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In this episode of the Leading Voices in Food podcast, host Norbert Wilson is joined by food and nutrition policy economists Will Masters and Parke Wilde from Tufts University's Friedman School of Nutrition, Science and Policy. The discussion centers around the concept of the least cost diet, a tool used to determine the minimum cost required to maintain a nutritionally adequate diet. The conversation delves into the global computational methods and policies related to least cost diets, the challenges of making these diets culturally relevant, and the implications for food policy in both the US and internationally. You will also hear about the lived experiences of people affected by these diets and the need for more comprehensive research to better reflect reality. Interview Summary I know you both have been working in this space around least cost diets for a while. So, let's really start off by just asking a question about what brought you into this work as researchers. Why study least cost diets? Will, let's start with you. I'm a very curious person and this was a puzzle. So, you know, people want health. They want healthy food. Of course, we spend a lot on healthcare and health services, but do seek health in our food. As a child growing up, you know, companies were marketing food as a source of health. And people who had more money would spend more for premium items that were seen as healthy. And in the 2010s for the first time, we had these quantified definitions of what a healthy diet was as we went from 'nutrients' to 'food groups,' from the original dietary guidelines pyramid to the MyPlate. And then internationally, the very first quantified definitions of healthful diets that would work anywhere in the world. And I was like, oh, wow. Is it actually expensive to eat a healthy diet? And how much does it cost? How does it differ by place location? How does it differ over time, seasons, and years? And I just thought it was a fascinating question. Great, thank you for that. Parke? There's a lot of policy importance on this, but part of the fun also of this particular topic is more than almost any that we work on, it's connected to things that we have to think about in our daily lives. So, as you're preparing and purchasing food for your family and you want it to be a healthy. And you want it to still be, you know, tasty enough to satisfy the kids. And it can't take too long because it has to fit into a busy life. So, this one does feel like it's got a personal connection. Thank you both for that. One of the things I heard is there was an availability of data. There was an opportunity that seems like it didn't exist before. Can you speak a little bit about that? Especially Will because you mentioned that point. Will: Yes. So, we have had food composition data identifying for typical items. A can of beans, or even a pizza. You know, what is the expected, on average quantity of each nutrient. But only recently have we had those on a very large scale for global items. Hundreds and hundreds of thousands of distinct items. And we had nutrient requirements, but only nutrient by nutrient, and the definition of a food group where you would want not only the nutrients, but also the phytochemicals, the attributes of food from its food matrix that make a vegetable different from just in a vitamin pill. And those came about in, as I mentioned, in the 2010s. And then there's the computational tools and the price observations that get captured. They've been written down on pads of paper, literally, and brought to a headquarters to compute inflation since the 1930s. But access to those in digitized form, only really in the 2000s and only really in the 2010s were we able to have program routines that would download millions and millions of price observations, match them to food composition data, match that food composition information to a healthy diet criterion, and then compute these least cost diets. Now we've computed millions and millions of these thanks to modern computing and all of that data. Great, Will. And you've already started on this, so let's continue on this point. You were talking about some of the computational methods and data that were available globally. Can you give us a good sense of what does a lease cost diet look like from this global perspective because we're going to talk to Parke about whether it is in the US. But let's talk about it in the broad sense globally. In my case the funding opportunity to pay for the graduate students and collaborators internationally came from the Gates Foundation and the UK International Development Agency, initially for a pilot study in Ghana and Tanzania. And then we were able to get more money to scale that up to Africa and South Asia, and then globally through a project called Food Prices for Nutrition. And what we found, first of all, is that to get agreement on what a healthy diet means, we needed to go to something like the least common denominator. The most basic, basic definition from the commonalities among national governments' dietary guidelines. So, in the US, that's MyPlate, or in the UK it's the Eat Well Guide. And each country's dietary guidelines look a little different, but they have these commonalities. So, we distilled that down to six food groups. There's fruits and vegetables, separately. And then there's animal source foods altogether. And in some countries they would separate out milk, like the United States does. And then all starchy staples together. And in some countries, you would separate out whole grains like the US does. And then all edible oils. And those six food groups, in the quantities needed to provide all the nutrients you would need, plus these attributes of food groups beyond just what's in a vitamin pill, turns out to cost about $4 a day. And if you adjust for inflation and differences in the cost of living, the price of housing and so forth around the world, it's very similar. And if you think about seasonal variation in a very remote area, it might rise by 50% in a really bad situation. And if you think about a very remote location where it's difficult to get food to, it might go up to $5.50, but it stays in that range between roughly speaking $2.50 and $5.00. Meanwhile, incomes are varying from around $1.00 a day, and people who cannot possibly afford those more expensive food groups, to $200 a day in which these least expensive items are trivially small in cost compared to the issues that Parke mentioned. We can also talk about what we actually find as the items, and those vary a lot from place to place for some food groups and are very similar to each other in other food groups. So, for example, the least expensive item in an animal source food category is very often dairy in a rich country. But in a really dry, poor country it's dried fish because refrigeration and transport are very expensive. And then to see where there's commonalities in the vegetable category, boy. Onions, tomatoes, carrots are so inexpensive around the world. We've just gotten those supply chains to make the basic ingredients for a vegetable stew really low cost. But then there's all these other different vegetables that are usually more expensive. So, it's very interesting to look at which are the items that would deliver the healthfulness you need and how much they cost. It's surprisingly little from a rich country perspective, and yet still out of reach for so many in low-income countries. Will, thank you for that. And I want to turn now to looking in the US case because I think there's some important commonalities. Parke, can you describe the least cost diet, how it's used here in the US, and its implications for policy? Absolutely. And full disclosure to your audience, this is work on which we've benefited from Norbert's input and wisdom in a way that's been very valuable as a co-author and as an advisor for the quantitative part of what we were doing. For an article in the journal Food Policy, we use the same type of mathematical model that USDA uses when it sets the Thrifty Food Plan, the TFP. A hypothetical diet that's used as the benchmark for the maximum benefit in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which is the nation's most important anti-hunger program. And what USDA does with this model diet is it tries to find a hypothetical bundle of foods and beverages that's not too different from what people ordinarily consume. The idea is it should be a familiar diet, it should be one that's reasonably tasty, that people clearly already accept enough. But it can't be exactly that diet. It has to be different enough at least to meet a cost target and to meet a whole long list of nutrition criteria. Including getting enough of the particular nutrients, things like enough calcium or enough protein, and also, matching food group goals reasonably well. Things like having enough fruits, enough vegetables, enough dairy. When, USDA does that, it finds that it's fairly difficult. It's fairly difficult to meet all those goals at once, at a cost and a cost goal all at the same time. And so, it ends up choosing this hypothetical diet that's almost maybe more different than would feel most comfortable from people's typical average consumption. Thank you, Parke. I'm interested to understand the policy implications of this least cost diet. You suggested something about the Thrifty Food Plan and the maximum benefit levels. Can you tell us a little bit more about the policies that are relevant? Yes, so the Thrifty Food Plan update that USDA does every five years has a much bigger policy importance now than it did a few years ago. I used to tell my students that you shouldn't overstate how much policy importance this update has. It might matter a little bit less than you would think. And the reason was because every time they update the Thrifty Food Plan, they use the cost target that is the inflation adjusted or the real cost of the previous edition. It's a little bit as if nobody wanted to open up the whole can of worms about what should the SNAP benefit be in the first place. But everything changed with the update in 2021. In 2021, researchers at the US Department of Agriculture found that it was not possible at the old cost target to find a diet that met all of the nutrition criteria - at all. Even if you were willing to have a diet that was quite different from people's typical consumption. And so, they ended up increasing the cost of the Thrifty Food Plan in small increments until they found a solution to this mathematical model using data on real world prices and on the nutrition characteristics of these foods. And this led to a 21% increase in the permanent value of the maximum SNAP benefit. Many people didn't notice that increase all that much because the increase came into effect at just about the same time that a temporary boost during the COVID era to SNAP benefits was being taken away. So there had been a temporary boost to how much benefits people got as that was taken away at the end of the start of the COVID pandemic then this permanent increase came in and it kind of softened the blow from that change in benefits at that time. But it now ends up meaning that the SNAP benefit is substantially higher than it would've been without this 2021 increase. And there's a lot of policy attention on this in the current Congress and in the current administration. There's perhaps a skeptical eye on whether this increase was good policy. And so, there are proposals to essentially take away the ability to update the Thrifty Food Plan change the maximum SNAP benefit automatically, as it used to. As you know, Norbert, this is part of all sorts of things going on currently. Like we heard in the news, just last week, about plans to end collecting household food security measurement using a major national survey. And so there will be sort of possibly less information about how these programs are doing and whether a certain SNAP benefit is needed in order to protect people from food insecurity and hunger. Parke, this is really important and I'm grateful that we're able to talk about this today in that SNAP benefit levels are still determined by this mathematical program that's supposed to represent a nutritionally adequate diet that also reflects food preferences. And I don't know how many people really understand or appreciate that. I can say I didn't understand or appreciate it until working more in this project. I think it's critical for our listeners to understand just how important this particular mathematical model is, and what it says about what a nutritionally adequate diet looks like in this country. I know the US is one of the countries that uses a model diet like this to help set policy. Will, I'd like to turn to you to see what ways other nations are using this sort of model diet. How have you seen policy receive information from these model diets? It's been a remarkable thing where those initial computational papers that we were able to publish in first in 2018, '19, '20, and governments asking how could we use this in practice. Parke has laid out how it's used in the US with regard to the benefit level of SNAP. The US Thrifty Food Plan has many constraints in addition to the basic ones for the Healthy Diet Basket that I described. Because clearly that Healthy Diet Basket minimum is not something anyone in America would think is acceptable. Just to have milk and frozen vegetables and low-cost bread, that jar peanut butter and that's it. Like that would be clearly not okay. So, internationally what's happened is that first starting in 2020, and then using the current formula in 2022, the United Nations agencies together with the World Bank have done global monitoring of food and nutrition security using this method. So, the least cost items to meet the Healthy Diet Basket in each country provide this global estimate that about a third of the global population have income available for food after taking account of their non-food needs. That is insufficient to buy this healthy diet. What they're actually eating is just starchy staples, oil, some calories from low-cost sugar and that's it. And very small quantities of the fruits and vegetables. And animal source foods are the expensive ones. So, countries have the opportunity to begin calculating this themselves alongside their normal monitoring of inflation with a consumer price index. The first country to do that was Nigeria. And Nigeria began publishing this in January 2024. And it so happened that the country's national minimum wage for civil servants was up for debate at that time. And this was a newly published statistic that turned out to be enormously important for the civil society advocates and the labor unions who were trying to explain why a higher civil service minimum wage was needed. This is for the people who are serving tea or the drivers and the low wage people in these government service agencies. And able to measure how many household members could you feed a healthy diet with a day's worth of the monthly wage. So social protection in the sense of minimum wage and then used in other countries regarding something like our US SNAP program or something like our US WIC program. And trying to define how big should those benefit levels be. That's been the first use. A second use that's emerging is targeting the supply chains for the low-cost vegetables and animal source foods and asking what from experience elsewhere could be an inexpensive animal source food. What could be the most inexpensive fruits. What could be the most inexpensive vegetables? And that is the type of work that we're doing now with governments with continued funding from the Gates Foundation and the UK International Development Agency. Will, it's fascinating to hear this example from Nigeria where all of the work that you all have been doing sort of shows up in this kind of debate. And it really speaks to the power of the research that we all are trying to do as we try to inform policy. Now, as we discussed the least cost diet, there was something that I heard from both of you. Are these diets that people really want? I'm interested to understand a little bit more about that because this is a really critical space.Will, what do we know about the lived experiences of those affected by least cost diet policy implementation. How are real people affected? It's such an important and interesting question, just out of curiosity, but also for just our human understanding of what life is like for people. And then of course the policy actions that could improve. So, to be clear, we've only had these millions of least cost diets, these benchmark 'access to' at a market near you. These are open markets that might be happening twice a week or sometimes all seven days of the week in a small town, in an African country or a urban bodega type market or a supermarket across Asia, Africa. We've only begun to have these benchmarks against which to compare actual food choice, as I mentioned, since 2022. And then really only since 2024 have been able to investigate this question. We're only beginning to match up these benchmark diets to what people actually choose. But the pattern we're seeing is that in low and lower middle-income countries, people definitely spend their money to go towards that healthy diet basket goal. They don't spend all of their additional money on that. But if you improve affordability throughout the range of country incomes - from the lowest income countries in Africa, Mali, Senegal, Burkina Faso, to middle income countries in Africa, like Ghana, Indonesia, an upper middle-income country - people do spend their money to get more animal source foods, more fruits and vegetables, and to reduce the amount of the low cost starchy staples. They do increase the amount of discretionary, sugary meals. And a lot of what they're eating exits the healthy diet basket because there's too much added sodium, too much added sugar. And so, things that would've been healthy become unhealthy because of processing or in a restaurant setting. So, people do spend their money on that. But they are moving towards a healthy diet. That breaks down somewhere in the upper income and high-income countries where additional spending becomes very little correlated with the Healthy Diet Basket. What happens is people way overshoot the Healthy Diet Basket targets for animal source foods and for edible oils because I don't know if you've ever tried it, but one really delicious thing is fried meat. People love it. And even low middle income people overshoot on that. And that displaces the other elements of a healthy diet. And then there's a lot of upgrading, if you will, within the food group. So, people are spending additional money on nicer vegetables. Nicer fruits. Nicer animal source foods without increasing the total amount of them in addition to having overshot the healthy diet levels of many of those food groups. Which of course takes away from the food you would need from the fruits, the vegetables, and the pulses, nuts and seeds, that almost no one gets as much as is considered healthy, of that pulses, nuts and seeds category. Thank you. And I want to shift this to the US example. So, Parke, can you tell us a bit more about the lived experience of those affected by least cost diet policy? How are real people affected? One of the things I've enjoyed about this project that you and I got to work on, Norbert, in cooperation with other colleagues, is that it had both a quantitative and a qualitative part to it. Now, our colleague Sarah Folta led some of the qualitative interviews, sort of real interviews with people in food pantries in four states around the country. And this was published recently in the Journal of Health Education and Behavior. And we asked people about their goals and about what are the different difficulties or constraints that keep them from achieving those goals. And what came out of that was that people often talk about whether their budget constraints and whether their financial difficulties take away their autonomy to sort of be in charge of their own food choices. And this was something that Sarah emphasized as she sort of helped lead us through a process of digesting what was the key findings from these interviews with people. One of the things I liked about doing this study is that because the quantitative and the qualitative part, each had this characteristic of being about what do people want to achieve. This showed up mathematically in the constrained optimization model, but it also showed up in the conversations with people in the food pantry. And what are the constraints that keep people from achieving it. You know, the mathematical model, these are things like all the nutrition constraints and the cost constraints. And then in the real conversations, it's something that people raise in very plain language about what are all the difficulties they have. Either in satisfying their own nutrition aspirations or satisfying some of the requirements for one person or another in the family. Like if people have special diets that are needed or if they have to be gluten free or any number of things. Having the diets be culturally appropriate. And so, I feel like this is one of those classic things where different disciplines have wisdom to bring to bear on what's really very much a shared topic. What I hear from both of you is that these diets, while they are computationally interesting and they reveal some critical realities of how people eat, they can't cover everything. People want to eat certain types of foods. Certain types of foods are more culturally relevant. And that's really clear talking to you, Will, about just sort of the range of foods that end up showing up in these least cost diets and how you were having to make some adjustments there. Parke, as you talked about the work with Sarah Folta thinking through autonomy and sort of a sense of self. This kind of leads us to a question that I want to open up to both of you. What's missing when we talk about these least cost diet modeling exercises and what are the policy implications of that? What are the gaps in our understanding of these model diets and what needs to happen to make them reflect reality better? Parke? Well, you know, there's many things that people in our research community are working on. And it goes quite, quite far afield. But I'm just thinking of two related to our quantitative research using the Thrifty Food Plan type models. We've been working with Yiwen Zhao and Linlin Fan at Penn State University on how these models would work if you relaxed some of the constraints. If people's back in a financial sense weren't back up against the wall, but instead they had just a little more space. We were considering what if they had incentives that gave them a discount on fruits and vegetables, for example, through the SNAP program? Or what if they had a healthy bundle of foods provided through the emergency food system, through food banks or food pantries. What is the effect directly in terms of those foods? But also, what is the effect in terms of just relaxing their budget constraints. They get to have a little more of the foods that they find more preferred or that they had been going without. But then also, in terms of sort of your question about the more personal. You know, what is people's personal relationships with food? How does this play out on the ground? We're working with the graduate student Angelica Valdez Valderrama here at the Friedman School, thinking about what some of the cultural assumptions and of the food group constraints in some of these models are. If you sort of came from a different immigrant tradition or if you came from another community, what things would be different in, for example, decisions about what's called the Mediterranean diet or what's called the healthy US style dietary pattern. How much difference do this sort of breadth, cultural breadth of dietary patterns you could consider, how much difference does that make in terms of what's the outcome of this type of hypothetical diet? Will: And I think, you know, from the global perspective, one really interesting thing is when we do combine data sets and look across these very different cultural settings, dry land, Sahelian Africa versus countries that are coastal versus sort of forest inland countries versus all across Asia, south Asia to East Asia, all across Latin America. We do see the role of these cultural factors. And we see them playing out in very systematic ways that people come to their cultural norms for very good reasons. And then pivot and switch away to new cultural norms. You know, American fast food, for example, switching from beef primarily to chicken primarily. That sort of thing becomes very visible in a matter of years. So, in terms of things that are frontiers for us, remember this is early days. Getting many more nutritionists, people in other fields, looking at first of all, it's just what is really needed for health. Getting those health requirements improved and understood better is a key priority. Our Healthy Diet Basket comes from the work of a nutritionist named Anna Herforth, who has gone around the world studying these dietary guidelines internationally. We're about to get the Eat Lancet dietary recommendations announced, and it'll be very interesting to see how those evolve. Second thing is much better data on prices and computing these diets for more different settings at different times, different locations. Settings that are inner city United States versus very rural. And then this question of comparing to actual diets. And just trying to understand what people are seeking when they choose foods that are clearly not these benchmark least cost items. The purpose is to ask how far away and why and how are they far away? And particularly to understand to what degree are these attributes of the foods themselves: the convenience of the packaging, the preparation of the item, the taste, the flavor, the cultural significance of it. To what degree are we looking at the result of aspirations that are really shaped by marketing. Are really shaped by the fire hose of persuasion that companies are investing in every day. And very strategically and constantly iterating to the best possible spokesperson, the best possible ad campaign. Combining billboards and radio and television such that you're surrounded by this. And when you drive down the street and when you walk into the supermarket, there is no greater effort on the planet than the effort to sell us a particular brand of food. Food companies are basically marketing companies attached to a manufacturing facility, and they are spending much more than the entire combined budget of the NIH and CDC, et cetera, to persuade us to eat what we ultimately choose. And we really don't know to what degree it's the actual factors in the food itself versus the marketing campaigns and the way they've evolved. You know, if you had a choice between taking the food system and regulating it the way we regulate, say housing or vehicles. If we were to say your supermarket should be like an auto dealership, right? So, anything in the auto dealership is very heavily regulated. Everything from the paint to where the gear shift is to how the windows work. Everything is heavily regulated because the auto industry has worked with National Transportation Safety Board and every single crash investigation, et cetera, has led to the standards that we have now. We didn't get taxes on cars without airbags to make us choose cars with airbags. They're just required. And same is true for housing, right? You can't just build, you know, an extension deck behind your house any way you want. A city inspector will force you to tear it out if you haven't built it to code. So, you know, we could regulate the grocery store like we do that. It's not going to happen politically but compare that option to treating groceries the way we used to treat the legal services or pharmaceuticals. Which is you couldn't advertise them. You could sell them, and people would choose based on the actual merit of the lawyer or the pharmaceutical, right? Which would have the bigger impact. Right? If there was zero food advertising, you just walked into the grocery store and chose what you liked. Or you regulate the grocery store the same way we regulate automotive or building trades. Obviously, they both matter. There's, you know, this problem that you can't see, taste or smell the healthiness of food. You're always acting on belief and not a fact when you choose something that you're seeking health. We don't know to what extent choice is distorted away from a low-cost healthy diet by things people genuinely want and need. Such as taste, convenience, culture, and so forth. Versus things that they've been persuaded to want. And there's obviously some of both. All of these things matter. But I'm hopeful that through these least cost diets, we can identify that low-cost options are there. And you could feed your family a very healthy diet at the Thrifty Food Plan level in the United States, or even lower. It would take time, it would take attention, it would be hard. You can take some shortcuts to make that within your time budget, right? And the planning budget. And we can identify what those look like thanks to these model diets. It's a very exciting area of work, but we still have a lot to do to define carefully what are the constraints. What are the real objectives here. And how to go about helping people, acquire these foods that we now know are there within a short commuting distance. You may need to take the bus, you may need carpool. But that's what people actually do to go grocery shopping. And when they get there, we can help people to choose items that would genuinely meet their needs at lower cost. Bios Will Masters is a Professor in the Friedman School of Nutrition, with a secondary appointment in Tufts University's Department of Economics. He is coauthor of the new textbook on Food Economics: Agriculture, Nutrition and Health (Palgrave Macmillan, 2024). Before coming to Tufts in 2010 he was a faculty member in Agricultural Economics at Purdue University (1991-2010), and also at the University of Zimbabwe (1989-90), Harvard's Kennedy School of Government (2000) and Columbia University (2003-04). He is former editor-in-chief of the journal Agricultural Economics (2006-2011), and an elected Fellow of the American Society for Nutrition (FASN) as well as a Fellow of the Agricultural and Applied Economics Association (AAEA). At Tufts his courses on economics of agriculture, food and nutrition were recognized with student-nominated, University-wide teaching awards in 2019 and 2022, and he leads over a million dollars annually in externally funded research including work on the Agriculture, Nutrition and Health Academy (https://www.anh-academy.org), as well as projects supporting government efforts to calculate the cost and affordability of healthy diets worldwide and work with private enterprises on data analytics for food markets in Africa. Parke Wilde (PhD, Cornell) is a food economist and professor at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University. Previously, he worked for USDA's Economic Research Service. At Tufts, Parke teaches graduate-level courses in statistics, U.S. food policy, and climate change. His research addresses the economics of U.S. food and nutrition policy, including federal nutrition assistance programs. He was Director of Design for the SNAP Healthy Incentives Pilot (HIP) evaluation. He has been a member of the National Academy of Medicine's Food Forum and is on the scientific and technical advisory committee for Menus of Change, an initiative to advance the health and sustainability of the restaurant industry. He directs the USDA-funded Research Innovation and Development Grants in Economics (RIDGE) Partnership. He received the AAEA Distinguished Quality of Communication Award for his textbook, Food Policy in the United States: An Introduction (Routledge/Earthscan), whose third edition was released in April 2025. 

