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 and the 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.
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.
Collection of reliable data is essential to research, whether building a database for studying a specific condition or in building a database for conducting research related to multiple diseases. Discover Data Collection: The Roots of Research…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!...
Epilepsy can cause misfires in brain circuitry manifesting is seizures. But, research is leading to better understanding of epilepsy. Plus, learn from someone who was recently diagnosed with it. Discover living with epilepsy…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!...
Pediatric congenital heart disease (CHD) is relatively common, occurring in 1% of newborns worldwide. However, although common, parents must know there’s nothing they did to cause it. Plus hear from a mother whose son was born with CHD, but is making something beautiful from it....
A traumatic brain injury (TBI) can happen to anyone. But, two highly susceptible patient populations are our military veterans and first responders, creating the need for treatment programs to restore them to their best quality of life. Discover the impacts of TBI among our...
Children with medical complexity have multiple, significant chronic health issues affecting two or more organ systems, leading to a variety of functional limitations and creating challenges for both healthcare providers and parents. Hear pediatric and parental perspectives, and discover a mother’s powerful memoir on raising...
Aphasia is a condition that negatively affects a person’s ability to speak. But innovative research is happening right here in our community to treat it. We’re giving a voice to Aphasia…inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!...
You see or hear about it seemingly everywhere: “If you had chickenpox, the shingles virus is in you.” But it’s more than just an ad slogan. It’s real. And while it can cause pain that’s unbearable, it’s easily avoidable. We’re setting the record straight on...
Having healthy wrists can easily be taken for granted. But a new research study is utilizing both MRI and motion analysis technologies to improve diagnoses, treatment and management of various degenerative conditions and injuries of the wrist. It’s all in the wrist…inside this edition of...
It’s a pancreatic cancer clinical trial incorporating a diet custom tailored to patients, hoping that targeted nutrition can starve cancer cells of nutrients they need to live and grow. Discover a clinical trial utilizing precision nutrition, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!...
Across 2022, CTSI Discovery Radio shared topics of research and translational science impacting everything from our local community, to our national community, and innovations discovered locally that are impacting the U.S. and the world. Join us as we review our year of shows, inside this...
It’s a community partnership at the intersection of clinical & translation research, the faith-based community, and healthcare. We’re exploring the CTSI Community Care Initiative...
Artificial Intelligence is impacting and changing many industries, and that includes healthcare. But, discoveries in Artificial Intelligence come with ethical issues and challenges that must be addressed. Explore Artificial Intelligence and the Ethics of AI in Healthcare...
The monkeypox virus is making headlines in the U.S. and globally. But what are monkeypox, how does one get them, and who’s most at risk of getting them? Later, discover a holistic approach to battling burnout in healthcare providers. We’re learning about monkeypox and holistically...
Emerging technologies continually change medical practice, whether improving how we take medications or creating new innovations to increase treatment options. Discover emerging technologies and explore the Art of Science, inside our 100th episode of CTSI Discovery Radio!...
It’s the most commonly diagnosed chromosomal condition in the U.S. On today’s show, learn about Down Syndrome and hear from a mother who shares her family’s experience with it. Plus, discover a project that’s improving the quality of life for kids with cognitive and physical...
NCATS is the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences. It’s an arm of the National Institutes of Health, and it funds entities nationwide, including the CTSI in our community. Discover how NCATS is where science goes to become health...
Precision Medicine continues to gain momentum in U.S. healthcare, and it’s specifically impacting the field of Otolaryngology in our community, including addressing disparities in patient treatment and outcomes. Discover the road to Oto-Clinomics, inside this edition of CTSI Discovery Radio!...
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!...
