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The MCG Pediatric PodcastNeonatal CMV and Universal ScreeningDid you know that congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) is the most common congenital viral infection in newborns and a leading cause of non-genetic hearing loss? Despite its prevalence, awareness and screening for cCMV remain inconsistent across healthcare systems. In this episode, we dive into the critical importance of cCMV screening, early diagnosis, and intervention. Join our expert guests Dr. Ingrid Camelo and Dr. John Noel as they discuss:
The impact of cCMV on neonatal and long-term health outcomes
Best practices for screening and diagnostic methods
The role of early intervention, including antiviral therapy
How advocacy efforts are shaping the...2025-05-0228 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Jamilla H. Webb, RN, BSN, Advocate for Maternal and Infant HealthMeet Jamilla H. Webb, RN, BSN—a dedicated Registered Nurse, writer, and advocate for maternal and infant health. Tune in to our latest podcast as Jamilla shares how doulas can be leveraged to assist mothers and families in reducing CMV risks and supporting early intervention efforts.
2025-04-0124 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Stephanie English, National CMV Foundation Board PresidentListen in to this episode featuring our newly elected Board President, Stephanie English. Stephanie brings over 22 years of experience planning and executing complex healthcare business operation initiatives and driving sustainable business growth for leading multi-billion dollar healthcare insurance companies.
In this episode, Stephanie discusses her journey to the National CMV Foundation and shares her vision for its future, focusing on public health, awareness, and universal screening.
2024-12-0315 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Matt Partain, Compete4CMV NYC Marathon Team MemberMeet Matt Partain, a pediatric otolaryngologist from Indianapolis, Indiana, and a Compete4CMV team member in this year's NYC Full Marathon. Matt manages the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Multidisciplinary Clinic at the Riley Hospital for Children and decided to run on behalf of the National CMV Foundation to help support the organization's advocacy and outreach efforts for families across the country.
2024-11-0118 min
Raising Deaf Kids-Toddler Parents, Baby Parents, Hearing Loss, Sign Language, ASL, Listening and Spoken Language, Hearing Impaired107 | 3 Tips for Navigating the Healthcare System and CMV with Dr. Megan BeckerAre you new to the hearing loss diagnosis and finding it hard to navigate through the twists and turns of the medical system?
Does it leave you feeling desperate to find the right answers to help your child?
That’s exactly how our guest, Dr. Megan Becker, felt when she got a CMV and hearing loss diagnosis for her son.
In this episode Megan details her family’s journey from the drawn out process of even getting the right diagnosis, to an even more drawn out process to navig...2024-10-221h 04
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Jacob & John Laufer, Compete4CMV Team Members in this year's NYC MarathonJacob and John Laufer are participating in this year's NYC Marathon as part of the Compete4CMV team on behalf of the National CMV Foundation. This November, they are participating in the marathon as part of the "Miles for Milo" initiative, a personal mission inspired by Jacob's son, Milo, who was born with CMV. Through this effort, Jacob and his brother, John, are partnering with the National CMV Foundation to raise funds and awareness to create a brighter future for families affected by CMV.
2024-10-2127 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Carol and Tom Vereecke, Cycling 4 CMV Awareness 55 CreatorsCarol and Tom Vereecke are dedicated CMV advocates and the creators of Cycling 4 CMV Awareness 55! In 2020, their granddaughter, Brynn Rose, was born with congenital CMV. Since then, they have worked tirelessly to support their granddaughter and increase CMV awareness. Inspired by their granddaughter and the impact that her CMV diagnosis has had on their family, Carol and Tom have committed to turning their passion for bicycle riding into a labor of love and a mission to educate and empower those affected by CMV. Their goal is to ride in all 50 states over 5 years to raise funds to support the...2024-10-0131 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Sarah Downing, Vice President of Global Marketing at Advanced BionicsSarah Downing is the Vice President of Global Marketing and an audiologist at Advanced Bionics. Based in Valencia, CA, Sarah has been educating, developing, and innovating in the field of cochlear implants for 20 years. Sarah is passionate about improving accessibility in hearing healthcare and empowering our patients to live a life without limitations.