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In this episode of Red Dirt Agronomy, the team sits down with Dr. Jayson Lusk, Vice President and Dean of Agricultural Programs at Oklahoma State University, for a wide-ranging conversation on the future of agriculture and leadership in higher education. Dr. Lusk reflects on his journey from researcher to administrator, the challenges of guiding a land-grant institution, and how he stays grounded in the needs of Oklahoma's producers. The discussion explores the evolving role of faculty engagement, the value of public communication, and how Extension can remain impactful in an increasingly digital world.The episode also covers Dr. Lusk's strategic vision for OSU agriculture, including plans to revitalize off-campus facilities, launch a beef center of excellence, and leverage big data and AI to support producer decision-making. With insights into the delicate balance of university leadership and the importance of staying connected with faculty and stakeholders, this conversation offers practical value for anyone invested in the future of agricultural research and outreach.Key Takeaways Leadership Through Service: Dr. Lusk's path to administration was driven by a desire to amplify impact, not personal ambition.Extension Still Matters: Public-facing efforts like podcasts and producer engagement remain central to OSU's land-grant mission.Strategic, Not Micromanaged: Dr. Lusk emphasizes empowering faculty and fostering collaboration over top-down control.From Data to Decisions: OSU aims to invest in tools that help producers turn data into practical, on-farm choices.Modernizing Infrastructure: Upgrading aging research farms and facilities is a top priority to support future ag innovation.Beef and Wheat Focus: Strategic investment is centered on Oklahoma's two leading ag sectors—cattle and wheat.Funding Realities: OSU's ag programs benefit from strong state support, offering resilience amid federal funding uncertainty.Collaboration Counts: Lusk believes faculty success drives college success—and that includes interdisciplinary teamwork.Measuring Impact, Not Just Output: Dr. Lusk calls for better ways to reward high-impact work that goes beyond publication metrics.Producers as Stakeholders: Oklahoma taxpayers fund OSU's ag work, and deserve results they can see in the field.Timestamps:00:04 - Welcome and episode intro03:16 - Dr. Lusk's path from faculty to administration07:08 - Strategic decisions in leadership roles13:33 - Navigating university structure and transitions18:42 - Measuring impact in research and extension30:56 - Challenges and strategy behind the new OSU Ag Hall34:28 - Dr. Lusk's strategic vision for OSU Agriculture38:24 - The future of ag data, decision tools, and AI RedDirtAgronomy.com

