Podcasts by Raw Talk Podcast

#120: The Era of Ozempic: Anti-Fat Bias and Body Image from 2023-11-22T12:34:20

In an era where medications like Ozempic are gaining popularity for their off-label use as weight loss drugs, the dialogue on societal perceptions of weight and health is increasingly relevant. ...

#119: Clinical and Cultural Perspectives on Rural Family Medicine from 2023-10-24T23:09:31

Canadians in rural areas make up one-fifth of the population yet are served by only 8% of the physician population. With limited access to primary care, mental health care, and specialist care, ...

#118: Cervical Cancer Screening: The Smear Test Alternative from 2023-09-27T08:10:43

In this two-part episode, we discuss two very important topics related to Women’s Health; Endometriosis and Cervical Cancer. Please listen to Part 1 if you haven't already!

Cervi...

#117: Endometriosis: Common Disease, Uncommon Diagnosis from 2023-09-27T08:10:21

In this two-part episode, we discuss two very important topics related to Women’s Health; Endometriosis and Cervical Cancer. 

Everyone wants to be seen and heard, especially in t...

#116: Medical Imaging: Radiology Revolution from 2023-08-09T10:33:06

Medical imaging, from the familiar X-rays to advanced MRI and CT scans, has revolutionized healthcare. These techniques allow us to glimpse inside, aiding in the diagnosis and treatment of vario...

#115: The Future of Paramedicine from 2023-07-21T09:20:32

When 911 is called for medical assistance, paramedics are the personnel that are dispatched to provide transport and emergency medical care. Paramedics are generally known to play an essential r...

#114: Inclusivity in Sports and Fitness from 2023-06-14T19:44:02

The sports and fitness spaces play an important role in fostering communities – we can challenge our physical and mental capabilities, form ever-lasting bonds with teammates, find an avenue to r...

#113: Raw Talk Live: Finding the Cutoff from 2023-05-01T13:15:20

In this special episode, we reflect on our Raw Talk Live event, themed "Finding the Cutoff" - an interesting panel discussion on identifying and addressing social biases in healthcare data. Thro...

#112: Architecture x Health: The Blueprints behind Healthcare Spaces from 2023-03-01T09:00

The spaces we live, work, play in shape our health and our psyche - and healthcare spaces are no different. In this episode, we take a deep, multifaceted look at the field of healthcare architec...

#111: Tiny Tots, Huge Hurdles from 2023-02-15T09:00

In this episode of Raw Talk Podcast, we dive into the big world of little humans as we explore the topic of neonatology. Our guests give us an overview of what neonatology as a field encompasses...

#110: Back to School with Raw Talk from 2022-11-23T12:15:55

Back to school season is in full force, and students ride the rollercoaster of academia for another year. This is where students face new joys, opportunities and challenges along the way. As tec...

#109: Caregivers: The Forgotten Pillars of Healthcare from 2022-10-14T09:00

Think back to the last time you fell ill or were having a bad day - you likely reached out to your loved ones for support to help you feel better and get through the day productively. Now, think...

#108: The Psychology of Love and Relationships from 2022-09-16T09:00

Love is a complicated, painful, wonderful, and abstract thing we are all familiar with. From the fleeting moments of bliss to the deepest relationships, love has also been the subject of objecti...

#107: Unravelling the Nobel Prize and Touch Sensations from 2022-05-26T15:20:37

In 2021, Dr. David Julius and Dr. Ardem Patapoutian won the Nobel Prize in Physiology and Medicine for their discoveries related to temperature and touch receptors. In this episode, Dr. Rose Hil...

#106: Raw Talk Unsolved: Investigating Forensics from 2022-04-04T14:14:26

The field of forensics encompasses the intersection between law and science. This episode explores forensics in more detail. Our guests, Chief Coroner of Ontario, Dr. Dirk Huyer, and Deputy Chie...

#105: Science Accessibility: How Open Is Too Open? from 2022-03-03T10:47:03

One of the most underappreciated inventions in history can be dated back to 15th century Europe when German goldsmith Johannes Gutenberg developed the printing press which, for the first time ev...

#104: A New Era of Knowledge: Science on Social Media from 2022-02-26T17:18:06

Should bad science be censored on social media? This complex ethical dilemma, stemming from the Information Age beginning in the mid 20th century, is proving to be a real challenge as we continu...

