Einstein On...

http://www.einstien.yu.edu - Infectious disease expert Liise-anne Pirofski, M.D., explains how excess use of broad-spectrum antibiotics is one of the root causes of the antibiotic resistance problem. In this interview, she explores the strategies that are being used in Einstein-Montefiore Antibiotic Stewardship Program to promote the effective and responsible use of antibiotics. She also discusses other consequences of antibiotic resistance, including disruption of the normal microbes that inhabit our bodies and fungal infections of the blood. Dr. Pirofski is chief of the division of infectious diseases at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center.

http://www.einstien.yu.edu - Neonatologist Judy Aschner, M.D., discusses how her personal experience of giving birth to a critically ill premature baby informs her focus on family-centered care for hospitalized children. She also gives perspective on the latest research for treating preemies and the long-term negative effects associated with being born even two weeks early. Dr. Aschner is professor and Michael I. Cohen, M.D., University Chair of Pediatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Physician-in-Chief and Chair of Pediatrics at The Children's Hospital at Montefiore. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Gordon Earle, associate dean for communications and public affairs.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Keith Ayoob, Ed.D., R.D., discusses childhood obesity and details the real-world tools he uses to help parents of obese children better manage their child’s weight. He also explains how he helps parents who don’t recognize that their children are overweight. Dr. Ayoob is associate clinical professor of pediatrics and director of the nutrition clinic at the Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Paul Moniz, managing director of communications and marketing at Einstein.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Joe Verghese, M.B.B.S, M.S, discusses the complex connections between frailty, mobility and cognitive decline in older adults and research to identify, prevent and treat frailty. Dr. Verghese is Chief of Geriatrics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center and a professor of neurology and of medicine at Einstein. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Paul Moniz, managing director of communications and marketing at Einstein.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - John Foxe, Ph.D., discusses the latest trends in autism research, theories and treatment including his own findings on why children with autism integrate information from the senses differently. Dr. Foxe is director of research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine's Children's Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center and professor of pediatrics and of neuroscience. This edition of Einstein On is hosted by Gordon Earle, associate dean for communications and public affairs.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Harry Ostrer, M.D., discusses how genetic sequencing is changing the course of treatment for common diseases such as cancer, Alzheimer’s disease and heart disease by identifying individuals at higher risk. It can also play a role in personalizing treatment: sequencing the genome of a cancer, for example, can yield information that leads to personalized, targeted therapy. He addresses concerns that genetic information can affect employability or insurability and reviews existing safeguards. Dr. Ostrer is a professor of pathology and of genetics at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and director of genetic and genomic testing in clinical pathology at Montefiore Medical Center.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Tia Powell, M.D., explores issues in the emerging field of clinical bioethics including end of life care, genetic testing, protection of participants in clinical research studies and public health policy. Dr. Powell is director of the Montefiore Einstein Center for Bioethics and director of Einstein-Cardozo Bioethics Graduate Studies. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Paul Moniz, managing director of communications and marketing at Albert Einstein College of Medicine.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Jeffrey Pessin, Ph.D., discusses basic and clinical diabetes research being conducted at Einstein and Montefiore Medical Center, including the brain’s influence on appetite, autoimmune and stem cell therapies, and the efforts to develop an artificial pancreas. Dr. Pessin is director of Einstein’s Diabetes Research Center. This edition of Einstein On is hosted by Gordon Earle, associate dean for communications and public affairs.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Jeffrey Pessin, Ph.D., explains the causes and treatments for type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes and malnutrition diabetes, a growing problem in the developing world. He also addresses the spiking rates of type 2 diabetes in the U.S. Dr. Pessin is director of the Diabetes Research Center at Albert Einstein College of Medicine. This edition of Einstein On is hosted by Gordon Earle, associate dean for communications and public affairs.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Physician-researcher Joseph Sparano, M.D., discusses the difference between personalized and precision medicine and explains how both are changing the treatment and outcomes for cancer patients. He also discusses research and clinical trials taking place at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Sparano is associate director for clinical research at Albert Einstein Cancer Center and associate chairman of medical oncology at Montefiore Einstein Center for Cancer Care. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Paul Moniz, managing director of communications and marketing.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Richard Lipton, M.D., discusses the moral and ethical issues about testing and/or informing patients that they are likely to get Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Lipton is the Edwin S. Lowe Chair at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, vice chair of neurology at Montefiore Medical Center and director of the Einstein Aging Study. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Gordon Earle, associate dean for communications and public affairs at Einstein.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Richard Lipton, M.D., discusses the recent advances and promising research for treating Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Lipton is the Edwin S. Lowe Chair at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, vice chair of neurology at Montefiore Medical Center and director of the Einstein Aging Study. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Gordon Earle, associate dean for communications and public affairs at Einstein.