United States

Kenya

Blinky Bill Music; Just A Band (Kenya); Kenyatta University

Blinky Bill is a musician, producer, and DJ from Nairobi, Kenya. The artist is known for tracks such as "We Cut Keys 2 Cc God" featuring Owuor Arunga and Sage, "We Cut Keys While You Wait," and "So Strong" featuring Shykd. // Blinky Bill is a Nairobi-based producer, DJ, and artist known for tracks like "Bon Voyage," "Compare," "Constant K," and others. His music features collaborations with artists like KASHA, Rvdical the Kid, GoldLink, Fuse ODG, and more. // Kenyan Artist, Producer and DJ. TED Fellow/ Red Bull Music Academy alum. // Blinky Bill Music; Just A Band (Kenya); Kenyatta University // Bill Sellanga is a Kenyan artist, producer, and DJ with a background as a TED Fellow and Red Bull Music Academy alum. With a focus on music production and performance, Bill has honed his skills in creating innovative and engaging audio experiences. His work showcases a blend of creativity and technical expertise, allowing him to push boundaries in the music industry. Bill's diverse background and experiences have equipped him with a unique perspective that shines through in his artistic endeavors. // I want to start a series of Music Camps around Africa for budding producers and songwriters starting from 2025. Been writing a film that I want to develop in the next few years. My work is driven by an exploration of African soun linking the future, present and past. // Bill Sellanga, also known as Blinky Bill, is a Nairobi-based musician, producer, and DJ recognized for his innovative tracks like "We Cut Keys 2 Cc God," "Bon Voyage," and "So Strong." With a background as a TED Fellow and Red Bull Music Academy alum, Bill's work reflects a fusion of creativity and technical prowess in music production and performance. Collaborating with artists such as Owuor Arunga, Sage, and GoldLink, he has established a unique sound that bridges African influences with contemporary music trends. Bill's commitment to exploring African sounds and nurturing talent is evident in his plans to launch Music Camps for aspiring producers and songwriters across the continent. // Musician // A producer and DJ, Sellanga is also the frontman of the musical collective Just A Band, which mixes genres like hip-hop, electronica and funk to make music for popular radio and to give voice to Kenyan youth. // Student of music for life. Singer/Songwriter,producer and DJ. // With dynamic energy and infectious beats, TED Fellow "Blinky" Bill Sellanga delivers an uplifting performance of four songs. // Bill Sellanga, also known as Blinky Bill, is a Nairobi-based musician, producer, and DJ recognized for his innovative tracks like "We Cut Keys 2 Cc God," "Bon Voyage," and "So Strong." With a background as a TED Fellow and Red Bull Music Academy alum, Bill's work reflects a fusion of creativity and technical prowess in music production and performance. Collaborating with artists such as Owuor Arunga, Sage, and GoldLink, he has established a unique sound that bridges African influences with contemporary music trends. Bill's commitment to exploring African sounds and nurturing talent is evident in his plans to launch Music Camps for aspiring producers and songwriters across the continent. // Musician // music, film, nature, bands, design, youth, africa // Nairobi County|Kenya|Nairobi

Nairobi County|Kenya|Nairobi

United Kingdom

United States

I'm building a retreat center whose primary beneficiaries will be creators who need respite and healing. // Jae Rhim Lee is an innovative artist and entrepreneur who is known for her work at the intersection of art, technology, and environmental sustainability. She is the founder of a retreat center designed to provide respite and healing for creators, showcasing her commitment to fostering well-being in the creative community. Lee's projects often explore themes related to the human relationship with nature and the environment, reflecting her deep concern for ecological issues. Through her unique artistic vision and entrepreneurial endeavors, she aims to inspire mindfulness and promote a more sustainable way of living. // Scientific artist // Bio A: Jae Rhim Lee is a visual artist and designer whose living units, furniture, wearables, and recycling systems propose unorthodox relationships between the mind/body/self and the built and natural environment. She has been a consultant for the City of New Orleans’ disaster recovery office, a lecturer in visual art at MIT, and has studied art, permaculture, psychology, and the natural sciences. Lee is a recipient of a 2009 Creative Capital Foundation Grant (NY, USA), a 2010 Grant from the Institut fur Raumexperimente/Universitaet der Kunste Berlin (Germany), and a 2011 MAK-Schindler Scholarship. Lee is currently a Research Affiliate in the MIT Program in Art, Culture and Technology in Cambridge, MA, where she explores recompisition, taking previously dead tissue and reanimating it through the use of tight-fitting meshes of high-voltage wire to create a reverse Farraday cage, energizing tissue by drawing in ambient energy. Bio X: I have taken over 15 personality tests and vocational inventories, read 20 self-help books, consulted 4 career counselors and 2 therapists, and attempted a range of careers in an effort to find a vocation perfectly matched to my interests and abilities. So far, I have learned that I strongly resemble a Navy general, I may have an aptitude for window dressing, I am an "idealist" and a "healer", and I am ill-suited for careers in academia, investment banking, medicine, social work, non-profit management, psychology, documentary photography, the military, tutoring, administration, research, retail, and telemarketing. My favorite hobby at age thirteen was regularly rearranging my bedroom furniture in the middle of the night. At fourteen, I moved my bedroom furniture to the basement, gave away most of my clothing and other belongings, and slept on the floor for eight months. In September 2003, I spent two weeks in silence, semi-isolation, and painful stillness while learning Vipassana meditation. Eight months later I built a "weightless" bed made of 10 separate pieces of wood molded to the negative spaces of my supine body. // Jae Rhim Lee is an artist, designer, and entrepreneur whose work reimagines the mundane and the profound—eating and bodily waste, sleep, death, and consciousness. Her living units, furniture, wearables, and designed experiences propose new and often unorthodox relationships between the mind/body/self and the built and natural environment. She invented the Infinity Burial Suit ("Mushroom Death Suit”), an alternative burial method for people and pets. Her work has been featured in the National Geographic, the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum, the Nobel Prize Museum, Vogue, Somerset House London, Wired, and the Aspen Ideas Festival. She is a TED Senior Fellow. // Here's a powerful provocation from artist Jae Rhim Lee. Can we commit our bodies to a cleaner, greener Earth, even after death? Naturally -- using a special burial suit seeded with pollution-gobbling mushrooms. Yes, this just might be the strangest TEDTalk you'll ever see ... // Jae Rhim Lee is an innovative artist and entrepreneur who is known for her work at the intersection of art, technology, and environmental sustainability. She is the founder of a retreat center designed to provide respite and healing for creators, showcasing her commitment to fostering well-being in the creative community. Lee's projects often explore themes related to the human relationship with nature and the environment, reflecting her deep concern for ecological issues. Through her unique artistic vision and entrepreneurial endeavors, she aims to inspire mindfulness and promote a more sustainable way of living. // Scientific artist // research, technology, wood, wearables, mushrooms, design, permaculture, disaster response and recovery, design for trust, documentary, retreat design, recycling // Atlanta|USA|Suwanee|United States|Georgia

