Interviews and discussions with researchers en-us Johns Hopkins University. All rights reserved. 615 N. Wolfe Street, Baltimore, MD 21205, 410-955-6878 http://www.jhsph.edu/ Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Interviews with the world's top public health researchers Interviews with the world's top public health researchers Office of Communications cfschroe@jhsph.edu (Chris Schroeder) no Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health paffairs@jhsph.edu http://magazine.jhsph.edu/_images/jhsph_logo_sm.gif http://www.jhsph.edu?source=podcast 144 144 Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health News Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:10 EDT 20 By 2050, the number of people living with Alzheimer's disease worldwide will quadruple to 106 million, according to a study led by Ron Brookmeyer, PhD, a professor in the Department of Biostatistics at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. In this interview, Brookmeyer explains his findings and what they could mean for the treatment of Alzheimer's in the future. The Future of Alzheimer's Disease http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/ron_brookmeyer.mp4?source=podcast Office of Communications paffairs@jhsph.edu By 2050, the number of people living with Alzheimer's disease worldwide will quadruple to 106 million, according to a study led by Ron Brookmeyer, PhD, a professor in the Department of Biostatistics at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. In this interview, Brookmeyer explains his findings and what they could mean for the treatment of Alzheimer's in the future. By 2050, the number of people living with Alzheimer's disease worldwide will quadruple to 106 million, according to a study led by Ron Brookmeyer, PhD, a professor in the Department of Biostatistics at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. In this interview, Brookmeyer explains his findings and what they could mean for the treatment of Alzheimer's in the future. Public Health News from Jonhs Hopkins no Health Thu, 16 Aug 2007 17:00:00 EDT http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/ron_brookmeyer.mp4?source=podcast Targeted delivery of drugs. Innovative ways to filter water. Stain-free slacks... The benefits of nanotechnology--the engineering of materials on a molecular scale--seem limited only by human imagination. But no one knows how nanomaterials will affect human health. Jonathan Links, a co-founder of the Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology, met recently with Johns Hopkins Public Health editor Brian W. Simpson to discuss the public health aspects of this new technology. The Science of Small http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/nanotechnology_health.mp4?source=podcast Office of Communications paffairs@jhsph.edu Targeted delivery of drugs. Innovative ways to filter water. Stain-free slacks... The benefits of nanotechnology--the engineering of materials on a molecular scale--seem limited only by human imagination. But no one knows how nanomaterials will affect human health. Jonathan Links, a co-founder of the Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology, met recently with Johns Hopkins Public Health editor Brian W. Simpson to discuss the public health aspects of this new technology. Targeted delivery of drugs. Innovative ways to filter water. Stain-free slacks... The benefits of nanotechnology--the engineering of materials on a molecular scale--seem limited only by human imagination. But no one knows how nanomaterials will affect human health. Jonathan Links, a co-founder of the Johns Hopkins Institute for NanoBioTechnology, met recently with Johns Hopkins Public Health editor Brian W. Simpson to discuss the public health aspects of this new technology. Public Health News from Jonhs Hopkins no Health Thu, 16 Aug 2007 00:00:00 EDT http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/nanotechnology_health.mp4?source=podcast Every year since 1983, pediatrician Phil Thuma has fought to save the lives of the children of Macha, Zambia during the February-to-May malaria season. "God put African children on my heart. This is my home area, and these are my kids," says Thuma, whose missionary parents opened the hospital where he works. Thuma saw that treatment alone wasn't enough and began a research effort that has led to a collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute, which established a major research site there in 2005. In this January 2006 interview in Macha with Johns Hopkins Public Health magazine editor Brian W. Simpson, Thuma reflects on the challenge of fighting malaria in rural Africa and the promise of new artemisinin-based treatments. Fighting Malaria in Zambia: An Interview with Phil