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Sharief is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Cape Town, Visiting Professor at Leeds Beckett University, and an accomplished researcher with over 130 publications and a Google h-index of 35. He has earned awards such as the UCT Fellows Young Researcher Award (2019), been a three-time finalist for the TW Kambule-NSTF Researcher Award (2020-2022), and is a European College of Sport Science Fellow. Currently, he serves as President of the South African Sports Medicine Association and Chair of Research for SASCOC. Sharief consults for top sports organizations globally and is an editor for five major journals.
Payman Langroudi meets Awaz Sharief, a young dentist with a special interest in minimally invasive endodontics. Awaz shares her journey, personal challenges, and innovative approach to minimally invasive endodontics treatments. The conversation covers clinical techniques, personal growth, faith, and the importance of emotional awareness. In This Episode 00:02:24 - Pulpotomy approach 00:05:35 - Back story 00:21:25 - Faith, belief, and finding meaning 00:24:35 - Personal growth 00:31:55 - Narcissism and emotional suppression 00:37:35 - Dentistry and teaching 00:43:45 - Work-life balance 00:55:50 - Women in dental education 01:01:10 - Fantasy dinner party and life advice About Awaz Sharief Awaz Sharief is a Greater Manchester-based dentist with a special interest in minimally invasive endodontics.
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and pediatric neurology. Our guest shares how they became interested in AI's role in healthcare and discusses how AI is being utilized to enhance diagnostic accuracy, especially in neurodevelopmental pediatrics. We explore how these advancements are improving access to care in resource-limited settings and the impact of early diagnosis on long-term outcomes for conditions like autism. Join us as we uncover the latest technological innovations transforming pediatric healthcare, the potential of AI to personalize treatment plans for children, and the concerns surrounding the widespread use of AI in medicine. Dr. Sharief Taraman, is dual board-certified in Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Clinical Informatics from the American Board of Preventive Medicine. Dr. Taraman was the former Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology at Children's Health of Orange County and University of California-Irvine. He remains an active member of the medical staff and the Sharon Disney Lund Medical Intelligence, Information, Investigation, & Innovation Institute at CHOC. He is a Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor at UC Irvine School of Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics and Affiliate Professor at Chapman University, Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering. Dr. Taraman is active in the community as the past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Orange County Chapter, board member of AAP-California, and committee member for the development of the AAP National CHILD health registry. He also serves on the Irvine Unified School District Medical Advisory Board, volunteers for the Capistrano Unified School District and with Girl Scouts of Orange County. Recognized globally as an innovator and specifically an advocate in the field of pediatrics, Dr. Taraman has been involved with the development of three FDA designated breakthrough devices, awardee of the prestigious National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation grant, and is an advisor to Board of Directors for the International Society for Pediatric Innovation. He is the Chief Executive Officer at Cognoa and formerly served as the Chief Medical Officer leading the clinical trials that led to the FDA authorization of Cognoa's lead product, Canvas Dx, the first and only FDA authorized diagnostic device for autism for children 18-72 months old with concern for developmental delay. Dr. Taraman graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Michigan having majored in Biochemistry. He completed his medical education at Wayne State University School of Medicine and went on to complete residency and fellowship training in Pediatrics and Pediatric Neurology at the Detroit Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Michigan. He continued professional development through the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business with certifications in Leadership for Healthcare Transformation & Physician Leadership. https://cognoa.com/ _________________________________________________ Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email digitalcontent@jowma.org Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA_org Follow us on Twitter!www.twitter.com/JOWMA_med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc_cid=dfb442d2a7&mc_eid=e9eee6e41e
