Best Johnshopkins Podcasts (2025)

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - PSMA Targeted Therapies 11:54

6d ago11:54

11:54

Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Michael Carducci discuss using Prostate-Specific Membrane Antigen (PSMA) targeted therapies to detect and treat prostate cancer.By Bill Nelson

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Novel Paradigms for Advanced Prostate Cancer for Seminars in Radiation Oncology 36:51

8d ago36:51

36:51

Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Sophia Kamran from Harvard Medical School and Dr Constantinos Zamboglou from the German Oncology Center about the latest edition of Seminars in Radiation Oncology focusing on new treatments for advanced prostate cancer.By Akila Viswanathan

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Epidemiology 20:37

13d ago20:37

20:37

Dr Bill Nelson talks to Dr Elizabeth Platz about her research studying the causes of cancer over time in large groups and using data to assess future risk.By Bill Nelson

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Early Detection of Cancers 13:13

20d ago13:13

13:13

Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Bert Vogelstein discuss the development of tools for the early detection of cancers, which will lead to better treatments with fewer long-term consequences for patients.By Bill Nelson

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Cancer Risk 20:28

27d ago20:28

20:28

Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Kala Visvanathan about her research assessing breast cancer risk, why many people are developing cancers earlier in life, and the tools she is developing to find cancer sooner, when it can be treated more effectively.By Bill Nelson

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Circadian Rhythms 9:58

1M ago9:58

9:58

Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Chi Dang discuss the impact of circadian rhythms on our metabolism and how researchers are working to utilize this knowledge to improve cancer treatment.By Bill Nelson

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Cancer Metastasis 18:22

1M ago18:22

18:22

Dr Bill Nelson talks to Dr Andrew Ewald, a cell biologist, about his research into how cancer cells migrate throughout the body and the importance of federal funding to continue building on decades of successful research efforts.By Bill Nelson

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Cancer Vaccine Research 16:42

2M ago16:42

16:42

Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Elizabeth Jaffee about her research in cancer vaccines, immunotherapy, and the importance of federal funding in continuing to achieve breakthroughs in cancer treatment.By Bill Nelson

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Biomolecular Engineering Research 14:30

2M ago14:30

14:30

Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Denis Wirtz about his research using CODA, an artificial intelligence platform, to identify and analyze pre-cancerous lesions previously undetected in the pancreas and along the fallopian tubes.By Bill Nelson

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Melanoma Research 14:52

2M ago14:52

14:52

Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Ashani Weeraratna about her work in melanoma research, the progress that has been made in treating patients with melanoma, and the importance of federal research funding in finding advancements in treatment for this disease.By Bill Nelson

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Immunology Research 14:46

3M ago14:46

14:46

Dr Bill Nelson talks to Dr Drew Pardoll about the field of cancer immunology. They explain how cancer cells use 'checkpoints' to turn off immune response and how research efforts at Johns Hopkins to block these checkpoints and re-engage the immune system continue to benefit patients.By Bill Nelson

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Pediatric Sarcoma 11:40

3M ago11:40

11:40

Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Christine Pratilas, the new Director of Pediatric Oncology at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, about the care of children with sarcoma and the importance of research funding in discovering new treatments for childhood cancers.By Bill Nelson

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Johns Hopkins Physician of the Year 17:11

4M ago17:11

17:11

Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Christian Meyer about being named the Johns Hopkins Hospital Physician of the Year and treating patients with sarcoma. Read more ➡️ https://bit.ly/3XFAt2RBy Bill Nelson

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Healthy Insights that Matter: Intimacy - Changes that Happen During a Woman’s Lifetime 45:50

5M ago45:50

45:50

Our moderator Lillie Shockney talks with Drs. Kate Thomas and Tammy Senn about the intimacy levels that change during a woman’s lifetime.

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Healthy Insights that Matter: Stiff Person Syndrome 56:26

5M ago56:26

56:26

In this podcast, our moderator Lillie Shockney is talking with Dr. Scott Newsome, director of the Johns Hopkins Stiff Person Syndrome Center.