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Richard Lipton, M.D., discusses recent advances in the early identification, diagnosis and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease. Dr. Lipton is the Edwin S. Lowe Chair at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, vice chair of neurology at Montefiore Medical Center and director of the Einstein Aging Study. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Gordon Earle, associate dean for communications and public affairs at Einstein.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Paul Frenette, M.D., discusses the promise and risks of current stem cell treatments and explains how prospective patients can protect themselves from fraudulent therapies. Dr. Frenette is director of the Ruth A. and David S. Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Gordon Earle, associate dean for communications and public affairs.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Paul Frenette, M.D., puts into perspective the promise and challenge of stem cell research as well as established and experimental stem cell treatments. Also meet three young researchers who work in Dr. Frenette’s lab: instructor Christoph Scheiermann, postdoc Sandra Pinho, and Mount Sinai School of Medicine M.D./Ph.D student Jalal Ahmed. Dr. Frenette is director of the Ruth A. and David S. Gottesman Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Research at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Gordon Earle, associate dean for communications and public affairs.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - I. David Goldman, M.D., director of the Albert Einstein Cancer Center, discusses trends in cancer and current lab and clinical research being conducted at Einstein and Montefiore Medical Center, the University Hospital for Einstein. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Gordon Earle, associate dean for communications and public affairs.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Roy Chuck, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Einstein and Montefiore Medical Center, discusses treatment of age-related eye disease, including cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma. Hear the latest on prevention and treatment. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Paul Moniz, managing director of communications and marketing.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Roy Chuck, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Chair of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, discusses research and treatment being done at Einstein and Montefiore in the areas of dry eye, and corneal stem cell transplants, a non-surgical alternative to LASIK surgery. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Paul Moniz, managing director of communications and marketing.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Allan W. Wolkoff, M.D., discusses liver disease and current research that could ultimately lead to new treatments. Dr. Wolkoff will participate in a twitter chat on the research and clinical aspects of organ transplantation, including liver transplant, on May 22, 1pm ET. For more information on the chat, organized by Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Montefiore Medical Center, visit http://ein.st/LkEKjU. Dr. Wolkoff is professor of medicine and associate director of the Marion Bessin Liver Research Center at Einstein and chief, division of gastroenterology and liver diseases at Einstein and Montefiore.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Richard Kitsis, M.D., director of Einstein's Wilf Cardiovascular Research Institute, discusses how advances in the lab can used to benefit patients through collaboration with Montefiore Medical Center. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Paul Moniz, managing director of communications and marketing.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Richard Kitsis, M.D., director of Einstein's Wilf Cardiovascular Research Institute, discusses his research on cell death and how to block it. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Paul Moniz, managing director of communications and marketing at Einstein.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Richard Kitsis, M.D., director of Einstein's Wilf Cardiovascular Research Institute, discusses the state of cardiovascular disease today and the outlook for the future. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Paul Moniz, managing director of communications and marketing at Einstein.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - John Greally, M.B., B.Ch., Ph.D., discusses how the vast amount of knowledge gained in the epigenetics research lab can be made useful in a clinical setting to benefit individual patients. Dr. Greally is director of the Center for Epigenomics at Einstein and attending physician, pediatrics, The Children's Hospital at Montefiore. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Gordon Earle, associate dean for communications and public affairs at Einstein.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - John Greally, M.B., B.Ch., Ph.D., discusses epigenetics (the study of inheritable changes in gene expression that don't result from changes in DNA sequence) in personalized medicine, including how research can help determine an individual's susceptibility to certain diseases, as well as treatments that can modulate epigenetics. Dr. Greally is director of the Center for Epigenomics at Einstein and attending physician, pediatrics, The Children's Hospital at Montefiore. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Gordon Earle, associate dean for communications and public affairs at Einstein.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - John Greally, M.B., B.Ch., Ph.D., explains, in layterms, the basics of epigenetics (the study of inheritable changes in gene expression that don't result from changes in DNA sequence) in normal human development, aging and heredity, as well as research on its role in cancer, diabetes and infectious diseases. Dr. Greally is director of the Center for Epigenomics at Einstein and attending physician, pediatrics, The Children's Hospital at Montefiore. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Gordon Earle, associate dean for communications and public affairs.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Vern Schramm, Ph.D., professor and chair of biochemistry, discusses how Einstein’s proposed Center for Molecular Therapeutics and Drug Discovery will help propel research findings into clinical applications. This will be crucial for drug therapies that large drug companies do not typically invest in, such as those for tuberculosis and malaria. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Gordon Earle, associate dean for communications and public affairs

