Impact In Progress

May 5, 2026

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April 21, 2026

S2E6 - Moving Research to the Bedside

<h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Dr. Laurence Busse, Associate Professor, Emory University School of Medicine.</p> <p>Joining us is Dr. Laurence Busse, an Associate Professor in the Department of Medicine at the Emory University School of Medicine. Clinical trials are often restricted to large, urban academic centers, leaving community hospital patients without access to the latest treatments. Dr. Laurence Busse explains how the STAGE program (Satellite Trials Group of Emory) is mobilizing research, bringing life-saving trials for conditions like sepsis and pneumonia directly to the communities where patients live.</p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <ol> <li><strong>Access is Equity:</strong> Patients shouldn't have to travel hours to a main campus to participate in research. Making trials mobile ensures a more diverse and representative patient population.</li> <li><strong>The &quot;Research Halo&quot;:</strong> Hospitals that conduct research generally provide a higher level of care for all patients, as the staff is constantly engaged with the newest clinical guidelines and advancements.</li> <li><strong>Innovating in Sepsis:</strong> Dr. Busse’s work includes novel approaches to treating septic shock by filtering endotoxins directly from the blood, a trial now available at community sites through STAGE.</li> </ol> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Learn more abotu Dr. Laurence Busse</strong> - <a href="https://med.emory.edu/directory/profile/?u=LBUSSE" rel="nofollow">https://med.emory.edu/directory/profile/?u=LBUSSE</a></li> <li><strong>Learn more about STaGE (Satellite Trials Group of Emory)</strong> - <a href="https://med.aws.emory.edu/departments/medicine/divisions/pulmonary/research/the-satellite-trials-group-of-emory-stage.html" rel="nofollow">https://med.aws.emory.edu/departments/medicine/divisions/pulmonary/research/the-satellite-trials-group-of-emory-stage.html</a></li> </ul> <h3><strong>Follow the Show</strong></h3> <p>To stay updated on the latest research and impact at Emory, follow Impact in Progress on your favorite podcast platform, and if you are an Emory researcher interested in being featured, please reach out to Dr. Kimberly Eck at <a href="mailto:researchdevelopment@emory.edu" rel="nofollow"><strong>researchdevelopment@emory.edu</strong></a>.</p> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>

April 7, 2026

S2E5 - Biomarkers of Wasting Syndrome In Cancer Patients

<h1>Episode Notes</h1> <p>In this conversation, we sit down with Dr. Ronald Eldridge, an Assistant Professor at the Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing. For many cancer patients, the greatest threat isn't just the tumor—it's the involuntary loss of weight and muscle known as cachexia. Epidemiologist Dr. Ronald Eldridge discusses his research into identifying metabolic &quot;early warning signs&quot; to help clinicians intervene before a patient loses their strength and independence.</p> <p><strong>Key Takeaways:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>Understanding Cachexia:</strong> Cachexia accounts for roughly 30% of all cancer deaths. It is a metabolic disruption, not just &quot;not eating enough,&quot; and is currently very difficult to reverse once it starts.</li> <li><strong>Early Intervention:</strong> Identifying biomarkers (like fatty acid and bile metabolites) can help clinicians predict which patients are at risk of severe weight loss before clinical symptoms appear.</li> <li><strong>Quality of Life:</strong> The goal of modern cancer research is shifting from simply &quot;destroying the tumor&quot; to ensuring the patient maintains the strength to live their life during and after treatment.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Resources:</strong></p> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.nursing.emory.edu/faculty-staff/ronald-eldridge" rel="nofollow">Dr. Ronald Eldridge - Emory Faculty Profile</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.nursing.emory.edu/" rel="nofollow">Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing</a></li> </ul> <p>This podcast is powered by <a href="https://pinecast.com" rel="nofollow">Pinecast</a>.</p>