taught with either flipped or traditional methods. The reasons for this could be differences in the level of learner, prior exposure, or learner readiness for active learning. Since students prefer the flipped method of classroom teaching, it is feasible to adopt it in...2024-02-2918 minAPS Publications PodcastPredictive modeling of maternal mRNA stabilityIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Keith E. Latham, discusses the recently published manuscript titled "Predictive modeling of oocyte maternal mRNA features for five mammalian species reveals potential shared and species-restricted regulators during maturation."
NEW & NOTEWORTHY Conservation across species of mRNA features regulating maternal mRNA stability during mammalian oocyte maturation was analyzed. 3′-Untranslated region length and synonymous codon usage are positively associated with stability, while GC content is negatively associated. Just three RNA binding protein motifs were predicted to regulate mRNA stability across all five species examined, but associated pathways and functions are shar...2024-02-2307 minAPS Publications PodcastUnpacking the 'Physiological Adaptation' Core Concept of PhysiologyIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Suzanne Estaphan discusses the recently published manuscript titled "Unpacking and validating the “physiological adaptation” core concept of physiology." The aim of this study was to unpack the “physiological adaptation” core concept with the descriptor “organisms adjust and adapt to acute and chronic changes in the internal and external environments across the lifespan.”
Suzanne Estaphan, Glenn D. Wadley, Gabrielle Todd, Michelle Towstoless, Deanne H. Hryciw, Louise Lexis, Alan Hayes, Kathy Tangalakis, and Task Force Unpacking and validating the “physiological adaptation” core concept of physiology Advances in Physiology Education, Published October...2024-02-2005 minAPS Publications PodcastResilient Pedagogy: Experiences of Kinesiology Faculty during COVID-19In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Jessica K. Fleming, Jennifer L. Caputo, Katie E. Spillios, Astrid E. Mel, Mary C. Stenson, and Samantha L. Johnson discuss their recently published article titled "Resilient pedagogy: experiences of kinesiology faculty during COVID-19." The COVID-19 pandemic caused temporary and permanent changes to higher education, specifically kinesiology programs. This podcast and corresponding article highlights the resiliency of faculty in kinesiology programs, how they adapted, where they felt supported, and what they hope to bring with them into their future pedagogy practices.
Jessica K. Fleming, Jennifer L. Caputo, Katie E. Spillios, Astrid E. M...2024-02-1212 minAPS Publications PodcastCellular Diversity in Congenital Heart DiseaseIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Dr. Richa Tambi and Dr. Binte Zehra discuss the recently published research in Physiological Genomics titled "Single-cell reconstruction and mutation enrichment analysis identifies dysregulated cardiomyocyte and endothelial cells in congenital heart disease."
NEW & NOTEWORTHY Congential heart disease (CHD) is one of the most prevalent neonatal congenital anomalies. We present a comprehensive analysis combining genomics and CHD single-cell transcriptome. Our study identifies 90 potential candidate CHD risk genes of which 6 are novel. The risk genes have heterogenous expression suggestive of multiple genes contributing to the phenotypic heterogeneity of CHD. Ca...2024-02-0610 minAPS Publications PodcastIntegrating Physiology and Clinical Undergraduate Teaching In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Dr. Amir Hakim, Dr. William Ricketts, Dr. Paul Pfeffer, and Dr. Rachel Ashworth discuss their Teaching Innovations article published in Advances in Physiology Education. The development of teaching methods that support integrated learning and build student confidence is a priority. An audience response system was used to engage early year medical students in large classes in preparation for teaching within a hospital setting. Results showed high levels of student engagement and a greater appreciation for the link between theory and practice. This study describes a simple, active, and integrated method of...2024-02-0607 minAPS Publications PodcastTeaching Science with Music via Universal Design for Learning Framework In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Dr. Greg Crowther (Everett Community College) and Dr. Lekelia Jenkins (Arizona State University) discuss how instructors and students often find it fun to incorporate music into science classes. However, the casual usage of music in this context can unintentionally convey that science courses are mostly about memorizing scientific facts. In this article, the authors argue for a more nuanced approach to teaching science with music, rooted in Universal Design for Learning (UDL). Ready to sing along to “Welcome to the Human Body” (original song by Greg Crowther)? Listen now.
2024-02-0212 minAPS Publications PodcastUsing Jenga to Teach Students the Impact of Health Behaviors on Community Well-Being In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Dr. Steven Elmer, Dr. Kyle W. Wehmanen, and Dr. Felix E. Cottet-Puinel (all at Michigan Technological University) discuss their Illuminations article published in the Advances in Physiology Education Call for Papers on The Physiology of Obesity. The authors describe how K-12 students played Jenga to learn about the connections between healthy living habits, disease, and community well-being and resilience. Listen now to get inspired.
