From “Artificial” to “Real”: What 24/7 Home Cage Monitoring Teaches Us In Pre-Clinical Neurodegenerative Disease Models
Experts discuss an innovative and scalable home cage monitoring solution called Digital Ventilated Cage (DVC), showing how it can be used to study neurodegenerative diseases and monitor biorhythmicity of small rodents.
#ExpertAnswers: Dee Silverthorn on Teaching Anatomy & Physiology
In this episode of Expert Answers, Dr. Dee Silverthorn answers questions on how the sudden appearance of the global pandemic of COVID-19 provides a unique opportunity to show students science in action.
Experimental Muscle Mechanics in Aging and Disease
Join Dr. Rizwan Qaisar and Matt Borkowski for a deep dive into the experimental protocols used for measuring muscle function and mechanics for in vivo and in vitro research.
Cardiac Inflammation and Repair Following Myocardial Infarction
Dr. Merry Lindsey discusses her extracellular matrix research to provide insight into future directions that will drive the understanding of recovery after myocardial infarction.
The Challenges of Sarcopenia: Definition, Underlying Mechanisms, Interventions, and Outcomes
Dr. Charlotte Peterson and Dr. Jack Guralnik will discuss the challenges of sarcopenia. They will define the disease and provide an in depth overview of the underlying mechanisms of pathology. They will then share some potential therapeutic interventions and disease outcomes for patients.
Aging and Skeletal Muscle Plasticity
Join Sue Bodine, PhD for a deep dive into her research focused on the decline in muscle mass with aging and the role that innervation plays in muscle atrophy.
Malignant Brain Aging: The Formidable Link to Neurodegeneration
Dr. De La Monte discusses her research involving the roles of brain insulin deficiency and insulin resistance in Alzheimer's disease.
Targeting Biological Aging: A New Paradigm for 21st Century Medicine
During this webinar, Dr. Matt Kaeberlein provides an overview of translational geroscience, which he believes will become the paradigm for the practice of medicine in the 21st century. He also discusses his recent work with one such intervention, the drug rapamycin, and its potential to enhance healthspan in companion dogs and people.
Rodent Models of Pharmacotherapy and Chronotherapy for Obesity and Cardiometabolic Disease
Join Christopher Axelrod and Sander Kooijman, PhD for a discussion on their research into combatting obesity using various new therapies.
#ExpertAnswers: Julio Ayala & Matt Robinson on Stress, Exercise, Metabolism and Obesity
In this episode of #ExpertAnswers join Dr. Julio Ayala and Dr. Matt Robinson as they answer questions from a recent webinar where they [...]
CRISPR-Enhanced Adipocyte Browning: A Cell Therapy Approach to Treat Metabolic Disease
Michael Czech, PhD discusses adipose tissue "browning" as a treatment for metabolic disease, and presents recent data using light sheet microscopy to visualize functional changes in adipose tissue depots.
Optogenetic Activation of Selective Cardiac Autonomic Neurons
In this webinar, Dr. Angel Moreno discusses how optogenetics can be used to modulate the cardiac autonomic system, with a special emphasis on experimental preparation, troubleshooting and data analysis and interpretation.
#ExpertAnswers: Mark Nielsen on Teaching Anatomy & Physiology
In this episode of #ExpertAnswers join Mark Nielsen, a professor of human anatomy at the University of Utah, as he [...]
#ExpertAnswers: Corina Bondi on Traumatic Brain Injury
In this episode of #ExpertAnswers join Dr. Corina Bondi, from the University of Pittsburgh, as she answers questions from a [...]
#ExpertAnswers: Tony Macknight on Teaching Anatomy & Physiology
In this episode of Expert Answers join Dr. Tony Macknight, the Director of Education at ADInstruments, as he answers questions from a recent webinar on how to future-proof teaching methods specifically for Anatomy and Physiology educators.
Comfort Food: Effects of Stress and High-Fat Diets on Neuronal Activity and Mitochondrial Remodeling in Mice
Julio Ayala, PhD and Matthew Robinson, PhD share their research focusing on feeding behavior in mice and the effects of stress and exercise on metabolism. They will discuss neuronal activity and high-fat diets as well as mitochondrial remodeling and exercise training in mouse models of obesity.
Science of Aging: A Physiological & Translational Perspective
Science of Aging - A Physiological & Translational Perspective: A webinar series covering fundamentals, late-breaking research and novel discoveries in the field of aging science.
Multimodal Behavioral Assessment After Experimental Brain Trauma
Corina Bondi, PhD discusses her research on experimental traumatic brain injury (TBI) and the resulting cognitive deficits for TBI survivors.
My Cousin, the Tree: Integrating the Anatomy & Physiology of Plant and Human Biology
Join Dr. John Waters as he discusses how to help students organize their understanding of biology around larger themes that are common across the life sciences. This is the fourth webinar in this 4-part series on how science education has evolved in the face of new challenges.
Using SARS-CoV-2 to Teach Physiology and Science
Join Dr. Dee Silverthorn for a discussion on how the sudden appearance of the global pandemic of COVID-19 provides a unique opportunity to show students science in action as researchers and healthcare professionals around the world scramble to understand the virus and its effects on the human body. This is the third webinar in this 4-part series on how science education has evolved in the face of new challenges.
Understanding the Peripheral Nervous System
Mark Nielsen discusses the evolutionary and developmental patterns that clarify the structural organization of the peripheral nervous system. This is the second webinar in a 4-part series on how science education has evolved in the face of new challenges.
How to Future-Proof Your Teaching
Join Dr. Tony Macknight as he discusses how to adapt your teaching techniques to ensure you can teach from anywhere. This is the first webinar in this 4-part series on how science education has evolved in the face of new challenges.
Rocketing Spiroergometry into Space
For the first time, researchers are sending a mobile spiroergometry device to space. During his upcoming mission to the International Space Station, German astronaut Alexander Gerst will use the METAMAX 3B, an ultralight mobile device to measure pulmonary function and ECG.
Pregnancy and Exercise: How Metabolism and Motivation are Affected in Expecting Mouse Mothers
Staying active and exercise are important for all stages of life, but metabolic and physiologic changes during pregnancy are likely to impact an expecting mother’s fitness routine.
#ExpertAnswers: Phil Loeb & Danny Rutar on Key Issues Around Measuing VO2 via Indirect Calorimetry
This episode of #ExpertAnswers features Phil Loeb from AEI Technologies and Danny Rutar from Redback Biotek. Together they discuss key [...]
