CureTalks

CAR-T therapy is more than a medical breakthrough —it’s a story of human resilience and teamwork.💫 Watch Dr. David Porter & his team at @pennmedicine share how collaboration and care drive discovery. youtube.com/watch?v=qsdDFT… #CureTalks #CARTTherapy #Immunotherapy

“Glowing tumor” tech is changing cancer surgery. An FDA-approved injectable dye makes tumors light up under infrared light, helping surgeons remove cancer more precisely & reduce recurrence. Watch Dr. Sunil Singhal of @PennMedicine explain here: youtube.com/watch?v=O_Epsg…

What are the earliest signs of FOP — one of the world’s rarest bone diseases? Dr. Mona Al Mukaddam of @PennMedicine explains early clues. Listen to the full discussion with Dr. Frederick S. Kaplan and patient advocate Whitney Weldon: youtu.be/D6w3CwYKs2o #FOP #RareDisease

What is Rh sensitization in pregnancy and why does it matter? Watch Dr. Courtney Schreiber of @pennmedicine explain how an Rh-negative mother can develop antibodies against an Rh-positive fetus here: youtu.be/s9Fg3pkVStY?t=… #RhSensitization #PregnancyCare #MaternalHealth

What exactly is neurotechnology — and how can it help your brain? Watch Dr. Kamran Fallahpour of @BrainResourceNY Center break down how these tools monitor and regulate brain activity here: youtu.be/tEIkUENYGjM?t=… #Neurotechnology #MentalHealth #BrainHealth

How does a gene mutation lead to abnormal bone growth in Fibrodysplasia Ossificans Progressiva (FOP)? Watch Dr. Frederick Kaplan of @PennMedicine explain how the ACVR1 gene triggers extra-skeletal bone formation here: youtu.be/D6w3CwYKs2o?t=… #FOP #RareDisease #GeneticDisorders

How is human behavior and cognition affected in space? Watch Dr. Mathias Basner of @PennMedicine discuss the risks and research here: youtube.com/watch?v=og6lgg… with Matt Gaidica and David Stanley #SpaceHealth #Cognition #Neuroscience

How did we get to mRNA vaccines for COVID? Watch Dr. Drew Weissman of @PennMedicine trace the scientific journey behind the breakthrough here: youtu.be/SmJykxmUNm4?t=… with Jessica Malaty Rivera, MS #COVID19 #mRNA #VaccineDevelopment #Immunology #PublicHealth

🧬 Coming soon on CureTalks! Can tumors glow their way out of the body? Dr. Sunil Singhal of @PennMedicine talks about using glowing dyes to improve cancer surgery. 🎧 Episode drops July 10, 2025 🔗 Learn more: curetalks.com/can-tumors-glo… #precisionsurgery #cancercare

What makes high-fat, sugary, and salty foods so addictive — is it all about dopamine? Watch Dr. Casey Halpern of @PennMedicine, explain how these foods rewire the brain here: youtu.be/khdf0l-Ey4I?t=… with David Stanley, author and science educator. #BingeEatingDisorder #DBS

mRNA therapies target complex diseases like autoimmune disorders & cancer, with promising early trials. Challenges persist, but progress is exciting. Watch Dr. Drew Weissman of @pennmedicine with @jessicamalatyrivera: youtube.com/watch?v=SmJykx…… #MRNA #medicalinnovation

Deep Brain Stimulation acts like a pacemaker for the brain, helping treat Parkinson’s and binge eating by sending targeted electrical signals. Watch the full discussion with Dr. Casey Halpern (@PennMedicine) and David Stanley here: youtube.com/watch?v=khdf0l… #deepbrainstimulation

Astronauts need sharp thinking as well as strength. @PennMedicine created Cognition, a 10-test battery for astronauts that measures memory, focus, speed, emotions, and decision-making. Watch Dr. Mathias Basner explain in detail: youtu.be/og6lgglvQRI #spacehealth #cognition

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) isn’t inherited, but genetic risk + triggers like Epstein-Barr virus, low vitamin D & smoking can disrupt the immune system and target the brain. Watch Dr. Amit Bar-Or, Director of the MS Program at @PennMedicine, discuss in full: youtu.be/SmJykxmUNm4

Over 300 clinical trials are testing #mRNA vaccines for diseases like norovirus and C. difficile where previous vaccines failed. Early data shows promise. Watch Nobel Laureate and mRNA co-founder Dr. Drew Weissman of @PennMedicine discuss in detail here: youtu.be/SmJykxmUNm4

Spaceflight isn’t just for astronauts anymore. Civilian missions like Inspiration4 prove healthy people can safely fly, boosting research and discoveries. Listen to the full discussion with Dr. Mathias Basner of @pennmedicine here: youtube.com/watch?v=og6lgg… #spacehealthresearch

CAR-T and bispecifics are entering earlier lines of #myeloma care—bringing hope for more cures and a shift in stem cell transplant use. For a detailed discussion, watch Dr. Ravi Vij of @washumedicine & @My_Cancer_Haven with patient advocate Jack Aiello: youtu.be/bqCp1O4A2L8

Nanoparticles enable targeted drug delivery in cancer care, reducing side effects. Liposomal doxorubicin for #myeloma is one example. For a detailed discussion, watch Dr. Ravi Vij of @washumedicine and @My_Cancer_Haven & patient advocate Jack Aiello: youtube.com/watch?v=bqCp1O…

Pregnancy after 45 is possible, but overall health is key. Staying fit, getting regular screenings, and knowing your medical history are crucial. Listen to @DrCAlexanderFer of @SCRCivf with patient advocate @valeriedlandis: youtube.com/watch?v=sYKPl8… #fertility #ivf #reproduction

15–20 eggs give the best chance at a healthy pregnancy if you're under 35, says @DrCAlexanderFer of @SCRCivf. Watch the full discussion with patient advocate @valeriedlandis here: youtube.com/watch?v=sYKPl8… #fertility #eggfreezing #ivf #pregnancy #reproductivehealth