Behind the Microscope

Dr. Aherne is an Assistant Professor at University College Dublin School of Medicine. She earned her PhD from University College Dublin followed by a post-doc and assistant professorship at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. I caught up with Dr. Aherne at last years FASEB epithelial biology conference in steamboat springs and we discussed the challenges facing young faculty both in the US and Ireland. This series is sponsored by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, or FASEB. Representing more than 110,000 researchers in the life sciences, FASEB is a federation of scientific societies that advances health and well-being by promoting research and education in the life sciences through collaborative advocacy and service to its societies and their members. To learn more about FASEB, go to www.faseb.org.  Dr. Aherne's faculty page: https://people.ucd.ie/carol.aherne Credits: Executive Producers:  -       Bejan Saeedi  -       Joe Behnke  -       Michael Sayegh  -       Carey Jansen  -       Nielsen Weng  Faculty Advisors   -       Brian Robinson  -       Mary Horton  -       Talia Swartz  -       Chris Williams  -       David Schwartz  Twitter: @behindthescope_  Instagram: @behindthemicroscopepod  Facebook: @behindthemicroscope1  Website: behindthemicroscope.com

Dr. Michael Diamond is an ID-trained physician scientist at Washington University of Saint Louis where he serves as the Herbert S. Gasser Professor within the Departments of Medicine, Molecular Microbiology, Pathology & Immunology.    Dr. Diamond runs a prolific basic science lab studying the molecular basis of disease of globally emerging RNA viruses and focuses on the interface between pathogenesis and host immunity. He is also actively involved in mentorship of physician-scientist trainees. He is also a recipient of Stanley J. Korsmeyer Award of the American Society of Clinical Investigation and currently an elected Councilor for the Association of American Physicians.     Dr. Diamond completed his MD/PhD training at Harvard University, after which he completed his postgraduate clinical training in medicine and infectious diseases at UCSF.    In today’s episode, Dr. Diamond discusses the importance of high-quality research and its role in defining one’s reputation. He also discusses the leaky pipeline and potential strategies to address the challenges associated with length of training and ways to improve mentorship including formal strategies to facilitate guided mentorship involving junior faculty.    Our thanks to Dr. Diamond for being on the podcast.     Lab website:    Related Links:  https://infectiousdiseases.wustl.edu/people/michael-s-diamond/  https://profiles.wustl.edu/en/persons/michael-diamond    Executive Producers:  -       Bejan Saeedi  -       Joe Behnke  -       Michael Sayegh  -       Carey Jansen  -       Nielsen Weng  Faculty Advisors   -       Brian Robinson  -       Mary Horton  -       Talia Swartz  -       Chris Williams  -       David Schwartz  Twitter: @behindthescope_  Instagram: @behindthemicroscopepod  Facebook: @behindthemicroscope1  Website: behindthemicroscope.com  

Dr. Sean Colgan is a Distinguished Professor of Medicine and Immunology at the University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus. He earned his Bachelor's, Masters, and PhD degrees from Colorado State University. He completed a post-doc at Brigham and Women's under the mentorship of one of our former guests - Dr. Jim Madara. He then spent 12 years on faculty at Harvard Medical School before being recruited to the University of Colorado. Today, Dr. Colgan shares his scientific philosophy and his optimistic outlook on the future of biomedical research.  This series is sponsored by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology, or FASEB. Representing more than 110,000 researchers in the life sciences, FASEB is a federation of scientific societies that advances health and well-being by promoting research and education in the life sciences through collaborative advocacy and service to its societies and their members. To learn more about FASEB, go to www.faseb.org.  Dr. Colgan's website: https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/gastroenterology/research/research-laboratories/sean-colgan-lab Credits: Executive Producers:  -       Bejan Saeedi  -       Joe Behnke  -       Michael Sayegh  -       Carey Jansen  -       Nielsen Weng  Faculty Advisors   -       Brian Robinson  -       Mary Horton  -       Talia Swartz  -       Chris Williams  -       David Schwartz  Twitter: @behindthescope_  Instagram: @behindthemicroscopepod  Facebook: @behindthemicroscope1  Website: behindthemicroscope.com

Dr. Steven Freedman is a Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School where he serves as the Director of the Pancreas Center at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center as well as the Chief of the Division of Translational Research.     Prior to joining the faculty at BI, Dr. Freedman completed his PhD at Yale before pursuing his medical education at the University of Connecticut School of Medicine. He then pursued his remaining clinical training including GI fellowship at the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center    Dr. Freeman maintains an active research group that studies basic and clinical aspects of pancreatitis. Not only does he balance his own research and clinical practice, but he is actively involved in mentoring the next generation of physician-scientists through several focused initiatives.     In today’s episode, Dr. Freedman discusses a sustainable approach to preparing trainees and junior faculty for success as independent investigators through a pay-it-forward approach. Throughout today’s episode, Dr. Freedman provides an important reminder for us all-to engage in something that is fun and that has the potential to help change patient’s lives.   Our thanks to Dr. Freedman for being on the podcast.   Lab website: https://www.bidmc.org/research/research-by-department/medicine/translational-research/people/steven-d-freedman-md-phd   Executive Producers: -       Bejan Saeedi -       Joe Behnke -       Michael Sayegh -       Carey Jansen -       Nielsen Weng Faculty Advisors  -       Brian Robinson -       Mary Horton -       Talia Swartz -       Chris Williams -       David Schwartz Twitter: @behindthescope_ Instagram: @behindthemicroscopepod Facebook: @behindthemicroscope1 Website: behindthemicroscope.com 

Samuel David Burciaga, a first-generation Mexican American, earned his Biology degree from the University of Minnesota and is currently in the first year of his Immunology PhD at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Motivated by the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, he sees scientific research as a practical tool to unravel complex problems. His academic journey is fueled by a passion for groundbreaking research and a commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Samuel values collaboration and mentorship, understanding the importance of representation in the scientific community. Beyond academia, Samuel appreciates the collaborative culture at CU Anschutz, which has become home over the past year as his partner completes her medical residency. His aspiration to impact first-generation college students and the Latino community reflects a commitment to leaving a meaningful mark in the Immunology Program. Credits: Our thanks to Sam for coming on the show! Executive Producers: -       Bejan Saeedi -       Joe Behnke -       Michael Sayegh -       Carey Jansen -       Nielsen Weng Faculty Advisors  -       Brian Robinson -       Mary Horton -       Talia Swartz -       Chris Williams -       David Schwartz Twitter: @behindthescope_ Instagram: @behindthemicroscopepod Facebook: @behindthemicroscope1 Website: behindthemicroscope.com