Atlanta|USA|Suwanee|United States|Georgia

United States

Michigan State University; Backyard Brains; University of Michigan; University of South Carolina

Backyard Brains is a company founded by neuroscience Ph.D. students with a mission to democratize neuroscience education. They have developed kits that allow individuals, including children, to learn about neuroscience at an early age using off-the-shelf electronics. Their products focus on neuroscience but have expanded into various STEM research fields. The kits enable users to record from neurons in invertebrates, human physiology, neuroengineering devices, and even plant signaling. Backyard Brains has received recognition for their work, including awards from prestigious organizations and the U.S. National Institutes of Health. They have a strong community presence, with TED Talks and collaborations with popular science shows. The company is open-source, transparent about their finances, and offers a range of experiments and lesson plans for educators and enthusiasts. // Adjunct Professor in the Department of Molecular & Integrative Physiology at the University of Michigan // Adjunct Assistant Professor of Neuroscience, Michigan State University // Greg Gage is the co-founder and CEO of Backyard Brains, an organization that develops open-source tools that allow amateurs and students to participate in neural discovery. Greg is an NIH-award winning neuroscientist with 9 popular TED Talks and dozens of peer-reviewed publications. Greg is a Senior Fellow at TED and the recipient of the White House Champion of Change from Barack Obama award for his commitment to citizen science. // Michigan State University; Backyard Brains; University of Michigan; University of South Carolina // Gregory Gage is a seasoned neuroscientist and educator with a strong focus on democratizing neuroscience research. With a background in academia as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Michigan and Michigan State University, Gregory has also made significant contributions as the co-founder and CEO of Backyard Brains. Through this organization, he has spearheaded the development of open-source tools that enable individuals, including students and amateurs, to engage in neural exploration. Gregory's work has been recognized with prestigious accolades such as the White House Champion of Change award, highlighting his dedication to promoting citizen science. His extensive experience is underscored by numerous peer-reviewed publications and engaging TED Talks that have garnered widespread acclaim. // I develop low-fi, hands-on tools to teach neuroscience to students before university. The goal is to track the best students into neuroscience research careers despite their economic backgrounds. // Gregory Gage is a seasoned neuroscientist and educator known for his dedication to democratizing neuroscience education. As the co-founder and CEO of Backyard Brains, he has led the development of open-source kits that make neuroscience accessible to individuals of all ages, including students and amateurs. Gregory's work emphasizes hands-on learning and aims to inspire a new generation of neuroscientists by providing affordable tools for neural exploration. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards, such as the White House Champion of Change award, showcasing his commitment to promoting citizen science. Through his extensive experience in academia and innovative approach to teaching neuroscience, Gregory Gage continues to make significant strides in bridging the gap between science education and research opportunities. // Neuroscientist + roboticist // Neuroscientist and co-founder of Backyard Brains, an organization teaching kids and amateurs neuroscience through hands-on experiments to see and hear brain signals from living neurons and also via robotic control of ordinary cockroaches. // Greg Gage is a neuroscientist, engineer and the CEO of Backyard Brains. Greg develops tools, curriculum and experiments that allow the general public participate, hands-on, in neural discovery. He is senior fellow at TED and has given many TED talks (9 online), received the director's innovation award as an investigator at the National Institute of Health (NIH), and was recognized in a White House ceremony for being Obama’s Champion of Change for his commitment to citizen science. In his free time, he enjoys changing diapers of his 2 young daughters. // Them's fighting words if you're an octopus, in that more than one octopus in a space often means a rumble. Our intrepid neuroscientists analyze aggression by observing the fighting behavior of two-spotted octopuses or, if you prefer, octopodes. // What does the love song of a mosquito sound like? Find out as our intrepid neuroscientists explore the meaning of all that annoying buzzing in your ear. // Modern technology lets neuroscientists peer into the human brain, but can it also read minds? Armed with the device known as an electroencephalogram, or EEG, and some computing wizardry, our intrepid neuroscientists attempt to peer into a subject's thoughts. // Gregory Gage is a seasoned neuroscientist and educator known for his dedication to democratizing neuroscience education. As the co-founder and CEO of Backyard Brains, he has led the development of open-source kits that make neuroscience accessible to individuals of all ages, including students and amateurs. Gregory's work emphasizes hands-on learning and aims to inspire a new generation of neuroscientists by providing affordable tools for neural exploration. His contributions have been recognized with prestigious awards, such as the White House Champion of Change award, showcasing his commitment to promoting citizen science. Through his extensive experience in academia and innovative approach to teaching neuroscience, Gregory Gage continues to make significant strides in bridging the gap between science education and research opportunities. // Neuroscientist + roboticist // technology, education, entrepreneurship, electronics, electrical engineering, data, research, citizen scientist, engineering, robots, stem, data analysis, robotics, neuroscience, children, software development, science, software // Michigan|Ann Arbor|United States|USA