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In this power-packed episode of The Food Professor Podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Dr. Sylvain Charlebois bring listeners up to speed on one of the most complex and fast-moving stories in the global food and agriculture sector: the unfolding international tariff war. Appropriately titled “The Global Tariff War Edition,” this episode features a timely and incisive interview with Mark Warner, Managing Director at MAAW Law and one of North America's leading experts on trade, investment, and competition law.The conversation kicks off with Michael and Sylvain diving into the latest developments in U.S.–China trade tensions, which have seen tariffs skyrocket to 125% on inbound U.S. goods into China. They explore the ripple effects on key commodities like soybeans and canola, discuss the surprising resilience of commodity markets, and examine why Canada isn't positioned to step in as a major alternative supplier.The hosts also explore cultural signals from the food world, including the increasing trend of Americans packing lunches and the declining use of doggy bags in restaurants—signs Sylvain suggests may point to growing economic insecurity and workplace anxiety.In the second half of the show, Michael and Sylvain sit down with Mark Warner, who brings deep legal and historical context to the tariff debate. Warner unpacks how the Trump administration is using the rarely-invoked International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to sidestep traditional trade channels. He outlines the risks and potential rewards for Canadian agri-food exporters navigating this new landscape, and why subtle diplomacy—not headline-grabbing bravado—may serve Canada better in the long run. From trade agreements and geopolitical strategy to supply management and softwood lumber, Warner's nuanced take is essential listening for anyone working in, or watching, the agri-food space.And there's also a moment of celebration: Dr. Sylvain Charlebois shares his recent honour—receiving the prestigious Charles III Coronation Medal from the Lieutenant Governor of Quebec. In a heartfelt reflection, he dedicates the medal to his wife, Janelle, recognizing her essential support in his research and public policy work. It's a well-deserved acknowledgment of Sylvain's national impact on food policy and scholarship.With sharp insight, humour, and a dash of royal recognition, this episode offers listeners a blend of timely news and expert analysis that defines The Food Professor Podcast.Tune into Bite Sized!Corus Entertainment is excited to add a brand-new topical program to its Talk Radio lineup on April 12called Bite Sized, which explores the business of food in the country. 640 Toronto Saturdays at 2 p.m. ET980 CFPL Sundays at 9 a.m. ET680 CJOB Sundays at 2 p.m. CST770 QR Calgary Sundays at 3 p.m. MST880 CHED Sundays at 3 p.m. MST730 CKNW Sundays at 1 p.m. PSTAbout MarkMark is an Ontario and New York attorney who has practiced trade, investment and competition law in Toronto, New York, Washington, D.C and Brussels and as counsel to the OECD in Paris.  He advises natural resource clients through Pilot Law LLP and fintech and financial Services clients through Atlantis International. Mark has also recently been appointed as a Fellow of the US Canada Institute in Washington, D.C.Mark is a former Legal Director of the Ontario Ministries of Economic Development & Trade, Research & Innovation and Consumer Services. He led Ontario's legal team for trade negotiations (including the Canada-EU Trade Agreement and the Canada-U.S. Agreement on Government Procurement), trade disputes (including the Green Energy Act and softwood lumber) and various NAFTA Chapter 11 investor-state disputes and for the insolvency / restructuring of General Motors and Chrysler.Mark was also co-author of the Second Edition of a leading Canadian trade law treatise (with the Hon. William C. Graham and Professors Jean-Gabriel Castel and Armand de Mestral). He has been listed in the Euromoney / International Financial Law Review Guide to the World's Leading Competition lawyers and in 2015 was elected a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation.Mark earned a BA (Joint Honours) from McGill, an MA in Economics from the University of Toronto, a JD from Osgoode Hall Law School and an LLM from Georgetown University Law Centre. The Food Professor #podcast is presented by Caddle. About UsDr. Sylvain Charlebois is a Professor in food distribution and policy in the Faculties of Management and Agriculture at Dalhousie University in Halifax. He is also the Senior Director of the Agri-food Analytics Lab, also located at Dalhousie University. Before joining Dalhousie, he was affiliated with the University of Guelph's Arrell Food Institute, which he co-founded. Known as “The Food Professor”, his current research interest lies in the broad area of food distribution, security and safety. Google Scholar ranks him as one of the world's most cited scholars in food supply chain management, food value chains and traceability.He has authored five books on global food systems, his most recent one published in 2017 by Wiley-Blackwell entitled “Food Safety, Risk Intelligence and Benchmarking”. He has also published over 500 peer-reviewed journal articles in several academic publications. Furthermore, his research has been featured in several newspapers and media groups, including The Lancet, The Economist, the New York Times, the Boston Globe, the Wall Street Journal, Washington Post, BBC, NBC, ABC, Fox News, Foreign Affairs, the Globe & Mail, the National Post and the Toronto Star.Dr. Charlebois sits on a few company boards, and supports many organizations as a special advisor, including some publicly traded companies. Charlebois is also a member of the Scientific Council of the Business Scientific Institute, based in Luxemburg. Dr. Charlebois is a member of the Global Food Traceability Centre's Advisory Board based in Washington DC, and a member of the National Scientific Committee of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) in Ottawa. Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Professor Ann-Marie Wennberg Larkö is a pioneer in Swedish healthcare and truly embodies the fusion of visionary leadership and compassionate care.As the former CEO of Sahlgrenska University Hospital, she led one of Northern Europe's largest hospitals through a transformative era—embracing digitalization, AI, and innovation while never losing sight of the human experience in care.In this conversation, we dive into what it means to lead with heart in complex systems, the role of research and innovation in shaping tomorrow's healthcare, and why collaboration between academia, industry, and clinical practice is the only way forward.We also explore the importance of leadership with the right expertise, courage, and vision to implement change—especially in a system under financial and academic pressure.Ann-Marie shares insights from her broad experience as a professor, physician, policy advisor, and changemaker—highlighting why West Sweden is a region to watch on the global health stage.

What happens when you bring together world-class researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors to spark innovation? Host James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP, is joined by key opinion leader Kimberly Gramm, PhD, MBA, Chief Innovation and Entrepreneurship Officer at Tulane University, and keynote speaker Greg Buchert, MD, MPH, a Tulane alum and CEO of Makani Science. Together, they dive into the 2025 Tulane University Research, Innovation, and Creativity Summit (TRICS), an event designed to connect researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors in shaping the future of innovation - happening April 8-10 at the Historic Civic Theater in New Orleans. In this episode, you'll discover: What makes TRICS a must-attend event for researchers, startups, and industry leaders. The impact of innovation awards that spotlight groundbreaking discoveries and societal impact. The role of investors and industry leaders in accelerating Tulane's most promising ideas. Join us for a deep dive into how TRICS is driving research, technology, and entrepreneurship forward! Links: Learn more about TRICS and save the date for April 8-10, 2025. Connect with Greg Buchert, MD, MPH, and check out Makani Science. Connect with Kimberly Gramm, PhD, MBA, and check out the Tulane University Innovation Institute and their Open MIC Night. Connect with James Zanewicz, JD, LLM, RTTP and learn about Tulane Medicine Business Development and the School of Medicine, as well as the Celia Scott Weatherhead School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine. Learn more about the Tulane Vice President for Research and Office of the Provost. Check out our episode: Top Ways to Build Your Biotech Network as an Introvert. Check out Acamaya – a New Orleans restaurant. Check out BIO on the BAYOU and make plans to attend October 28 & 29, 2025. Learn more about BIO from the BAYOU - the podcast. Bio from the Bayou is a podcast that explores biotech innovation, business development, and healthcare outcomes in New Orleans & The Gulf South, connecting biotech companies, investors, and key opinion leaders to advance medicine, technology, and startup opportunities in the region.

