Impact of Regenerative Biology and Tissue Engineering Research

Presenter: Emily
Guest: Dr. Matthew Wheeler
Guest Bio: Dr. Matthew Wheeler , University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences and member of the Regenerative Biology and Tissue Engineering Research Theme at the Institute for Genomic Biology

Segment Overview
We discuss the ethics of the work, as well as the future goals of the research, and the impact of this kind of research on the future of medicine.

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The implanting of a 3D-printed airway splint in an infant boy born with Tracheobronchomalacia.

Presenter: Emily
Guest: Dr. Matthew Wheeler
Guest Bio: Dr. Matthew Wheeler , University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences and member of the Regenerative Biology and Tissue Engineering Research Theme at the Institute for Genomic Biology.

Segment Overview
Dr. Wheeler discusses the collaborative effort that led to his team’s recent success – the implanting of a 3D-printed airway splint in an infant boy born with Tracheobronchomalacia. We also discuss the role of his department, and the large animal trials conducted there, in ongoing projects in regenerative biology research.

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Benefits of Juicing

Presenter: Katherine
Guest: Julie Dargan
Guest Bio:  Julie Dargan is a nurse by trade. Then, studied naturopathy and got in a Bachelor of Health Sciences.
Juice Master Australia

Segment Overview: Julie Dargan of Juice Master Australia discusses the health benefits of their product. She aims to educate people about healthy diet routines with the help of fruit and vegetable juices.

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Impact of The Changing Nature of End-of-Life Care

Dr_Christopher_Pile_changing_nature_of_end_of_life_carePresenter: Emily
Guest: Dr. Christopher Pile
Guest Bio: He is the Chair and Medical Director of the Virginia POST (Physicians Orders for Scope of Treatment) Collaborative Executive Committee, and works for the Good Samaritan Hospice in Roanoke, Virginia.

Segment Overview: We discuss the impact of the changing nature of end-of-life care on the healthcare profession, and the importance of transforming the existing systems to support alignment with patient choices.

 

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Palliative care from a patient perspective

Presenter: Emily
Guest: Dr. Christopher Pile
Guest Bio:  Dr. Christopher Pile, MD. He is the Chair and Medical Director of the Virginia POST (Physicians Orders for Scope of Treatment) Collaborative Executive Committee, and works for the Good Samaritan Hospice in Roanoke, Virginia.

Segment Overview
We discuss palliative care from a patient perspective, including changing attitudes about end-of-life care among patients and their families, and the importance of dialogue between medical professionals, patients and their loved ones in describing choices about care.

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Dr. Pile’s perspective on palliative care and the POST form initiative

Presenter: Emily
Guest: Dr. Christopher Pile
Guest Bio: He is the Chair and Medical Director of the Virginia POST (Physicians Orders for Scope of Treatment) Collaborative Executive Committee, and works for the Good Samaritan Hospice in Roanoke, Virginia.

Segment Overview
Dr. Pile shares his perspective on palliative care and the POST form initiative, including his experiences as a physician discovering palliative care, and his thoughts on how it has transformed his practice.

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Process of Setting up a POST Form Program

Presenter: Emily
Guest: Dr. Christopher Pile
Guest Bio: He is the Chair and Medical Director of the Virginia POST (Physicians Orders for Scope of Treatment) Collaborative Executive Committee, and works for the Good Samaritan Hospice in Roanoke, Virginia.

Segment Overview
We discuss the process of setting up a POST form program in the state of Virginia, the findings of the needs assessment, which was the first step, and the training of healthcare professionals to support the movement.

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