In this episode, we dive into the fascinating intersection of artificial intelligence and pediatric neurology. Dr. Taraman shares how he became interested in AI's role in healthcare and discusses how AI is being utilized to enhance diagnostic accuracy, especially in neurodevelopmental pediatrics. We explore how these advancements are improving access to care in resource-limited settings and the impact of early diagnosis on long-term outcomes for conditions like autism.Dr. Sharief Taraman, is dual board-certified in Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Clinical Informatics from the American Board of Preventive Medicine.Dr. Taraman was the former Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology at Children's Health of Orange County and University of California-Irvine. He remains an active member of the medical staff and the Sharon Disney Lund Medical Intelligence, Information, Investigation, & Innovation Institute at CHOC.He is a Health Sciences Associate Clinical Professor at UC Irvine School of Medicine in the Department of Pediatrics and Affiliate Professor at Chapman University, Dale E. and Sarah Ann Fowler School of Engineering.Dr. Taraman is active in the community as the past president of the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Orange County Chapter, board member of AAP-California, and committee member for the development of the AAP National CHILD health registry. He also serves on the Irvine Unified School District Medical Advisory Board, volunteers for the Capistrano Unified School District and with Girl Scouts of Orange County.Recognized globally as an innovator and specifically an advocate in the field of pediatrics, Dr. Taraman has been involved with the development of three FDA designated breakthrough devices, awardee of the prestigious National Capital Consortium for Pediatric Device Innovation grant, and is an advisor to Board of Directors for the International Society for Pediatric Innovation.He is the Chief Executive Officer at Cognoa and formerly served as the Chief Medical Officer leading the clinical trials that led to the FDA authorization of Cognoa's lead product, Canvas Dx, the first and only FDA authorized diagnostic device for autism for children 18-72 months old with concern for developmental delay.Dr. Taraman graduated Magna Cum Laude from the University of Michigan having majored in Biochemistry. He completed his medical education at Wayne State University School of Medicine and went on to complete residency and fellowship training in Pediatrics and Pediatric Neurology at the Detroit Medical Center and Children's Hospital of Michigan. He continued professional development through the University of California, Irvine - The Paul Merage School of Business with certifications in Leadership for Healthcare Transformation & Physician Leadership.https://cognoa.com/This week's episode is sponsored by Toveedo! The Jewish videos your kids love, all in one happy place. Use code JOWMA10 for $10 off at https://toveedo.com/! _________________________________________________Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email digitalcontent@jowma.orgBecome a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA_org Follow us on Twitter!www.twitter.com/JOWMA_med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorgStay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc_cid=dfb442d2a7&mc_eid=e9eee6e41e
In recognition of Autism Action Month, the next episode of the Docs2Dads Podcast delves into the world of neurodevelopmental disorders with Dr. Sharief Taraman, a leading child neurologist and advocate for equitable access to diagnostic services for autism and related conditions.In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Taraman shares his background and passion for addressing the challenges faced by families navigating neurodevelopmental healthcare. From his early interest in pediatric neurology to his current role as a driving force behind innovative solutions like Canvas DX, Dr. Taraman offers valuable insights into the intersection of parenthood and medical expertise.Highlighted topics include the unique challenges in identifying and treating autism spectrum disorder, the importance of early recognition and intervention, and the role of technology in revolutionizing autism care. Dr. Taraman also discusses gender differences and overlooked signs in autism, as well as strategies for navigating the healthcare system and advocating for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.Don't miss this informative episode as we explore the complexities of autism and the promising future of neurodevelopmental healthcare. Tune in to gain valuable knowledge and support for families facing these challenges. #AutismAwareness #PediatricNeurology #Pediatrics #NeurodevelopmentalDisorders #AutismAwareness #PediatricHealthcareYou can find Dr. Taraman on LinkedIn and learn more about Cognoa here Have a question about this or other topics? Connect with Dr. Scott at the Social links below: Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drscottpeds Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/docs2dadspod Email: docs2dadspod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/docs2dadspod
In this episode, Dr. Sharief Taraman, Chief Executive Officer at Cognoa joins Scott Becker in a discussion that provides insight into his background, the importance of early diagnosis for neurodevelopmental disorders, advice for leaders wanting to run successful organizations, and more.
