Compelling information about Emory University's cutting-edge biomedical research, outstanding scientists, and commentary on timely health topics. Fri, 3 Sep 2008 09:00:00 -1000 http://www.whsc.emory.edu/souncscience/ Copyright 2008 - Woodruff Health Sciences Center, Emory University David Schulman, MD, MPH, medical director of Emory’s Sleep Laboratory treats a variety of disorders that interfere with sleep. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 09:00:00 -5000 Donald Stein, PhD, pioneered discoveries regarding the effect of progesterone following traumatic brain injury – first discovering the neuro-protective properties of progesterone in the laboratory. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 09:00:00 -5000 James Steinberg, MD, chief medical officer at Emory University Hospital Midtown, discusses novel H1N1 and its affect on the upcoming flu season. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 09:00:00 -5000 David Stephens, MD, discusses how community involvement sparks more effective research and benefits both scientists and patients as discoveries are translated from the laboratory into new medical advances. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 09:00:00 -5000 Researchers at Emory University are using a new and faster method of rapidly producing highly targeted monoclonal antibodies for use in diagnostic tests as well as a temporary therapy to stave off infectious diseases such as the H1N1 (swine flu) virus. Thu, 23 Jul 2009 09:00:00 -5000 Javed Butler, MD, MPH, director of heart failure research at Emory Healthcare and associate professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine, is looking for new ways to prevent and treat heart failure. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -5000 K. M. Venkat Narayan, MD, MSc, MBA, and his colleagues are launching a new center of excellence aimed at preventing and controlling diabetes and heart disease in India and Pakistan. \ Fri, 11 Jun 2009 09:00:00 -5000 Todd Sherer, PhD,, on Emory's technology transfer program. Fri, 10 May 2009 09:00:00 -5000 Stuart Zola, PhD, director of Emory University’s Yerkes National Primate Research Center, discusses his latest research—a new way of diagnosing diseases and conditions related to memory loss. Fri, 10 Apr 2009 09:00:00 -5000 Carlos Franco-Paredes, MD, MPH, a researcher and clinician at the Emory TravelWell Clinic, provides pre- and post-travel health care to international travelers, including faculty, students, business travelers and missionaries. Mon, 23 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -5000 Greg Martin, MD, and Annette Esper, MD, Emory University pulmonologists discuss sepsis, a relatively obscure disorder, and their latest research involving this severe and often-deadly condition. Thu, 26 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -5000 Dr. Michael Burke discusses how he and his colleagues offer therapies for emotional, psychological and physical symptoms associated with cancer. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 09:00:00 -5000 Dr. Chris Larse on treating diabetes with islet transplants. Wed, 28 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -5000 Dr. Omer Kucuk on food compounds and their effect on cancer prevention and treatment, as well as their effect on other diseases such as osteoporosis. Thu, 8 Jan 2009 09:00:00 -5000 Dr. Miriam Vos Garcia on the growing number of children with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, which often is associated with obesity. Tue, 16 Dec 2008 09:00:00 -5000 Dr. Ernest Garcia on developing a set of software imaging tools, now known as the Emory Cardiac Toolbox. Thu, 6 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -5000 Dr. Charles Staley, chief of surgical oncology at Emory University School of Medicine and the Winship Cancer Institute, explores ways to use nanotechnology to diagnose and treat pancreatic cancer. Thu, 20 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -5000 Dr. Arthur Kellermann of Emory University talks with Robin Tricoles a study about emergency response to cardiac arrest and the value of quick action on site. Fri, 24 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -5000 Dr. Helen Mayberg of Emory University talks with Robin Tricoles on using advanced imaging techniques to study the parts of the brain that go awry in severe depression. Thu, 16 Oct 2008 09:00:00 -5000 Dr. Greg Berns of Emory University talks with Robin Tricoles on Neuroeconomics and Decision Making. Plus: Iconoclasts and why it's not easy being one. Mon, 18 Aug 2008 09:00:00 -5000