2024-07-3023 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Patty Cutshall-Bailey, CMV Community Alliance Chair and Empowering Caregiver CoachPatty Cutshall-Bailey is an Empowering Caregiver Coach with over three decades of experience in caregiving. She specializes in assisting parents who care for children with developmental disabilities. Patty holds Bachelor's degrees in Management and HR Management and a Master's degree in Business with a concentration on Organizational Psychology and Development. She is a Master Transformational Coach and trained Profound Impact Coach. Patty's coaching approach is centered on empowerment and resilience. She works closely with caregivers to develop personalized strategies for managing stress, fostering self-care practices, and finding balance in their lives. In addition to her coaching practice, Patty is...2024-06-2819 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Mary Uran, National CMV Foundation Board Chair/PresidentMary Uran is the Board Chair/President of the National CMV Foundation. Professionally, she serves as the Managing Director of Compass Pro Bono, a national nonprofit providing free strategic consulting to local nonprofits. She recently completed ten years as the Executive Director and co-founder of Girls on the Run Twin Cities (GOTR-TC), a non-profit that empowers girls to know and activate their limitless potential and boldly pursue their dreams. Mary holds a Masters in Public Health from the University of Minnesota School of Public Health and is an alumna of the College of Saint Benedict where she was honored...2024-06-2816 min
Inclusion MattersCMV and Congenital CMV: Part 2Join us for this important episode of Inclusion Matters as we discuss critical information for all those interacting with young children. Our expert guests, Gina Liverseed, CMV Nurse Specialist, Minnesota Department of Health, and Amanda Devereaux, Program Director, National CMV Foundation, give an overview of CMV or Cytomegalovirus, share facts about who is at risk, how it is spread, symptoms, treatment, and ways that we can deter the spread of CMV in early childhood settings.
Need More Information?
Talk to your healthcare provider.
Minnesota Department of Health website: Health.mn.gov/CMV
Nation...2024-02-2316 minInclusion MattersCMV and Congenital CMV: Part 1Join us for this important episode of Inclusion Matters as we discuss critical information for all those interacting with young children. Our expert guests, Gina Liverseed, CMV Nurse Specialist, Minnesota Department of Health, and Amanda Devereaux, Program Director, National CMV Foundation, give an overview of CMV or Cytomegalovirus, share facts about who is at risk, how it is spread, symptoms, treatment, and ways that we can deter the spread of CMV in early childhood settings.
Need More Information?
Talk to your healthcare provider.
Minnesota Department of Health website: Health.mn.gov/CMV
Nation...2024-02-2316 min
Inclusion Mattershttps://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml CMV and Congenital CMV: Part 2Join us for this important episode of Inclusion Matters as we discuss critical information for all those interacting with young children. Our expert guests, Gina Liverseed, CMV Nurse Specialist, Minnesota Department of Health, and Amanda Devereaux, Program Director, National CMV Foundation, give an overview of CMV or Cytomegalovirus, share facts about who is at risk, how it is spread, symptoms, treatment, and ways that we can deter the spread of CMV in early childhood settings.Need More Information? Talk to your healthcare provider.Minnesota Department of Health website: Health.mn.gov/CMV...2024-02-2316 minInclusion Mattershttps://www.inclusivechildcare.org/InclusionMattersItunes.xml CMV and Congenital CMV: Part 1Join us for this important episode of Inclusion Matters as we discuss critical information for all those interacting with young children. Our expert guests, Gina Liverseed, CMV Nurse Specialist, Minnesota Department of Health, and Amanda Devereaux, Program Director, National CMV Foundation, give an overview of CMV or Cytomegalovirus, share facts about who is at risk, how it is spread, symptoms, treatment, and ways that we can deter the spread of CMV in early childhood settings.Need More Information? Talk to your healthcare provider.Minnesota Department of Health website: Health.mn.gov/CMV...2024-02-2316 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Dr. Dave Fabry and Jake Spano of StarkeyListen in as we chat with Dr. Dave Fabry, Starkey's Chief Hearing Health Officer and Jake Spano, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility with Starkey. Dedicated to delivering the best hearing experience possible, through the innovation of custom hearing aid products and a passion for helping people, Starkey is reinventing the hearing aid. In this episode, learn about Starkey's new hearing aids, advances in hearing technology, hearing education and resources, and Starkey's commitment to corporate social responsibility.