Thuma http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/malaria_phil_thuma.mp4?source=podcast Office of Communications paffairs@jhsph.edu Every year since 1983, pediatrician Phil Thuma has fought to save the lives of the children of Macha, Zambia during the February-to-May malaria season. "God put African children on my heart. This is my home area, and these are my kids," says Thuma, whose missionary parents opened the hospital where he works. Thuma saw that treatment alone wasn't enough and began a research effort that has led to a collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute, which established a major research site there in 2005. In this January 2006 interview in Macha with Johns Hopkins Public Health magazine editor Brian W. Simpson, Thuma reflects on the challenge of fighting malaria in rural Africa and the promise of new artemisinin-based treatments. Every year since 1983, pediatrician Phil Thuma has fought to save the lives of the children of Macha, Zambia during the February-to-May malaria season. "God put African children on my heart. This is my home area, and these are my kids," says Thuma, whose missionary parents opened the hospital where he works. Thuma saw that treatment alone wasn't enough and began a research effort that has led to a collaboration with the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute, which established a major research site there in 2005. In this January 2006 interview in Macha with Johns Hopkins Public Health magazine editor Brian W. Simpson, Thuma reflects on the challenge of fighting malaria in rural Africa and the promise of new artemisinin-based treatments. Public Health News from Jonhs Hopkins no malaria, mosquito, jhmri, phil thuma Health Sun, 27 May 2007 10:00:00 EDT http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/malaria_phil_thuma.mp4?source=podcast Marcelo Jacobs-Lorena, PhD, and his colleagues at the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute are studying ways to make mosquitoes resistant to the parasite that causes malaria. In theory, mosquitoes that are resistant to malaria would not transmit the disease to humans. Engineering Malaria-Resistant Mosquitoes http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/resisting_mosquitoes.mp4?source=podcast Office of Communications paffairs@jhsph.edu Marcelo Jacobs-Lorena, PhD, and his colleagues at the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute are studying ways to make mosquitoes resistant to the parasite that causes malaria. In theory, mosquitoes that are resistant to malaria would not transmit the disease to humans. Marcelo Jacobs-Lorena, PhD, and his colleagues at the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute are studying ways to make mosquitoes resistant to the parasite that causes malaria. In theory, mosquitoes that are resistant to malaria would not transmit the disease to humans. Public Health News from Jonhs Hopkins no malaria, mosquito, jhmri, marcelo jacobs-lorena Health Tue, 01 May 2007 09:00:00 EDT http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/resisting_mosquitoes.mp4?source=podcast New research by Elizabeth Selvin, PhD, MPH, indicates that more than 18 million men in the United States are affected by erectile dysfunction. She explains how age, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and a lack of physical activity contribute to this condition. Lifestyle Changes Could Improve Erectile Dysfunction http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/ed.mp4?source=podcast Office of Communications paffairs@jhsph.edu New research by Elizabeth Selvin, PhD, MPH, indicates that more than 18 million men in the United States are affected by erectile dysfunction. She explains how age, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and a lack of physical activity contribute to this condition. New research by Elizabeth Selvin, PhD, MPH, indicates that more than 18 million men in the United States are affected by erectile dysfunction. She explains how age, cardiovascular disease, diabetes and a lack of physical activity contribute to this condition. Public Health News from Jonhs Hopkins no Lifestyle Changes Could Improve Erectile Dysfunction, Elizabeth Selvin, erectile dysfunction, cardiovascular, diabetes, physical activity Health Mon, 12 Feb 2007 14:00:00 EDT http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/ed.mp4?source=podcast As a physician at Johns Hopkins Hospital, he saw firsthand the health needs of the people of East Baltimore. As dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Michael J. Klag is intent on finding lasting solutions to the barriers to health in Baltimore and in other metropolitan areas. Making Urban Health a Priority http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/urban_health.mp4?source=podcast