#103: Raw Talk Roundtables: Underrepresentation in STEM from 2022-02-02T00:06:22

Students from underrrepresented groups in STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) fields often experience a myriad of challenges due to a variety of systemic barriers such as la...

#102: Healthcare Behind Bars from 2021-12-08T11:09:05

As a patient, you would want the best care to come to you. You would want to be able to access health services, empathetic staff, and any medications you need. As a citizen, you likely want that...

#101: The Many Faces of Burnout in Healthcare from 2021-11-10T01:00

Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been an increased use of the terms “healthcare provider burnout” and “healthcare heroes”. Within the media, we have seen these terms be trending hasht...

#100 Years Later: Insulin and Beyond from 2021-10-27T01:00

In honour of our 100th episode here at Raw Talk Podcast, we are celebrating another anniversary this year: 100 years since the discovery of insulin, a life saving treatment for dia...

#99 Refugee Healthcare in Canada from 2021-10-13T06:00

Humanitarian crises from around the world, attributed to various causes such as war and climate change, have resulted in the displacement of millions of people worldwide. Some of t...

#98: Podium Pills: Fame or Folly? from 2021-09-29T01:00

Have you ever wondered how the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) decides what substances are banned in professional sport? Or what it’s like to get tested for prohibited substances? ...

#97: Let‘s Talk Grad School from 2021-09-15T01:00

Post-graduate education. This is where students learn the joy and importance of scientific discoveries and advancement firsthand. This is also where students face realities of research and of ad...

#96: Genetic Testing: What it Means for Families and the Future from 2021-05-14T11:00

The Human Genome Project -- to sequence all genes in human DNA -- took over a decade and about $5 billion dollars to complete. Today, we can get the same results in 2 months for ab...

#95: Live or Be Alive: Medical Assistance in Dying from 2021-04-26T00:26

Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) was legalized in Canada in 2016 under Bill C-14 after decades of public dialogue and debate. This episode takes a deep dive into MAiD, the death ...

#94: Child Maltreatment: Healing and Breaking the Cycle from 2021-04-07T02:00

For many people, childhood memories hold a special place in our hearts. Childhood experiences also impact our journey through life, shaping our personality, relationships, and conc...

#93: The Future of Antibiotics from 2021-03-24T00:29

Since their discovery in the 1920's, antibiotics have allowed the field of medicine to make leaps and bounds in innovation. The ability to treat bacterial infections reliably and e...

#92: Producing and Pricing Drugs in Canada from 2021-03-10T02:00

Pharmaceutical drugs are a pillar of modern healthcare - from preventative medicines to life-saving therapies. We therefore rely on pharmaceutical companies to discover, develop, a...

#91: Social Determinants of Health: Care beyond the Clinic from 2021-02-24T05:05

Many factors including income, food security, or housing can have a huge contribution to our health. These are known as the social determinants of health (SDoH). In this episode, w...

#90: Anti-Black Racism in Healthcare from 2021-02-10T01:00

Like so many institutions, anti-Black racism continues to pervade the healthcare system—rarely in overt, obvious ways, but in ways that undeniably lead to worse health outcomes for...

#77: Trans Health: True to Self from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Acceptance of transgender and non-binary folks in Canada has come a long way in the last decade and arguably much of this progress was made in just the last few years. While many of us take for gra...

#76: Sports Medicine & Performance: It Takes a Team from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Sports play an important role in our culture, from the individual level where many participate in recreational activities for exercise and social benefits, to the national and international levels ...

#74: Outbreak Transmission: When Diseases Go Viral from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

While humans have struggled for millennia with the spread of contagious diseases, rapid global movement of people and food now magnifies the risks of outbreaks, requiring better monitoring and fast...

#72: Burning Up: The Health Impacts of Climate Change from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Climate change has been called the defining issue of our time. Its scope, complexity, and impact pose an enormous challenge to humanity. Political, economic, ecological, agricultural and health sys...

#70: Not Just Tiny Adults from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Children have historically been excluded from medical research studies and clinical trials in order to protect them. While this exclusion is well intentioned, we need pediatric research to answer i...