2024-02-2037 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Vanessa Colleran, 2023 NYC Full Marathon Compete4CMV Team MemberVanessa Colleran is an educator who lives in Oxford, MA with her husband, Peter, and sons, Sam & Julian. Vanessa is also the mother to Logan who was born with cCMV and passed away from the disease at 4 months old. Since then, she has become an advocate for cCMV prevention and awareness. Vanessa is the vice president of the Massachusetts cCMV Coalition (MCC). She also serves on the Community Advisory Board for the CMV Transmission and Immune Tracking (TransmIT) Study, a research collaboration between UMASS Chan Medical School and Moderna Inc. In 2023, Vanessa ran the NYC Full Marathon on behalf...2024-01-2516 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Danielle Kinkel, Founding Board MemberDanielle is the General Counsel at the Massachusetts Housing Partnership in Boston where she works with real estate developers, banks, government agencies, and non-profits to finance affordable housing developments in the Commonwealth. Danielle has extensive experience layering private and public financing sources and advising on an array of housing policy and corporate governance matters. She is a graduate of the Northeastern University School of Law (J.D.), the Boston College Lynch School of Education (M.Ed.), and the University of Michigan (B.A.), and is a former partner at the law firm of Nolan Sheehan Patten LLP. Danielle first learn...2023-10-1427 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet John Spytek, Co-Founder of the National CMV FoundationJohn and his wife, Kristen co-founded the National CMV Foundation in 2014 to educate families about congenital CMV, a virus that ultimately claimed the life of their 21-month old daughter, Evelyn, in 2014.The couple are also parents to Jack and Thomas. Professionally, John enters his first season as Assistant General Manager and eighth with the Buccaneers, having spent 20 total seasons in the NFL. Prior to being promoted to Assistant General Manager, Spytek spent two seasons as the Vice President of Player Personnel. In addition to the Buccaneers, John's experience in the NFL includes scouting for the Philadelphia Eagles, Cleveland Browns, an...2023-10-1429 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Jameka Hill, Senior Director, Clinical Trial Health Equity at ModernaJameka Hill is the Senior Director, Clinical Trial Health Equity at Moderna. Within this role she is leading patient advocacy and clinical trial diversity efforts to deepen patient advocacy and community health partnerships with organizations working to meet the needs of medically underserved populations, while also embedding into Moderna’s operating model patient focused initiatives and processes that ensure historically underrepresented groups and vulnerable populations are included in the drug development process and represented in Moderna clinical trials.
For over 20 years, Jameka has focused exclusively on improving access to clinical trials as a care option for women, old...2023-08-0118 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Megan Nix, CMV parent & authorMegan Nix is a CMV mother, nonfiction writer, and author of the recently released medical memoir, Remedies for Sorrow. Her writing has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Boston Globe, Brain, Child Magazine, and elsewhere. Megan has served as a Community Alliance Chair for the National CMV Foundation and holds an MFA in Nonfiction Writing from the University of Alaska Anchorage. She lives between Colorado and Alaska with her husband and their five children.
2023-05-0242 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Kadesha Thomas Smith, CMV parent and Founder/CEO of CareContent, Inc.Kadesha Thomas Smith is the founder and CEO of CareContent, Inc., a digital strategy agency that helps healthcare organizations take a content-first approach to website redesigns, content marketing initiatives, and online engagement. Kadesha has more than 10 years of experience in healthcare communication. Before that, she completed a Peace Corps assignment managing a teen clinic in Nicaragua. She has an undergraduate degree in journalism from Florida A&M University and a Master of Public Health from Tufts University School of Medicine. Outside of CareContent, Kadesha and her husband are active members in Christian ministry and parents of two high-energy little...2023-03-0124 min
Voices of UMass ChanLearn about risks of cytomegalovirus, a common prenatal infection, in new podcastFew people are aware of cytomegalovirus, referred to as CMV, even though more than half of Americans are infected with it by the age of 40, according to infectious disease expert Laura Gibson, MD’94, in a new Voices of UMass Chan podcast.
