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S3E9 - Energy Regulation and Data Centers

Episode Notes As artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure expand exponentially, energy consumption and regional power grid demands have become central policy challenges. In this episode, host Dr. Kimberly Eck welcomes environmental anthropologist Dr. Kristin Phillips to discuss her research on energy regulation, utility policy, and the rapid expansion of data centers across Georgia and the American South. Dr. Phillips examines the intersection of corporate energy demands, environmental sustainability, and consumer utility costs. Airing right ahead of key state and federal election cycles, this discussion illuminates how regulatory bodies like public service commissions balance economic development with environmental justice, resource conservation, and community health. Key Takeaways: Infrastructure & Energy Grids: Understanding the massive power and water requirements of modern data center infrastructure. Regulatory Governance: How utility commissions and state policy shape clean energy transitions and consumer rate structures. Civic Engagement & Energy: The importance of public awareness around utility decisions leading into upcoming election cycles. Resources: View Dr. Phillip’s Faculty Profile: https://anthropology.emory.edu/people/bios/phillips-kristin.html Call to Action: Explore research at the intersection of environmental anthropology and policy by visiting the Emory Department of Anthropology. Stay informed on local utility decisions in your community! 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 researchdevelopment@emory.edu. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S3E8 - How Race, Place, and Class Shapes Who Gets Ahead

Episode Notes What does it truly mean to "get ahead" in America, and how do your family's background and neighborhood shape your economic destiny? Dr. Kimberly Eck sits down with sociologist Dr. Janeria Easley to explore intergenerational social mobility. Dr. Easley breaks down her research using the Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID), combining five core factors—income, wealth, occupation, education, and neighborhood context—to create a holistic picture of origin and destination profiles across generations. The conversation addresses stark nationwide racial disparities in mobility and examines why Atlanta recently ranked at the bottom of major metropolitan areas for upward mobility. Dr. Easley also shares how her team uses structural equation modeling and AI coding tools to push the boundaries of sociology, as well as how these findings can inform policy around student debt, school funding, and community investment. Key Takeaways: Beyond Income: Why evaluating social mobility requires looking simultaneously at wealth, education, occupation, neighborhood context, and income. Racial Disparities & Atlanta: Understanding the structural "stickiness at the bottom" and why Atlanta faces unique challenges in intergenerational mobility for Black families. Translational Sociology: Presenting findings directly to first-generation college students living out social mobility in real time. Resources: View Dr. Janeria Easley’s Faculty Profile: https://aas.emory.edu/people/bios/faculty/easley-janeria.html Data Resources: Panel Study of Income Dynamics (PSID - University of Michigan): https://psidonline.isr.umich.edu/ Opportunity Insights Data: https://opportunityinsights.org/ Call to Action: To learn more about Dr. Janeria Easley's research and publications, visit her Emory Faculty Profile Page. Learn more about research initiatives across campus at https://research.emory.edu/research.emory.edu. 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 researchdevelopment@emory.edu. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S3E7 - Navigating Complex Ethical Issues

Episode Notes From pandemic response protocols to end-of-life care decisions, bioethics provides the essential compass for navigating medicine's most difficult choices. Host Dr. Kimberly Eck speaks with Kathy Kinlaw, Associate Director for the Center for Ethics at Emory University, who has spent over 30 years helping clinicians, patients, and policymakers address complex ethical challenges. Kinlaw reflects on the Center's public health ethics work during COVID-19, including a major survey of over 1,300 healthcare providers evaluating moral distress and resource constraints. Kinlaw also discusses her instrumental role co-chairing the Georgia House of Representatives round table that drafted the state's statutory Advanced Directives legislation in 2007. She shares current efforts with the Georgia Department of Public Health to establish a state-wide electronic registry for advanced directives and PULST forms, ensuring patient values and treatment choices are honored across all points of care. Key Takeaways: Ethics in Practice: How bioethics builds habits that strengthen moral behavior in clinical settings and public health policy. Advanced Care Planning: Why every adult 18 and older should document their healthcare preferences before a health crisis occurs. State-Wide Registry Efforts: How uploading advanced directives to an accessible digital registry ensures physicians can access critical patient directives instantaneously. Resources: Free Advanced Care Planning Guide: https://hcethics.org/ Learn more about the Center for Ethics: https://ethics.emory.edu/ Learn more about the other Partner Organizations mentioned in this episode: Georgia Department of Public Health: https://dph.georgia.gov/ Healthcare Ethics Consortium: https://hcethics.org/ Georgia POLST: https://www.gapolst.org/ Call to Action: Download the free Georgia Advanced Care Planning Guide developed by the Center for Ethics, Georgia Health Decisions, and its partners at hcethics.org. Connect with the Center for Ethics at https://ethics.emory.edu/ethics.emory.edu. 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 researchdevelopment@emory.edu. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S3E6 - Making HIV Research More Impactful

