Thinking Out Loud

KBIA's Darren Hellwege speaks with Dr. Alejandro Chade of MU's NextGen Precision Health about his research into Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) and other health issues including risk of heart failure. 

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Adebowale Adebiyi about his research at NextGen Precision Health into kidney disease, and in particular how kidney disease in infancy can lead to health problems in adults. 

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Darla Tharp, investigator with the NextGen Precision Health initiative at the University of Missouri about her research into mechanisms involved in the development of cardiovascular disease and heart failure.

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Curtis Nutter of the NextGen Precision Health Initiative at M.U. about his research into neorological disorders and the neuromuscular lab at NextGen. 

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Bettina Mittendorfer about her research in major public health issues like obesity and diabetes. In addition to her research at NextGen and teaching duties, she serves as Senior Associate Dean for Research at Mizzou. 

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Bornali Kundu about her research into memory, in particular among those with epilepsy. 

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Sheila Grant of Mizzou's NextGen Precision Health about her research into nanoparticles and can it has applications in orthopedic medicine, for instance a knee ligament surgery. 

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks to Dr. Syamantak Khan of NextGen Precision Health about his research into how cancer treatments can find the matter they're targeting without harming healthy tissue.

KBIA's Darren Hellwege visits with Dr. Mark Daniels of NextGen Precision Health at University of Missouri. Dr. Daniels' research focuses on how healthy bodies can mount an immune response to pathogens and tumors while avoiding an autoimmune attack on normal tissues, and how this can be extended to medical treatments. 

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Jack Cheng of Mizzou's NextGen Precision Health. They discuss how AI and machine learning can help accelerate a medical research in a number of catagories. 

Dr. Tia Brodour of NextGen Precision Health at University of Missouri discusses research on ovaries and improvements in human fertility and other medical implications from her research

Dr. Mahmoud Balboula's research at the University of Missouri's NextGen Precision Health about his research into embryos, research which has applications in both human and animal fertility.

KBIA'S Darren Hellwege talks to Tim Reinbott, Field Director for MU Extension and the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, about opportunities in coming weeks to enjoy the sunflowers blooming at Mizzou's South Farm. They also discuss the research happening at the University's farms.MU South Farm

KBIA's Darren Hellwege talks with Dr. Nancy West, author of the new book Agatha Christie, The Mother Of The Cozy Mystery. They discuss Christie's writing career and life, including her love of surfing. No, really! The book will be available at Skylark Bookshop

KBIA’s Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Clay Hurdle, Assistant Professor and 4-H State Specialist in Leadership and Civic Engagement at HDFS on the history of land grants in Missouri and how they impacted Mizzou’s identity, as well as the 4-H Extension, and how those seemingly unrelated things come together annually during the Missouri State Fair, happening this year August 13-23 in Sedalia.

KBIA’s Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Bryon Wiegand, Division Director of Animal Sciences at CAFNR-MU on the long-awaited opening of the new Michael L. Parson Meats Education & Training Lab – or Meat Lab – and the long and winding journey that took this vision from its previous iteration as the Mizzou Meat Market, to the state of the art learning facility and public market that formally opens in July.

KBIA’s Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Kantha Channaiah, Assistant Professor of Food Science and State Extension Specialist of Food Processing and Safety at CAFNR on the food safety training programs offered through CAFNR and the importance of proper food handling - not only for manufacturers and businesses, but also individuals who work with popular methods of food handling such as canning.

In an episode dedicated to all things bugs, KBIA’s Rachael Norden is joined by KBIA Health Reporter Rebecca Smith to speak with Dr. Emily Althoff, Assistant Extension Professor and State Extension Specialist of Urban Entomology at CAFNR on the relationships between pollinators and pests – how they’re often one and the same – and how people can play a vital role in stewarding local environments to not only help our flying friends survive, but thrive.

Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Rick Relyea, inaugural director of the Johnny Morris Institute of Fisheries, Wetlands, and Aquatic Systems at CAFNR-MU on his vision in workforce development and regional collaboration as he sets the stage for this new institute at Mizzou.

In celebration of International Day of Play happening June 11, KBIA's Rachael Norden speaks with Dr. Rachel Thibodeau-Nielsen, Associate Professor at HDFS on the importance of play for children – namely, the evolving narratives around childhood play versus adulthood preparation, how play styles exist across a spectrum, and how adults can help facilitate true playtime for children, founded in a joy for play within themselves. 

KBIA's Rachael Norden continues her conversation with Dr. Kale Monk, Associate Professor at HDFS, on all things relationships – the good, the bad, and the lonely. In this episode, we explore loneliness, breakups, and what it can look like to navigate the natural ebb and flow of our relationships. Plus, resources for rural community members through HDFS’ new ShowMe Connection project.