For more information about CMV, visit https://www.nationalcmv.org or www.nowiknowcmv.com.2023-02-1519 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Alyson Ward, senior researcher at Utah State University & the Director of Quality Improvement at the National Center for Hearing Assessment & ManagementAlyson Ward is a senior researcher at Utah State University and the Director of Quality Improvement at the National Center for Hearing Assessment and Management. Ms. Ward has a master’s in public health, is a certified IHI Quality Improvement (QI) Advisor and is currently seeking her PhD in Psychology. For the past 20 years, her career efforts have demonstrated commitment to improving public health through education, research, policy development, evaluation, and grant development from the community to national levels. Ms. Ward’s positions and interests provide her with broad and valuable experiences in public health. She has been the lead on s...2022-10-2428 min
Dad to Dad PodcastDad To Dad 209 - Shayne Gaffney of Windham, NH Father of Two, Including A Daughter with CytoMegaloVirus or CMVOur guest this week is Shayne Gaffney of Windham, NH, a cycling & running coach, a licensed physical therapy assistant, and father of two including a daughter with CytoMegaloVirus, or CMV.Shayne and his wife, Megan, have been married for 8 years and are the proud parents of two children: Finn (5) and Grace (3), who was diagnosed with CytoMegaloVirus or CMV, a common virus, but when a baby is born with congenital CMV infection, it can result in several long-term health problems. We learn about the Gaffney family journey, their advocacy for those impacted by CMV and the role...2022-07-0850 min
Newborn Screening SPOTlight PodcastCongenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV)Listen as Dr. Megan Pesch shares her journey to becoming a parent advocate and a researcher in Cytomegalovirus (also called CMV). Dr. Pesch is an Assistant Professor of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Michigan where she is the Director of the Congenital CMV Developmental Follow-up Clinic. Dr. Pesch completed her medical school training, residency, and fellowship at the University of Michigan. She is board certified in Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics and serves as the President-elect of the National CMV Foundation.
Dr. Pesch’s youngest daughter has a profound bilateral sensorineural hearing loss from congenital CM...2022-06-2241 min
Sage Neuroscience and NeurologyJCN: Patient Perspective: Congenital CMVDr. Geetanjali Rathore, Associate Professor, Pediatric Neurology, UNMC, Omaha talks with parents of children diagnosed with congenital CMV to hear what they think all parents and healthcare providers should know about CMV. https://www.nationalcmv.org/ 2022-06-0733 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Tami Hoffman, LMSW- CMV and Late Onset Hearing Loss (LOHL) ParentJoin the National CMV Team as they speak with CMV parent, Tami Hoffman, LMSW, during Late Onset Hearing Loss (LOHL) Awareness Week. Tami is the proud mother of Ryder, who was diagnosed with LOHL. Listen in as she shares her family's journey through LOHL.
2022-05-1020 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Kenya Simmons, CMV Foundation InternThe National CMV Team had the privilege of speaking with Kenya Simmons, a dedicated intern with the Foundation. Kenya Simmons is a Master’s in Public Health graduate student with a concentration in Infectious Disease Epidemiology at Florida International University. She began her internship journey with the National CMV Foundation in August of 2021. Her interest in infectious disease, health education, and health equity is what led her on this path with the Foundation. Upon completing her internship, she hopes to continue her journey in Maternal and Child Health focusing on providing infectious disease health education to mothers, children, and fa...2022-05-1012 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Dr. Megan Pesch from the National CMV Foundation and the Congenital CMV Developmental Follow-up ClinicDr. Jenks and Khaliah chat with Dr. Megan Pesch, President-Elect of the National CMV Foundation during Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month. Dr. Pesch is an Assistant Professor of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics at the University of Michigan where she is the Director of the Congenital CMV Developmental Follow-up Clinic. Tune in to learn more about how CMV can cause developmental disabilities, navigating care after a developmental disability diagnosis, and how the Foundation is working to increase awareness of developmental disabilities.
