In this episode, I speak to Dr Jürgen Knödlseder on the following topics: – What are gamma rays? – How do we detect gamma rays? – The process of finding where the measurements of radioactive aluminium came from – The work Jurgen did on the Integral satellite – How do you focus gamma rays? – […]
Aug 2023
BM204 – The Science of Sleep
In today’s episode, I speak to Ashen Vithana, a sleep scientist, and Alex Young, an entrepreneur and futurist, from the http://youtube.com/@thesnoozestrategists podcast. I speak to them about the following topics: – What is sleep science? – What makes for a good sleep? – Is there ... Show More
37m 1s
Jul 2020
Ep 53 Radiation: X-Ray Marks the Spot
<p>“I have discovered something interesting, but I do not know whether or not my observations are correct.” With these words, Wilhelm Röntgen introduced the world to an invisible power, a power which would in turn be used to both harm and heal. This week, we take a tour of the wi ... Show More
1h 53m
Jul 2023
Episode 14: CKD Evaluation & Measurement
In this episode, Dr. Peter Lin (Canadian Heart Research Centre, Canada) and Dr. Magdalena Madero (National Heart Institute Mexico City, Mexico) discuss best practices for CKD evaluation and measurement. This episode focuses on the importance of assessing GFR and albuminuria, iden ... Show More
16 m
Oct 2020
164: How to Become a Radiation Oncologist and What It's Like
Dr. Malika Siker joins me to discuss her career as a radiation oncologist. We discuss her typical day, what residency is like, how competitive it is, and more!Links:Full Episode Blog PostMeded MediaAmerican Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)Radiation Oncology Alternative Paym ... Show More
27m 3s
May 2022
Episode 83: Radiation Oncology: The Past, Present, and Future
Ralph Weichselbaum, MD, the Daniel K. Ludwig Distinguished Service Professor of Radiation and Cellular Oncology at the University of Chicago, is the guest of honor on today’s show focusing on radiation oncology as a discipline: the changes that have occurred over the years, the s ... Show More
1h 10m