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - The Future of Radiation Oncology for Seminars in Radiation Oncology 28:29

6M ago28:29

28:29

Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Robert Coppes from The University Medical Center Groningen, Dr David Jaffray from MD Anderson Cancer Center and Dr Helen McNair from The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust Institute of Cancer Research to look ahead to the future of radiation oncology as they discuss how to improve decision making, incorporating a…

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Healthy Insights that Matter: Can You Smell The Roses? 42:07

7M ago42:07

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COVID first brought to global attention that our ability to smell could be affected by disease. In this month's podcast, moderator Lillie Shockney sits down with otolaryngologist and clinic director of Otolaryngology–Head and Neck Surgery at the Johns Hopkins Health Care & Surgery Center – Green Spring Station, Dr. Nicholas Rowan, to discuss anosmi…

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Artificial Intelligence 27:20

8M ago27:20

27:20

Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Vasan Yegnasubramanian review the latest developments in artificial intelligence that are improving cancer treatment. They highlight how radiology and pathology are at the forefront of this technology and explore areas where using AI and data analysis can open more avenues to improving care.…

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Prostate Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic 18:31

8M ago18:31

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Dr Bill Nelson and Dr Eugene Shenderov discuss the Johns Hopkins Prostate Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic. They provide an overview, including who participates in reviewing a patient's diagnosis, the schedule of their initial visit and how the team develops a treatment plan. Learn more about the Prostate Cancer Multidisciplinary Clinic here.…

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Lymphoma and Cellular Therapy 12:48

8M ago12:48

12:48

In this Cancer Matters podcast, Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Dr Nina Wagner-Johnston about the treatment of lymphoma and the newly opened Cellular Therapy Program at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Washington DC. Lymphoma is a blood cancer of the immune system. There are many types of lymphomas with a broad range…

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Healthy Insights that Matter: Keeping Your Wits About You During the Holiday Season 29:56

8M ago29:56

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December is the start of the holiday season. The holiday season can be filled with love and laughter, but for some, it can also be stressful and overwhelming. In this month's podcast, moderator Lillie Shockney talks to clinical psychologist Dr. Neda Gould, who serves as director of the Mindfulness Program at Johns Hopkins and associate director of …

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Healthy Insights that Matter: Vaccines and You 43:38

9M ago43:38

43:38

With every fall, comes a new flu vaccine. As we age, vaccines become an increasingly important tool to keep us healthy and avoiding unnecessary illnesses. In this month's podcast, moderator Lillie Shockney is joined by infectious disease expert, Dr. Anna Durbin, to discuss various different vaccines and the importance of vaccine compliance as we ag…

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Dr Kristin Redmond and Brain and Spinal Tumors 15:55

9M ago15:55

15:55

In this edition of the On Target podcast, Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Kristin Redmond about treating brain and spinal tumors and her research on stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT). Dr Redmond discusses some ongoing clinical trials using SBRT, a highly precise form of radiation therapy used to treat tumors in while minimizing damage …

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Dr Ana Kiess and Radiopharmaceuticals 15:27

10M ago15:27

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Dr Akila Viswanathan begins a special series focusing on women in radiation oncology at Johns Hopkins in this edition of the On Target podcast. Today she speaks with Dr Ana Kiess about treating patients with prostate cancer and head and neck cancers, her research on the integration of radiopharmaceutical therapies, and the unique challenges women f…

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - The Fetting Fund for Breast Cancer Prevention 20:53

10M ago20:53

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. In this episode of the Cancer Matters podcast, Dr Bill Nelson, Director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, speaks with Dr John Fetting and Dr Antonio Wolff about the breast cancer program at Johns Hopkins and the Fetting Fund for Breast Cancer Prevention. The Fetting Fund was inspired by the breast …

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Healthy Insights that Matter: Benefits of Soy and Other Phytonutrients for Breast Cancer Patients 28:48

10M ago28:48

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation: 1 in 8 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. In 2024, an estimated 310,720 women will be diagnosed with invasive breast cancer. An estimated 42,250 U.S. women will die from breast cancer in 2024. In this month’s p…

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Cancer Hope Network and M.A.P.S 17:01

10M ago17:01

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In this Cancer Matters podcast, Dr Bill Nelson, Director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, talks with Beth Blakey and Samantha Schrager from the Cancer Hope Network about their mission providing mentorship to cancer patients, the families of patients and caregivers, and a new partnership with Johns Hopkins. Cancer Hope Network is a peer me…