Maggie Su is Director of Research & Innovation at SkinCeuticals, researching the latest technologies coming from the biotech and other industries, to create theproducts of the future.With a Bachelor of Science and a Masters in Education, Maggie took a circuitous route to end up in the cosmetic sphere, teaching high school chemistry for three years, then undertaking a Masters in Cosmetic Science and realising that this is where she was meant to be.Maggie's own skin issues also drew her to this industry, working in the makeup industry with another organisation, before switching to Skinceuticals, where she walks thetalk about the efficacy of their skincare!Maggie and Hanya Oversby met recently at the Non Surgical Symposium on the Gold Coast and explored her journey with Skinceuticals from ‘bench chemist' to a leadership role with abrand synonymous with internationally recognised quality skincare. For more information on Maggie, please click on this link https://www.linkedin.com/in/maggie-su-1b864215/ More information about Hanya Oversby can be found onhttps://hanyaoversby.com.au/

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke T.D. has announced the successful applicants to the latest round of the Capital Equipment Call, administered by Enterprise Ireland (EI) through the Technology Gateway and EI/IDA Technology Centre Programmes. Ten successful projects from across the third-level sector have secured €12.1m in funding to improve the capabilities of the existing Technology Gateways and EI/IDA Technology Centres by investing at a scale that allows them to bridge the gap between their existing capabilities and the state of the art. With individual awards of up to €2 million available the equipment funded through this Call will become an engine of economic development for local companies, in particular Small and Medium Enterprises who could not afford to invest at this scale. The new equipment will particularly help companies develop new products and services in areas focusing on Sustainability and Manufacturing Productivity. Since 2019, the Capital Equipment Fund administered by Enterprise Ireland has funded over 200 equipment purchases with a total value of €55 million. Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment, Peter Burke TD said: "I am delighted to announce that my Department, through Enterprise Ireland, is providing over €12.1 million to fund state of the art equipment for our Technology Gateways and Technology Centres. Innovation is essential for all companies to adapt and deliver novel products and services, making them more competitive in their respective markets. This funding will further add to our system of supports to our enterprise sector, with the new equipment being an important tool for companies on their growth and innovation journey. This announcement builds on my Department's ongoing investment in equipping our research and innovation system, bringing our total funding to €55 million. It will allow our research network to continue to provide cutting edge support to Irish enterprise across all sectors and all regions in Ireland, providing more quality jobs along the way." Marina Donohoe, Divisional Manager, Research & Innovation at Enterprise Ireland said: "The scale of this investment will have an extremely positive impact on companies in Ireland, in particular the Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). The cost of the equipment funded here is prohibitive to most SMEs so the provision of it in the Technology Gateways and Technology Centres means companies will have access to leading edge facilities that will in turn help to improve their technical capabilities and deliver world leading products and services. With an emphasis on sustainability, the new equipment will provide Irish companies with the means to dramatically improve their competitiveness whilst also positively contributing to Ireland's action on Climate Change." See more stories here.

Phil Fersht is the CEO and Principal Analyst at HFS Research. He is based in Boston, Massachusetts, USA. He recently posted this 'AI continuum' on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/posts/pfersht_rpa-genai-agentic-activity-7282865406917115904-5lrX Mark Hillary called Phil to talk about this and how AI is offering the opportunity for genuine innovation in CX and BPO. https://www.hfsresearch.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/pfersht/ --- March 2010 - Mark Hillary with Phil Fersht podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/phil-fersht-horses-for-sources/id216384010?i=1000404472875

The Power of Physical Activity in Healthcare with Associate Professor Sjaan GomersallAssociate Professor Sjaan Gomersall takes us on a captivating journey from the world of ballet dancing to becoming an influential figure in physiotherapy and health promotion. As the Associate Director and Principal Research Fellow at the Health and Wellbeing Centre for Research Innovation—cofounded with The University of Queensland and Health and Wellbeing Queensland—Sjaan has dedicated her career to integrating physical activity into healthcare. She is also an Associate Professor in Physiotherapy at the School of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences, The University of Queensland, and serves as the President of the International Society for Physical Activity and Health.In this episode, we explore her unique path, shaped by her family's experiences with disabilities and a serendipitous academic decision that led her to specialise in physical activity measurement. Her inspiring transition from clinical practice to academia highlights her commitment to promoting exercise as a preventive strategy rather than just a treatment tool.We dive into the evolving role of physical activity in healthcare, discussing key challenges faced by health professionals, such as time constraints and the difficulty of maintaining their own healthy habits. Sjaan shares insights on the critical differences between therapeutic exercise prescriptions and general physical activity promotion, emphasising the importance of starting small and leveraging behavior change strategies for long-term success.The impact of social support and technology on fitness behavior is another key topic. From the communal energy of group workouts to the influence of wearable technology and e-health interventions, we examine how these factors shape our exercise habits. Sjaan also provides her perspective on the potential of these technologies to reach underserved populations and foster meaningful connections.As Co-Chair of the Physical Activity in Healthcare Special Interest Group (Asia-Pacific Society for Physical Activity) and a Consultant for the World Health Organization's Physical Activity Unit, Sjaan offers invaluable insights into the integration of physical activity in healthcare consultations. We discuss the need for a cohesive approach that prioritises exercise as a vital component of patient care.Join us for an enlightening discussion that will change the way you think about exercise, health promotion, and the role of physical activity in shaping a healthier future.

#285 IWC Schaffhausen | Zeit für Innovation | Dr. Lorenz Brunner | Department Manager Research & InnovationWie ein Materialwissenschaftler die Zukunft der Luxusuhren schmiedetIn dieser faszinierenden Episode des Startcast Podcasts taucht Host Max Ostermeier in die Welt von Dr. Lorenz Brunner ein, dem Department Manager Research & Innovation bei IWC Schaffhausen. Von seinen Anfängen als Werkstoffingenieur an der ETH Zürich bis hin zur Revolutionierung der Luxusuhrenwelt - Lorenz teilt seine außergewöhnliche Reise mit einer Begeisterung, die ansteckend ist.Höre, wie Lorenz den Spagat zwischen Wissenschaft und Handwerkskunst meistert. Als ehemaliger Gastforscher am National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) und jetziger Innovationstreiber bei IWC bringt er frischen Wind in die oft als traditionell geltende Uhrenindustrie. Erfahre, wie seine Leidenschaft für Materialforschung zur Entwicklung bahnbrechender Technologien wie Ceratanium® führte - ein Material, das die Vorteile von Titan und Keramik vereint.Tauche ein in Lorenz' Gedankenwelt, wenn er über die Herausforderungen bei der Entwicklung leuchtender Keramikuhren oder der Schaffung des präzisesten Mondphasenmoduls der Welt spricht. Wie schafft er es, die Grenzen des technisch Machbaren immer weiter zu verschieben und dabei die DNA von IWC zu bewahren?Diese Episode ist ein Muss für jeden Uhrenliebhaber und Technik-Enthusiasten. Lorenz teilt exklusive Einblicke in die Zusammenarbeit mit dem Deutschen Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) und erklärt, wie die Entwicklung von Uhrengehäusen aus keramischem Faserverbundwerkstoff (CMC) sogar zur Verbesserung von Satellitenantriebssystemen beiträgt.Lass dich inspirieren von Lorenz' unermüdlichem Forscherdrang und seiner Vision, die Uhrmacherkunst ins 21. Jahrhundert zu katapultieren. Erfahre, wie er und sein Team 22 Billionen Kombinationen von Zahnrädern durchrechneten, um den ersten säkularen ewigen Kalender zu erschaffen - eine Uhr, die theoretisch für die nächsten 11.700 Jahre genau geht.Von der Entwicklung farbiger Keramiken für die "Top Gun"-Kollektion bis hin zur Schaffung eines revolutionären Stoßabsorptionssystems - diese Episode bietet dir einen ungeschminkten Blick hinter die Kulissen der Uhreninnovation.Schnall dich an für eine Achterbahnfahrt durch die Höhen und Tiefen einer der faszinierendsten Karrieren der Schweizer Uhrenindustrie. Lorenz nimmt kein Blatt vor den Mund, wenn er über seine Visionen, Herausforderungen und die Zukunft der Zeitmessung spricht.Diese Episode ist deine Chance, einen der innovativsten Köpfe der Branche hautnah zu erleben. Tauche ein in Dr. Lorenz Brunners Welt, wo Wissenschaft auf Handwerkskunst trifft und jede Uhr eine technologische Meisterleistung ist. Lass dich von seiner Energie und seinem Innovationsgeist mitreißen und entdecke, was es wirklich bedeutet, die Zeit neu zu definieren.Citations:[1] https://ch.linkedin.com/in/lorenz-brunner-2419a7193[2] https://chapter.digital/aus-gemeinsamem-antrieb/[3] https://press.iwc.com/de/iwc-and-dlr-fibre-reinforced-ceramics-watch-cases-and-new-applications-in-space-de/[4] https://www.xing.com/profile/Lorenz_Brunner[5] https://www.google.de/policies/faq[6] https://www.watchtime.net/brands/iwc/iwc-ceralume-lewis-hamilton[7] https://www.leaders-network.de/veranstaltungen/details/online-rundgang-spektakulaerer-blick-hinter-die-kulissen-des-iwc-schaffhausen-manufakturzentrums-design-zum-greifen-nah[8] https://www.watchonista.com/articles/interviews/behind-scenes-iwcs-lorenz-brunner-birth-portugieser-eternal-calendar[9] https://open.spotify.com/episode/2bm0D4Qi1Qcks7H1IzteDl[10] https://www.iwc.com/en/journal/continued-innovation.html Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Roxana Daneshjou, MD/PhD, a physician-scientist who combines her expertise in dermatology and artificial intelligence.  Dr. Daneshjou shares her journey, which began with studying Bioengineering at Rice University, followed by earning her MD and PhD in Genetics at Stanford School of Medicine. She completed her dermatology residency at Stanford as part of the research track and went on to complete a postdoc in Biomedical Data Science.  In our conversation, Dr. Daneshjou discusses the evolution of AI in dermatology, what the future holds for the field, and offers valuable advice for aspiring dermatologists and physician-scientists. Tune in and enjoy this insightful episode! Connect with Dr.Daneshjou: Linkedin ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/roxanadaneshjou/⁠⁠ BlueSky Social: ⁠⁠https://web-cdn.bsky.app/profile/roxanadaneshjou.bsky.social⁠⁠ --- DIGA: @⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterest⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Today's Host: Shan Francis⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- For questions, comments, or future episode suggestions, please reach out to us via email at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠derminterestpod@gmail.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ --- Music: District Four by Kevin MacLeod Link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3662-district-four⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ License: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://filmmusic.io/sta