Kyle W. Wehmanen, Felix E. Cottet-Puinel, Tyler C. Hampton, Gwyn T. Hamlin, Isaac J. Wedig, and Steven J. Elmer Impact of health behaviors o...2024-01-2509 minAPS Publications PodcastInnovative Techniques for Developing an Inclusive Teaching Environment In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Dr. Lourdes Fortepiani (University of the Incarnate Word) and Dr. Susan Marsh (Washington State University) discuss their recently published Personal View. The educational landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, and there is a pressing need to ensure equity and inclusion in the classroom. In this article, we offer innovative techniques addressed during the 2022 Experimental Biology symposium on inclusive teaching and provide six practical recommendations for educators: 1) being intentional about how and what content is taught, 2) not making assumptions about students, 3) not being afraid to introduce students to difficult subjects, 4) designing a pedagogical...2024-01-2306 minAPS Publications PodcastPromoting Outreach Through Physiology Chapter Collaboration In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Dr. Steven J. Elmer (Michigan Technological University), Dr. John J. Durocher (Purdue University Northwest), and Dr. Naveen Sharma (Central Michigan University) discuss their Editorial in Advances in Physiology Education. The authors discuss how workforce shortages, misinformation, and lack of trust in science and public health threaten to slow improvements in global health. Accordingly, the promotion of health-focused science outreach is needed more than ever to help cultivate a diverse health workforce and well-informed citizenry. Physiology provides the backbone for the understanding of health, disease, and medicine. Therefore, the physiology community has...2024-01-1910 minAPS Publications PodcastMapping the Core Concepts of Physiology In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Dr. Brianna L. Julien and Dr. Louise Lexis (both at La Trobe University, Bundoora, Australia) discuss the Curriculum Development and Assessment article published by Tangalakis et al. in the Advances for Physiology Education Call for Papers on Physiology Core Concepts. This article represents the first time an existing set of core concepts for physiology, developed by Michael and McFarland (U.S.-based educators), have been mapped against unit (subject) learning outcomes across physiology curricula in Australian universities to gauge uptake and the need for agreement on a set of core concepts...2024-01-1706 minAPS Publications PodcastModified Version of Countercurrent Multiplication In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Dr. Serena Kuang (Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine) discusses the recent Illuminations article on how countercurrent multiplication is widely accepted as the mechanism for the generation of the corticopapillary osmotic gradient in the outer medulla of mammalian kidneys, but the current explanations of it in textbooks and the literature are inefficient and incomplete. This leads to confusion for students. This article shares a modified version of countercurrent multiplication with more understandable explanation as a way of motivating peer discussion, further improvement, and future research. To find out more, listen...2024-01-1206 minAPS Publications PodcastRole of the physiologist in the COVID-19 pandemic In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, Dr. Farheen Fatima (ESIC Medical College, India) discusses the recently published Letter to the Editor by Fatima et al. about the role of physiologists during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as potential future collaborations between physiologists and other medical, engineering, and technology departments for more fruitful results. One example would be gene sequencing, the association with various pathophysiologies, and the determination of risk factors by observing changes in physiological parameters. These can form the basis of prospective or retrospective analytical studies. Listen now to hear more.
2024-01-1009 minAPS Publications PodcastCorporatization of Medical Education In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, we bring you Dr. Stephen DiCarlo (Michigan State University) discussing his Personal View co-authored with Dr. Heidi L. Lujan. According to the authors, physiology educators should be preparing future physicians to deliver the care we want to receive as patients. This requires training in communication, collaboration, inquiry, discovery, and innovation while developing the habits of the mind and heart that advance the practice of medicine and the health of the public. However, the authors argue that the current “corporatization” of medical education is failing to accomplish this outcome when medical schools adop...2024-01-0511 minAPS Publications PodcastOmics and Submaximal Work Capacity and TrainabilityIn this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, we feature Monalisa Hota of Duke-National University of Singapore Medical School, Singapore highlighting the recently published research “Omics-driven investigation of the biology underlying intrinsic submaximal working capacity and its trainability.”
NEW & NOTEWORTHY Multi-omics and in silico explorations of the genes and underlying biology of submaximal exercise capacity and its response to 20 wk of endurance training were undertaken. Prioritized genes were identified: 13 genes for variation in submaximal exercise capacity in the sedentary state and 5 genes for the response level to endurance training, with no overlap between them. Genes and pa...2023-12-2107 minAPS Publications PodcastWhat is the Uterine Secretory Cycle, and why is it important?In this podcast Kasey M. Schalich and Vimal Selvaraj (both of Cornell University) discuss the recently published research titled “The uterine secretory cycle: recurring physiology of endometrial outputs that setup the uterine luminal microenvironment.”
