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Raw Talk is a graduate student-run podcast at the University of Toronto about medical science, and the people who make it happen. We focus on the journeys, perspectives, and expertise of health researchers, professionals, students, patients, and community members at the University of Toronto and beyond. Our mission is to promote the research culture within the Institute of Medical Science, the Temerty Faculty of Medicine, and broader life sciences community; provide guidance to current and prospective graduate students; and to engage the public in medical science innovations and translational research.
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Saturday Dec 31, 2016
Saturday Dec 31, 2016
To continue this month's theme of "The Physician-Scientist", we are thrilled to bring you an episode featuring the incredible Dr. Albert Wong, Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacology at the Institute of Medical Sciences, and Research Scientist & Staff Psychiatrist at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health. In this episode, Dr. Wong discusses the importance of conducting research in psychiatry, as well as sharing his insights from his research on the molecular and genetic aspects of schizophrenia. This dose of Raw Talk also features two brand-new segments, hosted by Eryn and Kat! In "Myth busters", they take a few minutes to debunk some of the most common misconceptions surrounding schizophrenia. Then they take to the streets of the University of Toronto campus to find out the "Word on the Street" is about mental health and what it means to students! Be sure to tune in and until next time, keep it raw!
Written by: Ekaterina An and Eryn Tong
Saturday Dec 31, 2016
Saturday Dec 31, 2016
We're excited to introduce October's theme of "The Physician-Scientist" with a man whose talents go beyond the bench and bedside: Dr. Norman Rosenblum. In this episode, you'll hear what led Dr. Rosenblum to combine clinical practice with research, his opinion on the physician-scientist being an "endangered species", and the emerging technologies that have, and continue to shape the future of pediatric nephrology research - a topic further explored in our very first "Flashback Friday" segment. "Ask a Student" is back, and this time, MD-PhD candidate Swapna Mylabathula joins us to talk about her motivations and the work she has been involved with so far. Be sure to tune in. Until next time, keep it raw!
Written by: Ekaterina An and Eryn Tong
Friday Sep 30, 2016
Friday Sep 30, 2016
In this session of the Raw Talk Podcast, we are happy to welcome the incredibly accomplished Dr. Molly Shoichet to the show! Dr. Shoichet shares her love for collaboration, working at the interface of different fields, and engaging the public in science. You'll also learn how she found her way back to academia after a successful industry career and what she looks for in potential trainees. We're also excited to introduce our very first "Ask a Student" segment with PhD Candidate, Nick Mitrousis. Nick provides insight into being a student in the Shoichet lab and what he sees as the future of polymer science and regenerative medicine. This one is not to miss. Until next time, keep it raw!
Written by: Melissa Galati
Friday Sep 16, 2016
Friday Sep 16, 2016
On the first episode of the podcast, the Raw Talk team discusses all you need to know about the show, from inspiration to implementation, and everything in between. You'll learn why a podcast and video series make a winning combination, and how we're using themes, to provide more engaging content. We also spend a good portion introducing ourselves - sometimes revealing a little too much - while playing a game of "Kat Chats." We've got big plans for Season 1, and we can't wait for you to hear what's in store. Until next time, keep it raw!
Written by: Jabir Mohamed