This two-part episode of Buffalo HealthCast explores Hepatitis C treatment in Buffalo and in global contexts. In part one, family nurse practitioner and recent MPH graduate Sean Owen talks with guest host Jennifer Foster of the Office of Global Health Initiatives about hepatitis c: what it is, how it’s treated, barriers to care, and global efforts to eliminate the virus. Owen talks about his long-running work in Rochester specializing in drug user health, harm reduction, and treatment and pre...

Welcome to Buffalo HealthCast, the official podcast of the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions 🎙️ In this episode of Buffalo HealthCast, podcast producer and MPH student Vennela Damarla speaks with Dr. Kelly Baker, Associate Professor and Director of the Center for Climate Change and Health Equity at the University at Buffalo. Dr. Baker discusses the powerful role of diagnostic and surveillance tools in environmental health, especially in the context of diar...

Welcome to Buffalo HealthCast, the official podcast of the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions 🎙️ In this episode of Buffalo HealthCast, Dr. Michael Shelly delves into the intricate relationship between environmental sustainability, economics, and public health. He explores how environmental policies and sustainable practices can influence economic systems while addressing pressing global health challenges. Dr. Shelly emphasizes the importance of balancing e...

Welcome to Buffalo HealthCast, the official podcast of the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions 🎙️ In this episode of Buffalo HealthCast, Dr. Gauri Desai, an expert in environmental epidemiology, explores the impact of environmental toxins on children's health and development. She delves into how diet can both mitigate and sometimes contribute to toxic exposures, shedding light on the surprising role dietary components play in our well-being. With a f...

Welcome to Buffalo HealthCast, the official podcast of the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions 🎙️ In this episode of Buffalo HealthCast, we sit down with Dr. Diana Aga, SUNY Distinguished Professor and Henry M. Woodburn Professor of Chemistry at the University at Buffalo. Dr. Aga, an internationally recognized environmental chemist, shares her groundbreaking research on PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances), often called "forever chemicals," and antim...

Welcome to Buffalo HealthCast, the official podcast of the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions 🎙️ In this insightful episode of Buffalo HealthCast, we sit down with Dr. Meng Wang, an environmental health scientist, to explore the hidden dangers lurking in the air we breathe and their impact on lung health. Dr. Wang reveals how baseline levels of pollutants like PM 2.5, ozone, nitrous oxide, and black carbon contribute to the progression of emphysema. ...

Welcome to Buffalo HealthCast, the official podcast of the University at Buffalo's School of Public Health and Health Professions! 🎙️ In this episode, we speak with Dr. Yohane Phiri, a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Epidemiology and Environmental Health, about his groundbreaking research on how environmental factors shape early childhood development. Dr. Phiri discusses the profound impact of chemical exposures, pollutants, and psychosocial stressors on pregnancy and pr...

In this episode of Buffalo HealthCast, we dive into the world of long COVID with two distinguished experts, Dr. Sanjay Sethi and Dr. Jennifer Abeles. Join us as we discuss the challenges faced by patients and healthcare providers and uncover the importance of research and studies being conducted at the University at Buffalo. Whether you're a healthcare professional, a patient, or simply interested in learning more about long Covid, this episode offers valuable insights and practical adv...

Dr. Akua Gyamerah and Nada Fox discuss the importance of considering intersectionality in understanding health disparities. Dr. Gyamerah emphasized the need to examine how different social determinants intersect to produce unique health outcomes, while Nada Fox inquired about the challenges of studying these complex issues. Both speakers highlighted the importance of measuring intersectionality to better understand these interconnected factors. Later, they discussed the intersections of gende...

Four local athletes, Steve Spitz, Emily Keicher, Kate Hahn and Adam Page return to discuss adaptive equipment in adaptive/inclusive sports. The discussion includes progression of sports equipment and accessing equipment. The discussion flows into related topics of travel for sporting events and accessibility of hotels as well as fitting equipment to preserve skin integrity. Host: Jeanne Langan, Department of Rehabilitation Science, UB. The Adaptive Sports and Recreation in WNY po...