NEW & NOTEWORTHY This study unravels the recurring sequence of changes within the uterus that supports vital functions (sperm transit and development of preimplantation embryonic stages) during the reproductive cycle in female Ruminantia. These data present new systems knowledge in uterine reproductive physiology crucial for setting up in vitro biomimicry and artificial environments for assisted reproduction technologies for a range of mammalian species...2023-12-2005 minAPS Publications PodcastRemote Compared to Face to Face Pathophysiology Teaching In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, we shine a spotlight on Dr. Roberto Zatz (University of São Paulo) summarizing the recent study by Haydar et al. The authors were able to make a rare direct comparison of face-to-face and remote strategies for the teaching of undergraduate medical students in renal pathophysiology. Unexpectedly, students who attended the remote course had significantly higher grades than those who had mostly in-person classes. To find out more, listen now.
Ahmed Haydar, Itamar Souza Santos, Luis Carlos Arcon, Mílton de Arruda Martins, Patricia Zen Tempski, and Rob...2023-12-2007 minAPS Publications PodcastReasoning Level and Item Context Affect Student Language In this new episode of The APS Publications Podcast, we spotlight Dr. Megan Shiroda (CREATE for STEM, Michigan State University) about Education Research by Shiroda et al. published in the Call for Papers on Physiology Core Concepts. This article builds on previous research to quantitatively examine student language in written explanations of mass balance across six contexts using constructed response assessments. These results present an evaluation of student mass balance language and provide researchers and practitioners with tools to assist students in constructing scientific mass balance reasoning explanations. Listen to find out more.
Megan Shiroda, J...2023-12-1806 minAPS Publications PodcastPhysical Activity for Freshmen on Academic Probation In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, we feature Dr. Brian Leary, Dr. Miriam Leary, and Dr. Daniel Bonner (all at West Virginia University) discussing their Illuminations article published recently in Advances in Physiology Education. By fostering social integration, improving mood and mental well-being, and increasing university retention rates, this pilot project confirmed the feasibility of using upperclassmen as success coaches for a physical activity intervention for academic probation freshmen. To learn more, listen now.
Miriam Leary, Lindsay DiDio, Daniel Bonner, Randy Bryner, and Brian K. Leary Peer-supported physical activity intervention for academic probation f...2023-12-1509 minAPS Publications PodcastGI Vagus and HypertensionIn this episode, authors Elliott W. Dirr (University of Toledo), Christopher J. Martyniuk (University of Florida), Kevin J. Otto (University of Florida), and Jasenka Zubcevic (University of Toledo) discuss their recently published paper titled “Subdiaphragmatic vagal nerve stimulation attenuates the development of hypertension and alters nucleus of the solitary tract transcriptional networks in the spontaneously hypertensive rat.”
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Elliott W. Dirr et al. show that stimulation of the ventral subdiaphragmatic vagal nerve branch may be a promising potential approach to treating hypertension. The data are especially encouraging given that rodents received only 30 min p...2023-12-1412 minAPS Publications PodcastCritical Thinking in Anatomy and Physiology In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, we feature Dr. Erik P. Silldorff, and Dr. Gerald D. Robinson (both at Towson University) discussing their recently published Personal View of critical thinking skills as essential to the effective performance of many careers, particularly those involving healthcare. To aid the development of these skills in physiology, the formation of logical cognitive frameworks needs to be supported via instruction that emphasizes the context of physiological functions (the “why”), as well as the causality of their sequential actions. Within such frameworks, students become capable of cognitive reasoning required to reach intuitive conclusions afte...2023-12-1206 minAPS Publications PodcastFirst-Gen Freshmen Perceived Academic Preparation In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, we highlight Education Research published by Leary et al. In this study, the authors proposed several potential avenues by which to support first-generation freshmen’s academic success in physiology programs, including early identification of at-risk students, setting realistic expectations, educating students early and often about evidence-based strategies, and developing academic recovery strategies as needed. Listen to hear Dr. Brian Leary and Dr. Miriam Leary (both at West Virginia University) discuss how their study. This qualitative investigation of first-generation college freshmens’ perceptions of academic preparedness informs the development of potential avenues by whic...2023-12-0509 minAPS Publications PodcastPlacental ion channel expression at high altitudeIn this podcast authors Ramón A. Lorca and Colleen G. Julian of the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, discuss the recently published manuscript titled "Altered placental ion channel gene expression in preeclamptic high-altitude pregnancies."