Episode Notes Behind every landmark scientific breakthrough and published medical trial is a dedicated team of clinical research coordinators, nurses, regulatory specialists, and community engagement officers. In this episode, Dr. Kimberly Eck welcomes Tanisha Sullivan, a 25-year Emory veteran who coordinates the Emory HIV Clinical Trials Unit (CTU). Sullivan highlights Emory's role as a leading enrollment site in global research networks like HPTN, ACTG, and HVTN, including the landmark HPTN 083 study that proved long-acting injectable PrEP is more effective than daily oral pills. Sullivan shares her personal journey from regulatory coordinator to senior leadership, emphasizing how health equity drives her passion. She discusses localized efforts at the Hope Clinic and Ponce de Leon Center to address high HIV rates in Fulton County and Atlanta, while expanding clinical trial access to rural communities, Latinx populations in Georgia, and international partner sites in Mexico and the Philippines. Key Takeaways: The Workforce Behind Discovery: Recognizing clinical trial staff as the essential "connective tissue" translating laboratory science into community healthcare. Impact Beyond Publications: How expanding access to long-acting prevention options directly changes lives in heavily impacted regions like Atlanta and the American South. Building Mentorship Pipelines: Growing diverse clinical research professionals from entry-level roles into future study leaders. Resources: Learn about the Hope Clinic of Emory Vaccine Center: https://hopeclinic.emory.edu/ Learn about the Ponce Clinical Research site : https://www.instagram.com/emory_ponce_crs/ and Ponce studies: https://linktr.ee/PONCECRS?utm_source=linktree_profile_share<sid=d50b1fc4-2c45-4720-b1dd-3610fc402f8e Learn more about the Global Networks discussed in this episode: HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN): https://www.hptn.org/ Advancing Clinical Therapeutics Globally (ACTG): https://actgnetwork.org/ HIV Vaccine Trials Network (HVTN): https://www.hvtn.org/ Call to Action: Learn more about ongoing clinical research and trial opportunities at the Emory Hope Clinic by visiting hopeclinic.emory.edu or reaching out to researchdevelopment@emory.edu. 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 researchdevelopment@emory.edu. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S3E5 - Tiny Systems: Small, Low-Cost Devices for Molecular Testing

Episode Notes What if receiving a rapid, high-accuracy molecular diagnostic test didn't require driving to a major hospital or waiting days for specialized lab equipment? Host Dr. Kimberly Eck connects with biomedical engineer Dr. David Myers to discuss how his lab is decentralizing molecular testing. By developing low-cost, simplified sample preparation cartridges that isolate and preserve genetic material without refrigeration, Dr. Myers, in collaboration with Dr. Jesse Waggoner, is bridging the gap between complex diagnostic machinery and the patients who need them most. Key Takeaways: Removing the Sample Prep Bottleneck: Why sample preparation and purification—rather than the test itself—is the primary barrier to point-of-care testing. The Joint BME Advantage: How shared biomedical engineering spaces between Emory and Georgia Tech foster fast, interdisciplinary innovation. Universal Testing Access: Pushing toward a world where the question isn't "Can we test for this here?" but simply "Can we test?" Resources: David Myers’ Faculty Profile: https://med.emory.edu/directory/profile/?u=DMYERS3 Learn about Water Bear Bio: https://www.waterbearbio.com/ Listen to Dr. Myers' feature on Emory's Holy Shift podcast: https://bme.gatech.edu/news/myers-talks-about-science-small-things-0 Call to Action: Explore cutting-edge engineering work in the Coulter Department of Biomedical Engineering at bme.emory.edu. Check out Dr. Myers' episode on Emory's Holy Shift podcast! 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 researchdevelopment@emory.edu. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S3E4 - Expanding HIV Prevention Services Through Pharmacies

