CTSI Discovery Radio is our 30-minute monthly radio show and podcast that informs and educates listeners about translational research relative to current medical/health topics, clinical studies andthe latest advancements in biomedical research, drugs, treatments, therapeutics and interventions that are better, faster and more economical than ever. Hosted by veteran radio personality Bryan Belmer, each show shares our mission of advancing health through research and discovery in our community and worldwide.
CTSI Discovery Radio airs the third Friday of each month at noon on WMSE 91.7 FM, or stream it online.
You may also listen to podcasts of previous shows in the archive below and receive new shows by subscribing via one of several popular podcast sites below.
It’s a disorder that causes loss of pigment in tissues and can significantly impact the visual system. Hear from a mother whose son’s diagnosis lead to the discovery that it’s been in her family for generations. It’s all about albinism…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery...
Resuscitation is an absolute cornerstone of emergency medicine. For over 35 years, important discoveries in resuscitation research have been made right here in our community, including advancements in EKG technology, AED devices, and CPR protocols. Discover groundbreaking resuscitation research inside this edition of CTSI Discovery...
For many years, statins have been used to prevent cardiovascular disease, leading to a new clinical trial to determine if statins can also prevcent dementia. Discover how statins make disease PREVENTABLE in our hearts…and maybe in our minds…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!...
Few things are more important than the collective health of our communities, and neglecting community health can result in dire consequences. Let’s learn together all about community health, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!...
Throughout 2021, CTSI Discovery Radio shined light on stories of research and discoveries through translational science, ranging from medical advancements to discoveries through clinical trials and impactful, personal experiences of perseverance and positive outcomes. Join us, inside this special 2021 Year In Review edition...
November is Pancreatic Cancer Awareness Month. On today’s show, learn about effective surgical procedures for battling pancreas cancer and discover a new clinical trial aimed at improving patient treatments and outcomes. We’re focused on pancreatic cancer surgeries and treatments, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery...
Hearing loss affects millions of people, ranging from something that can create inconvenience to causing isolation. But, there are devices that can successfully restore hearing and improve quality of life. Plus, discover how we may already have a tool for better hearing right in our...
Exposure to lead can be dangerous…especially for our children…posing a serious public health threat, and leading to efforts to mitigate risks for our families. We’re focusing on pediatric lead poisoning, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!...
When a patient has a serious or terminal condition, an additional layer of care can come into action. It’s known as Palliative Care. In this episode, we focus on it, including a special opportunity to hear from a patient who’s receiving it. Discover the benefits...
A tiny insect can present big health issues and the potential for infection in our state is considerable, leading researchers in our community to seek answers. It’s all about Lyme Disease, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!...
Functional abdominal pain disorders impact millions of children worldwide, with few effective treatment options available. Now, there’s a successful, innovative, non-pharmacological, alternative therapy that’s positively impacting and improving lives. Discover auricular neurostimulation, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!...
Breast cancer affects more American women than any other type of cancer. But the overall incidence and mortality rates don’t tell the whole story about breast cancer, leading to a large-scale study aiming to discover reasons for these significant disparities. Learn about...
Millions of American struggle with something essential for life: Breathing. This is due to a lifelong respiratory disease known as Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease or COPD. Learn about the battle to breathe with COPD, including real-life experiences of those who have it, inside this...
We now have approved COVID-19 vaccines in the U.S. Although some people may be hesitant to get vaccinated, discover how and why these vaccines are safe and effective in protecting us against the COVID-19 coronovirus. Later, visit a vaccination clinic as someone receives their dose…and...
A critically important national, multi-institutional clinical trial is underway, and the CTSI is part of it, all in the hopes of finding an effective treatment today and perhaps in the future. Learn about the CONTAIN COVID Convalescent Plasma clinical trial, inside this edition of CTSI...
Pancreatic cancer. The mere mention of it makes us fear the worst. But while it is an aggressive form of cancer, we know more about its biology than even a decade ago, including recent groundbreaking research that could lead to more discoveries. Learn...
Clearly, we see that 2020 was a year filled with stories of research and discovery through translational science… including several public health crises, ranging from gun violence impacting our local community, to a vaping epidemic injuring our national community, to an unprecedented coronavirus pandemic plaguing...
We live in a world filled with microorganisms that can threaten our public health. But thanks to vaccines, we can become immune to many otherwise dangerous, even deadly diseases. On today’s show, learn how vaccines protect us and save lives, ours and our children’s. We’re...
The science of epidemiology looks into the incidence and distribution of diseases, and today researchers are tracking cases of and answers for the virus causing a worldwide pandemic. Discover the epidemiology of COVID-19, including definitions for terms you hear related to the Coronavirus. It’s all...
The year 2020 has brought global health into greater focus than ever before. On today’s show, we’re bringing into focus how global health truly involves everywhere and everyone. Learn global health perspectives in times of a time of a global health pandemic…inside this edition...