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Vern Schramm, Ph.D., professor and chair of biochemistry at Einstein, discusses drug development for a wide range of diseases -- including T-cell leukemia, gout, malaria and autoimmune disorders -- based on his research in transition state analogues. Dr. Schramm, who holds the Ruth Mearns Chair in Biochemistry, also talks about his childhood in South Dakota and what influenced him to become interested in chemistry. This edition of Einstein On, a research and medicine podcast, is hosted by Gordon Earle, associate dean for communications and public affairs.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Stem cell and dry eye researcher and surgeon, Roy Chuck, M.D., Ph.D., explains the difference between corneal transplants and corneal stem cell surgery, as well as current eye research being conducted at Einstein and Montefiore Medical Center. Dr. Chuck is professor and chair of ophthalmology and visual sciences at Einstein and Montefiore. This edition of Einstein On, a research & medicine podcast, is hosted by Gordon Earle.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Milan Kinkhabwala, M.D., professor of surgery at Einstein and chief of transplantation at the Montefiore Einstein Center for Transplantation, discusses treatment of liver disease as well as transplantation and research. This edition of Einstein On, a research & medicine podcast, is hosted by Gordon Earle.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - The Special Care Dentistry Unit at Einstein’s Children’s Evaluation and Rehabilitation Center (CERC) is the only one of its kind in New York City – able to provide dental services to individuals with severe developmental and behavioral problems though conscious sedation, avoiding expensive and traumatic trips to the hospital for basic services. In this edition of Einstein On, a research & medicine podcast, Farah Alam, D.D.S., describes how the dental clinic’s unique services allow members of this vulnerable population to receive the dental care they need.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - While the primary focus for medical and graduate students at Albert Einstein College of Medicine is keeping abreast of their studies, many turn to music for leisure. Video features a variety of performances, including Jennifer Lee performing a violin solo with the Albert Einstein Symphony Orchestra, Alexander Pyronneau practicing piano, and Ms. Lee and Mr. Pyronneau performing together. It also includes a student string ensemble performing Karl Jenkins' "Palladio."

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Meredith Hawkins, M.D., professor of medicine (endocrinology) and director of the Global Diabetes Initiative at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, discusses a study published in The Lancet which reports that there are now nearly 350 million adults worldwide with diabetes. Previous estimates had predicted the number would be 285 million. Dr. Hawkins discussed the study and the implications for the developed and developing world.

http://www.einstein.yu.edu - Kathy Anastos, M.D., recalls how a compelling email and pivotal meeting with an HIV-positive Rwandan woman led the development of model programs for women with HIV/AIDS in Rwanda. This first initiative led to the creation of additional programs, including mass public screening for HIV/AIDS, feeding and educating children, and job creation for adults. Dr. Anastos is co-director of Albert Einstein College of Medicine's Global Health Center and an attending physician at Montefiore Medical Center.

