Translating Health: A Frontiers CTSI Podcast

This episode explores the crucial role of mentorship, peer networks, and strategic relationships in shaping successful academic and clinical research careers. We examine building effective mentorship teams, recognizing unhelpful relationships, and leveraging peer support for professional growth.
 
Guests:
Dr. Taneisha Scheuermann is an Associate Professor in Population Health and is a counseling psychologist by training.
https://www.kumc.edu/tbuchanan.html
Dr. Ann Davis received her undergraduate degree in Psychology and English from the University of Kansas, her PhD is Clinical Psychology from Western Michigan University, and her master's in public health from the University of Kansas Medical Center. 
https://www.kumc.edu/adavis6.html
 
Resources & Links:
CIMER Center for the Improvement of Mentored Experiences https://cimerproject.org/

In this episode, we explore the pathways, identity shifts, and strategies that shape the journey toward becoming independent clinical and translational scientists. Hear from Drs. April McNeil Johnson and Amanda Emerson about navigating the hidden curriculum, resource access, mentorship, and redefining success in academic medicine. (Both are past Frontiers CTSI KL2 Scholars.)
 
Guest Bios:
April D. McNeill‑Johnson, M.D., is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Medicine
Amanda Emerson, PhD, RN, is Associate Professor in the School of Nursing where she teaches courses in philosophy of nursing science, theory, and qualitative research methods.https://www.kumc.edu/aemerson2.html
Resources & Links:
Research in the KU School of Nursing: https://www.kumc.edu/school-of-nursing/research.html
and a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Children’s Mercy, Kansas City.
https://team.childrensmercy.org/AprilMcNeill-JohnsonMD/1124481106
 
 
 

In this episode, we talk with our guest, author Dr. C. Michael Stein about his book and the importance of mentorship, self-awareness, strategic negotiation, and resilience—core themes for early career success in research. The ongoing process of identity development, redefining success, and maintaining well-being are highlighted as vital for sustainable careers.
C. Michael Stein, MD, FRCP (Edin), is a Professor of Medicine in the Department of Medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He holds the Dan May Chair in Medicine and is an established physician-scientist and clinical pharmacologist.https://medicine.vumc.org/department-directory/C-Michael-Stein

Welcome to the Podcast Series: Uncovering the Hidden Curriculum of Clinical and Translational Science. Discover the unspoken rules, mentorship gaps, and decision-making moments that shape successful independent researchers. This episode explores the hidden aspects of career progression in translational research and science, emphasizing transparency, resilience, and intentionality.
Dr. Carrie Francis, M.D.Carrie L. Francis is a Professor in the Pediatric Otolaryngology Division of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at Kansas University Medical Centerhttps://www.kumc.edu/cfrancis.html
 
Dr. Bridgette L. Jones, M.D., MSBridgette L. Jones, MD MS holds a faculty appointment as Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKCSOM) in the divisions of Allergy/Asthma/Immunology and Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology, Toxicology and Therapeutic Innovation and at Children’s Mercy and the Marion Merrell Dow Chair/ Missouri Chair in Pediatric Clinical Pharmacology at Children’s Mercy Hospital. https://team.childrensmercy.org/BridgetteJonesMD/1477503282
Dr. Joana Weidler-Lewis, PhDJoanna Weidler-Lewis, PhD is the Workforce Navigator at Frontiers Clinical and Translational Science Institute. Frontiers Clinical and Translational Science Institute: https://frontiersctsi.org/
Workforce Development – Resources for Becoming a Clinical and Translational Science Researcher Toolkit: Workforce Development

Dr. Ana Cohen shares her work in genetics, rural areas and helping parents get answers they need. 

This episode of Translating Health focuses on Team Science and why it is important to research and research teams. And learn how science and theatre can work together.

In episode two of our discussion of Pathway Programs, hear from the University of Kansas Health System and the KU Cancer Center about their programs for students. 

In this episode of Translating Health, we look at some of the pathway programs in the area to help introduce students to careers in healthcare. This is part one of a two part series. 

This episode features Ayo Olagoke, Ph.D., discussing her work using technology to disseminate health information to try and improve health outcomes.

Learn more about the work Drs. Aditi Gupta and Swati Levendovszky are doing in the areas of kidney disease and transplant, and Alzheimer's Disease, respectively. Dr. Levendovszky is the Director of the Hoglund Biomedical Imaging Center, and both doctors discuss how they have used Hoglund to for their research and how Hoglund and Frontiers CTSI can assist investigators with their research.