Michigan|Ann Arbor|United States|USA

United States

Photojournalist + filmmaker // Isadora Kosofsky is a documentary photographer, journalist, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles and Albuquerque. She began photographing at the age of fourteen, documenting individuals in hospice care. When she was sixteen, she relocated to the Balkans to imbed inside the youth prison system in Romania. Isadora takes an immersive approach to visual storytelling, spending months and years imbedded in the lives of the people she shadows. For her, the relationships formed with the subjects are tantamount to the image-making. She works on a range of subject matters through the lens of one individual or group of people, working from an interpersonal, humanistic stance, while documenting healthcare, geriatric health, mental health, disability rights, impacts of incarceration, substance use, gender violences, childhood trauma, senior citizen issues, and experiences of grief, loss, and resilience. She is a National Geographic Photographer and has contributed to the NY Times, TIME, the New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, Stern, Le Monde, M le Magazine du Monde, GEO Germany, Paris Match, The London Sunday Times, The Guardian, Slate, Internazionale, and many others. She is the recipient of the 2012 Inge Morath Award from the Magnum Foundation for her multi-series work on the aged. She was nominated for a 2016 Lead Award (German Pulitzer) for her long-term documentary about a senior citizen love triangle. She was a participant in the 2014 Joop Swart Masterclass of World Press Photo. Her work has received distinctions from Flash Forward Magenta Foundation, Ian Parry Foundation, Social Documentary Network, International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Women in Photography International, Prix de la Photographie Paris, The New York Photo Festival and others. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and can be found in Family Photography Now (Thames and Hudson, 2016), a photographic anthology, and in Public Private Portraiture from Mossless. She had an exhibition of her work on youth facing incarceration and their families at the 2017 Visa Pour L’Image International Festival of Photojournalism in Perpignan, France. She is the recipient of a 2017 Getty Images Instagram Grant for elevating the stories of marginalized communities. Her storytelling has also been used for public policy, doubling the budget of a program to connect children with their incarcerated parent; her work has been used as evidence for the need for additional rights for women in prison through the Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act, a congressional bill. In addition, she is a teacher and has lectured at the National Geographic Photography Seminar, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, Ohio University School of Visual Communication, Loyola Marymount University, Harold Washington College, the National Conference on Crime and Delinquency, and has instructed high school students on topics related to the language of empathy, working intimately with subjects, and trauma studies; she is an instructor in critical visual journalism with the Connected Academy, sponsored by the World Press Photo Foundation. She holds a B.A. in Gender Studies from University of California Los Angeles. She is a recipient of a 2018 Grant from the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting for her ongoing work on girl survivors of complex trauma. The Royal Photo Society recently named her one of a hundred “heroines” in photography worldwide. Isadora is a TED Fellow, part of a network of 450 global change makers, and gave a talk at TED 2018 in Vancouver. She is a 2020 Gwen Ifill Mentor through the International Women’s Media Foundation. Her first monograph, Senior Love Triangle, was published by Kehrer Verlag in 2020. // Photographer and TED Fellow Isadora Kosofsky is a chronicler of love, loss and loneliness. In this searching talk, she shares photos from her four years documenting the lives of a senior citizen love triangle -- and reveals what they can teach us about the universal search for identity and belonging. // Isadora Kosofsky is a documentary photographer, journalist, and filmmaker based in Los Angeles and Albuquerque. She began photographing at the age of fourteen, documenting individuals in hospice care. When she was sixteen, she relocated to the Balkans to imbed inside the youth prison system in Romania. Isadora takes an immersive approach to visual storytelling, spending months and years imbedded in the lives of the people she shadows. For her, the relationships formed with the subjects are tantamount to the image-making. She works on a range of subject matters through the lens of one individual or group of people, working from an interpersonal, humanistic stance, while documenting healthcare, geriatric health, mental health, disability rights, impacts of incarceration, substance use, gender violences, childhood trauma, senior citizen issues, and experiences of grief, loss, and resilience. She is a National Geographic Photographer and has contributed to the NY Times, TIME, the New York Times Magazine, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, Stern, Le Monde, M le Magazine du Monde, GEO Germany, Paris Match, The London Sunday Times, The Guardian, Slate, Internazionale, and many others. She is the recipient of the 2012 Inge Morath Award from the Magnum Foundation for her multi-series work on the aged. She was nominated for a 2016 Lead Award (German Pulitzer) for her long-term documentary about a senior citizen love triangle. She was a participant in the 2014 Joop Swart Masterclass of World Press Photo. Her work has received distinctions from Flash Forward Magenta Foundation, Ian Parry Foundation, Social Documentary Network, International Academic Forum (IAFOR), Women in Photography International, Prix de la Photographie Paris, The New York Photo Festival and others. Her work is in the permanent collection of the Philadelphia Museum of Art and can be found in Family Photography Now (Thames and Hudson, 2016), a photographic anthology, and in Public Private Portraiture from Mossless. She had an exhibition of her work on youth facing incarceration and their families at the 2017 Visa Pour L’Image International Festival of Photojournalism in Perpignan, France. She is the recipient of a 2017 Getty Images Instagram Grant for elevating the stories of marginalized communities. Her storytelling has also been used for public policy, doubling the budget of a program to connect children with their incarcerated parent; her work has been used as evidence for the need for additional rights for women in prison through the Dignity for Incarcerated Women Act, a congressional bill. In addition, she is a teacher and has lectured at the National Geographic Photography Seminar, CUNY Graduate School of Journalism, Ohio University School of Visual Communication, Loyola Marymount University, Harold Washington College, the National Conference on Crime and Delinquency, and has instructed high school students on topics related to the language of empathy, working intimately with subjects, and trauma studies; she is an instructor in critical visual journalism with the Connected Academy, sponsored by the World Press Photo Foundation. She holds a B.A. in Gender Studies from University of California Los Angeles. She is a recipient of a 2018 Grant from the Pulitzer Center for Crisis Reporting for her ongoing work on girl survivors of complex trauma. The Royal Photo Society recently named her one of a hundred “heroines” in photography worldwide. Isadora is a TED Fellow, part of a network of 450 global change makers, and gave a talk at TED 2018 in Vancouver. She is a 2020 Gwen Ifill Mentor through the International Women’s Media Foundation. Her first monograph, Senior Love Triangle, was published by Kehrer Verlag in 2020. // Photojournalist + filmmaker // children, public policy, resilience, marginalized, rights, youth, gender, education, policy, disability rights, documentary, communication, teachers, women, marginalized communities // California|Los Angeles|United States|USA