Office of Communications paffairs@jhsph.edu As a physician at Johns Hopkins Hospital, he saw firsthand the health needs of the people of East Baltimore. As dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Michael J. Klag is intent on finding lasting solutions to the barriers to health in Baltimore and in other metropolitan areas. As a physician at Johns Hopkins Hospital, he saw firsthand the health needs of the people of East Baltimore. As dean of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Michael J. Klag is intent on finding lasting solutions to the barriers to health in Baltimore and in other metropolitan areas. Public Health News from Jonhs Hopkins no michael j. klag, dean, urban health, magazine Health Mon, 18 Dec 2006 10:00:00 EDT http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/urban_health.mp4?source=podcast Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, India's minister for health and family welfare, discusses improvements to health in India. India's Health http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/communications/rss/media/indias_health.mp4?source=podcast Office of Communications paffairs@jhsph.edu Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, India's minister for health and family welfare, discusses improvements to health in India. Dr. Anbumani Ramadoss, India's minister for health and family welfare, discusses improvements to health in India. Public Health News from Jonhs Hopkins no Anbumani Ramadoss, Mathuram Santosham Health Fri, 14 Jul 2006 12:00:00 EDT http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/communications/rss/media/indias_health.mp4?source=podcast Sommer Scholars Jessica Greenberg and Raj Panjabi interview former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson. Robinson was the keynote speaker for the 2006 Annual Dr. Leroy E. Burney Lecture on April 11 at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. In her presentation, "Realizing Rights in Practical Ways: Tackling Poverty in Africa," she addressed the need for grassroots efforts to establish integrated health care systems to combat poverty. Combating Poverty: Interview with Mary Robinson, former president of Ireland http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/communications/rss/media/Mary_Robinson.mp4?source=podcast Office of Communications paffairs@jhsph.edu Sommer Scholars Jessica Greenberg and Raj Panjabi interview former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson. Robinson was the keynote speaker for the 2006 Annual Dr. Leroy E. Burney Lecture on April 11 at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. In her presentation, "Realizing Rights in Practical Ways: Tackling Poverty in Africa," she addressed the need for grassroots efforts to establish integrated health care systems to combat poverty. Sommer Scholars Jessica Greenberg and Raj Panjabi interview former president of Ireland, Mary Robinson. Robinson was the keynote speaker for the 2006 Annual Dr. Leroy E. Burney Lecture on April 11 at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. In her presentation, "Realizing Rights in Practical Ways: Tackling Poverty in Africa," she addressed the need for grassroots efforts to establish integrated health care systems to combat poverty. Public Health News from Jonhs Hopkins no Leroy E. Burney, Sommer Scholars, Mary Robinson, Ireland, poverty, realizing rights, africa, grassroots efforts, integrated health care Health Tue, 09 May 2006 12:00:00 EDT http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/communications/rss/media/Mary_Robinson.mp4?source=podcast Mowing the lawn can be a weekly ritual of the spring and summer months for many Americans. However each year, nearly 80,000 Americans require hospital treatment from injuries caused by lawn mowers, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The researchers also concluded that the number of injuries from lawn mowers is increasing, with the majority of injuries occurring in children under age 15 and adults age 60 and older. The most common injuries were caused by strikes from debris, such as rocks and branches, propelled by the mower's spinning blades. The study, published in the April 2006 online edition of the Annals of Emergency Medicine, is the first to examine the extent and mechanisms of lawn mower injuries nationwide. Lawnmower Injuries: Discussion with David Bishai http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/communications/rss/media/bishai.mp4?source=podcast Office of Communications paffairs@jhsph.edu Mowing the lawn can be a weekly ritual of the spring and summer months for many Americans. However each year, nearly 80,000 Americans require hospital treatment from injuries caused by lawn