#60: Forensic Psychiatry: Mental Health Meets the Law from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Crime shows are ubiquitous these days. A common theme in the genre is violence committed by individuals who are mentally ill. These events are oftentimes sensationalized, drawing attention to the n...

#58 Our Aging Population: The Silver Tsunami or Red Herring? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Aging is a biological process that acts on all of us, from the day we’re born until the day we die. And for many people, it is a cause for concern. In fact, some scientists believe aging should be ...

#89: Vaccines: Making History from 2021-01-27T01:00

Vaccine technology has come a long way in terms of safety and understanding the underlying immunological principles. The first vaccine that was made was against smallpox in the lat...

#88: Tuberculosis: The Forgotten Pandemic from 2021-01-13T01:00

Tuberculosis (TB) is a bacterial infectious disease that affects millions of people globally every year. Despite being one of the oldest infectious diseases in humans, control of t...

#87: Water: Access, Equity and Greater Impacts from 2020-12-17T09:49

It's only natural to be curious about the most essential need for human health and survival: water. In this episode, we learn about clean water, recognizing the drastic difference ...

#86: Global Health from 2020-12-02T06:00

As we have learned through the COVID-19 pandemic, the health of communities around the world is connected through shared technologies, institutions, and values. In this episode, we...

#85: The Disability Discourse from 2020-11-18T02:00

There are things in life that people take for granted every day. For many of us, that is the privilege of moving about in a world that was designed for our bodies and our physical ...

#84: Passports and Procedures: Receiving and Providing Care Abroad from 2020-11-04T01:00

As Canadians, we're usually quite proud of our excellent healthcare system. However, as we learned in Episodes 83 on organ donation, 82 on amputation, and others, gaps in public co...

#83: The Stories, Science and Ethics of Organ Donation from 2020-10-21T06:00

About 90% of Canadians say they support organ and tissue donation but less than 20% have made plans to donate. To tackle this discrepancy, Nova Scotia is set to become the first pr...

#82: Making Strides: Amputation&Prosthetics from 2020-10-07T00:01

On April 12, 1980, 22-year old Terry Fox dipped his toe into the icy Atlantic Ocean outside St John's, Newfoundland before setting out on one of the most inspiring athletic feats t...

#81: A Fault in Our Memory from 2020-09-23T08:55

Memory is essential for forming individual identity, as well as the process of learning. Yet, memory is not without its faults. In this episode of Raw Talk Podcast, we try to under...

#80: COVID Decoded: Science and Society in the New Normal from 2020-09-09T07:00

2020 has been a strange, unpredictable and challenging year, as the coronavirus has impacted our lives in countless ways. Here at Raw Talk, we found ourselves struggling to keep up...

COVID-19 Decoded #8: Immunity in Canada from 2020-09-09T06:45

Your favourite medical science podcast is making the most of ‘the new normal’ - this year’s Raw Talk Live event was broadcast entirely on YouTube! Over 8 weeks, we spoke to researchers...

COVID-19 Decoded #7: Health Equity from 2020-09-09T06:30

Your favourite medical science podcast is making the most of ‘the new normal’ - this year’s Raw Talk Live event was broadcast entirely on YouTube! Over 8 weeks, we spoke to researchers...

COVID-19 Decoded #6: Putting It to the Test from 2020-09-09T06:15

Your favourite medical science podcast is making the most of ‘the new normal’ - this year’s Raw Talk Live event was broadcast entirely on YouTube! Over 8 weeks, we spoke to researchers...

COVID-19 Decoded #5: Intersections with Climate Change from 2020-09-09T06:00

Your favourite medical science podcast is making the most of ‘the new normal’ - this year’s Raw Talk Live event was broadcast entirely on YouTube! Over 8 weeks, we spoke to researchers...

COVID-19 Decoded #4: Public Health&Policy from 2020-09-09T05:45

Your favourite medical science podcast is making the most of ‘the new normal’ - this year’s Raw Talk Live event was broadcast entirely on YouTube! Over 8 weeks, we spoke to researchers...

COVID-19 Decoded #3: Psychological Impact from 2020-09-09T05:30

Your favourite medical science podcast is making the most of ‘the new normal’ - this year’s Raw Talk Live event was broadcast entirely on YouTube! Over 8 weeks, we spoke to researchers...