California|Los Angeles|United States|USA

United Kingdom

Adam Kucharski is a Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. His work focuses on utilizing data and analytics for epidemic preparedness and response, including studying social behavior and immunity. He has authored a book titled "The Rules of Contagion: Why Things Spread - and Why They Stop," which delves into the principles driving contagion in various contexts. Additionally, Kucharski's research group explores how human behavior and immunity influence infectious disease outbreaks, aiming to enhance surveillance and control measures. He has also written articles for reputable publications and frequently gives popular science talks, covering topics such as disease transmission, outbreaks, and the science of luck. // The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, specifically the work of Prof Adam Kucharski, focuses on utilizing data and analytics to understand infectious disease dynamics for epidemic preparedness and response. Prof Kucharski's research involves developing mathematical and statistical approaches to study infectious disease outbreaks, combining various data sources to uncover transmission dynamics and intervention impacts. His work covers a range of infections including COVID-19, influenza, Ebola, dengue, and Zika. Additionally, he engages in public outreach activities and projects linking citizen science with data collection. // My academic research focuses on making better use of data and analytics for epidemic preparedness and response, from understanding immunity to predicting human behaviour. More broadly, I’m interested in finding new ways to generate and communicate scientific insights by engaging the public with research. // Adam Kucharski is a Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, specializing in utilizing data and analytics for epidemic preparedness and response. His research delves into the dynamics of infectious disease outbreaks, with a focus on social behavior, immunity, and transmission dynamics. Kucharski is the author of "The Rules of Contagion: Why Things Spread - and Why They Stop," a book exploring the principles of contagion in various contexts. He has contributed to studies on diseases like COVID-19, influenza, Ebola, dengue, and Zika, aiming to enhance surveillance and control measures. Beyond academia, Kucharski actively engages in public outreach activities to communicate scientific insights and promote citizen science initiatives. // Mathematician and epidemiologist // I'm an epidemiologist, mathematician, author, and a TED Senior Fellow. I’m co-director of the Centre for Epidemic Preparedness and Response at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where I use data-driven analysis to understand outbreaks, from immunity to human behaviour. I have advised multiple governments on major disease epidemics, as well as infodemics and social contagion. I regularly write about science, and my articles have appeared in places like Wired, Financial Times, and The Atlantic. I am author of 'The Rules of Contagion: Why Things Spread – and Why They Stop', which was named a Science Book of the Year by the Times, Guardian and Financial Times, as well as ‘The Perfect Bet’, about the relationship between science and games of chance. My new book ‘Proof: The Search for Certainty in an Uncertain World’ is out in spring 2025. I am also co-founder of wishidknown.co, a new platform for harnessing collective wisdom - we’ve already been growing a community for parents and will soon be launching one for founders. // As the threat of COVID-19 continues, infectious disease expert and TED Fellow Adam Kucharski answers five key questions about the novel coronavirus, providing necessary perspective on its transmission, how governments have responded and what might need to change about our social behavior to end the pandemic. (This video is excerpted from a 70-minute interview between Kucharski and head of TED Chris Anderson. Listen to the full interview at http://go.ted.com/adamkucharski. Recorded March 11, 2020) // Adam Kucharski is a Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, specializing in utilizing data and analytics for epidemic preparedness and response. His research delves into the dynamics of infectious disease outbreaks, with a focus on social behavior, immunity, and transmission dynamics. Kucharski is the author of "The Rules of Contagion: Why Things Spread - and Why They Stop," a book exploring the principles of contagion in various contexts. He has contributed to studies on diseases like COVID-19, influenza, Ebola, dengue, and Zika, aiming to enhance surveillance and control measures. Beyond academia, Kucharski actively engages in public outreach activities to communicate scientific insights and promote citizen science initiatives. // Mathematician and epidemiologist // data collection, writing, public health, data, health, infectious disease, finance, epidemics, research, outbreak analysis, citizen scientist, data and analytics, covid, human behaviour, data-driven, mathematics, epidemiology, open science, science communication, science, coronaviruses, communication, pandemic, disease // United Kingdom|England|London

United Kingdom|England|London

United Kingdom

Adam Kucharski is a Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine. His work focuses on utilizing data and analytics for epidemic preparedness and response, including studying social behavior and immunity. He has authored a book titled "The Rules of Contagion: Why Things Spread - and Why They Stop," which delves into the principles driving contagion in various contexts. Additionally, Kucharski's research group explores how human behavior and immunity influence infectious disease outbreaks, aiming to enhance surveillance and control measures. He has also written articles for reputable publications and frequently gives popular science talks, covering topics such as disease transmission, outbreaks, and the science of luck. // The London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, specifically the work of Prof Adam Kucharski, focuses on utilizing data and analytics to understand infectious disease dynamics for epidemic preparedness and response. Prof Kucharski's research involves developing mathematical and statistical approaches to study infectious disease outbreaks, combining various data sources to uncover transmission dynamics and intervention impacts. His work covers a range of infections including COVID-19, influenza, Ebola, dengue, and Zika. Additionally, he engages in public outreach activities and projects linking citizen science with data collection. // My academic research focuses on making better use of data and analytics for epidemic preparedness and response, from understanding immunity to predicting human behaviour. More broadly, I’m interested in finding new ways to generate and communicate scientific insights by engaging the public with research. // Adam Kucharski is a Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, specializing in utilizing data and analytics for epidemic preparedness and response. His research delves into the dynamics of infectious disease outbreaks, with a focus on social behavior, immunity, and transmission dynamics. Kucharski is the author of "The Rules of Contagion: Why Things Spread - and Why They Stop," a book exploring the principles of contagion in various contexts. He has contributed to studies on diseases like COVID-19, influenza, Ebola, dengue, and Zika, aiming to enhance surveillance and control measures. Beyond academia, Kucharski actively engages in public outreach activities to communicate scientific insights and promote citizen science initiatives. // Mathematician and epidemiologist // I'm an epidemiologist, mathematician, author, and a TED Senior Fellow. I’m co-director of the Centre for Epidemic Preparedness and Response at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, where I use data-driven analysis to understand outbreaks, from immunity to human behaviour. I have advised multiple governments on major disease epidemics, as well as infodemics and social contagion. I regularly write about science, and my articles have appeared in places like Wired, Financial Times, and The Atlantic. I am author of 'The Rules of Contagion: Why Things Spread – and Why They Stop', which was named a Science Book of the Year by the Times, Guardian and Financial Times, as well as ‘The Perfect Bet’, about the relationship between science and games of chance. My new book ‘Proof: The Search for Certainty in an Uncertain World’ is out in spring 2025. I am also co-founder of wishidknown.co, a new platform for harnessing collective wisdom - we’ve already been growing a community for parents and will soon be launching one for founders. // As the threat of COVID-19 continues, infectious disease expert and TED Fellow Adam Kucharski answers five key questions about the novel coronavirus, providing necessary perspective on its transmission, how governments have responded and what might need to change about our social behavior to end the pandemic. (This video is excerpted from a 70-minute interview between Kucharski and head of TED Chris Anderson. Listen to the full interview at http://go.ted.com/adamkucharski. Recorded March 11, 2020) // Adam Kucharski is a Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine, specializing in utilizing data and analytics for epidemic preparedness and response. His research delves into the dynamics of infectious disease outbreaks, with a focus on social behavior, immunity, and transmission dynamics. Kucharski is the author of "The Rules of Contagion: Why Things Spread - and Why They Stop," a book exploring the principles of contagion in various contexts. He has contributed to studies on diseases like COVID-19, influenza, Ebola, dengue, and Zika, aiming to enhance surveillance and control measures. Beyond academia, Kucharski actively engages in public outreach activities to communicate scientific insights and promote citizen science initiatives. // Mathematician and epidemiologist // data collection, writing, public health, data, health, infectious disease, finance, epidemics, research, outbreak analysis, citizen scientist, data and analytics, covid, human behaviour, data-driven, mathematics, epidemiology, open science, science communication, science, coronaviruses, communication, pandemic, disease // United Kingdom|England|London