#256 IWC Schaffhausen x DLR | Von Uhren zum Weltraum | Dr. Lorenz Brunner | Department Manager Research & InnovationWie IWC und DLR die Grenzen zwischen Luxusuhren und Raumfahrttechnologie verwischenTauche ein in die faszinierende Welt der Hochleistungskeramik mit Dr. Lorenz Brunner, dem brillanten Kopf hinter IWCs Innovationsabteilung, in dieser bahnbrechenden Spezialfolge des Startcast Podcasts. Host Max von Rocka Studio entlockt dem leidenschaftlichen Department Manager für Research and Innovation bei IWC Schaffhausen exklusive Einblicke in eine der spannendsten Kooperationen zwischen Luxusuhrenindustrie und Raumfahrttechnologie.In diesem fesselnden Gespräch enthüllt Dr. Brunner:- Wie aus einer kühnen Vision die ersten Uhrengehäuse aus keramischem Faserverbundwerkstoff (CMC) entstanden- Warum die Zukunft der Raumfahrt in Materialien liegt, die ursprünglich für Luxusuhren entwickelt wurden- Wie IWC und das Deutsche Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) gemeinsam die Grenzen des technisch Machbaren verschieben- Weshalb ein Uhrengehäuse der perfekte Testkandidat für Weltraummaterialien istErfahre aus erster Hand, wie Dr. Brunner und sein Team bei IWC:- Die komplexe Herstellung von CMC-Gehäusen meistern, von der Kohlenstofffaser bis zur Siliziumkarbid-Keramik- Den Spagat zwischen Luxus und Hochleistungstechnologie schaffen- Eine Vision von interdisziplinärer Forschung in die Realität umsetzen- Die Uhrenindustrie als Innovationstreiber für die Raumfahrt etablierenHighlights der Episode:- Einblicke in den hochkomplexen Herstellungsprozess von CMC-Gehäusen, von der Kurzfaser-Presstechnologie bis zur Diamantbearbeitung- Die Magie der Interdisziplinarität: Wie Uhrmacher und Raumfahrtingenieure voneinander lernen- Exklusive Details zur Big Pilot's Watch AMG G 63 - der ersten IWC-Uhr mit CMC-Gehäuse- Die Zukunft der Materialforschung: Was uns in den nächsten Jahren an Innovationen im All und am Handgelenk erwartetOb du Uhren-Enthusiast, Technik-Nerd oder einfach nur neugierig auf die Schnittstelle zwischen Luxus und Wissenschaft bist – diese Episode bietet dir einen exklusiven Blick hinter die Kulissen einer der faszinierendsten Forschungskooperationen unserer Zeit. Erlebe, wie Dr. Lorenz Brunner komplexe materialwissenschaftliche Konzepte in greifbare Innovationen übersetzt und dabei die Grenzen zwischen Erde und Weltraum verschwimmen lässt.Schalte ein und lass dich von Dr. Brunners ansteckender Begeisterung für Hochleistungskeramik mitreißen. Seine Erkenntnisse könnten die Art und Weise, wie wir über Luxusuhren und Raumfahrttechnologie denken, für immer verändern – vielleicht bist du der Nächste, der die Revolution am Handgelenk trägt!Bonus: Erfahre, warum Dr. Brunner glaubt, dass die Zukunft der Innovation in der Verschmelzung scheinbar unvereinbarer Disziplinen liegt und wie IWC dazu beiträgt, diese Vision Wirklichkeit werden zu lassen. Von der ersten Skizze bis zum Einsatz im All – Dr. Brunner teilt offen seine Learnings und zeigt, dass erfolgreiche Forschung vor allem eines bedeutet: den Mut zu haben, über den Tellerrand zu blicken und Grenzen zu überwinden.Diese Episode ist dein Schlüssel zur Welt der Hochleistungsmaterialien, präsentiert von einem der innovativsten Köpfe der Schweizer Uhrenindustrie. Verpasse nicht die Chance, von Dr. Lorenz Brunner zu lernen und vielleicht deine eigene interdisziplinäre Revolution zu starten. Denn wie die Zusammenarbeit zwischen IWC und DLR beweist: Mit der richtigen Vision kann eine Luxusuhr nicht nur die Zeit anzeigen, sondern auch die Zukunft gestalten! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#256 IWC Schaffhausen x DLR | Von Uhren zum Weltraum | Dr. Lorenz Brunner | Department Manager Research & InnovationWie IWC und DLR die Grenzen zwischen Luxusuhren und Raumfahrttechnologie verwischenTauche ein in die faszinierende Welt der Hochleistungskeramik mit Dr. Lorenz Brunner, dem brillanten Kopf hinter IWCs Innovationsabteilung, in dieser bahnbrechenden Spezialfolge des Startcast Podcasts. Host Max von Rocka Studio entlockt dem leidenschaftlichen Department Manager für Research and Innovation bei IWC Schaffhausen exklusive Einblicke in eine der spannendsten Kooperationen zwischen Luxusuhrenindustrie und Raumfahrttechnologie.In diesem fesselnden Gespräch enthüllt Dr. Brunner:- Wie aus einer kühnen Vision die ersten Uhrengehäuse aus keramischem Faserverbundwerkstoff (CMC) entstanden- Warum die Zukunft der Raumfahrt in Materialien liegt, die ursprünglich für Luxusuhren entwickelt wurden- Wie IWC und das Deutsche Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt (DLR) gemeinsam die Grenzen des technisch Machbaren verschieben- Weshalb ein Uhrengehäuse der perfekte Testkandidat für Weltraummaterialien istErfahre aus erster Hand, wie Dr. Brunner und sein Team bei IWC:- Die komplexe Herstellung von CMC-Gehäusen meistern, von der Kohlenstofffaser bis zur Siliziumkarbid-Keramik- Den Spagat zwischen Luxus und Hochleistungstechnologie schaffen- Eine Vision von interdisziplinärer Forschung in die Realität umsetzen- Die Uhrenindustrie als Innovationstreiber für die Raumfahrt etablierenHighlights der Episode:- Einblicke in den hochkomplexen Herstellungsprozess von CMC-Gehäusen, von der Kurzfaser-Presstechnologie bis zur Diamantbearbeitung- Die Magie der Interdisziplinarität: Wie Uhrmacher und Raumfahrtingenieure voneinander lernen- Exklusive Details zur Big Pilot's Watch AMG G 63 - der ersten IWC-Uhr mit CMC-Gehäuse- Die Zukunft der Materialforschung: Was uns in den nächsten Jahren an Innovationen im All und am Handgelenk erwartetOb du Uhren-Enthusiast, Technik-Nerd oder einfach nur neugierig auf die Schnittstelle zwischen Luxus und Wissenschaft bist – diese Episode bietet dir einen exklusiven Blick hinter die Kulissen einer der faszinierendsten Forschungskooperationen unserer Zeit. Erlebe, wie Dr. Lorenz Brunner komplexe materialwissenschaftliche Konzepte in greifbare Innovationen übersetzt und dabei die Grenzen zwischen Erde und Weltraum verschwimmen lässt.Schalte ein und lass dich von Dr. Brunners ansteckender Begeisterung für Hochleistungskeramik mitreißen. Seine Erkenntnisse könnten die Art und Weise, wie wir über Luxusuhren und Raumfahrttechnologie denken, für immer verändern – vielleicht bist du der Nächste, der die Revolution am Handgelenk trägt!Bonus: Erfahre, warum Dr. Brunner glaubt, dass die Zukunft der Innovation in der Verschmelzung scheinbar unvereinbarer Disziplinen liegt und wie IWC dazu beiträgt, diese Vision Wirklichkeit werden zu lassen. Von der ersten Skizze bis zum Einsatz im All – Dr. Brunner teilt offen seine Learnings und zeigt, dass erfolgreiche Forschung vor allem eines bedeutet: den Mut zu haben, über den Tellerrand zu blicken und Grenzen zu überwinden.Diese Episode ist dein Schlüssel zur Welt der Hochleistungsmaterialien, präsentiert von einem der innovativsten Köpfe der Schweizer Uhrenindustrie. Verpasse nicht die Chance, von Dr. Lorenz Brunner zu lernen und vielleicht deine eigene interdisziplinäre Revolution zu starten. Denn wie die Zusammenarbeit zwischen IWC und DLR beweist: Mit der richtigen Vision kann eine Luxusuhr nicht nur die Zeit anzeigen, sondern auch die Zukunft gestalten! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 155 of The Hitstreak, a podcast where we talk about anything and everything!  This week we are joined by the Co-Founder of CPI Stem Cells and the TAM Center, Ed Clay!!About our guest: Ed Clay is the Co-Founder of CPI Stem Cells and the TAM Center, the world's leading organizations in stem cell research, regenerative medicine, and cancer research. Originally from Nashville, Tennessee, Ed's career began in the MMA industry, where he achieved success as a fighter, trainer, and entrepreneur. However, witnessing the struggles of loved ones with severe illnesses led him to explore alternative medical treatments. In 2015, Ed bought CHIPSA Hospital in Tijuana, Mexico, focusing on integrative cancer treatments that blend conventional and holistic therapies. The hospital became known for its innovative approach, offering patients access to groundbreaking treatments not available in the U.S. This success inspired Ed to delve deeper into medicine, leading to the creation of CPI Stem Cells and The TAM Center.  With CPI Stem Cells, Ed aims to harness the body's natural healing abilities to develop treatments for conditions previously deemed untreatable. By collaborating with top scientists and clinicians, CPI Stem Cells is at the forefront of advancements in regenerative medicine. Through CPI Stem Cells and the TAM Center, Ed continues to push the boundaries of medical science, offering hope and new treatment options to patients worldwide.Follow and contact:Instagram: ⁠@edclayofficial⁠ | ⁠@edclayshow⁠⁠www.CPIStemCells.com⁠ | ⁠www.EdClayShow.com⁠About Our Sponsors:Hitlab: We specialize in the creation, marketing, and promotion of Podcasts and other serial content. ⁠http://hitlabstudio.com/⁠Team Hiter: Our mission is to protect our customers from financial hardship due to unforeseen illness or injury. Simply stated, we provide peace of mind in keeping the promise of financial protection afforded by our health coverages. ⁠https://teamhiter.com/⁠RAC Financial has the integration of partner solutions that every business owner needs to be successful. They help make payment processing simple, secure, and reliable by using state-of-the-art tokenization standards that are required of all businesses. RAC Financial cares about you and your business, and they will do their very best to serve you. Your success is RAC Financial's success. They've processed over $3B annually in transactions in less than three years!Get a FREE RAC Financial Cost Savings Analysis for your business

The Marine Institute is seeking your views on Ocean Knowledge 2030, Ireland's new Strategy for Marine Research, Innovation & Knowledge for the period 2025-2030. A draft Strategy has been prepared by the Marine Institute in collaboration with government departments and agencies, including members of the Marine Research Funders' Forum. Ocean Knowledge 2030 will guide the coordination at national level of marine research and innovation investments, programming and policy, helping to optimise impact, enable the sustainable use of ocean space, and develop a sustainable climate-neutral blue economy. Ocean Knowledge 2030 will align and integrate with a broader suite of sectoral and Research and Innovation strategies and policies at both national and EU level. Ocean Knowledge 2030 is also designed to advance the Impact 2030 action to 'position Ireland as a leader for marine research and technology.' This consultation is based on the following sections of the strategy: 1. Vision & High-Level Objectives 2. Living with a Changing Ocean 1. The Ocean-Climate Nexus: Ocean physics and chemistry 2. Marine geology, seafloor and coastal change 3. Marine biodiversity and ecosystem functioning 4. Ocean governance and law 5. The ocean's benefit and service to society 3. Towards a Sustainable Ocean Economy 1. Sustainable Food from the Ocean 2. Energy from the Ocean 3. Greener and Smarter Ports and Shipping 4. Tourism in Coastal and Marine Areas 5. Safe and Secure Seas 4. Enablers for Ocean Knowledge 1. Training, Talent and Expertise 2. Marine Research Infrastructures 3. Data and Digitalisation 4. Partnerships, Networks and Connectivity 5. Funding and Investment How to participate Complete the questions in the online survey form. Additional comments are also welcome at the end of the survey. Alternatively, you can email feedback to MRIS@Marine.ie. Please provide feedback by Tuesday, 8 October 2024. Following the consultation, the submissions received will be analysed and the strategy will be updated and finalised. The Strategy will be launched at the Ocean Knowledge 2030 Conference in Dublin in November. The Marine Institute processes your personal information in line with Data Protection legislation. Your data will be used for the sole purpose of this consultation. Only the project team will have access to your data, and it will be destroyed within a year following the consultation unless needed for any legal purpose. Please review the Marine Institute's full Privacy Statement. Note that all submissions received are subject to the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act. For further information, please contact MRIS@Marine.ie.

