Older Americans are often the victims of ageist attitudes. Then, a new UW department forms to improve treatment of larynx disorders. Then, we learn about possible cures for disease coming out of cell therapy research at the UW.
Featured in this Episode
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How to confront widespread ageism
Ageism – prejudice and discrimination primarily directed at older people – will be confronted at an upcoming event in Madison titled “Flip the Script on Aging.” We talk to organizer Ann Albert and guest speaker Dr. Regina Koepp about their advocacy for older Americans.
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Treating voice disorders
Treating illness and injuries to the larynx, or voice box, is the purpose of the newly formed Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery at the UW School of Medicine and Public Health. We talk to Dr. Sandra Lin and professor Susan Thibeault who oversee the department.
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Cures could come from personalized cell therapy
The Program for Advanced Cell Therapy at the UW School of Medicine is developing treatments and possible cures for cancer, multiple sclerosis, diabetes and other diseases. We talk to program director Dr. Jacques Gallipeau about the research possibilities.
Episode Credits
- Larry Meiller Host
- Ann Albert Guest
- Dr. Regina Koepp Guest
- Dr. Sandra Lin Guest
- Susan Thibeault Guest
- Dr. Jacques Gallipeau Guest
- Jill Nadeau Executive Producer
- Joel Patenaude Producer
- Lee Rayburn Technical Director
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