United Kingdom|England|London

United States

Hugs for Ghana; Howard University Hospital; Yale University; Boston University; Seattle Children's; National Student Response Network; Washington State University; The White House; Nth Dimensions; TikTok; The Urban Institute; Kamiak High School; Providence Health & Services; Kumon; Nordstrom; Jones-Zimmermann Academic Mentoring Program; The Johns Hopkins University; The Institute for Responsible Citizenship

Joel Bervell is a Ghanaian-American medical student, science communicator, and host of The Dose Podcast with The Commonwealth Fund. He graduated from Yale University with a BA in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology and completed a Masters in Medical Science at Boston University. Currently a medical student at Washington State University, Joel is known as the 'Medical Mythbuster' online, where he addresses health disparities through education on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. He has spoken at various prestigious institutions and has a significant social media following. Joel is also involved in non-profit work, co-founding Hugs for, which empowers high school global leaders and has organized trips and fundraised extensively. Additionally, he has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work in healthcare and social media activism. // Joel is a medical student, host of The Dose podcast with The Commonwealth Fund, and a social media medical educator currently studying at Washington State University, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine and a graduate of Yale University ('17) where he studied Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology. Known online as the "Medical Mythbuster," Joel is committed to fighting health disparities in medicine through education and regularly shares topics about racial disparities/ biases in healthcare and other industries on his TikTok and Instagram (@joelbervell) where his platforms have over 850,000+ combined followers and 150 million + impressions. Joel has spoken on national media outlets including Good Morning America, National Public Radio, Yahoo News, Business Insider, and Mashable and has published work in prestigious academic journals such as the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. He has been invited to speak on panels at SXSW, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Google, Congressional Black Caucus, Barclays Bank, Clinton Foundation, Open Society Foundations, and more. Joel is a participant in the White House Office of Public Engagement’s Healthcare Leaders in Social Media Roundtable, has worked with the Surgeon General’s Office, collaborated with the World Health Organization’s Digital Communications Team to combat the spread of health misinformation on social media and sits on The Atlantic's Health Equity Council. Joel was named by TikTok as the top 2021 “Voice for Change,” featured by TikTok as one of 10 “Changemakers” on their inaugural Discover List, named as one of ten recipients of the 50K MACRO x TikTok Black Creatives Grant, is a part of Meta’s 2022 We The Culture Class, and was a nominee for the AdColor Awards. The Smithsonian Channel/ Harpo Productions chose him as a 2022 “Cyclebreaker” and he has been recognized as a Scientific American ‘Revolutionary,’ 2023 Anthem Award Gold Winner, and 2022 National Minority Quality Forum “40 under 40 Leader in Minority Health. He is the recipient of the National Medical Association’s Emerging Scholar Award, the highest academic honor presented to a student by the National Medical Association. Learn more about him at www.joelbervell.com and follow his work on Tiktok (@joelbervell) and Instagram (@joelbervell). // Hugs for Ghana is an entirely student-led 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to empowering global student leaders to giving material and financial donations to underprivileged children world wide. - Spearheaded grassroots fundraising efforts. To date over $250,000 worth of material and monetary donations collected and delivered. - Impacted over 175,000 youth across Ghana, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Kenya, and the United States- Established multiple branches of Hugs for Ghana in 10 states and over 150 volunteers.- Regularly a speaker at conferences for social entrepreneurship, civic leadership, and managing a start-up.Visit www.hugsforghana.org to learn more about our projects. // The Institute for Responsible Citizenship (www.theinstitute.net) is an intensive leadership program for America’s best and brightest African American male college students. Its mission is to prepare men to be exemplary citizens and leaders. The Institute inspires men to pursue extraordinary career success not simply for their personal benefit, but as platforms from which they can serve others.In my role I coordinated the day to day operations of an 8-week summer internship program that recruited college students from around the United States. I organized private meetings with members of Congress, State Department officials, business leaders, lawyers, physicians and more. // Manage Phase 3 clinical trials including a PCORI study evaluating surgical vs. antibiotic treatments for appendicitis. - Screened and recruited subjects for various studies to determine their eligibility for inclusion in clinical trials- Consented patients interested in participating in research and conducted patient scheduling and follow-up - Coordinated with research sponsors, physicians, and other sites for multi-center studies- Maintained IRB protocol, patient eligibility and quality control to ensure preparation for audits // - Shadowed surgeries of various musculoskeletal conditions on the inpatient floor, emergency room and urgent care center. - Observed residency rotations with current Howard University medical students and residents- Attended panels led by doctors about up and coming procedures in orthopedics // • Urban Institute Associate in the Health Policy Center // • Developing strong people and problem solving skills while resolving customer issues• Creating my own “business” by connecting with customers and consistently working with them• Utilizing time management to effectively accomplish tasks in a fast paced work environment• Consistently meeting and surpassing sales goals, sales per hour ratings, and department goals• Maintaining an awareness of the merchandise available for customers to purchase• Working with a team of people to meet overall department goals // Seattle Children's Hospital is a premier child health care and pediatric center and is recognized as one of the leading US hospitals for children.