COVID-19 Decoded #2: Epidemiology&Modelling from 2020-09-09T05:15

Your favourite medical science podcast is making the most of ‘the new normal’ - this year’s Raw Talk Live event was broadcast entirely on YouTube! Over 8 weeks, we spoke to researchers...

COVID-19 Decoded #1: Coronaviruses 101 from 2020-09-09T05:00

Your favourite medical science podcast is making the most of ‘the new normal’ - this year’s Raw Talk Live event was broadcast entirely on YouTube! Over 8 weeks, we spoke to researchers...

#79: Maternal Health Part 2: Pregnancy&Post-Partum from 2020-09-02T11:59

In part two of our maternal health series, we explore the journey through pregnancy, birth, and the post-natal period – including the planning involved, the decisions made, and any...

#78: Maternal Health Part 1: Exploring Fertility from 2020-08-12T01:04

Maternal health refers to the journey from pregnancy to child birth to the postnatal period. Every mother's experience is different and includes a continuum of scientific and medic...

#75: The Healing Power of Music from 2020-02-26T00:00

Music, we listen to it when waking up, while in transit, at work, and with friends. It is a form of entertainment, but also has the potential to provide so much more. Music is a un...

#73: Biohacking: From Sci-Fi to Reality from 2020-01-29T00:02

Our genetic information makes us who we are. "Hacking" into such an essential part of nature used to be something that happened only in science fiction. However, technology and sci...

#71: What Does It All Mean? from 2019-12-18T00:33

What does it mean to lead a meaningful life? How do we find meaning in a modern context? Are we in the midst of a "meaning crisis"? Answering such profound questions is no easy tas...

#69: Forgotten Voices: Exploring Homelessness and Health from 2019-11-20T07:47

Homelessness remains a persistent, societal and human rights issue that affects over 250,000 Canadians. The challenges go beyond just finding a place to live – those who are homele...

#68: Down the Rabbit Hole of Psychedelics from 2019-11-06T00:17

Humans have been captivated by the power of psychedelics for millennia. Traditionally, natural psychedelics have been used in religious rituals to communicate with gods or in warfa...

#67: Out of this World: Research and Health in Space from 2019-10-23T10:18

Fifty years after humans first set foot on the Moon, we're on the verge of a new era in space exploration. The Canadian Space Agency (CSA) and NASA have upcoming plans to go back t...

#66: Investing in Tomorrow: Why Are You Voting Science? from 2019-10-09T00:00

On October 21, we will be voting in an important federal election that will determine the next 4 years of Canadians' lives. While voters have many concerns they want addressed, one...

#65 Investing in Knowledge: The Life Cycle of Research from 2019-09-25T00:52

On this episode, we explore the life cycle of research: from seeking funding to sharing findings that inspire. Grace spoke to Dr. David Naylor about science culture in Canada and t...

#64: All Consuming: The Science and Stories Behind Eating Disorders from 2019-09-11T00:00

Food is a part of our everyday lives and is essential for us to survive and thrive. For many of us, food is also a source of joy. We share stories, make memories, and plan our live...

#63: Artificial Intelligence in Medicine: Future&Ethical Considerations from 2019-08-14T10:38

Where do you see medicine in 20 years? Does it involve Artificial Intelligence? We think it does, which is why this summer we hosted our second annual live event entitled Medicine ...

#62: Artificial Intelligence: Where Are We Now? from 2019-07-31T00:00

Raw Talk recently hosted their second annual live event, entitled Medicine Meets Machine: The Emerging Role of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare. Today's episode with Grac...

#61: Alternative Facts, Pseudoscience, Real Debate from 2019-05-30T11:57

Within the last couple of years, the concept of "fake news" has generated much interest in mainstream media. Currently, our generation has access to more information than at any ot...

#59: Let's Get Personal from 2019-04-24T00:00

Have you ever had a bad reaction to a medication? Or realized that it just wasn't helping at all? The way someone responds to a particular drug - how effective it is and whether th...

#57 Autism: Unraveling the Spectrum from 2019-03-27T09:36

In the past, the term autism was used to describe the symptoms of schizophrenia and was (incorrectly!) thought to have been caused by apathetic "refrigerator mothers". Today, we us...