2022-04-1126 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Samantha Banerjee from PUSH for Empowered PregnancyLearn more about one of the National CMV Foundation's partnering organizations, PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, in this episode featuring Samantha Banerjee. Samantha is the Executive Director of PUSH for Empowered Pregnancy, an action-oriented nonprofit founded by bereaved families and dedicated solely to eradicating preventable stillbirth in the US. Since her daughter's cord accident just two days before the due date of her otherwise blissful first pregnancy, Samantha has been devoted to educating expectant parents about stillbirth risk and changing the way prenatal medicine is practiced so that no other parent is left with the devastating “what-ifs” that torture so many...2022-02-2349 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Lisa Eickel - CMV Community Alliance Chair for Virginia with the National CMV FoundationLisa Eickel is a Speech-Language Pathologist who has spent most of her professional career working with birth to elementary school-aged children. Her professional passions include working with early communicators, children who are non-verbal, and those that use Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) to communicate. She has served as the CMV Community Alliance Chair for Virginia with the National CMV Foundation for two years. Lisa is a mom to three feisty and fun little boys (1, 4, and 6 years old). Her four-year-old son, Owen, was born with congenital CMV in 2017. Lisa lives in Ashburn, Virginia with her husband of 9 years and can be f...2021-11-1524 min
Not Your Cup of TeaCMV Awareness - Episode 11This weeks episode I am joined by a very special person. We finally get to tell our story and bring awareness to a topic that is not talked about enough. Follow my guest and my self on IG @Alex_41fitness & @jennyjenjen26
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Challenge AcceptedMinisode 4: What is CMV?In this minisode Stephanie explores finding out about CMV (Cytomegalovirus) and their family's experience with education, treatment and potential outcomes. She discusses the emotions that can come with being at 'fault' for your child's disability, and the beliefs about self she holds tightly to in the harder moments. For more information on CMV please visit www.nationalcmv.org Baby Signing Time Affiliate Link: https://bit.ly/3fmKmg1Stephanie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stephanielucas.mft/For a transcript of this podcast please visit https://stephanielucasmft.wordpress.com/2021-06-2213 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Richard Hughes from ModernaIn this episode, Khaliah chats with Richard Hughes IV, JD, MPH, who is Vice President of Public Policy at Moderna. He is a nationally recognized vaccine thought leader and has led many efforts to expand access to vaccines and preventive services and improve public health outcomes.
Previously, Richard was managing director at Avalere Health, where he founded and led the firm’s vaccines group. Prior to joining Avalere, Hughes practiced healthcare law and served as a strategic advisor at Epstein, Becker and Green. He previously held roles with Merck and the Association of State and Territorial Health Of...2021-06-0914 min
We Saved You a SeatCMV Awareness Month - Episode One: Cara Gluck
Cara Gluck returns to We Saved You A Seat podcast and we continue the CMV conversation from a year ago, for CMV Awareness Month 2021 (June). Today's dialogue provides very specific knowledge about CMV from a mother who became an advocate and expert in CMV because her son, Parker, was born with Congenital Cytomegalovirus (CMV).
Thank you Cara for sharing your knowledge and inspiration as we continue to educate others and bring awareness to young women, pregnant women, and providers to know what and who to ask about this very specific and preventable virus, wh...2021-06-0339 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Ilene Miller from the Rare Epilepsy Network (REN)In this episode of CMV Speaks, we chat with Ilene Penn Miller, J.D., who serves as the Director for the Rare Epilepsy Network (REN) – comprised of 65+ rare epilepsy organizations committed to improving outcomes for patients through collaborative research. Also, she is the Epilepsy Leadership Council Advocacy Co-Chair on the 2020 NINDS Curing the Epilepsies Conference. Ilene is a former Advisor on the NIH National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) Advisory Council (2013-2017). Previously, Ilene co-founded and is past President of Hope for Hypothalamic Hamartomas (hopeforhh.org). She has recently published the Rare Epilepsy Landscape Analysis (RELA) and an ed...2021-05-1329 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Tammy Boyd from the Black Women’s Health ImperativeAlong with Cody Stevens of PMG Awareness, Khaliah sits down with Tammy Boyd, JD, MPH, for this month's podcast episode; highlighting the launch of the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition, just in time for Rare Disease Day. Tammy Boyd is the Director of Health Policy and Legislative Affairs at the Black Women’s Health Imperative in Washington, D.C. Black Women’s Health Imperative launched the Rare Disease Diversity Coalition to address the extraordinary challenges faced by rare disease patients of color. The Coalition brings together rare disease experts, health and diversity advocates, and industry leaders to identify and advocate for...2021-03-0123 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Sharon Wood from CMV Action, UKIn this episode, we sit down with Sharon Wood, Senior Project Manager at CMV Action. We chat about how they've changed their programming in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, what they're planning for 2021, and much more. Enjoy!