• Work directly with Seattle Children’s patients and their families, fostering a peaceful environment• Facilitate communication with patients, while engaging in fun activities with families and children • Show creativity and flexibility in responding to children’s needs, being dependable and willing • Assisting Seattle Children’s staff with medical programs and providing feedback on patients and programs • Provide opportunities for developmentally appropriate socialization to minimize the impact of hospitalization // Kumon is the world’s largest after-school math and reading program. • Assign work based on progress and develop a creative environment to foster fun learning• Coordinate schedules of several students, and multitask to meet expectations• Answer queries regarding assignments and grading, and resolve concerns to maintain client satisfaction • Predict the appropriate homework load and level of assignments based on student work patterns and trends• Constantly communicate with children’s parents regarding needs of the child based on home development // Invited participant to a White House roundtable with the Office of Public Engagement. // - Selected as one of 100 TikTok content creators from over 5000 creators for the inaugural TikTok for Black Creatives program - Member of the World Health Organization's "Operation Fides", a collection of medical social media influencers combatting COVID-19 misinformation - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion SimLEARN member with the VA Hospital systems. // The National Student Response Network (NSRN) is a grassroots effort - led by health professions students, for health professions students. NSRN aims to field the volunteer needs of hospitals and public health departments and match them with nearby health professions students who are eager to help their communities. // Oversaw and distributed an annual budget of $75,000 for paychecks, field trips, and enrichment activities - Prepared workshops and implemented academic and social curriculum at two New Haven middle school sites.- Managed and led a core team of 25 mentors while actively addressing and solving any student, parent, or teacher concerns.- Maintained a strong relationship with Yale University to ensure the continued existence of the foundation grant. // The National Student Response Network (NSRN) is a grassroots effort - led by health professions students, for health professions students. NSRN aims to field the volunteer needs of hospitals and public health departments and match them with nearby health professions students who are eager to help their communities. // Selected as one of 100 TikTok content creators from over 5000 creators for the inaugural TikTok for Black Creatives program. // Due to COVID-19, my Nth Dimensions experience was completely virtual. I completed my internship with Dr. Eileen Crawford at the University of Michigan. My research project was a case study titled 'Acute versus Chronic Lesser Tuberosity Fractures in Two Adolescent Hockey Players', and considered differences in treatment, diagnosis, and surgical outcomes for patients with a rare lesser tuberosity fractures. // Due to COVID-19, my Nth Dimensions experience was completely virtual. I completed my internship with Dr. Eileen Crawford at the University of Michigan. My research project was a case study titled 'Acute versus Chronic Lesser Tuberosity Fractures in Two Adolescent Hockey Players', and considered differences in treatment, diagnosis, and surgical outcomes for patients with a rare lesser tuberosity fractures. // Hugs for Ghana; Howard University Hospital; Yale University; Boston University; Seattle Children's; National Student Response Network; Washington State University; The White House; Nth Dimensions; TikTok; The Urban Institute; Kamiak High School; Providence Health & Services; Kumon; Nordstrom; Jones-Zimmermann Academic Mentoring Program; The Johns Hopkins University; The Institute for Responsible Citizenship // Joel Bervell is a medical student and social media medical educator known as the "Medical Mythbuster." With a background in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology from Yale University, Joel is committed to addressing health disparities in medicine through education. He shares insights on racial disparities and biases in healthcare to his large following on TikTok and Instagram. Joel has been featured on national media outlets and has published work in prestigious academic journals. He actively participates in various initiatives such as combating health misinformation on social media and sits on The Atlantic's Health Equity Council. Joel's dedication to healthcare equity and education is evident through his impactful work and numerous accolades in the field. // Using social media to equip communities of color with information about health equity. My question is: Can social media reduce health disparities? // Joel Bervell is a Ghanaian-American medical student, science communicator, and host of The Dose Podcast with The Commonwealth Fund. With a background in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology from Yale University and a Masters in Medical Science from Boston University, Joel is recognized as the 'Medical Mythbuster' for his efforts in addressing health disparities through education on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. He is actively involved in combating health misinformation on social media and serves on The Atlantic's Health Equity Council. Joel's work focuses on sharing insights on racial disparities and biases in healthcare, contributing to the empowerment of communities of color with essential health information. Through his impactful advocacy and dedication to healthcare equity, Joel has garnered significant recognition and accolades in the field. // Medical MythBuster // Joel Bervell is a Ghanaian-American medical student, science communicator, and host of The Dose Podcast with The Commonwealth Fund. With a background in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology from Yale University and a Masters in Medical Science from Boston University, Joel is recognized as the 'Medical Mythbuster' for his efforts in addressing health disparities through education on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. He is actively involved in combating health misinformation on social media and serves on The Atlantic's Health Equity Council. Joel's work focuses on sharing insights on racial disparities and biases in healthcare, contributing to the empowerment of communities of color with essential health information. Through his impactful advocacy and dedication to healthcare equity, Joel has garnered significant recognition and accolades in the field. // Medical MythBuster // social determinants of health, grassroots, education, entrepreneurship, led, public health, medicine, urban, health equity, finance, research, inclusion, activism, race, social media, volunteerism, policy, instagram, covid, misinformation, youth, teachers, children, racial disparities, science, food, communication // Oregon|USA|Washington D.C.|Washington|United States|Portland

Oregon|USA|Washington D.C.|Washington|United States|Portland

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Hugs for Ghana; Howard University Hospital; Yale University; Boston University; Seattle Children's; National Student Response Network; Washington State University; The White House; Nth Dimensions; TikTok; The Urban Institute; Kamiak High School; Providence Health & Services; Kumon; Nordstrom; Jones-Zimmermann Academic Mentoring Program; The Johns Hopkins University; The Institute for Responsible Citizenship