mowers, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The researchers also concluded that the number of injuries from lawn mowers is increasing, with the majority of injuries occurring in children under age 15 and adults age 60 and older. The most common injuries were caused by strikes from debris, such as rocks and branches, propelled by the mower's spinning blades. The study, published in the April 2006 online edition of the Annals of Emergency Medicine, is the first to examine the extent and mechanisms of lawn mower injuries nationwide. Mowing the lawn can be a weekly ritual of the spring and summer months for many Americans. However each year, nearly 80,000 Americans require hospital treatment from injuries caused by lawn mowers, according to a study conducted by researchers at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The researchers also concluded that the number of injuries from lawn mowers is increasing, with the majority of injuries occurring in children under age 15 and adults age 60 and older. The most common injuries were caused by strikes from debris, such as rocks and branches, propelled by the mower's spinning blades. The study, published in the April 2006 online edition of the Annals of Emergency Medicine, is the first to examine the extent and mechanisms of lawn mower injuries nationwide. Public Health News from Jonhs Hopkins no Population Family Health Sciences, David Bishai Lawnmower Health Tue, 02 May 2006 16:00:00 EDT http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/communications/rss/media/bishai.mp4?source=podcast Fotis Kafatos, PhD, a world-renowned biologist at the Imperial College London, was the keynote speaker at the Third International Malaria Research Conference sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute. The conference was held March 20 and 21 in Baltimore, Md. In an interview with George Dimopoulos, PhD, a former student of Kafatos and an assistant professor in the Bloomberg School''''''''''''''''s Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Kafatos discussed his career and the importance of his malaria research. Malaria Research Conference: George Dimopoulos, PhD Interviews Fotis Kafatos, PhD http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/fotis_kafatos.mp4?source=podcast Office of Communications paffairs@jhsph.edu Fotis Kafatos, PhD, a world-renowned biologist at the Imperial College London, was the keynote speaker at the Third International Malaria Research Conference sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute. The conference was held March 20 and 21 in Baltimore, Md. In an interview with George Dimopoulos, PhD, a former student of Kafatos and an assistant professor in the Bloomberg School''''''''''''''''s Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Kafatos discussed his career and the importance of his malaria research. Fotis Kafatos, PhD, a world-renowned biologist at the Imperial College London, was the keynote speaker at the Third International Malaria Research Conference sponsored by the Johns Hopkins Malaria Research Institute. The conference was held March 20 and 21 in Baltimore, Md. In an interview with George Dimopoulos, PhD, a former student of Kafatos and an assistant professor in the Bloomberg School''''''''''''''''s Department of Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Kafatos discussed his career and the importance of his malaria research. Public Health News from Jonhs Hopkins no George Dimopoulos, Fotis Kafatos, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology, Malaria, research conference Health Fri, 24 Mar 2006 13:45:00 EDT http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/fotis_kafatos.mp4?source=podcast The 17-year, $4 billion polio eradication campaign has been marked by great successes yet an elusive finale. Don Burke, professor of International Health at the Bloomberg School, talks with David Heymann, leader of the global campaign, about the program''s current status and prospects for the future. Polio's Eradication: An Update with David Heymann, MD http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/david_heymann.mp4?source=podcast Office of Communications paffairs@jhsph.edu The 17-year, $4 billion polio eradication campaign has been marked by great successes yet an elusive finale. Don Burke, professor of International Health at the Bloomberg School, talks with David Heymann, leader of the global campaign, about the program''s current status and prospects for the future. The 17-year, $4 billion polio eradication campaign has been marked by great successes yet an elusive finale. Don Burke, professor of International Health at the Bloomberg School, talks with David Heymann, leader of the global campaign, about the program''s current status