Episode Notes With 95% of Americans living within five miles of a pharmacy, community pharmacists represent one of our most accessible healthcare resources. In this episode, Dr. Kimberly Eck sits down with implementation scientist Dr. Natalie Crawford to discuss breaking down structural barriers in HIV prevention. Dr. Crawford examines stark racial disparities in HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) usage, where despite representing a majority of new diagnoses in the South, only 13% of Black individuals who need PrEP are currently prescribed it, compared to over 90% of White individuals. Dr. Crawford details Georgia's Senate Bill 195, which empowers trained pharmacists to prescribe PrEP directly without a prior physician visit. Through the Rx for Change partnership, her CORE lab works alongside community organizations using a "train-the-trainer" model to educate local pharmacists on sexual health advisory, stigma reduction, and direct prescribing protocols. Key Takeaways: Pharmacies as Stigma-Reducing Spaces: Utilizing neutral retail environments to increase access to HIV prevention and screening. Bridging the Implementation Chasm: Why passing state legislation is only the first step and how community organizations are training pharmacists to utilize their new prescribing authority. Lessons from COVID-19: Recognizing the proven capacity of pharmacists as front-line public health providers. Resources: View Dr. Natalie Crawford’s faculty profile: https://sph.emory.edu/ National PrEP Locator Tool: preplocator.org Partner Organizations: AIDS United, Black Public Health Academy, National Pharmaceutical Association, Emory COMPASS Center. Community Event: Join community efforts around the AIDS Walk Atlanta taking place on Saturday, September 26, 2026. Call to Action: To find PrEP providers and accessible pharmacy locations near you, visit preplocator.org. Learn more about public health initiatives at https://sph.emory.edu/sph.emory.edu. 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 researchdevelopment@emory.edu. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S3E3 - Building Digital Twins For Expert Decision-Making

Episode Notes https://goizueta.emory.edu/ While mainstream artificial intelligence relies on scraping vast databases to predict outcomes, what if AI could instead capture, preserve, and scale individual human wisdom? Organizational psychologist Dr. Karl Kuhnert joins host Dr. Kimberly Eck to explain how he builds "digital twins" of domain experts. Through structured 90-minute elicitation interviews and interactive scenario testing, Dr. Kuhnert models how seasoned specialists—such as pulmonologists deciding on lung transplants under intense **60-**minute time constraints—make high-stakes choices. Dr. Kuhnert highlights the critical distinction between generic Large Language Models (LLMs) and sourced, transparent decision twins. He details how these models capture "tacit knowledge"—the unconscious, lived experienced-based insight that distinguishes true experts from novices—and discusses how scaling human judgment can transform clinical training, business continuity, and professional mentorship. Key Takeaways: Preserving Tacit Knowledge: Capturing the "how" behind decision-making before senior leaders and master clinicians retire. Sourced vs. Anonymous AI: Why decision twins offer auditable, trusted, and transparent logic compared to broad database scraping. Wiser People, Not Just Smarter AI: Utilizing technology to l earn from human judgment rather than replace human judgment. Resources: View Dr. Karl Kuhnert’s faculty profile: https://goizueta.emory.edu/faculty/profiles/karl-kuhnert Learn more about Emory Goizueta Business School: https://goizueta.emory.edu/ Carl Wocke-CEO, Merlynn Intelligence Technologies: merlynn-ai.com https://nam11.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fsafety%2Fgo%2F%3Furl%3Dwww.merlynn-ai.com%26urlhash%3DfWP4%26mt%3DRtQ0YDjcKd8ZmWGhAZx7ys6AbC2oJCYrYOsZGIrsescHh3wVskqGKc1gZYAa7llLBqmlVyVpg2oI4i-S2ozysSHvoQ%26isSdui%3Dtrue\&data=05%7C02%7Ckimberly.jo.eck%40emory.edu%7Ce8e358b1cc2d418dccd908df0ea32c15%7Ce004fb9cb0a4424fbcd0322606d5df38%7C0%7C0%7C639245766262635850%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C\&sdata=H6NE%2Fh8Ew1iXBs6NwNLZsx75l7lJWrqJaom2N%2FXRgKU%3D\&reserved=0 Mark Keith, AI Consultant— Mark Keith. mark@tmarkkeith.com Call to Action: Discover leadership programs and faculty research at Emory’s Goizueta Business School by visiting https://goizueta.emory.edu/goizueta.emory.edu. 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 researchdevelopment@emory.edu. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S3E2 - Where Your Food Comes From: The Oxford Organic Farm