#56: Mirror, Mirror - The Science Behind Skin&Cosmetics from 2019-03-12T23:00

Step 1, wash face. Step 2, tone. Step 3, apply serum. Step 4, hydrate. Sound familiar? Most of us have a facial routine that looks something like this. While the amount of steps ma...

#55: Food for Thought: Unpacking Nutritional Science from 2019-02-27T02:31

What's the science behind the new and improved Canada Food Guide? Is the hype surrounding the keto diet and intermittent fasting supported by evidence? Can your genetic code tell y...

#54: Sex, Society and Science from 2019-02-13T11:38

Think back to your first sexual education experience. What did you learn? Who taught you? How has your understanding of sex, sexuality, and gender changed as you got older? In this...

#53: Indigenous Perspectives on Health from 2019-01-23T09:56

Everyone has their own perspective through which they view the world. But an integral part of science is questioning - questioning our assumptions and reflecting on how they may be...

#52: Respect Your Rhythm from 2019-01-09T00:00

There is no shortage of phrases related to time - and for good reason! Nearly all biological processes have evolved to follow a day-night cycle every 24 hours. In our fifty-second ...

#51: From “Miracle Drug” to Epidemic from 2018-11-21T00:00

Open any newspaper and you'll stumble across an article on the opioid crisis. While some mention illicit fentanyl, other pieces talk about doctor-prescribed substances. What is act...

#50: From Surgical Mesh to DBS – Medical Devices in the 21st Century from 2018-11-07T08:27

Is it possible to move a wheelchair simply by thinking about it? Surprisingly, the answer is yes! Medical devices, such as brain-computer interfaces and insulin pumps, have dramati...

#49: Canada Legalizes Cannabis from 2018-10-17T01:45

The day has arrived. After being prohibited in Canada for over 90 years, cannabis has been legalized for recreational use across the country. Just about everybody has an opinion on...

#48: Unpacking Autoimmunity: Myths, Microbes&Misdiagnoses from 2018-10-03T00:00

Inflammation, the gut, microbes, cortisol, and sore joints... what do these things have in common? Tune in to this week's episode as we explore what it's like living with an autoim...

#47: Graduate Student Mental Health from 2018-09-19T00:00

One in four people will be affected by mental or neurological disorders at some point in their lives. This is particularly true among graduate students, who recent studies suggest,...

#46: Season 3 is here! from 2018-09-05T06:46

We're back! Join Mel & Grace for a quick reflection of some season 2 highlights and a preview of the upcoming season 3 of Raw Talk. What's in store? We'll discuss emerging medical ...

#45: New Methods of Science Communication from 2018-08-22T00:00

For our season finale, we pick up from last episode to bring you the second instalment of our Raw Talk Live event, a panel discussion focusing on new methods of science communicati...

#44: Public Engagement in Science from 2018-08-08T00:00

August is flashback month, as we move back in time to present you recordings from the event we hosted back in May, Raw Talk Live. This week's instalment presents the first of two p...

#43: Advancing Kidney Transplants&Medical Culture from 2018-07-25T00:00

Did you know that nearly 500 million people globally suffer from some form of irreversible kidney-related disease? These individuals may wait years before receiving a transplant! I...

#42: Mindfulness - A Personal&Professional Project from 2018-07-11T10:52

Mindfulness is becoming increasingly integrated in mainstream society, but is this new wave of wisdom effective or just the latest trend? How does mindfulness impact our view of ou...

#41: Unpacking the Award-Winning Documentary - Unrest from 2018-06-20T00:00

Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a debilitating and misunderstood disease that affects 20 million people globally. Raw Talk had the chance to attend a...

#40: What Does it Mean to Survive Cancer? from 2018-06-06T00:00

While cancer is still a scary word, roughly 75% of people diagnosed with cancer will survive long-term. But how are these patients supported in the long term, as they deal with lat...

#39: Economics&Childhood Cancer Treatment from 2018-05-16T00:00

The focus in childhood cancer is often solely on treating the disease, but what about the costs - both health and financial - that patients and their families must bear? Join Melis...

#38: Pollution&Our Lungs from 2018-05-02T00:00

Living in a dense urban jungle is not without its risks, and cities in Canada are no exception. Toronto is regarded as the most polluted city in Canada, but what could this be attr...

