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Podcast Themes:

Reading and Love for Libraries  

Story-Telling/Narratives in Medicine 

Research & Publications

Lifestyle & Habits

Learn with medical library podcast 

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Welcome to our brand new “Learn with Medical Library” podcast. Tune in for captivating discussions with distinguished guests from LKCMedicine and beyond, covering a spectrum of engaging topics tied with our podcast themes. 

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Episode 1: Cultivating Reading Habits in Medicine – Heartwarming Patient-Doctor Stories and the Art-Medicine Nexus

Guest Speaker: Professor Joseph Sung
Dean, Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, Nanyang Technological University
Senior Vice-President (Health & Life Sciences)
Distinguished University Professor, NTU Singapore

By Rebecca, Senior Medical Librarian | Launched 1 April, 2024

In Episode 1, host Rebecca interviews Professor Joseph Sung, Dean of LKCMedicine. They discuss the significance of cultivating good reading habits within the medical profession and the benefits for medical learners. Professor Sung then highlights three of his favorite books and shares a touching anecdote from his reflective practice as a gastroenterologist, illustrating how close reading and journaling enhance empathy and communication in patient care. Additionally, the Dean discusses the intersection of arts and medicine, sharing his journey with calligraphy to promote mental health and wellness.

Tune in for personal growth, doctor-patient connection, and the intersection of arts in medicine. 

Episode 2: From Childhood Cherished Reads to Unveiling Transformative Experiences and the Future of Medical Education

Guest Speaker: Professor Jennifer Anne Cleland
Professor, Medical Education Research and Vice Dean (Education) and Director of Medical Education Research & Scholarship Unit (MERSU), Lee Kong Chian School of Medicine, NTU Singapore 
President’s Chair in Medical Education

By Rebecca, Senior Medical Librarian | May, 2024

In Episode 2, join host Rebecca David in an enlightening conversation with Professor Jennifer Anne Cleland, Vice Dean of Education, president and director of the Medical Education Research & Scholarship Unit (MERSU) at LKCMedicine who shares her journey from the early inspirations of childhood literature to unveiling the transformative experiences in shaping the future of medical education. They discuss the pivotal role of faculty mentorship, new research approaches for Year 4 medical students, and the impact of MERSU-supported projects and benefits of conferences in shaping the next generation of healthcare leaders. Discover Professor Cleland inspiring views on how mentorship, research, and innovation come together to redefine medical education at LKCMedicine in shaping tomorrow’s healthcare leaders.

Tune in for personal growth, transformative experiences in medical education connection, faculty mentorships and the intersection of research, and innovation in medicine. 

Episode 3: Future of Healthcare – Research, Publications, Patient Engagement, AI, Climate, & Data Science

Guest Speaker: Assoc Prof Sanjay Haresh Chotirmall

Join host Rebecca David as she sits down with Associate Professor Sanjay Haresh Chotirmall, Vice-Dean of Research at LKCMedicine, NTU, for an engaging and insightful conversation. He dives into groundbreaking research and exceptional faculty publications from LKCMedicine as well as cutting-edge scientific research advancements in genetic technology shaping clinical and patient care. Professor Sanjay highlights the importance of scientific communication with patients and the pivotal role of the TARIPH patient network at LKCMedicine. He also shares insights into the newly launched OPEN office at LKCMedicine led by Ms Ai Ling Sim Devdas, furthering his vision to embed patients in research programmes. Take a step back in time with a fun game segment on the discovery of penicillin and antibiotics, and hear about his love for libraries, three must-read books, and inspiring stories from his journey as a young medical student. Not forgetting Professor Sanjay’s thoughtful advice and inspiring message for aspiring doctors and young researchers.

Don’t miss the bonus clip, where Professor Sanjay discusses the transformative role of AI and its impact on climate change and advancing data science!

Groundbreaking research & outstanding publications by faculty members at LKCMedicine, NTU
1. Performance of soluble suppressor of tumorigenicity-2 as a prognostic marker for severe dengue in adults
2. Effectiveness of Wolbachia-mediated sterility coupled with sterile insect technique to suppress adult Aedes aegypti populations in Singapore: a synthetic control study
3. https://www.ntu.edu.sg/medicine/resea… [Human Brian Organoid Culture]
4. https://www.ntu.edu.sg/research/resea… [Kidney Organoid Culture] https://www.ntu.edu.sg/medicine/news-… [Zebrafish experimental model study – Limb development] Click here for published article
5. https://www3.ntu.edu.sg/CorpComms2/do… [How our Immune Response to Bacteria is ‘Hurting Us’] Click here for published article
6. https://www.ntu.edu.sg/medicine/news-… [SG 100K – HELIOS state of the art population cohort study] – Click here to register as a participant
7. Streptococcus anginosus promotes gastric inflammation, atrophy, and tumorigenesis in mice

Other impactful scientific research breakthroughs, advancements and impact on clinical and patient care, highlighted by Professor Sanjay during the podcast. These include:
• https://edition.cnn.com/2023/05/10/he… [Breakthrough in Genetics and Its Impact on Science and Society]
• https://www.nobelprize.org/prizes/che… [Significant Advancements in Genetic Technology and Its Impact on Science and Society]
• https://innovativegenomics.org/news/c… [Significant Advancements in Genetic Technology and Its Impact on Science and Society]
• Non-invasive ventilation in acute respiratory failure [Groundbreaking research in Respiratory Medicine and Its Impact on Clinical and Patient Care]

Stay tuned for our next episode with a new guest.