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Sickle Cell Awareness Month 19:23

11M ago19:23

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September is Sickle Cell Awareness Month. In this Cancer Matters podcast, Dr Bill Nelson, the Director of the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, speaks to Dr Rick Jones and Dr Robert Brodsky about treating sickle cell anemia, an inherited disorder where mutations in the globin gene cause the red blood cells to take on a sickle shape, leading to se…

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Personalized Dose for Seminars in Radiation Oncology 28:38

11M ago28:38

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In this On Target podcast, Dr Akila Viswanathan, Director of Radiation Oncology and Molecular Radiation Sciences at the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center, speaks with Dr. Deborah Citrin from the National Cancer Institute’s Center for Cancer Research and Dr. Zachary Morris from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health for an…

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Spatially Fractionated and FLASH Radiotherapy for Seminars in Radiation Oncology 22:11

11M ago22:11

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Dr Akila Viswanathan talks with Dr Robert Griffin from the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences and Dr Chandan Guha from Montefiore Einstein about a recent edition of Seminars in Radiation Oncology on innovations in physics, biology and clinical translation of spatially fractionated and FLASH radiotherapy.…

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Healthy Insights that Matter: DNA & Its Link to Chronic Inflammation 42:41

11M ago42:41

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As baby boomers grow older, the World Health Organization projects that by 2060, 95 million people will be age 65 or older. This month, moderator Lillie Shockney is joined by geriatrician and researcher Peter Abadir, an associate professor of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine to discuss aging well, especially the role that…

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - FDA Approval of a Drug Targeting a Brain Cancer Mutation 13:17

12M ago13:17

13:17

Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Matthias Holdhoff about the treatment of brain cancer and a significant FDA approval of a new drug treatment for a type of brain cancer, called low-grade glioma. The drug, called vorasidenib, is a targeted cancer therapy that works by inhibiting the activity of a mutated gene called IDH, slowing the growth of the cancer…

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Healthy Insights that Matter: Symptoms You Shouldn't Ignore 36:09

1y ago36:09

36:09

According to the American Cancer Society (ACS), the U.S. will see just over 2 million new cancer cases in 2024, as well as over 611,000 cancer deaths. In this month’s podcast, moderator Lillie Shockney is joined by medical oncologist and researcher Dr. Neeha Zaidi to discuss vague symptoms — such as unexplained weight loss, fatigue, bleeding, GI pr…

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - What Happens Now? 17:07

1y ago17:07

17:07

Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Robin Hopkins, the author of What Happens Now?, and Dr Tom Smith about how we can help children comprehend a cancer diagnosis in a loved one and encourage an open dialogue about their feelings and emotions. Download What Happens Now? for freeBy Bill Nelson

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Healthy Insights that Matter: Know the Signs of Peripheral Arterial Disease 28:45

1y ago28:45

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An estimated 8 million Americans are affected by peripheral arterial disease, also known as peripheral artery disease (PAD). This condition can cause leg discomfort when walking or more serious problems such as pain in the foot at rest, toe ulcers, toe infections and gangrene. In this month’s podcast, moderator Lillie Shockney is joined by vascular…

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - Clinical Trials for Seminars in Radiation Oncology 17:38

1y ago17:38

17:38

Dr Akila Viswanathan speaks with Dr Charles Thomas from the Dartmouth Cancer Center and Dr Ethan Ludmir from the MD Anderson Cancer Center about the design, execution and implementation of clinical trials for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.By Akila Viswanathan

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - MR Guided Radiation Therapy for Seminars in Radiation Oncology 24:36

1y ago24:36

24:36

Dr Akila Viswanathan talks with Dr Daniel Low, Vice Chair of Medical Physics Research and Innovation at UCLA Health, about MR Guided Radiation Therapy for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.By Akila Viswanathan

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On Target with Dr Akila Viswanathan - The Science and Management of Soft Tissue Sarcomas for Seminars in Radiation Oncology 17:07

1y ago17:07

17:07

Dr Akila Viswanathan talks to Dr David Kirsch from the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre/University Health Network about treating soft tissue sarcomas for Seminars in Radiation Oncology.By Akila Viswanathan

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A Woman's Journey: Skin Cancer 37:56