#37: Neurodegeneration, Concussions,&Misconceptions from 2018-04-18T00:00

You've spent your entire life wiring your brain to make you ... you! So, if your brain changes, you change - right? On this episode, Melissa and Swapna chat with Dr. Carmela Tartag...

#36: The Future is Neuroscience! from 2018-04-04T00:46

Repairing the damaged brain is the one of the holy grails of neuroscience. On this episode, Grace and Melissa sit down with Dr. Freda Miller, a Senior Scientist at the Hospital for...

#35: Comics and Medicine from 2018-03-21T12:34

What do comics and medicine have in common? A lot more than you may think! In this episode, Dr. Shelley Wall, Assistant Professor in the Biomedical Communications program, chats wi...

#34: Simulation in Healthcare from 2018-03-07T00:00

If there's one aspect of your learning you could simulate, what would that be? In this episode, Jabir sits down with Dr. Ryan Brydges, Director of Research at the Allan Waters Fami...

#33: Sleep&Anesthesia Explained from 2018-02-21T00:00

On this episode of Raw Talk, we focus on a topic that affects us so intimately: sleep. Join Jabir as he sits down with sleep physiologist and author, Dr. Richard Horner, to discuss...

#32: Delivering Quality End of Life Care from 2018-02-07T00:00

Although the relief of pain and suffering is inherent in all fields of medicine, there's one specialty in particular where this aspect of care is truly the focus. While you may be ...

#31: Sex, Gender,&the Brain from 2018-01-24T00:00

What do sex and gender have to do with neuroscience? Join Jabir as he sits down with Dr. Gillian Einstein, neuroscientist in the Department of Psychology and the Wilfred and Joyce ...

#30: Hearing Loss, Language&Learning from 2018-01-10T00:00

What structure holds the three smallest bones in the body? If you guessed the ears, you're right! Kicking off 2018, the first episode of this year is all about our auditory system,...

#29: Personalizing Cancer Medicine from 2017-12-22T00:00

Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide, but what makes it so difficult to treat? What is tumor hypoxia and how can it influence biology to drive a poor prognosis? In this epi...

#28: History&Ethics of Stem Cells from 2017-12-08T00:00

Over the past decade, academics and media outlets alike have been telling us that stem cells are going to revolutionize regenerative medicine. But what does this really mean? What ...

#27: Assessing Medical Learners from 2017-11-24T00:00

Throughout their many years of training, medical students will learn everything they need to know to provide adequate medical care. This curriculum includes specialized medical kno...

#26: Suicide - Who is Susceptible? from 2017-11-10T00:00

By the time you are finished reading this, one person somewhere in world will take their own life - suicide is the second leading cause of death in young people, aged 15-29. This w...

#25: Mathematical Magic and STIs from 2017-10-27T00:00

Have you ever wondered what mathematical modelling can teach us about how and why HIV and sexually transmitted infections spread in various geographical areas? Or why it's importan...

#24: Combating Treatment Resistant Depression from 2017-10-13T00:00

Many of us have experienced depression or have loved ones who have. Reaching out for help is never easy, and when frontline treatments don't work, the effect on quality of life can...

#23: Nature, Nurture&Mood Disorders from 2017-09-29T00:00

Hey Raw Talk listeners! The start of October also marks the start of Mental Illness Awareness Week, so we sat down with Dr. Robert Levitan, a clinician-scientist at the Centre for ...

#22: We’re Back! from 2017-09-15T00:00

Your favourite grad student science podcast is back for a second season! The crew welcomes its newest members, reflects on their journey in bringing the show to existence and the r...

#21: The Gender&Diversity Gap in STEMM from 2017-09-01T00:00

For our 21st and final episode of Raw Talk Season 1, we decided to share something a little different with you guys. We've spent the last year talking to incredible scientists here...

#20: Advances in Epilepsy Care from 2017-07-28T00:00

Moving forward with this month's theme of Our PIs, we sit down with behavioural pharmacologist and epilepsy research champion, Dr. McIntyre Burnham. Dr. Burnham is a Professor Emer...

#19: Mapping Language with MEG from 2017-07-14T00:00

With July finally here, we embrace the warm weather and our new theme for the month, "Our PIs", featuring some of our own supervisors on the podcast. For this episode, we sit down ...