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Altered placental ion channel gene expression in preeclamptic high-altitude pregnancies
Colleen G. Julian, Julie A. Houck, Sahand Fallahi, Litzi Lazo-Vega, Christopher J. Matarazzo, Breea Diamond, Valquiria Miranda-Garrido, Bernardo J. Krause, Lorna G. Moore, Jonathan A. Shortt, Lilian Toledo-Jaldin, and Ramón A. Lorca
Physiological Genomics 2023 55:9, 357-367
2023-12-0407 minAPS Publications PodcastStudent Perceptions of Research Methodology Group Activity In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, we feature Dr. Ravindran Revand and Dr. Simran Kaur (both at All India Institute of Medical Sciences) discussing their Education Research published recently in Advances in Physiology Education. The study by Revand et al. incorporates an innovative approach to inculcate the basic skills of “research methodology” through three goal-oriented participant-centric group exercises: 1) framing a research question, 2) critiquing a research article, and 3) writing a research protocol. The activities encompass components of self-directed learning through unsupervised group dynamics. They focus on critical thinking, acceptance, communication skills, and teamwork during supervised group dynamics. Listen now...2023-11-2908 minAPS Publications PodcastCase Study on Genomic Imprinting In our latest episode of The APS Publications Podcast, we feature Dr. Lara K. Goudsouzian (DeSales University) and Dr. Stanley M. Lo (University of California at San Diego) discussing their Illuminations article published in Advances in Physiology Education. The authors noted that students often struggle with the concept of genomic imprinting, in part because it violates Mendelian rules of inheritance. Goudsouzian and Lo hypothesized that the use of a case study would help students better learn the topic of genomic imprinting, an abstract phenomenon in molecular biology and genetics. The authors wrote an interrupted case study that focused on...2023-11-2707 minAPS Publications PodcastCore Principles in Physiology for BSN and BSES Students In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, we highlight the study by Dr. Angela L. Mahaffey (Marcella Niehoff School of Nursing, Loyola University Chicago) published in Advances in Physiology Education. This article outlines prelicensure nursing and exercise sciences student perspective examinations of the 2011 Michael-McFarland (M-M 2011) core principles in physiology through an anonymous online survey. Dr. Mahaffey models an updated approach based on qualitative survey responses from first-year nursing students. As a result, Dr. Mahaffey presents a “Top Ten” List of Core Principles of Human Physiology for Undergraduate Health Professions students. Listen to learn more.
Angel...2023-11-2109 minAPS Publications PodcastBiography of Graham Hoyle Exploring Depths of Muscle Diversity In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, we feature Dr. Scott Medler (St. Bonaventure University), discussing his article about Dr. Graham Hoyle published recently in Advances in Physiology Education. Hoyle was an important neuroscientist, muscle biologist, and zoologist throughout much of the second half of the twentieth century. He was trained by Bernard Katz at University College London and later worked with C.A.G. Wiersma at Caltech. As a professor at the University of Oregon, Hoyle helped found the Institute of Neuroscience and trained many prominent scientists in the fields of neuromuscular biology and neuroethology. Listen now...2023-11-1010 min
APS Publications PodcastIdentification of factors driving DNA methylation variationIn this podcast Dr. Giulia Protti and Prof. Matteo Pellegrini of the University of California discuss the recently published manuscript titled “The methylome of buccal epithelial cells is influenced by age, sex, and physiological properties”. The authors have developed a quantitative model to assess how the human methylome is associated with several factors and to identify the genomic loci significantly impacted by each trait. In this research they have reported novel health-related factors driving DNA methylation patterns and new site-specific regulations that further elucidate methylome dynamics. The study contributes to a better understanding of the plasticity of the human meth...2023-11-0808 minAPS Publications PodcastFormative Assessment in Twitter In this episode of The APS Publications Podcast, we feature Dr. Himel Mondal (All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Deoghar, India), discussing his recently published article by Mondal et al. in Advances in Physiology Education.
The study presents the participation of medical students in Twitter poll-based formative assessment in a rural medical college in India. Despite low participation rates, students found social media-based formative assessment highly effective in increasing their attention during class. The work by Mondal and co-authors also reveals student preferences for alternative platforms like Telegram and Instagram. These insights contribute significantly to u...2023-11-0304 min
APS Publications PodcastPeer Review and the Future of APS PublicationsThe American Physiological Society celebrates and discusses the theme of Peer Review Week 2023, which is Peer Review and the Future of Publishing. Peer Review Week is an annual global event which shines a spotlight on the role of peer review in scholarly publishing, and brings together individuals, institutions and organizations committed to sharing the central message that good peer review is critical to scholarly communication. In this episode, you'll hear from APS Publications' Editors, along with Colette Bean, APS Chief Publishing Officer, about how APS Publications are at the forefront of the future of peer review.
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