“Water, water, everywhere, not any drop to drink.” The Rime of the Ancient Mariner by Samuel Taylor Coleridge  Climate change, extreme weather conditions, and consumer behavior all contribute to water scarcity, regional inundation, and nuisance flooding. As architects, designing the urban environment around water infrastructure is becoming increasingly crucial for the future of our water supply.  Join us for this first episode in a series with Varun Kohli, Director of Sustainability, and Samantha Flores, Director of Research Innovation, as they explore traditional and new methods of water usage, storage, and reduction and how using a systems thinking approach In designing cities and buildings can help conserve and manage our most precious natural resource.  Visit: https://www.Corgan.com/  Also connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/CorganInc/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CorganInc/  Twitter: https://twitter.com/CorganInc  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/corgan  Video Produced by: Corgan Have Questions? We'd love to hear from you.  Email: communications@corgan.com

“Narrative CVs are an attempt to be able to surface all of the things which academics do in a structured way.” We would like to invite all researchers and their supporters, developers and enablers to build their awareness of Narrative CVs (NCV) with this podcast episode. They are increasingly used for funding applications, in recruitment or promotion processes, and as such are also a useful framework for academic career planning. We are delighted to be joined by narrative CV researchers, Becky Ioppolo and Kate Murray from the University of Cambridge who are doing fascinating research into the use of narrative CVs to uncover more about them and answer the big questions about whether or not they meet their purpose of being more inclusive, how to write a good one and where you can go to find out more. Resources below mentioned in the episode: King's researchers can access one-to-one specialist careers support and narrative CV resources. If you are based in another institution, check for careers support and training available to you. Résumé for Research and Innovation (R4RI): guidance – UKRI Video-based resource from the University of Glasgow provides insights as to how other researchers have approached writing an NCV The University of Oxford's resource on writing NCVs.  Search their website for more information on writing team NCVs. NCV sharing platform - Join for access to narrative CV examples, set up by the Marie Curie Fellowship Alumni Association and others. ARRC Project one-page PDF supporting researchers to write an NCV and signposting to many different sources of help. ARRC Project NCV FAQs and do submit any you would like them to answer! LSE blog post⁠ - Bordignon et al. summarise the reasons behind the creation of the NCV Evaluation from the FNR, Luxembourg national funder, mentioned in connection with the amount of time it takes to write an NCV. Alzheimer's Research UK podcast on implementation and general advice Jargon: NCV - narrative CV R4RI - Resume for Research Innovation (same as a narrative CV) UKRI - UK Research and Innovation - UK government research funding ARRC Project - Action Research on Research Culture

At Rev: Ithaca Startup Works, part of the Center for Regional Economic Advancement at Cornell (CREA), Ken Rother helps entrepreneurs launch physical product startups through his role as director and hardware programs lead. He joins host Chris Wofford in this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell to offer guidance on bringing a physical product to market – from developing a prototype to securing investors.  Listen and learn how to:Understand whether you are solving a real customer problemUse the Business Model CanvasFind maker spaces and incubatorsPlan and build “looks like” and “works like” prototypesSeparate the processes of prototyping and manufacturingIdentify the best partners for product reproducibilityStrategize for product distribution and marketingSeek funding and de-risk your product for investorsRev: Ithaca Startup Works supports every kind of startup, including those focused on hardware and physical products. Explore Rev's programs and services to help you launch and grow your product startup, including this summer's Prototyping Hardware Accelerator.Bookmark these resources on entrepreneurship, product development and product management curated by Ken Rother and learn more in his Product Development certificate program from eCornell.CREA is a division of Research & Innovation at Cornell. Follow eCornell on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.

Tommy talks with Andrew Maas, Associate Vice President for Research – Innovation and Ecosystem Development at LSU and the Principal Investigator for NSF FUEL Engine

Heute gibt es zur Abwechslung keine News, sondern eine weitere Deep Dive Folge thematisch passend zu unserem wieCommerce “Sustainability” Monat. Genauer gesagt soll es in dieser Folge um die Frage gehen, wie nachhaltig der eCommerce im Vergleich zum stationären Handel ist. Ich denke mal jeder oder jede kennt die Diskussion im Bekanntenkreis über Klimaeffekte und generell die Nachhaltigkeit des Online-Handels.  Um zu sehen, ob der eCommerce wirklich so schlecht für die Umwelt ist wie so manch einer behauptet, haben Max und ich ein bisschen Recherche betrieben. Dabei sind wir auf eine Studie des Umweltbundesamts Österreich gestoßen, welche die Klimaeffekte des Online-Handels bemisst und mit dem stationären Handel vergleicht.  Aus diesem Anlass haben wir die Person zu uns ins Studio eingeladen, die die Studie in Auftrag gegeben hat - Marc Sarmiento von der österreichischen Post. Marc ist dort Head of Research & Innovation und verantwortet innovative Ansätze im Bereich Nachhaltigkeit, von denen er uns neben der Studie und deren Ergebnissen einige nennen wird.  Viel Freude beim Hören! Zur Studie > Klimaeffekte: E-Commerce und stationärer Handel im Vergleich Unser Gast > ⁠Marc Sarmiento auf LinkedIn⁠ > Sustainability Maßnahmen der Österreichischen Post Shownotes & Quellen > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Quellenübersicht⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Social Links > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ > ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Weitere Plattformen⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Logo Design: Naim Solis Intro & Jingles: Kurt Woischytzky Fotos: Stefan Grau Intro-Video: Tim Solle

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Tommy talks to Andrew Maas, Associate Vice President for Research – Innovation and Ecosystem Development at LSU and the Principal Investigator for NSF FUEL Engine

As the executive director for the Center for Regional Economic Advancement at Cornell (CREA) and a visiting lecturer at the Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, Tom Schryver helps entrepreneurs launch and scale new ventures—by starting with a solid idea.In this episode of the Cornell Keynotes podcast from eCornell, Schryver and host Chris Wofford discuss the components of good product concepts and more.Tune in to learn how to:Align with a five-point rubric for a good business ideaStart with a solution or start with a problemTake an experimentalist approachTest assumptions about product ideasCreate a business thesis and elevator pitchValidate ideas and use the Business Model CanvasUnderstand a minimum viable productFind an entrepreneurial communityTime outreach to investorsHandle setbacksLearn more about building successful ventures in eCornell's business and finance certificate programs, including Startup Funding and Finance and Business Management in STEM from Tom Schryver.CREA is a division of Research & Innovation at Cornell. Follow eCornell on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok, and X.

Minister Harris, Secretary of State Donelan and Permanent Secretary Godfrey announce 70 million for research centres on climate and sustainable food Minister for Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Simon Harris TD and Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Michelle Donelan and Permanent Secretary at Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs, Katrina Godfrey have today announced 70 million in joint funding to create two new research centres. 70 million boost for research on sustainable food The funding will bring together academics, industry and policymakers across the Irish Government, UK Government and Northern Ireland Government Departments to collaborate on common challenges such as food sustainability and climate change. The announcement was jointly made by Minister Harris and UK Government Secretary of State Donelan following their attendance at the British and Irish Intergovernmental Conference and a bilateral discussion at Farmleigh House, Dublin, today. Welcoming the announcement, Minister Harris, said: "Addressing climate change and achieving sustainable and resilient food systems are intertwined challenges facing us all. "This investment in two new collaborative research centres is a major development in addressing these pressing issues in a coordinated and concerted way. "I'm delighted to see the very best minds and methods being brought together to create a dynamic research network across Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain." UK Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology Michelle Donelan said: "As I know from my own family links, UK and Ireland share deep ties - and in today's fast-moving world, we share many of the same challenges, too. "From our groundbreaking international work on AI, to our deal to join Horizon, the UK is determined to seize the opportunities for growth and prosperity that can be delivered, when we work together on science and tech with our neighbours. "By bringing together the genius that exists across our islands, we will unlock the new ideas and inventions that will help us secure our food chains and tackle climate change, delivering innovative solutions for global good." Katrina Godfrey said: "The Co-Centres programme is an excellent example of Government funders working in partnership to support researchers and industry who will undertake cutting-edge research in areas of mutual economic, societal, health and environmental importance. "I am particularly pleased that researchers in Northern Ireland will be integral to the establishment of these Co-centres." The Co-Centres programme is funded over six years, with up to 40 million from Science Foundation Ireland (SFI) (supported by the Department of Further, Higher Education, Research Innovation and Science and the Irish Government's Shared Island Fund), up to 17 million from Northern Ireland's Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) and up to 12 million through UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), and is co-funded by industry. The two new Co-Centres will formally commence activities on 1st January 2024, and will be funded to 2030. The Co-Centres programme takes forward an Irish Government commitment in the Programme for Government and under the New Decade, New Approach Agreement to establish all-island research and innovation hubs, working with partners in Northern Ireland and at UK. The Co-Centres programme is in line with DFHERIS Statement of Strategy to re-position Ireland globally as a leading knowledge economy with a skills and innovation focus and as a leader in higher education and research, deepening collaboration on an all-island and East West basis, and also builds upon the successful SFI Research Centre model. Overview of Co-Centres • Co-Centre for Climate + Biodiversity and Water: Vision: To be a home of research, innovation, and policy development across the interlinked challenges of climate change, bi...

What are the latest advancements in cancer research and innovation? Join us in this episode of BioTalk with Rich Bendis as we explore the dynamic world of cancer research and technology development with our distinguished guest, Michael Weingarten, Director of the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Development Center at the National Cancer Institute (NCI). Mr. Weingarten plays a pivotal role in leading a team of Program Directors managing the NCI's SBIR & STTR Programs, overseeing a substantial portfolio of $182 million in grants and contracts annually. These programs are at the forefront of NCI's efforts to drive innovation, fostering the development and commercialization of groundbreaking technologies and products for cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Explore the intersection of the BioHealth Capital Region and the NCI, understanding how collaboration and partnerships are shaping the future of cancer research and innovation. Finally, we delve into the goals for the future, highlighting the NCI's vision and commitment to advancing cancer prevention, diagnosis, and treatment through technology and innovation.

Guest: Eric Parizo, Managing Principle Analyst at Omdia [@OmdiaHQ]On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericparizo/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/EricParizo____________________________Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin____________________________This Episode's SponsorsIsland.io | https://itspm.ag/island-io-6b5ffd____________________________Episode NotesIn this episode of the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, as part of our Chats on the Road series to Black Hat USA 2023 in Las Vegas host Sean Martin and guest Eric Parizo discuss the upcoming Omdia Analyst Summit at Black Hat USA.Eric, the Managing Principal Analyst for the Omdia Cybersecurity Research Team, shares insights into the summit's agenda and the exciting research they have been working on. The summit covers a range of topics, including economic challenges in cybersecurity, proactive security, SASE, IoT and OT security, data security, managed security services, and AI in cybersecurity.They also touch on budget allocation and how organizations are shifting their resources and investing in external security capabilities. While security budgets are generally holding steady or increasing, the economic uncertainty may impact the second half of the year. The conversation highlights the importance of demonstrating ROI and value in existing security spend. The concept of proactive security takes center stage, as Eric explains that it involves finding and addressing threats before they impact an organization.They discuss the three broad categories of security solutions: preventative, reactive, and proactive. Proactive security is seen as the missing piece in the cybersecurity puzzle, allowing organizations to get ahead of security problems and reduce overall risk. Eric teases the attendees of the summit with the promise of exploring specific proactive solutions and the potential for proactive security platforms that bring together various proactive capabilities.Throughout the conversation, Sean and Eric provide a sneak peek into the summit's agenda, emphasizing the importance of the topics being discussed and the cutting-edge research being presented. The episode showcases the expertise and knowledge of Eric as a leading analyst in the cybersecurity field and offers valuable insights for security leaders and professionals.Hosted by Sean Martin, the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast provides listeners with thought-provoking discussions on cybersecurity topics.Stay tuned for all of our Black Hat USA 2023 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/bhusa____ResourcesOmdia Analyst Summit: https://www.blackhat.com/us-23/omdia-analyst-summit.htmlFor more Black Hat USA 2023 Event information, coverage, and podcast and video episodes, visit: https://www.itspmagazine.com/black-hat-usa-2023-cybersecurity-event-coverage-in-las-vegasAre you interested in telling your story in connection with our Black Hat coverage? Book a briefing here:

Guest: Eric Parizo, Managing Principle Analyst at Omdia [@OmdiaHQ]On Linkedin | https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericparizo/On Twitter | https://twitter.com/EricParizo____________________________Sean Martin, Co-Founder at ITSPmagazine [@ITSPmagazine] and Host of Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast [@RedefiningCyber]On ITSPmagazine | https://www.itspmagazine.com/itspmagazine-podcast-radio-hosts/sean-martin____________________________This Episode's SponsorsIsland.io | https://itspm.ag/island-io-6b5ffd____________________________Episode NotesIn this episode of the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast, as part of our Chats on the Road series to Black Hat USA 2023 in Las Vegas host Sean Martin and guest Eric Parizo discuss the upcoming Omdia Analyst Summit at Black Hat USA.Eric, the Managing Principal Analyst for the Omdia Cybersecurity Research Team, shares insights into the summit's agenda and the exciting research they have been working on. The summit covers a range of topics, including economic challenges in cybersecurity, proactive security, SASE, IoT and OT security, data security, managed security services, and AI in cybersecurity.They also touch on budget allocation and how organizations are shifting their resources and investing in external security capabilities. While security budgets are generally holding steady or increasing, the economic uncertainty may impact the second half of the year. The conversation highlights the importance of demonstrating ROI and value in existing security spend.The concept of proactive security takes center stage, as Eric explains that it involves finding and addressing threats before they impact an organization.They discuss the three broad categories of security solutions: preventative, reactive, and proactive. Proactive security is seen as the missing piece in the cybersecurity puzzle, allowing organizations to get ahead of security problems and reduce overall risk. Eric teases the attendees of the summit with the promise of exploring specific proactive solutions and the potential for proactive security platforms that bring together various proactive capabilities.Throughout the conversation, Sean and Eric provide a sneak peek into the summit's agenda, emphasizing the importance of the topics being discussed and the cutting-edge research being presented. The episode showcases the expertise and knowledge of Eric as a leading analyst in the cybersecurity field and offers valuable insights for security leaders and professionals.Hosted by Sean Martin, the Redefining CyberSecurity Podcast provides listeners with thought-provoking discussions on cybersecurity topics.Stay tuned for all of our Black Hat USA 2023 coverage: https://www.itspmagazine.com/bhusa____ResourcesOmdia Analyst Summit: https://www.blackhat.com/us-23/omdia-analyst-summit.htmlFor more Black Hat USA 2023 Event information, coverage, and podcast and video episodes, visit: https://www.itspmagazine.com/black-hat-usa-2023-cybersecurity-event-coverage-in-las-vegasAre you interested in telling your story in connection with our Black Hat coverage? Book a briefing here:

Join us today on a special podcast episode discussing the JAG June 2023 Special Issue: "New Horizons in Ageism Research: Innovation in Study Design, Methodology, and Applications to Research, Policy, and Practice". Featuring discussion with Liat Ayalon, Angela Kydd and Ittay Mannheim. You can find the special issue here: Volume 42 Issue 6, June 2023

Jason Currently serving dual roles as the Director of Sports Research & Innovation for the Performance Innovation Team at Ohio State University. He is in the final year of his Ph.D. at West Virginia University. His doctoral work comprises coursework in Applied Coaching & Performance Sciences, and most of his research has been with WVU Men's Basketball. Previous stops include Texas Christian University (TCU), Miami University (Miami of Ohio), and the 711th Human Performance Wing at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. Your Body Is Your Business! Shawn and Laura are professionals based out of Atlanta “Trust, respect, passion, & integrity. These core values can be offered on your journey to optimize your lifestyle changes. Our goal is to provide you with the tools, knowledge, & confidence to provide you the edge over your competition. ” Interested? Click on the link below! Use the link below to access this podcast on #applepodcasts, discount on #thorne #supplements, nutrition services, and my professional experience (Linkedin) https://linktr.ee/rootsrd Sponsors: If you are interested in sponsoring the show please contact Shawn at sportsrd607@gmail.com #podcast #nutrition #sportnutrition #strength #mentalhealth #sportsmedicine #atc #leadership #strengthandconditioning #performance #athletes #sportsscience #data #applied #reasearch --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shawn-pitcher/support

Innovation is about DOING! The right innovation strategy and effective management within an organization will set boundaries and boost the discovery of opportunity fields. On this episode of UX Boostcamp, we invited Bonanza Design's UX Researcher and Innovator, Esther Huber, to talk about hot to leverage the lean innovation sprints, and validate your business ideas at the early stages.We explore the importance of UX Research and testing your ideas directly with your potential customers and inform your key business decisions. Follow Esther Huber on LinkedIn here.Join our Discord Community here.

This podcast, which was initially recorded as a panel discussion on Market Assessments, has been created by the Montefiore Einstein Innovation Biodesign Training Program. Link - https://einsteinmed.edu/departments/medicine/innovation/biodesign-training/ The podcast's host is Dr. Sunit Jariwala, an Associate Professor of Medicine and Director of Clinical & Research Innovation at Montefiore Einstein. Dr. Jariwala is the Director of Research within the Division of Allergy and Immunology at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. This podcast's guest presenters – Travis Millman. Coach, Entrepreneurship Lab (ELabNYC) Bio & Health Tech. Serial Entrepreneur and Strategic Advisor to Samsung NEXT, Philips, BioSapien, SiteRx, and avoMD Alauddin Bhuiyan, PhD. Founder and CEO, iHealthScreen Faris Ghawi, MBA. Co-Founder and CEO, Vytalize Health

Johannes Riegler (Member of Management Board of Driving Urban Transitions, Vienna)'Driving Urban Transitions in a nutshellhttps://dutpartnership.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/5710-DUT-ACTIVATION_folder_DEFonline.pdfRead Driving Urban Transitions Roadmaphttps://dutpartnership.eu/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/DUT-Roadmap-2022-komprimiert.pdfIn collaboration with Placemaking Week Europe in Pontevedra.Read more https://placemaking-europe.eu/Keep Up the Good Work. Keep Loving Cities ❤️️All opinions expressed in each episode are personal to the guest and do not represent the Host of Urbanistica Podcast unless otherwise stated.Let's connect and talk further about this episode Mustafa Sherif Linkedin.Visit Mustafasherif.com for collaborations and nominations or email me at info@mustafasherif.comFollow Urbanistica on Instagram, Facebook & Youtube channel.Thanks to Urbanistica Podcast partner AFRYAFRY is an international engineering and design company providing sustainable solutions in the fields of energy, industry, and infrastructure.Read more about AFRY https://afry.com/en Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the EP Edit, we speak with Nassir F. Marrouche, MD, director of the Western Atrial Fibrillation (AFib) Symposium, about this premier educational event focused exclusively on AFib. Dr Marrouche is the director of the Tulane Heart and Vascular Institute and The Research Innovation for Arrhythmia Discoveries (TRIAD) at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans, Louisiana. You can read the print version of this interview here.

Tra le varie missioni del PNRR il rispetto per l'ambiente e la sostenibilità economica dei progetti sono due dei principali obiettivi, per i quali sono stati allocati diversi miliardi di euro.In questa puntata approfondiamo il tema della progettazione sostenibile in ottica PNRR e lo facciamo con l'Ing. Paolo Odorizzi, Research and Innovation General Manager di Harpaceas.Questi i temi trattati:- Il ruolo della digitalizzazione nella progettazione sostenibile;- Il team Research & Innovation di Harpaceas;- I progetti realizzati: AdESA, SAMBA e 7DeGreen;- Digital Twin, sensoristica, intelligenza artificiale...

Healthbeacon plc (“HealthBeacon”), the leading digital therapeutics company that develops products for managing medications for patients in the home, today announces a commercial partnership with the American Pharmacists Association Foundation (“APhA Foundation”). The partnership will enable patients to access enhanced medication use support through an integrated pharmacist offering with the HealthBeacon Injection Care Management System (“ICMS”) products in community pharmacies across the United States. Beginning in September, the partnership will enable pharmacies to offer HealthBeacon's technology to patients on injectable medications. This will support HealthBeacon's goal of achieving 100,000 patients using the HealthBeacon ICMS technology by Q1 2024. The APhA Foundation is an affiliated non-profit of the American Pharmacists Association, the oldest, largest, national professional association of pharmacists in the U.S. The partnership will see the APhA Foundation integrate Pharmacist Support with the HealthBeacon ICMS technology to increase adherence and patient outcomes. HealthBeacon's Smart Sharps Bin, Companion App, Sustainable Waste Management and access to Data Dashboards and API data integration will be available under the partnership. The APhA Foundation has developed a novel adherence service called THERxAPYTM which, in this initiative, integrates adherence monitoring with community pharmacy support. This program will be implemented with support from pharmaceutical companies and managed care plans that wish to encourage the success of patients' adherence with prescribed injectable medications. The HealthBeacon partnership will now see its technology integrated into the Foundation's THERxAPYTM service. Welcoming the partnership, Jim Joyce, HealthBeacon CEO, said: “The community pharmacy setting is an excellent location for patients to access innovative pharmacist-delivered medication adherence support and tools. Today half of all patients fail to utilize their medications as prescribed, costing healthcare systems billions of avoidable costs and the patients their underlying health. Together we have developed a best-in-class tech and service offering to address this challenge and we are delighted to be working the APhA Foundation to make this a reality. We believe this is a positive step in making our technology more accessible to patients across the United States and that it will provide us with a model to deploy in other markets in the future.” Enthusiastically about the partnership, Benjamin Bluml, RPh, APhA Foundation Executive Director and SVP, Research & Innovation said: “The evidence base supporting the role of the pharmacist in improving medication adherence through patient-centred, team-based care services is strong and continues to grow. We are committed to designing and implementing innovative solutions that improves the lives of those we serve! The APhA Foundation's research and innovation initiatives focus on demonstrating how pharmacists can improve healthcare. It aims to create a new medication use system where patients, pharmacists, physicians and other healthcare professionals collaborate in interprofessional way to improve the cost-effectiveness and quality of patient health outcomes”.