Episode Notes How does the food on our plates connect to local economic resilience, environmental stewardship, and student well-being? Daniel Parson, Farmer Educator at the Oxford College Organic Farm, travels from Oxford, Georgia to speak with Host Dr. Kimberly Eck. Established in 2014 and located 30 miles east of Atlanta, this 11-acre farm includes three acres of intensive organic produce production, five high tunnels, and a greenhouse supplying fresh, seasonal food to campus dining halls, hospital cafeterias, local farmers markets, and Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) members. Key Takeaways: Local Food Resilience: How community-rooted organic farms enhance food safety and local economic strength compared to consolidated agriculture. Experiential Education: Engaging Oxford undergraduates in direct physical labor that complements academic coursework across multiple disciplines. Seasonal Eating: Encouraging consumers to support regional growers and make intentional choices that reflect seasonal harvests. Resources: Visit the Oxford Farm Website & CSA Sign-Up https://oxford.emory.edu/farm Learn more about Oxford College of Emory University https://oxford.emory.edu/ Call to Action: Sign up for the Oxford College Organic Farm CSA program or learn how to visit the farm by visiting oxford.emory.edu/farm. Support your local farmers at neighborhood markets this season! 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 researchdevelopment@emory.edu. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S3E1 - Rethinking Sex Differences in Biomedicine

Episode Notes https://doi.org/10.1073/pnas.2608703123 In medical research, we frequently hear claims that men and women require different treatments, experience different disease symptoms, or possess fundamentally different brain structures. But how much of this is backed by rigorous statistical evidence? Dr. Donna Maney joins Dr. Kimberly Eck to discuss her research analyzing how sex differences are reported and interpreted across biomedical literature. Key Takeaways: Average Shifts vs. Overlap: Understanding that statistical average differences (like in height) involve massive overlap [DM1] between groups and typically do not warrant rigid, binary medical treatments. Statistical Rigor in Research: Why analyzing men and women separately, without direct statistical comparison, leads to false conclusions and potentially to harmful healthcare restrictions. True Individualized Care: Moving past sex categories to evaluate symptoms in individuals, regardless of sex, is ultimately more precise than sex-based care. Resources: Dr. Donna Maney’s Faculty Profile: https://psychology.emory.edu/people/faculty/maney-donna-l.html and recent article: Evidence often falls short in neuroscience reports of sex-dependent effects | Emory News New Research: Check out for Dr. Maney's recent paper in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences (PNAS) on sex differences reporting standards in biomedical literature. 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 researchdevelopment@emory.edu . This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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S2E6 - Moving Research to the Bedside

