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Episode 8 – Scripps Research Branding Party Highlights Aug 27, 2018

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A compilation of interview highlights recorded live from the branding launch party at Scripps Research. I heard from scientists about how their work is changing life, and spoke with members of communications/marketing/philanthropy about what this new brand means for the institute and the wider community. Show notes: Scripps Research Community Events Calendar https://www.scripps.edu/news-and-events/events-calendar/ How To Connect With Scripps Research https://www.scripps.edu/news-and-events/connect-with-us/ “All of Us” Research Program at the Scripps Research Translational Institute https://www.scripps.edu/news-and-events/press-room/2018/20180501-medicine-all-of-us.html Calibr at Scripps Reseearch https://www.scripps.edu/science-and-medicine/calibr/ Grizzly Marketing Team https://madebygrizzly.com/

Episode 7 – Gary Siuzdak: The Golden Age of Metabolism Aug 14, 2018

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Prof. Gary Siuzdak is the Director of the Metabolomics Center at Scripps Research. Listen as we talk about using our own metabolites to impact health status, environmental estrogen-mimics and the potential benefits of Red Bull. Show notes: Metabolomics Center website https://masspec.scripps.edu/landing_page.php?pgcontent=mainPage Gary’s VIVO Scientific Profile https://vivo.scripps.edu/display/SiuzdakGary News coverage of xenoestrogen work https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/01/180111155106.htm https://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2018/01/11/breakthrough-breast-cancer-drug-thwarted-chemical-found-bread/ News coverage of oligodendrocyte work https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2017-12/sri-tlh120817.php

Episode 6 – Courtney Peterson: Intermittent Fasting Jun 25, 2018

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Dr. Peterson is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Nutrition Sciences at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. Listen as we talk about different fasting strategies, the big bang and the importance of our biological rhythms. Show notes: Dr. Peterson’s UAB Bio https://www.uab.edu/shp/nutrition/about-the-department/faculty-and-staff/primary-faculty/160-courtney-m-petersonProject Time Restricted-Feeding Blog Post http://blog.mycircadianclock.org/early-time-restricted-feeding-for-the-prevention-of-diabetes/ Dr. Peterson’s Coverage in the Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/health-science/timing-your-meals-may-help-with-weight-loss-thats-what-it-seems-to-do-in-mice/2018/03/23/14672fc0-f718-11e7-a9e3-ab18ce41436a_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.af64ab9e5818 Dr. Peterson’s Pilot Study of TRF in Prediabetes https://www.cell.com/cell-metabolism/fulltext/S1550-4131(18)30253-5

Episode 5 – Tod Williams and Billie Tsien: The Architecture of a Science Institute Mar 09, 2018

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Tod Williams and Billie Tsien are the architects responsible for designing what was formerly the Neurosciences Institute (NSI); the buildings now make up the Hazen Campus and serve as the focal point of The Scripps Research Institute. Listen as we talk about the history of the build, common motifs for all science buildings and the importance of afternoon tea. Show notes: Tod Williams and Billie Tsien bios http://www.twbta.com/studio/people/tod-williams-billie-tsien Project Images of the building complex http://www.twbta.com/6675 2017 LongHouse Award https://www.archdaily.com/805628/tod-williams-plus-billie-tsien-win-2017-longhouse-award-discuss-design-ideas-for-obama-presidential-library 2013 National Medal of Arts Award https://www.arts.gov/honors/medals/billie-tsien-and-tod-williams In memoriam: Gerald Edelman https://www.scripps.edu/newsandviews/e_20140602/edelman.html

Episode 4 - Steve Steinhubl: Digital Medicine Jan 30, 2018

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Steve is the Director of Digital Medicine at the Scripps Translational Science Institute (STSI). Listen as we talk about Fitbits, perverse healthcare incentives and hiking to Mount Everest Base Camp. Show notes: Steve’s bio at STSI https://www.stsiweb.org/about/faculty/steinhubl-steven/ STSI Precision Medicine Initiative https://www.stsiweb.org/translational-research/precision-medicine-initiative/ DIGIMED 2017 conference program https://www.stsiweb.org/event/digimed17/digimed17-program/ Nature Digital Medicine Journal https://www.nature.com/npjdigitalmed/

Episode 3 - Matt Tremblay: Technology Transfer - From Bench to Bedside Dec 19, 2017

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Matt is the Vice President of Business Development at TSRI, as well as Chief Operating Officer at Calibr. Listen as we talk about what constitutes commercially valuable research, why TSRI is #1 for science innovation and how to design a home jungle gym. Show notes: Matt’s recent Biocom Catalyst Award http://www.scripps.edu/newsandviews/i_20171002/20171002tremblay_biocom.html?utm_source=newsviews&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=internal20171002 Calibr Bio http://www.calibr.org/about/institute-leadership/ TSRI-Calibr partnership https://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2016-10/sri-tac102016.php

Episode 2 - Arthur Olson: Augmented Reality and 3D Printing Nov 06, 2017

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Arthur is based in the department of integrative structural and computational biology at TSRI. Listen as we talk about HIV modelling, hexbug toys and human avatars. Show notes: Olson Lab website http://mgl.scripps.edu/ HIVE center http://hive.scripps.edu/ 3D printed demo of viral self-assembly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=br-YxeXWx6s AR + 3D models to understand molecular interfaces https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZxK6j4JTHQ

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