Joel Bervell is a Ghanaian-American medical student, science communicator, and host of The Dose Podcast with The Commonwealth Fund. He graduated from Yale University with a BA in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology and completed a Masters in Medical Science at Boston University. Currently a medical student at Washington State University, Joel is known as the 'Medical Mythbuster' online, where he addresses health disparities through education on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. He has spoken at various prestigious institutions and has a significant social media following. Joel is also involved in non-profit work, co-founding Hugs for, which empowers high school global leaders and has organized trips and fundraised extensively. Additionally, he has received numerous awards and recognitions for his work in healthcare and social media activism. // Joel is a medical student, host of The Dose podcast with The Commonwealth Fund, and a social media medical educator currently studying at Washington State University, Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine and a graduate of Yale University ('17) where he studied Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology. Known online as the "Medical Mythbuster," Joel is committed to fighting health disparities in medicine through education and regularly shares topics about racial disparities/ biases in healthcare and other industries on his TikTok and Instagram (@joelbervell) where his platforms have over 850,000+ combined followers and 150 million + impressions. Joel has spoken on national media outlets including Good Morning America, National Public Radio, Yahoo News, Business Insider, and Mashable and has published work in prestigious academic journals such as the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery and the Clinical Journal of the American Society of Nephrology. He has been invited to speak on panels at SXSW, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Google, Congressional Black Caucus, Barclays Bank, Clinton Foundation, Open Society Foundations, and more. Joel is a participant in the White House Office of Public Engagement’s Healthcare Leaders in Social Media Roundtable, has worked with the Surgeon General’s Office, collaborated with the World Health Organization’s Digital Communications Team to combat the spread of health misinformation on social media and sits on The Atlantic's Health Equity Council. Joel was named by TikTok as the top 2021 “Voice for Change,” featured by TikTok as one of 10 “Changemakers” on their inaugural Discover List, named as one of ten recipients of the 50K MACRO x TikTok Black Creatives Grant, is a part of Meta’s 2022 We The Culture Class, and was a nominee for the AdColor Awards. The Smithsonian Channel/ Harpo Productions chose him as a 2022 “Cyclebreaker” and he has been recognized as a Scientific American ‘Revolutionary,’ 2023 Anthem Award Gold Winner, and 2022 National Minority Quality Forum “40 under 40 Leader in Minority Health. He is the recipient of the National Medical Association’s Emerging Scholar Award, the highest academic honor presented to a student by the National Medical Association. Learn more about him at www.joelbervell.com and follow his work on Tiktok (@joelbervell) and Instagram (@joelbervell). // Hugs for Ghana is an entirely student-led 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to empowering global student leaders to giving material and financial donations to underprivileged children world wide. - Spearheaded grassroots fundraising efforts. To date over $250,000 worth of material and monetary donations collected and delivered. - Impacted over 175,000 youth across Ghana, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Kenya, and the United States- Established multiple branches of Hugs for Ghana in 10 states and over 150 volunteers.- Regularly a speaker at conferences for social entrepreneurship, civic leadership, and managing a start-up.Visit www.hugsforghana.org to learn more about our projects. // The Institute for Responsible Citizenship (www.theinstitute.net) is an intensive leadership program for America’s best and brightest African American male college students. Its mission is to prepare men to be exemplary citizens and leaders. The Institute inspires men to pursue extraordinary career success not simply for their personal benefit, but as platforms from which they can serve others.In my role I coordinated the day to day operations of an 8-week summer internship program that recruited college students from around the United States. I organized private meetings with members of Congress, State Department officials, business leaders, lawyers, physicians and more. // Manage Phase 3 clinical trials including a PCORI study evaluating surgical vs. antibiotic treatments for appendicitis. - Screened and recruited subjects for various studies to determine their eligibility for inclusion in clinical trials- Consented patients interested in participating in research and conducted patient scheduling and follow-up - Coordinated with research sponsors, physicians, and other sites for multi-center studies- Maintained IRB protocol, patient eligibility and quality control to ensure preparation for audits // - Shadowed surgeries of various musculoskeletal conditions on the inpatient floor, emergency room and urgent care center. - Observed residency rotations with current Howard University medical students and residents- Attended panels led by doctors about up and coming procedures in orthopedics // • Urban Institute Associate in the Health Policy Center // • Developing strong people and problem solving skills while resolving customer issues• Creating my own “business” by connecting with customers and consistently working with them• Utilizing time management to effectively accomplish tasks in a fast paced work environment• Consistently meeting and surpassing sales goals, sales per hour ratings, and department goals• Maintaining an awareness of the merchandise available for customers to purchase• Working with a team of people to meet overall department goals // Seattle Children's Hospital is a premier child health care and pediatric center and is recognized as one of the leading US hospitals for children.• Work directly with Seattle Children’s patients and their families, fostering a peaceful environment• Facilitate communication with patients, while engaging in fun activities with families and children • Show creativity and flexibility in responding to children’s needs, being dependable and willing • Assisting Seattle Children’s staff with medical programs and providing feedback on patients and programs • Provide opportunities for developmentally appropriate socialization to minimize the impact of hospitalization // Kumon is the world’s largest after-school math and reading program. • Assign work based on progress and develop a creative environment to foster fun learning• Coordinate schedules of several students, and multitask to meet expectations• Answer queries regarding assignments and grading, and resolve concerns to maintain client satisfaction • Predict the appropriate homework load and level of assignments based on student work patterns and trends• Constantly communicate with children’s parents regarding needs of the child based on home development // Invited participant to a White House roundtable with the Office of Public Engagement. // - Selected as one of 100 TikTok content creators from over 5000 creators for the inaugural TikTok for Black Creatives program - Member of the World Health Organization's "Operation Fides", a collection of medical social media influencers combatting COVID-19 misinformation - Diversity, Equity and Inclusion SimLEARN member with the VA Hospital systems. // The National Student Response Network (NSRN) is a grassroots effort - led by health professions students, for health professions students. NSRN aims to field the volunteer needs of hospitals and public health departments and match them with nearby health professions students who are eager to help their communities. // Oversaw and distributed an annual budget of $75,000 for paychecks, field trips, and enrichment activities - Prepared workshops and implemented academic and social curriculum at two New Haven middle school sites.- Managed and led a core team of 25 mentors while actively addressing and solving any student, parent, or teacher concerns.- Maintained a strong relationship with Yale University to ensure the continued existence of the foundation grant. // The National Student Response Network (NSRN) is a grassroots effort - led by health professions students, for health professions students. NSRN aims to field the volunteer needs of hospitals and public health departments and match them with nearby health professions students who are eager to help their communities. // Selected as one of 100 TikTok content creators from over 5000 creators for the inaugural TikTok for Black Creatives program. // Due to COVID-19, my Nth Dimensions experience was completely virtual. I completed my internship with Dr. Eileen Crawford at the University of Michigan. My research project was a case study titled 'Acute versus Chronic Lesser Tuberosity Fractures in Two Adolescent Hockey Players', and considered differences in treatment, diagnosis, and surgical outcomes for patients with a rare lesser tuberosity fractures. // Due to COVID-19, my Nth Dimensions experience was completely virtual. I completed my internship with Dr. Eileen Crawford at the University of Michigan. My research project was a case study titled 'Acute versus Chronic Lesser Tuberosity Fractures in Two Adolescent Hockey Players', and considered differences in treatment, diagnosis, and surgical outcomes for patients with a rare lesser tuberosity fractures. // Hugs for Ghana; Howard University Hospital; Yale University; Boston University; Seattle Children's; National Student Response Network; Washington State University; The White House; Nth Dimensions; TikTok; The Urban Institute; Kamiak High School; Providence Health & Services; Kumon; Nordstrom; Jones-Zimmermann Academic Mentoring Program; The Johns Hopkins University; The Institute for Responsible Citizenship // Joel Bervell is a medical student and social media medical educator known as the "Medical Mythbuster." With a background in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology from Yale University, Joel is committed to addressing health disparities in medicine through education. He shares insights on racial disparities and biases in healthcare to his large following on TikTok and Instagram. Joel has been featured on national media outlets and has published work in prestigious academic journals. He actively participates in various initiatives such as combating health misinformation on social media and sits on The Atlantic's Health Equity Council. Joel's dedication to healthcare equity and education is evident through his impactful work and numerous accolades in the field. // Using social media to equip communities of color with information about health equity. My question is: Can social media reduce health disparities? // Joel Bervell is a Ghanaian-American medical student, science communicator, and host of The Dose Podcast with The Commonwealth Fund. With a background in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology from Yale University and a Masters in Medical Science from Boston University, Joel is recognized as the 'Medical Mythbuster' for his efforts in addressing health disparities through education on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. He is actively involved in combating health misinformation on social media and serves on The Atlantic's Health Equity Council. Joel's work focuses on sharing insights on racial disparities and biases in healthcare, contributing to the empowerment of communities of color with essential health information. Through his impactful advocacy and dedication to healthcare equity, Joel has garnered significant recognition and accolades in the field. // Medical MythBuster // Joel Bervell is a Ghanaian-American medical student, science communicator, and host of The Dose Podcast with The Commonwealth Fund. With a background in Molecular Cellular Developmental Biology from Yale University and a Masters in Medical Science from Boston University, Joel is recognized as the 'Medical Mythbuster' for his efforts in addressing health disparities through education on platforms like TikTok and Instagram. He is actively involved in combating health misinformation on social media and serves on The Atlantic's Health Equity Council. Joel's work focuses on sharing insights on racial disparities and biases in healthcare, contributing to the empowerment of communities of color with essential health information. Through his impactful advocacy and dedication to healthcare equity, Joel has garnered significant recognition and accolades in the field. // Medical MythBuster // social determinants of health, grassroots, education, entrepreneurship, led, public health, medicine, urban, health equity, finance, research, inclusion, activism, race, social media, volunteerism, policy, instagram, covid, misinformation, youth, teachers, children, racial disparities, science, food, communication // Oregon|USA|Washington D.C.|Washington|United States|Portland