What is  artificial intelligence & what it is not. Please share some use-case scenarios for marketing, branding and consumer understanding ? How does your company use data science & AI to grow your personal brand and build relationships that pay? What are simple definition of a technology like Blockchain. How can it be used to build trust in businesses & brands ?  How do you use technology for Human to Human marketing ? Manuj answers the above question and many more as he demystifies AI, Data Science & Blockchain and discussed their application for insights, increasing engagement, boosting revenue. Manuj Aggarwal is a  Founder & Chief Innovation Officer , TetraNoodle Technologies . He is an expert on Data Science, AI & Startups  with  4 Patents in AI/ML.  Connect with him on Linkedin : https://www.linkedin.com/in/manujaggarwal/ His Linktree https://linktr.ee/manujagro Jagged with Jasravee is facilitated by Jasravee Kaur Chandra, Director- Brand Building, Research & Innovation at Master Sun, Consulting Brand of Adiva L Pvt. Ltd. Jasravee has over 20 years experience as a Strategic Brand Builder,Communications Leader and Entrepreneur.  Please visit Jasravee at https://jasravee.com/ Connect with Jasravee on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasravee/   Email Jasravee at jasravee@theadiva.com Index 00:00 Preview & Introduction to Manuj 02:27 Artificial Intelligence Demystified 05:30 Use-cases for Artificial Intelligence 07:30 What can Artificial Intelligence Not Do  09:15 AI as a Part of Human Evolution, No Doomsday Scenario 14:15 Use of Data Science for Customer Understanding & Engagement 20:42 Blockchain Demystified & Role of Digitizing Trust 24:24 Human to Human Marketing 28:18 AI Use-cases : Helping Reduce Student Drop-outs, Joint Pain 34:00 Rapid Fire - Personally Speaking with Manuj 35:46 Getting in Touch with Manuj Follow Jagged with Jasravee on Social Media Campsite One Link : https://campsite.bio/jaggedwithjasravee Facebook Page : https://www.facebook.com/jaggedwithjasravee Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/jagggedwithjasravee/ Podcast Page : https://anchor.fm/jagged-with-jasravee Youtube Page : https://www.youtube.com/c/jaggedwithjasravee Jagged with Jasravee, is an initiative of Master Sun, the Consulting Brand of Adiva Lifestyle  Pvt Ltd. Website : https://jasravee.com/ #AIinmarketing #consumerinsights #marketinganalytics #aimarketing #aimarketingnews #Dataanalyticsinmarketing #consumerdataanalytics #businessinsights #predictivemarketing #predictiveai #artificialintelligenceinmarketing #AIML #blockchain  #aiinsales #dataanalytics

If your child was seriously ill enough that they had to take their nutrients through a tube into their stomach, you might assume as a parent, you'd follow everything medics told you to the letter. But a few years ago, doctors and nurses began to realise that rather than the prescribed commercial 'feed', a lot of those parents were giving their child real food - blended up. Researchers started to ask what the effect of this would be.  But for Professor Jane Coad, who's now head of Nottingham's Centre for Children and Young People's Health Research, there was a deeper question to ask. You can Prof Coad on Twitter at @CoadProfessor. This Podcast is brought to you by the Research & Innovation team at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust. Follow us on @ResearchNUH and @NottmBRC, or email R&Icomms@nuh.nhs.uk. If you haven't already, please subscribe to the podcast where-ever you get your podcasts, and like/review us on Apple Podcasts especially. It's For Science.

Why have the publicly funded EU research and innovation frameworks not reached and diffused in the markets? Although the EU is a leader in science, it is a weak performer in developing and investing in innovation compared to the US, China, and East Asian countries (Japan, South Korea). What challenges has the EU met over the past 60 years to foster entrepreneurship? Could the EU “Green Deal” restore economic growth? How could we mobilise and apply scientific and technological innovations through entrepreneurship while utilising our talents and attracting more international talents? Music: "Fortitude" by Lance Conrad Source: Storyblocks --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/panagiota-pimenidou/message

Pantera is a Horizon 2020 project that aims at setting up a European forum composed of Research & Innovation stakeholders active in the fields of smart grids, storage and local energy systems. The name itself is an acronym standing for PAN European Technology Energy Research Approach and the vision behind the project is to create, through the EIRIE (European Interconnection for Research Innovation & Entrepreneurship) a multi-functional collaborative platform. According to Venizelos Efthymiou, who is the Project Coordinator “the Pantera project attempts to bridge the gaps that currently exist in the energy field in Europe, between member states regarding research and innovation, and a foot and financial commitment for achieving the strategic objectives of Europe for 2030 and 2050, leading to a low carbon economy in support of them environmental aspirations of humanity”. “Digitalization highly depends on communication infrastructure and related technologies” Venizelos Ethymiou, project coordinator The project is targeting specific areas of smart grids storage and local energy systems. Key objectives in this process is the development of a multifunctional platform to connect the EU research and innovation community and to enhance collaboration. “All contributing entities will benefit through the enhanced connectivity and wider range of services leaving no one behind” says Venizelos. And as far as the diversity of the continents is concerned, the various grades and the peculiarities of each EU member state, securing fair and competitive research and innovation in a Pan European level is one of the objectives of the project. “Diversity is actually a main objective of our project” says the Project Coordinator “and, it is true that we have diversity in the detail of the evolution of systems supporting the energy needs of Europe. And that is both natural and desirable. But that diversity can at times be an obstacle, especially when it comes to rules and regulations. Policy according to Venizelos “is not responding to technology developments fast enough” and in addition “faster adoption of maturing technologies in research and development requires regulations to go a bit faster too”. And Pantera, as a forum, will help unite the various voices of the industry and give them an opportunity not only to be heard, but to collaborate too. Listen to the full discussion and find out also how Pantera assists the EU Commission and the stakeholders of the sector in connecting the dots so as to accelerate the energy transition.

Associate Vice Chancellor and Director, Center for Research Innovation in Business, and Professor of Radiation Oncology, School of Medicine at Washington University in St. Louis provides an update on the potential second COVID booster, needing new vaccines, and more.

Welcome to episode 4, discussing the architectural developments in EHDEN, within Work Package 4, co-led by Julia Kurps, Team Lead of the Real World Data Team, The Hyve, and Michel Van Speybroeck, Director, Data Sciences, Janssen. We explore the considerable opportunity, challenges and innovation required to develop a central Portal for EHDEN than can support research and collaboration between Data Partners and researchers. Julia and Michel discuss their own unique backgrounds and careers, and then we investigate the work they are co-leading with WP4 colleagues across diverse public and private organisations to build the EHDEN Portal, central to both the sustainability and the use of EHDEN in conducting open science research using OMOP-mapped data at scale for network studies. In the main body of the discussion, Julia and Michel outline what EHDEN is working to achieve with the Portal build, encompassing discoverability via a Catalogue through to standardised analytics (in collaboration with OHDSI) and an Evidence Hub. Furthermore, EHDEN is extending the OHDSI analytical tools, as well as supporting methodological aspects within an integrated framework, while incorporating processes, procedures and governance. Overall, this is within a wider ecosystem of Data Partners and researchers, inclusive of the Portal, but also training support via, e.g., the EHDEN Academy. Innovation, described in the discussion, has to be sustainable, inclusive of a wider and growing community of those who can conduct open science research themselves, with diverse use cases, such as in Health Technology Assessment, Pharmaceuticals, or with Data Partners, all who have specific expectations, requiring a balance within a technical architecture. The views expressed by the participants are personal and not necessarily reflective of their organisations.

In this episode, Orlando Wood, Chief Innovation Officer at System1 Group, took a dive in to the neuroscience behind what creates a successful advertising campaign in today's digital world. We explored System 1 thinking, brand awareness vs performance advertising, AI in ad development and the key ingredients for a successful campaign. This episode is not one to miss for anyone interested in marketing and advertising! Who is Orlando Wood? Orlando Wood is Chief Innovation Officer of System1 Group and Honorary Fellow of the Institute of Practitioners in Advertising. He is also a member of the IPA's Effectiveness Leadership Group. Author of Lemon (IPA, 2019), Look out (IPA, 2021), co-author of System1, Unlocking Profitable Growth (2017), his research on advertising effectiveness draws on psychology and a study of the creative arts. Orlando's work has influenced thinking and practice in the research, marketing, and advertising, winning him awards from the ARF (Great Minds Distinction Award), the AMA (4 under 40), Jay Chiat (Gold Award for Research Innovation), ISBA (Ad Effectiveness Award), MRS (Best Paper and Research Effectiveness Awards) and ESOMAR (Best Methodology)

In its ongoing search for innovation towards the strategic edge, the Office of Naval Research has turned to academic. ONR recently sponsored a research project called the Gordian Knot For National Security Innovation. It's housed at Stanford University. For what's been happening since the center opened last fall I spoke with the chief of Naval Research, Rear Admiral Lorin Selby.

We were so excited to have the opportunity to sit down with Dr. Michael Kinch: author, scientist, and Associate Vice Chancellor at WashU. Dr. Kinch has a scientific background in cancer and immunological and infectious diseases. He founded and currently directs the Centers for Research Innovation in Biotechnology and Drug Development here at WashU. In this episode, we'll discuss Dr. Kinch's contributions to the development of COVID-19 vaccines, his research on drug discovery and rollout, and his analysis on price increases in the pharmaceutical industry.

Capping off season 2 of “The Next Phase,” this episode looks back at the insights and key learnings gleaned from conversations with industry experts as they've unpacked the innovations driving clinical research in a post-pandemic economy. Blake is joined by Florence Healthcare's co-founder and CEO Ryan Jones to discuss what's happening in clinical research today and the innovations Ryan anticipates will have the biggest impact on the industry. 

What happens when multiple shocks hit us? Have we reflected on 2020 and what have we learned? Have we identified the cracks in our systems? How can we enable ourselves to be better prepared for the next crisis? ⛳️Uncertainty and complexity are states of nature. ⛳️We will never have full knowledge. ⛳️There are no templates to tell us exactly what to do. ⛳️We will always make mistakes. By acknowledging the above, we allow ourselves to experiment, place early bets, fail fast, and try again. We will acquire the missing information. We will figure out where the holes are and will be able to think ahead. Today, my guests are Rajshree Agarwal and Constance Helfat. RAJSHREE AGARWAL is the Rudolph Lamone Professor of Entrepreneurship and Strategy and Director of the Ed Snider Center for Enterprise and Markets at the University of Maryland. Rajshree studies the evolution of industries, firms, and individual careers, as fostered by the twin engines of innovation and enterprise. Rajshree's scholarship uses an interdisciplinary lens to provide insights on strategic innovation for new venture creation and for firm renewal. She routinely publishes in leading journals in strategy and entrepreneurship. An author of more than 60 studies, her research has been cited more than 10,000 times, received numerous best paper awards, and funded by grants from various foundations, including the Kauffman Foundation, the Rockefeller Foundation, and the National Science Foundation. She is currently the co-editor of the Strategic Management Journal and has previously served in co-editor and senior editor roles at Strategic Entrepreneurship Journal and Organization Science respectively. Rajshree is a senior contributor at Forbes, providing insights for leading purposeful lives, strategy, and innovation. She has been featured in major media outlets including the Washington Post, USA Today, Time, and the Baltimore Sun, and has appeared in several video interviews and podcasts. Her op-eds have had over 100,000 reads, and her conversation with David Rubin on “The Rubin Report” drew approximately 25,000 views. Agarwal's ability to put complex thoughts into clear terms led one media outlet to describe her as “an economist who makes things understandable.” CONSTANCE HELFAT is the J. Brian Quinn Professor in Technology and Strategy and Senior Associate Dean for Research Innovation at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth. Professor Helfat's research focuses on strategic change, with an emphasis on firm capabilities, technological innovation, and top executives. She has published widely in leading academic journals and has written and edited three academic books. Professor Helfat is a Fellow of the Strategic Management Society, received the Distinguished Scholar Award from the Technology and Innovation Management Division of the Academy of Management, is a Foundations Scholar of the Knowledge and Innovation Interest Group of the Strategic Management Society, and was awarded the Viipuri Prize for outstanding achievements in strategy research and an honorary doctorate from the Lappeenranta University of Technology. She is currently a co-editor of the Strategic Management Journal and has served in editorial roles at Management Science and Organization Science. She also serves on the editorial boards of other academic journals. Welcome to a new episode of Building Resilience the podcast that hosts some of the most brilliant minds who have studied resilience or have tremendous experience in navigating ever-changing waters. Support the Skills for Mars podcast? www.podhero.com www.skillsformars.com www.patreon.com/skillsformars - LinkedIn @skills for mars - Facebook @skillsformars - Instagram @skillsformars - Twitter @skillsformars Support this podcast

Dr. Dawn Bazely is a Professor of Biology and former Director of the Institute for Research Innovation in Sustainability at York University. She received a Masters degree in Botany from the University of Toronto and her PhD in Zoology from Oxford University. Afterward, she completed an Ernest Cook Research Fellowship at Somerville College at the University of Oxford and a Trevelyan Research Fellowship at Selwyn College at the University of Cambridge before joining the faculty at York. Dawn is with us today to tell us all about her journey through life and science.