2021-01-1621 min
Memories of a MoonbirdJames and Katie Hou, cCMV Awareness ActivistsThey’re a married couple raising four kids here in the United States. Their youngest child, Declan, was born with cCMV, or congenital Cytomegalovirus, which eventually led to Cerebral Palsy.Now, after having spent several years raising a child with cCMV, they have a website and a podcast to not only help other parents of the world understand the disease, but to share important information about cCMV and hopefully be a resource they wish they’d had when they first started this journey.Today, they’re here to share their story.Please...2020-11-3052 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Kayla Keenan from CMV CanadaIn this episode, we speak to Kayla Keenan, Executive Director of the Canadian CMV Foundation. Years of volunteering with community organizations led her to pursue a career in non-profit management. Today, she is privileged to work alongside a team of incredibly passionate and dedicated volunteers who are committed to eradicating congenital CMV infections. Originally from New Brunswick and a true East-Coaster at heart, she currently lives in Saskatchewan with her husband and their two dogs.
We learn about the history of CMV Canada, the focal points of the organization, what they're doing to handle programming and activities...2020-09-3028 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Khaliah Fleming & Amanda DevereauxIn this episode, we sit down with Khaliah Fleming, MPH, MCHES, and executive director at the National CMV Foundation, and Amanda Devereaux, RN, BSN, and Program Director at the National CMV Foundation. We discuss their roles in the organization, their work in the CMV space, and speak on equity and disparities in the maternal health space. Enjoy!
2020-09-0237 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastCatching up with Dr. Sallie PermarIn this episode, Khaliah and Shayne chat with Dr. Sallie Permar, National CMV Foundation Board Director, Professor of Pediatrics at Duke University, a member of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute, an affiliate of the Duke Global Health Institute, and Associate Dean of Physician-Scientist Development at Duke University Medical School. We speak about her CMV research, how COVID-19 has affected it, why attention should still be placed on CMV, and much more. Enjoy!
2020-07-0630 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastCMV Vaccine Update feat. Lori Panther of ModernaIn this episode, Khaliah and Shayne chat with Lori Panther, MD, MPH, and Director of Clinical Development, Infectious Diseases at Moderna based in Cambridge MA. We discuss where Moderna is at in their CMV vaccine quest, why a vaccine is critical, clear up some common myths around vaccination, and much more. Enjoy!
2020-06-1833 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastCMV Dads Take Action for CMV Awareness - Episode 2In this episode, Khaliah and Shayne sit down with CMV Dads Nic and Andy to discuss their CMV journeys so far, what they're doing to raise CMV awareness in their communities and abroad, what needs to change for CMV education, and much more! We hope you enjoy the episode, and please remember to subscribe, review, and rate the podcast.
2020-06-0642 min
Going DeepTom Brady Speaks and the Front Office Side of the Lead Up to the DraftWillie Colon and Steven Cheah react to Tom Brady's huge interview on Howard Stern's show (00:26 - 13:16) and weigh in on Jameis Winston giving kudos to himself (13:17 - 16:56). We have Buccaneers Director of Player Personnel John Spytek on talking about being a teammate of Tom Brady at the University of Michigan and his early impressions of him, how important measurables are for players, what Draft night is like, what goes on behind the scenes after a trade is made during the Draft (18:38 - 53:29). We've also got Buccaneers Director of College Scouting Mike Biehl on his travel schedule for his role, how...2020-04-0900 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Dr. Sallie PermarA conversation with Dr. Sallie Permar, National CMV Foundation Board Director, Professor of Pediatrics at Duke University, member of the Duke Human Vaccine Institute, an affiliate of the Duke Global Health Institute, and Associate Dean of Physician-Scientist Development at Duke University Medical School.