and prospects for the future. Public Health News from Jonhs Hopkins no Don Burke, David Heymann, polio, World Health Organization, WHO, eradication, International Health Health Wed, 02 Nov 2005 16:45:00 EDT http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/david_heymann.mp4?source=podcast Apoptosis--or cell suicide--helps rid the body of infected and damaged cells, but when it goes awry it can cause disease. The Bloomberg School''s Marie Hardwick, PhD, talks about her pioneering research into the phenomenon and how it may lead to new ways to prevent disease. Interview with Johns Hopkins Public Health Magazine editor Brian W. Simpson. Cell Suicide: A Discussion About Apoptosis With Marie Hardwick http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/marie_hardwick.mp4?source=podcast Office of Communications paffairs@jhsph.edu Apoptosis--or cell suicide--helps rid the body of infected and damaged cells, but when it goes awry it can cause disease. The Bloomberg School''s Marie Hardwick, PhD, talks about her pioneering research into the phenomenon and how it may lead to new ways to prevent disease. Interview with Johns Hopkins Public Health Magazine editor Brian W. Simpson. Apoptosis--or cell suicide--helps rid the body of infected and damaged cells, but when it goes awry it can cause disease. The Bloomberg School''s Marie Hardwick, PhD, talks about her pioneering research into the phenomenon and how it may lead to new ways to prevent disease. Interview with Johns Hopkins Public Health Magazine editor Brian W. Simpson. Public Health News from Jonhs Hopkins no Marie Hardwick, apoptosis, malaria, cancer, cell suicide, cell death, Molecular Microbiology and Immunology Health Fri, 21 Oct 2005 10:15:00 EDT http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/marie_hardwick.mp4?source=podcast "If you want to save the world, work with good people," advises Paul Farmer in an interview with Hopkins Sommer Scholars Lydia Mann-Bondat and Raj Panjabi. The founder of Partners in Health and the subject of the book Mountains Beyond Mountains talks about his most recent work in Rwanda and shares his advice for those interested in global health. (Excerpts from the interview.) A Conversation with Paul Farmer, MD, PhD http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/paul_farmer.mp4?source=podcast Office of Communications paffairs@jhsph.edu "If you want to save the world, work with good people," advises Paul Farmer in an interview with Hopkins Sommer Scholars Lydia Mann-Bondat and Raj Panjabi. The founder of Partners in Health and the subject of the book Mountains Beyond Mountains talks about his most recent work in Rwanda and shares his advice for those interested in global health. (Excerpts from the interview.) "If you want to save the world, work with good people," advises Paul Farmer in an interview with Hopkins Sommer Scholars Lydia Mann-Bondat and Raj Panjabi. The founder of Partners in Health and the subject of the book Mountains Beyond Mountains talks about his most recent work in Rwanda and shares his advice for those interested in global health. (Excerpts from the interview.) Public Health News from Jonhs Hopkins no Paul Farmer, Partners in Health, Sommer Scholars, Rwanda, Haiti, improving health, developing countries Health Thu, 22 Sep 2005 10:15:00 EDT http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/paul_farmer.mp4?source=podcast Four days after Hurricane Katrina devastated the U.S. Gulf Coast, Kellogg Schwab, PhD, was on a plane to Alabama, sent there by the American Red Cross to assist with the assessment of shelters in the region. Dr. Schwab sat down with us to discuss his observations and his role in the assessment. Kellogg Schwab: Assessing the Aftermath of Hurricane Katrina http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/kellogg_schwab.mp4?source=podcast Office of Communications paffairs@jhsph.edu Four days after Hurricane Katrina devastated the U.S. Gulf Coast, Kellogg Schwab, PhD, was on a plane to Alabama, sent there by the American Red Cross to assist with the assessment of shelters in the region. Dr. Schwab sat down with us to discuss his observations and his role in the assessment. Four days after Hurricane Katrina devastated the U.S. Gulf Coast, Kellogg Schwab, PhD, was on a plane to Alabama, sent there by the American Red Cross to assist with the assessment of shelters in the region. Dr. Schwab sat down with us to discuss his observations and his role in the assessment. Public Health News from Jonhs Hopkins no Kellogg Schwab, hurricane, Katrina, Environmental Health Sciences, disaster, environmental microbiology, water quality, drinking water, treatment Health Thu, 01 Sep 2005 10:15:00 EDT http://commprojects.jhsph.edu/_media/kellogg_schwab.mp4?source=podcast