Episode Notes Guest: Dr. Laurence Busse, Associate Professor, Emory University School of Medicine. 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. Key Takeaways: Access is Equity: 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. The "Research Halo": 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. Innovating in Sepsis: 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. Resources: Learn more abotu Dr. Laurence Busse - https://med.emory.edu/directory/profile/?u=LBUSSE Learn more about STaGE (Satellite Trials Group of Emory) - https://med.aws.emory.edu/departments/medicine/divisions/pulmonary/research/the-satellite-trials-group-of-emory-stage.html Follow the Show 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 researchdevelopment@emory.edu. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E5 - Biomarkers of Wasting Syndrome In Cancer Patients

Episode Notes 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 "early warning signs" to help clinicians intervene before a patient loses their strength and independence. Key Takeaways: Understanding Cachexia: Cachexia accounts for roughly 30% of all cancer deaths. It is a metabolic disruption, not just "not eating enough," and is currently very difficult to reverse once it starts. Early Intervention: 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. Quality of Life: The goal of modern cancer research is shifting from simply "destroying the tumor" to ensuring the patient maintains the strength to live their life during and after treatment. Resources: Dr. Ronald Eldridge - Emory Faculty Profile Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E4 - Women As Theological Thought Leaders In Africa

Episode Notes Guest: Dr. Musa Dube, William Ragsdale Cannon Distinguished Professor of the New Testament, Candler School of Theology. About this Episode: This episode features Dr. Musa Dube, the William Ragsdale Cannon Distinguished Professor of the New Testament at the Candler School of Theology. What happens when women are excluded from religious leadership and scriptural interpretation? Dr. Musa Dube discusses "The Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians" and their work to provide gender-sensitive perspectives on theology, climate change, and gender-based violence across the African continent. Key Takeaways: The Power of Interpretation: When theology is exclusively male-centered, scriptures are often used to justify gender inequality or violence. Reclaiming these texts is essential for social justice. Sankofa: Meaning "go back and get it," this concept guides the Circle’s work in reviewing the progress of African women researchers since 1989 and building on that foundation. Theology and Climate: Dr. Dube’s current work explores how religious communities can use scripture as a constructive tool to care for the Earth and support those devastated by global warming. Resources: Dr. Musa Dube - Emory Faculty Profile: https://candler.emory.edu/faculty/profiles/dube-musa.html The Circle of Concerned African Women Theologians: https://circle.org.za/ https://www.circlekenya.org/ This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E3 - Strengthening Science Identity Among High Schoolers

Episode Notes Why do many students lose interest in science by high school? We are joined by Dr. Sarah Fankhauser, an Associate Professor of Biology and Chair of the Natural Science and Mathematics Division at Oxford College of Emory University. Dr. Fankhauser explores the concept of "scientific identity." By engaging students in the peer-review and publication process through the Journal of Emerging Investigators, she is proving that you don't need a degree to be a scientist—you just need to participate in the scientific community. Key Takeaways: Scientific Identity: A student’s persistence in STEM is highly correlated with whether they see themselves as a "scientist," which is built through recognition, competence, and performance. The "Fun" of Science: Science is often thought of as a series of facts to memorize. True science is the collaborative process of asking questions and receiving feedback from peers. Mentorship at Scale: The Journal of Emerging Investigators has provided over 20,000 hours of mentoring to middle and high school students, primarily through volunteer graduate students. Resources: Visit Dr. Sarah Fankhauser’s Emory Faculty Profile Visit the Journal of Emerging Investigators Follow the Show To stay updated on the latest research and impact at Emory, follow Impact in Progress on your favorite podcast platform. If you are an Emory researcher interested in being featured, please reach out to Dr. Kimberly Eck at researchdevelopment@emory.edu. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E2 - Labor Contracts In Higher Ed

Episode Notes This episode features Dr. Deepa Das Acevedo, an Associate Professor at the Emory University School of Law. Tenure is often discussed but rarely understood with data. Dr. Deepa Das Acevedo discusses her groundbreaking research and her book, The War on Tenure. She provides a data-driven look at how tenured faculty actually lose their jobs and why the "elite" status of academia often masks the grueling reality of the profession. Key Takeaways: Tenure as a Contract: Tenure isn't a "job for life" without accountability; it is a high-level "just cause" contract similar to those held by unionized employees. The Productivity Myth: Data suggests there is little to no correlation between getting job security and decreases in productivity. In fact, security often enables more ambitious, long-term research. The Financial Reality: The path to becoming a professor is longer and more expensive than the public assumes, often resulting in a high debt-to-income ratio for many faculty members. Resources: Dr. Deepa Das Acevedo - Emory Faculty Profile Book: The War on Tenure Follow the Show 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 researchdevelopment@emory.edu. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

