Oct 2024
BREAKING NEWS: The Largest Known Prime Number
There’s a new largest known prime number and we speak to all the key players, including the discoverer Luke Durant. Also featured in the podcast are George Woltman from GIMPS, James Grime, and Matt Parker.Extended interviews (as videos) can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/ ... Show More
39m 37s
Dec 2023
The Biggest Challenge in Medicine with Dr. Linda Malkas
Why have we not found the cure for cancer yet? Neil deGrasse Tyson, Chuck Nice, and Gary O’Reilly explore paradigm shifts in cancer treatment, molecular biology, and a promising new cancer drug AOH1996 with City of Hope cancer researcher Dr. Linda Malkas. NOTE: StarTalk+ Patrons ... Show More
48m 10s
Sep 2020
Immunotherapy: Transforming How Cancers Are Treated
In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes talks to medical oncologist and scientist Dr. Jedd Wolchok and cancer survivor Grace Dunn. Together, they help decode the emerging new defense against cancer: immunology. For more information or to ask a question, please visit MSKCC.org/po ... Show More
23m 44s
Apr 2024
Women in Cancer: Meet Three Trailblazers at MSK
In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with 3 women breaking new ground in the field of cancer research: Dr. Karuna Ganesh studies metastasis and how cancer spreads, Dr. Chrysothemis Brown is unlocking secrets of our immune system to fight cancer, and Marie-Josée Kravis ... Show More
24m 43s
Mar 2024
Advice and Support for Cancer Caregivers
In this episode, Dr. Diane Reidy-Lagunes speaks with Dr. Allison Applebaum, founder of the Caregivers Clinic at MSK, about the need to support cancer caregivers. She shares her own experience with her father and offers practical advice on navigating the healthcare system. This ep ... Show More
22m 33s
Dec 2021
She Thrives: Life After Cancer, Abuse & A Cult with Uma Chatterjee
Uma Chatterjee, a board-certified Mental Health Peer Specialist & neuroscience graduate student, has already lived so many lives in her 25 years. Today you’ll hear her story of joining a religious cult at 14, getting diagnosed with cancer at 22, and the gaslighting she experience ... Show More
1 h
Jun 2024
Expert Advice on Genetic Testing, Cancer Prevention & Care Disparities with Dr. Rachel Brem
321. Expert Advice on Genetic Testing, Cancer Prevention & Care Disparities with Dr. Rachel Brem
Dr. Rachel Brem is back to discuss genetic testing for breast cancer risk, systemic issues within the medical establishment, guidance for those with dense breasts, and practical advic ... Show More
49m 11s