#18: Motor Control&Movement Disorders from 2017-06-30T00:00

Even the simplest movements, like picking up your coffee cup, are actually the result of very complex processes and signalling in your nervous system. While we might not put too mu...

#17: Neuroimaging Chronic Pain from 2017-06-16T00:00

Episode 17 of Raw Talk focuses on chronic pain, and we are fortunate to have highly acclaimed researcher, Dr. Karen Davis, join us to share her expertise. We discuss the contributi...

#16: Restoring Sight with Stem Cells from 2017-05-26T00:00

We couldn't have chosen a better scientist to wrap up this month's theme of "Foundational Science" than Dr. Derek van der Kooy, Head of the Neurobiology Research Group at the Donne...

#15: From Cells to Tissues from 2017-05-12T00:00

This month, we're kicking off our theme of foundational research! On this episode, we hear from the amazing Dr. Helen McNeill, an expert in biology and molecular genetics. Dr. McNe...

#14: Living with Cystic Fibrosis from 2017-04-28T00:00

Every day, we take ~12-20 breaths per minute, that adds up to anywhere between 12,000-30,000 breaths per day! Now imagine if your lungs failed to function properly, what would happ...

#13: Engineering Better Lungs from 2017-04-14T00:00

We can't live without air, but we also can't live with air if we can't breathe. Tune into this episode to hear Dr. Shaf Keshavjee (Surgeon-in-Chief at the University Health Network...

#12: Graduate Professional Development from 2017-03-24T00:00

Keeping with the theme of Student Engagement, we're ending the month with the woman who has figuratively (and nearly literally) done it all, Dr. Darlene Homonko! She's Director of ...

#11: Re-Imagining the PhD from 2017-03-10T00:00

Someone wise once said, "a great mentor does all the things a good mentor does, but also knows when to let go." On this month's theme of Student Engagement, we sit down with some p...

#10: Undergrads Ask from 2017-02-24T00:00

We are wrapping up this month's theme of "Student Voices" by focusing on the perspectives of future graduate students. On this episode, Richie, Alex and Eryn team sit down to play ...

#9: Grad Students Answer from 2017-02-10T00:00

February is the month to highlight Student Voices. To kick off our theme, we take a break from talking to established researchers and scientists to sit down with some current gradu...

#8: Marrying Art, Science&Design from 2017-01-27T00:00

Are you a visual learner? Do you have a passion for art and science? Are you curious about how augmented reality can help you learn? Tune in to this week's episode, featuring Dr. J...

#7: Becoming a Health Research Translator from 2017-01-20T00:00

Welcome to episode seven of the Raw Talk podcast! We're excited to introduce this month's theme of "IMS Professional Programs" with a special focus on translational research. This ...

#6: Concussion in Sports from 2016-12-31T23:02

When you're watching a hockey game or even playing sports yourself, do you ever think about concussions? What do athletes or the public think know about concussions? What do our ex...

#5: Essentials of Spinal Cord Injury from 2016-12-31T22:59

Welcome to the fifth episode of the Raw Talk Podcast! We are excited to reveal this month's theme: "Neurotrauma". In our first instalment, surgeon-scientist Dr. Michael Fehlings jo...

#4: Demystifying Schizophrenia from 2016-12-31T02:00

To continue this month's theme of "The Physician-Scientist", we are thrilled to bring you an episode featuring the incredible Dr. Albert Wong, Professor of Psychiatry and Pharmacol...

#3: Kids, Kidneys&Double Degrees from 2016-12-31T01:00

We're excited to introduce October's theme of "The Physician-Scientist" with a man whose talents go beyond the bench and bedside: Dr. Norman Rosenblum. In this episode, you'll hear...

#2: Polymers that Promote Healing from 2016-09-30T01:00

In this session of the Raw Talk Podcast, we are happy to welcome the incredibly accomplished Dr. Molly Shoichet to the show! Dr. Shoichet shares her love for collaboration, working...

#1: Introducing Raw Talk (formerly known as Raw Data) from 2016-09-16T01:00

On the first episode of the podcast, the Raw Talk team discusses all you need to know about the show, from inspiration to implementation, and everything in between. You'll learn wh...