Joel Zonszein, M.D., professor of clinical medicine at Einstein and director of the Clinical Diabetes Center at Montefiore Medical Center, discusses alarming changes he has observed in the severity of type 2 diabetes during his more than three decades of treating patients. Dr. Zonszein explores the disturbing trend of young people, many of them teens, developing an aggressive form of type 2 diabetes that often is accompanied by high blood pressure, high cholesterol and fatty liver disease. He also addresses the special challenges of type 1 diabetics and suggests best practices for managing both types of the disease. Hosted by Einstein Paul Moniz.

Lovely Ajuste, a Haitian teen diagnosed with a congenital heart defect in the aftermath of the January 2010 earthquakes, talks about how her life has been affected by her poor health and her hopes for a brighter future. Interpreting for Ms. Ajuste is Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., assistant professor of medicine and of pathology at Einstein. Dr. Desruisseaux helped identify Ms. Ajuste’s heart condition while she was in Haiti helping with the relief efforts and spearheaded the drive to bring her to Montefiore Medical Center for reparative surgery with the assistance of Gift of Life International.

Samuel Weinstein, M.D., explains the congenital heart condition of Lovely Ajuste, a Haitian teenager born with a hole between the upper chambers of her heart known as atrial septic defect (ASD). Ms. Ajuste was diagnosed with the help of Einstein physician Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., who was in Haiti helping with the relief efforts following the January 2010 earthquakes. Dr. Weinstein, director of pediatric cardiothoracic surgery at Montefiore and associate professor of cardiovascular and thoracic surgery at Einstein, is scheduled to perform Ms. Ajuste’s surgery on January 12, 2011, the one-year anniversary of the earthquakes. Gift of Life International is sponsoring Ms. Ajuste's trip to New York.

Mahalia Desruisseaux, M.D., explains how she met and helped to diagnose Lovely Ajuste, a teenager with a congenital heart defect, while she was in Haiti helping with the relief efforts following the January 2010 earthquakes. Dr. Desruisseaux spearheaded the effort to bring Ms. Ajuste to Montefiore Medical Center with the help of Gift of Life International for the life-changing surgery that will correct the defect- just in time for her 16th birthday. Dr. Desruisseaux is assistant professor of medicine and of pathology at Einstein.

Steven Libutti, M.D., director of the Montefiore-Einstein Center for Cancer Care, professor and vice chair of surgery and professor of genetics at Einstein and Montefiore, and associate director for clinical services at the Albert Einstein Cancer Center, discusses the latest research in cancer growth and spread. Dr. Libutti is also the Marvin L. Gliedman, M.D. Distinguished Surgeon at Einstein. Hosted by Einstein’s Gordon Earle.

Alyson Moadel, Ph.D., director, Montefiore-Einstein Psychosocial Oncology Program, discusses her BOLD program, which offers free mind-body workshops to those in the local community affected by cancer. She also describes her pioneering research on the positive effects of yoga on the well-being of breast cancer patients and how her mother’s cancer diagnosis shaped her career path. Hosted by Einstein’s Paul Moniz. Watch video series on the BOLD program

Overview by Alyson Moadel, Ph.D. Alyson Moadel, Ph.D., director, Montefiore-Einstein Psychosocial Oncology Program, discusses the free workshops the program offers in the local community to those affected by cancer. Workshops include a drum circle, reiki healing, crochet and dance fitness.

In Their Own Words: Participants Cancer survivors Dolores Nelson, Margie Pesante and Emma Pacheco describe how the drum circle and other mind-body workshops have helped them to cope with the challenges that come with diagnosis and treatment of cancer.

Drum Circle in Action Beat it!…Hear the rhythms and see the smiles in the lively drum circle, the newest offering in the workshops series for those affected by cancer.