Dr. Permar is a physician scientist focusing on the prevention and treatment of neonatal viral infections. She leads a research laboratory at Duke investigating immune protection against vertical transmission of neonatal viral pathogens, namely HIV and cytomegalovirus (CMV), using human cohorts and nonhuman primate models.
2020-01-1622 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastMeet Dr. Megan PeschA conversation with Dr. Megan Pesch, National CMV Foundation Board Member, developmental and behavioral pediatrician at CS Mott Children's Hospital in Ann Arbor, MI, and mom to three daughters, her youngest born with congenital CMV. We are grateful for her collaboration and unique perspective!
2019-12-1922 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastCMV Dads take action for CMV AwarenessStep into the shoes of three CMV Dads: Brandon, Matt and Shayne to learn about their lives as CMV parents, their amazing CMV kiddos, their success raising CMV awareness and their future goals to help STOPCMV.
2019-10-3137 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastCMVIRUS: Spread the word, not the virus.Guest host, Becky Ericson, founder of UpLevel Consulting, LLC., speaks with Nick Capanear, EVP, Executive Creative Director, GSW NY and Kristen Hutchinson Spytek, President & CEO, National CMV Foundation about how the new CMVIRUS campaign came to life, including a behind the scenes look at the collaboration process, aims, and goals for National CMV's new public health campaign.
Check out cmvirus.org and take action today!
2019-09-2428 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastCMV Awareness: What Are We Really Measuring?A conversation with Kathleen M. Muldoon, PhD., Associate Professor, College of Graduate Studies, Midwestern University and Seth D. Dobson, PhD., Principal, Artful Analytics LLC.
Kathleen and Seth are parents to son, Gideon, born with congenital CMV. We chat about their CMV journey, Kathleen's 2017 study, and their ongoing work as CMV activists.
Show Notes:
Follow Kathleen @ProfMuldoon and Seth @sethdobson
Review Kathleen's study, Knowledge of congenital cytomegalovirus (cCMV) among physical and occupational therapists in the United States
Read more on the NationalCMV.org blog
Donate to support National CMV...2019-09-0639 min
Something Positive for Positive PeopleEpisode 83: Become Your Own AdvocateLindsey informs us about another common virus in the herpes family, cytomegalovirus defined by the CDC as: Cytomegalovirus (pronounced sy-toe-MEG-a-low-vy-rus), or CMV, is a common virus that infects people of all ages. Over half of adults by age 40 have been infected with CMV. Once CMV is in a person’s body, it stays there for life and can reactivate. Most people infected with CMV show no signs or symptoms. However, CMV infection can cause serious health problems for people with weakened immune systems and for unborn babies https://www.cdc.gov/cmv/index.html
Given the political climate we're in ri...2019-07-3130 min
Something Positive for Positive PeopleEpisode 83: Become Your Own AdvocateLindsey informs us about another common virus in the herpes family, cytomegalovirus defined by the CDC as: Cytomegalovirus (pronounced sy-toe-MEG-a-low-vy-rus), or CMV, is a common virus that infects people of all ages. Over half of adults by age 40 have been infected with CMV. Once CMV is in a person’s body, it stays there for life and can reactivate. Most people infected with CMV show no signs or symptoms. However, CMV infection can cause serious health problems for people with weakened immune systems and for unborn babies https://www.cdc.gov/cmv/index.html
Given the political climate we're in ri...2019-07-3100 min
National CMV Foundation PodcastA Chat with Meridian BiosciencesIn this episode we're chatting with Larry Mertz, Senior Vice President of Research and Development at Meridian Bioscience.
Meridian Bioscience, Inc. are makers of Alethia™ CMV Molecular
Amplification Test. This assay is designed to specifically detect cCMV infection in newborns from an easy-to collect saliva sample.
2019-07-1823 minNational CMV Foundation PodcastCMV Panel Discussion for ParentsCMV Panel Discussion for Parents featuring: Eva Karltorp, Marisa Mussi-Pinhata, Pablo Sanchez, and Sunil Sood. Moderator - Karen Fowler, PhD
A discussion of congenital CMV – the new and interesting research and ongoing challenges/dilemmas within the field. Sponsored by National CMV Foundation at the CMV 2019 conference in Birmingham, AL - http://www.cmv2019.org
2019-07-141h 27