@1QLeadership Question: Is the path to the athletics director chair always the same? Sharief Hashim, Director of Athletics at Susquehanna University stopped by 1Q to talk about his journey from recreation director to college athletics director. From assistant basketball coach to interim athletics director, Hashim has navigated his career through passion and purpose. working with people leading adults servant leadership understanding business Hashim's leadership principles include having empathy, understand your leadership style, and get outside of your comfort zone. - One Question Leadership Podcast - Tai M. Brown
This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow' Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE---Episode Overview: What will it take to shatter systemic barriers obstructing timely and equitable pediatric care? According to our next guest, Dr. Sharief Taraman, Chief Executive Officer of Cognoa, it starts with responsible AI adoption designed to uplift all patients. As creators of the first and only FDA-authorized diagnostic for autism, Cognoa continues pioneering digital health solutions upholding diversity, cost savings, and care team empowerment. While together, Dr. Taraman passionately shares Cognoa's mission of democratizing quality care, how their autism diagnostic is dissolving geographic and financial obstacles through telehealth accessibility, and why he urges investors to back ventures tackling pediatric device gaps spanning ADHD, anxiety, speech impediments, and more. Join us as Dr. Taraman shares why he and his team at Cognoa are so dedicated to unlocking equitable pediatric care. Lets go! Episode Highlights:How Cognoa launched 1st ever FDA-authorized diagnostic test for autismExtracting digital biomarkers from parental questionnaires and child observation videosReducing disparities by maintaining high accuracy across patient demographicsAuto-generating necessary evaluation documentation to alleviate administrative burdensCognoa's pursuit to earn breakthrough designation for condensed 6-week autism behavioral therapyAbout our Guest: Dr. Sharief Taraman, MD, DABPN, DABPM, FAAP, is dual board-certified in Neurology with special qualifications in Child Neurology from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology and Clinical Informatics from the American Board of Preventive Medicine. He formerly served as the Division Chief of Pediatric Neurology for the CHOC Children's Specialists Pediatric Subspecialty Faculty and is a Clinical Associate Professor of Pediatrics at UC Irvine School of Medicine. Dr. Taraman is the Chief Executive Officer of Cognoa, a leading early childhood development and pediatric behavioral health company, creator of the first and only FDAauthorized diagnostic for autism and early, rapid developmental health evaluation, designed to increase childhood access to life-changing early intervention and treatment of behavioral health conditions. Links Supporting This Episode:Cognoa Website: CLICK HEREDr. Sharief Taraman LinkedIn page: CLICK HERECognia LinkedIn page: CLICK HERE Mike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: CLICK HEREGuest nomination form: CLICK HERE
When Jan Steckel was a guest on The Leftscape back in April of 2019, she read from her book of poetry, Like Flesh Covers Bone (Zeitgeist Press, 2018), which went on to win two Rainbow Awards. Her earlier poetry book, The Horizontal Poet (Zeitgeist Press, 2011), won a 2012 Lambda Literary Award. Jan Steckel's creative prose and poetry have appeared in Scholastic Magazine, Yale Medicine, Bellevue Literary Review, Canary, Assaracus, and elsewhere. This time in our featured interview, the Oakland, California based writer is back to share from her new debut fiction collection, Ghosts and Oceans (Zeitgeist Press, 2023). In The Artscape, Wendy Sheridan asks Robin Renée about current gigs, DJing post-punk, stage fright, and other happenings on the creative front. In This Fortnight I Learned, they cover Kit Kat flavors, an ending and beginning for KISS, and Wendy's music streaming in Japan. All the News We Can Handle includes contention over the Zulu kingship, a Texas abortion case, activists working to stop severe anti-LGBTQ+ laws in Uganda, George Santos on Cameo, the Pantone color of the coming year, and a fosssil called Turtwig. This is the last show of the season! Stay tuned for reposts of some of our favorites, check us out on Patreon, and catch us on social media @leftscape. Have a beautiful holiday season and a great start to 2024. We'll see you soon! Leftscape Love, Robin and Wendy Things to do: Read Ghosts and Oceans by Jan Steckel. https://www.zeitgeist-press.com/index.php/product/ghosts-and-oceans/ Ghosts and Oceans on Amazon See Robin Renée's live performance on Friday, December 15th, 7-9pm with Sharief & Friends at Mr. Pi's, 247 Raritan Ave, Highland Park, NJ. Stream music by Wendy Sheridan's band, Music for the Goddess: Listen to DJ Andrew Genus / Robin Renée on Mixcloud. See Turtwig!