CTSI Discovery Radio

Airs every 3rd Friday @ noon on 91.7 WMSE

CTSI Discovery Radio

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 including:

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Episode Archive

18 Oct

Discovery Radio – Episode #66 – Sickle Cell Disease: Acute & Chronic Pain

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20 Sep

Discovery Radio – Episode #65: Battling, Treating, and Beating Ulcerative Colitis

It’s a chronic inflammatory bowel disease that affects over a million people throughout the U.S. For many, it’s controllable with medication. But, some patients don’t respond to these treatments and require surgery which, in severe cases, can result in removal of the colon. On today’s...

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16 Aug

Discovery Radio – Episode #64 – Cystic Fibrosis: Transition from Pediatric to Adult Care

It’s a chronic disease that affects people from the very beginning of life. But successful research is leading to ever-improving treatments, resulting in ever-increasing life expectancy. And later, we’ll hear from a woman in our community who is thriving, despite battling it. We’re learning about...

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19 Jul

Discovery Radio – Episode #63 – Human Papillomavirus (HPV)

It’s a virus-type so common that almost every male and female in the U.S. will contract some form of it during their lifetime. The good news is, it’s preventable. But, for some, it can have devastating consequences. We’re learning all about the Human Papillomavirus...

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21 Jun

Discovery Radio – Episode #62 – Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)

We’ve all had an acute illness that resulted in vomiting. It’s the worst! But imagine having a condition that causes you to experience severe episodes of vomiting for hours or even days. On today’s show, discover the latest on the chronic GI condition known as...

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17 May

Discovery Radio – Episode #61 – Mild Traumatic Brain Injury (mTBI)

Nearly 3 million people suffer traumatic brain injuries in the United States each year. While most of these injuries are mild, they present challenges for researchers, clinicians, and patients. Learn about mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), including a look at one clinical trial that used...

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19 Apr

Discovery Radio – Episode #60 – All About Asthma

It affects over 26 million Americans, including more than 6 million children. Fortunately, it is treatable.On today’s show, we’ll focus on asthma and efforts to improve treatments for it. We’ll also learn about an asthma-related study that’s focusing on air-quality in daycares. And we’ll discover...

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15 Mar

Discovery Radio – Episode #59 – Sleep Disorders & Sleep Studies

It’s something we all do, or need to do, for good health: Sleep. On today’s show, learn about disorders that can affect healthy sleep from a sleep expert. We’ll also learn about sleep studies that can help overcome sleep disorders. And we’ll focus our CTSI...

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15 Feb

Discovery Radio – Episode #58 – Opioid Epidemic Update & Pain Research

The battle against heroin and prescription opioid use disorder wages on across our nation and in our community. On today’s show, we’ll update you on local efforts to fight and measure the size and scope of our local epidemic. We’ll also discover what researchers are...

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18 Jan

Discovery Radio – Episode #57 – All of Us Wisconsin Update

The All of Us research program recently completed its first year on a national level, and All of Us Wisconsin will soon wrap up its first year as well. We’ll update you on the largest medical research program in our nation’s history. And later,...

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21 Dec

Discovery Radio – Episode #56 – Year in Review

Throughout 2018, CTSI Discovery Radio brought you fascinating stories of research and discoveries through translational science each month, including a look at the past, present and future of Precision Medicine, medical breakthroughs and innovations through team science, and encouraging impactful stories of positive and successful...

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16 Nov

Discovery Radio – Episode #55 – Mind in the Making

When a research scientist’s work revealed that kids today are losing their passion for learning, she took action to address this critical issue in child development. On today’s show, discover how her research lead first to a best-selling book, and now a program teaching the...

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19 Oct

Discovery Radio – Episode #54 – “The Neuroscience of Poverty”

Research suggests there’s compelling evidence that growing up in poverty negatively impacts early childhood brain development, resulting in lower academic achievement and diminishing long-term health outcomes. On today’s show, learn about research investigating the neuroscience of poverty. We’ll also discover a clinical trial that’s testing...

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21 Sep

Discovery Radio – Episode #53 – Men Moving Forward: Addressing Disparities in African American Male Prostate Cancer

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among men in the U.S., but research shows that a significant disparity exists in the U.S. and, specifically, in Milwaukee. On today’s show, learn about a research study hoping to provide better outcomes for African American men...

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16 Aug

Discovery Radio – Episode #52 – HIPEC: Advancement in Treating Stage-4 Abdominal Cancers

A procedure for certain stage-4 abdominal cancers, combining surgery and a specialized chemotherapy treatment, is proving to be successful in giving patients both quantity and quality of life back. On today’s show, learn about the procedure known as HIPEC. We’ll also hear from...

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20 Jul

Discovery Radio – Episode #51 – XLMTM: Exploring Gene Therapy in Battling Muscular Disease

It’s a rare but devastating muscular disease that afflicts children from birth. But a world-wide collaboration of doctors, including one local expert, are seeing encouraging results from an effective gene therapy they’ve developed to treat it. We continue our new segment on clinical trials. And...

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15 Jun

Discovery Radio – Episode #50 – Injury Prevention & Control Science: Treating Injury as Disease

When someone is injured, it puts that person at significant risk for disability or even death. In fact, each year, injury is among the leading causes of death in the U.S. So, what can be done to try to reduceinjuries and their potentially devastating...

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18 May

Discovery Radio – Episode #49 – Blood Research: Diagnosing HIT

A commonly prescribed blood thinner can cause a serious, even fatal condition known as HIT. On today’s show, we’ll hear from a local researcher who’s working diligently on new treatments and tools for diagnosing HIT. And later, we’ll hear about a new public awareness campaign...

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20 Apr

Discovery Radio – Episode #48 – Autism Spectrum Disorder: Social Isolation of Teens & Young Adults

Autism is a neurological disorder that can dramatically affect a person’s ability to communicate and interact with others. It’s a life-long condition, even though many associate it with young children. On today’s show, we’ll look at some of those challenges among teens and young adult...

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16 Mar

Discovery Radio – Episode #47 – Cancer Clinical Trial Breakthrough: Dual-Targeted CAR-T Cell Therapy

It's a new cancer treatment that genetically alters a person's immune system, training healthy cells to target and kill deadly cancer cells. On today show, hear from the team of doctors who worked collaboratively in translating basic science research into successful clinical application. And later,...

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