1y ago37:56

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According to the Skin Cancer Foundation: In the U.S., more than 9,500 people are diagnosed with skin cancer every day. More than two people die of the disease every hour. In this month’s podcast, moderator Dr. Lillie Shockney is joined by dermatologist Dr. Farah Succaria, M.D., assistant professor of dermatology. Her research interests focus on var…

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Cancer Genetics 20:21

1y ago20:21

20:21

Dr Bill Nelson talks to Dr Ken Kinzler, cancer researcher and Co-Director of Ludwig Cancer Research at Johns Hopkins, about his work in cancer genetics, the creation of screening tests for early detection and the future of personalized medicine.By Dr Bill Nelson

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - KRAS Kickers 22:18

1y ago22:18

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Dr Bill Nelson talks to Terri Conneran, the founder of KRAS Kickers, about the discovery of biomarkers, targeted treatments and her advocacy for patients across all cancer types.By Bill Nelson

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Ancestry Genetics 18:19

1y ago18:19

18:19

Dr Bill Nelson talks with Dr Clayton Yates about the evolution of his research into the genetics of ancestry.By Bill Nelson

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A Woman's Journey: Preventing Stroke 35:58

1+ y ago35:58

35:58

According to the CDC: Every year, more than 795,000 people in the United States have a stroke. About 77 % of which are first-time or new strokes. Every 3 minutes and 14 seconds, someone dies of stroke. In this month’s podcast, moderator Dr. Lillie Shockney is joined by neurologist, Dr. Argye Hillis, who is the Sheikh Khalifa Stroke Institute Profes…

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A Journey for Women of Color: Menopause 14:39

1+ y ago14:39

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Every woman will eventually go through menopause and while each woman's experience is unique, there is some unique experiences that unite women of color during perimenopause through post-menopause. Special guest moderator for this podcast is psychiatrist Erica Richards, who serves as Chair and Medical Director in the Department of Psychiatry and Be…

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A Journey for Women of Color: Multiple Myeloma 30:54

1+ y ago30:54

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In the 2nd of 3 A Journey for Women of Color, reporter Ava-joye Burnett sits down to discuss what women of color need to know about multiple myeloma. Her guest is Johns Hopkins Medicine associate professor of oncology, Dr. Carol Ann Huff, whose major research interests focus on the development of novel therapeutic approaches for the treatment of mu…

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A Journey for Women of Color: Ethnic Skin and Cosmetic Surgery 38:29

1+ y ago38:29

38:29

Did you know that there is there a difference in aging concerns between Caucasian women and non-Caucasian women? In the 1st of three A Journey for Women of Color podcasts, reporter Ava-joye Burnett sits down with professor of otolaryngology Dr. Kofi Boahene, who serves as a facial plastic and reconstructive surgeon at Johns Hopkins Medicine.…

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A Woman's Journey: Dry Eye 24:46

1+ y ago24:46

24:46

Approximately 20 million people in the United States (344 million worldwide) have #dryeye disease. Dry eye is most common in people over age 50. In this month’s podcast, moderator Dr. Lillie Shockney is joined by Dr. Lauren Gormley, an optometrist at the Wilmer Eye Institute.

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A Wake-Up Call: The Impact of Sleep on Our Health 28:52

1+ y ago28:52

28:52

Sleep disturbances affect a significant portion of the population. 50 to 70 million Americans have some type of sleep disorder. In this month’s podcast, moderator Lillie Shockney is joined by psychiatrist Andrew Huhn, M.D. to discuss the impact of sleep on our overall health.

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Rogue Cells 14:40

1+ y ago14:40

14:40

Dr Bill Nelson talks to Dr Rick Jones and Michael McCormick about their new book Rogue Cells: A Conversation on the Myths and Mysteries of Cancer. The book offers a blend of science and humor to help make the complexities of a cancer diagnosis more accessible to patients and their care partners. Learn more about the book here.…

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Cancer Matters with Dr Bill Nelson - Technology Transfer and Corporate Partnerships 18:51

1+ y ago18:51

18:51

Dr Bill Nelson speaks with Christy Wyskiel, the Executive Director of Johns Hopkins Technology Ventures, about the journey scientific discoveries take on their way to becoming life-saving treatments and the role JHTV plays in commercializing medical innovations.By Bill Nelson

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