S2E1 - Using AI to Transform Business Decision-Making

Episode Notes Scaling Smarter with Causal AI How do global giants like Alibaba optimize logistics for millions of packages? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Ruomeng Cui, the Goizueta Foundation Term Chair Associate Professor at Emory University’s Goizueta Business School. Dr. Cui discusses the shift from traditional machine learning to Causal AI. While standard AI predicts what will happen, Causal AI helps businesses understand why things happen, allowing for personalized interventions that reduce costs, improve customer satisfaction, and protect the environment. Key Takeaways: Prediction vs. Causality: Standard AI identifies patterns, but Causal AI identifies the direct effect of a business decision (like a discount or a shipping change), allowing for more precise resource allocation. Individualized Optimization: By using causal frameworks, businesses can move away from "one-size-fits-all" strategies to individual-level preferences, drastically increasing efficiency. By estimating how each individual responds to a treatment and then optimizing who receives it, companies can achieve dramatically more with less. Versatile and Expanding Framework: Beyond the wide deployment across industry leaders, Causal AI is currently being adapted for healthcare (e.g., AI scribes) to improve billing accuracy and doctor productivity, ultimately leading to better patient outcomes. Resources: Learn more about Dr. Ruomeng Cui Follow the Show 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 researchdevelopment@emory.edu. This podcast is powered by Pinecast.

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S1E5 - Reducing the impact of trauma with Dr. Sheila Rauch

Episode Notes Dr. Kimberly Eck sits down with Dr. Sheila Rauch to discuss processing trauma. In this episode, Dr. Rauch acknowledges that most people will experience at least one trauma in their life. Her work focuses on reducing the impacts of trauma by equipping therapists with evidence-based practices and creating resources for people to access and process trauma on their own. Dr. Rauch shares that getting stuck in trauma can lead to a host of issues, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, substance use and even homelessness. In an example, Dr. Rauch states that 40 years of research shows that treatments that work best to address PTSD involve approaching memories. Yet, most people will not seek treatment. Dr. Rauch along with Dr. Barbara Rothbaum are developing tools to help eliminate access barriers to mental health support. Two of these resources, app Messy Memories and book Making Meaning of Difficult Experiences, help individuals engage in the work of emotional processing themselves. Dr. Rauch has long-term goals for Messy Memories to expand into a larger platform and for emotional processing to become widely accepted as a low to no cost option. Dr. Rauch is the Mark & Barbara Klein Distinguished Professor in Mind-Body Medicine and Deputy Director of the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program at the Emory University School of Medicine. Dr. Rauch has an MA in Psychology and PhD Clinical Psychology from the University of North Dakota. She is board certified in behavioral and cognitive psychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. Stay connected to Dr. Rauch and her work by reviewing the resources and links provided below. Special Message – In honor of Veterans Day, we’d like to thank all our veterans for their service and sacrifice. If you are a veteran or know a veteran who needs mental health support, please visit VA Help for Veterans or the Emory Healthcare Veterans Program or contact the Veterans Crisis Line by dialing 988 then pressing 1. Links About Dr. Sheila Rauch Book – Making Meaning of Difficult Experiences Video – Making Meaning of Difficult Experiences Rauch PEACE Lab Emory Healthcare Veterans Program Trauma and Anxiety Recovery Program Messy Memories App - Apple Devices Android Devices Veterans Mental Health Support If you are an Emory researcher who would like to be featured on our podcast or you want to nominate an Emory researcher, write to us at researchdevelopment@emory.edu Find out more at https://impact-in-progress.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.