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Dr. Paule Joseph is a Lasker Clinical Research Scholar and Chief of the Section of Sensory Science and Metabolism at the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Her research focuses on understanding chemosensation, particularly taste, smell, and chemesthesis, and how they influence ingestive behaviors. Dr. Joseph conducts preclinical, clinical, and translational studies to improve the diagnosis, prevention, and management of chemosensory disorders, with a particular emphasis on metabolic disorders like obesity and brain diseases such as alcohol and substance use disorders. Additionally, her lab is investigating the effects of COVID-19 // Paule Valery Joseph is an American nurse and researcher at the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. She has a background in nursing, with a focus on sensory science and metabolism. Joseph's research has delved into topics such as taste perception in children, the impact of taste on dietary intake and long-term health conditions, and the relationship between diet and health outcomes. She has also explored the effects of ultra-processed foods on health, the benefits of plant-based diets, and the potential for personalized nutritional programs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Joseph shifted her focus to investigate the loss of taste and smell in COVID-19 patients, as well as the taste and smell experiences of individuals with Long COVID. Her work has earned her recognition as a 2022 National Academy of Medicine and American Academy of Nursing Fellow. // I am trying to have a smell test for everyone in clinical settings // Dr. Paule Joseph is a distinguished Lasker Clinical Research Scholar and Chief of the Section of Sensory Science and Metabolism at the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Her expertise lies in the realm of chemosensation, with a specific focus on taste, smell, and chemesthesis, and their impact on ingestive behaviors. Dr. Joseph's research spans preclinical, clinical, and translational studies aimed at enhancing the understanding, diagnosis, prevention, and management of chemosensory disorders, particularly in relation to metabolic disorders like obesity and brain diseases such as alcohol and substance use disorders. Notably, her recent investigations have extended to exploring the effects of COVID-19 on sensory experiences, showcasing her commitment to advancing knowledge in this critical area. // Olfaction nurse + researcher // Dr. Paule Joseph is a distinguished Lasker Clinical Research Scholar and Chief of the Section of Sensory Science and Metabolism at the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Her expertise lies in the realm of chemosensation, with a specific focus on taste, smell, and chemesthesis, and their impact on ingestive behaviors. Dr. Joseph's research spans preclinical, clinical, and translational studies aimed at enhancing the understanding, diagnosis, prevention, and management of chemosensory disorders, particularly in relation to metabolic disorders like obesity and brain diseases such as alcohol and substance use disorders. Notably, her recent investigations have extended to exploring the effects of COVID-19 on sensory experiences, showcasing her commitment to advancing knowledge in this critical area. // Olfaction nurse + researcher // research, children, metabolism, chemosensation, globalhealth, plant-based, science, food, plants, neuroscience, taste, smell, pandemic, covid, nursing research, disease // Bethesda|Maryland|USA

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