Body of Work Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/body-of-work They’ve done their research so you don’t have to. Body of Work is an exploration of health topics in the news and important matters facing science with experts from Baylor College of Medicine. Scientists, physicians and specialists from diverse disciplines discuss the impact of hot-button issues on healthcare, research, community and education. © 2025 Baylor College of Medicine f4b01317-5b7f-547c-ac4d-21f4f3b5fcfe no Introducing Body of Work en Wed, 23 Jul 2025 09:36:26 -0500 Tue, 02 Dec 2025 14:15:24 -0600 https://www.bcm.edu/podcast https://img.transistor.fm/bFcQjucfT96Fi6nPOBjLFruygFwPTyQbhjcpblikquw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9zaG93/LzIzMDMvMTU1ODQ3/MjMxMC1hcnR3b3Jr/LmpwZw.jpg Body of Work https://www.bcm.edu/podcast episodic Baylor College of Medicine They’ve done their research so you don’t have to. Body of Work is an exploration of health topics in the news and important matters facing science with experts from Baylor College of Medicine. Scientists, physicians and specialists from diverse disciplines discuss the impact of hot-button issues on healthcare, research, community and education. They’ve done their research so you don’t have to. health, medicine, science, anatomy, hot topics, health science, medical school, physician, research, expert, medical education, doctors Aaron Nguyen No No For Heaven’s Sake: The Science of Hoping for a Miracle 11 11 For Heaven’s Sake: The Science of Hoping for a Miracle full 494de209-d2ab-4ac6-ab69-b56583b29780 https://share.transistor.fm/s/a222c7c4 Trevor M. Bibler, Ph.D. is a clinical bioethicist with a background in religious studies and philosophy. Dr. Bibler performs clinical ethics consultations at Houston Methodist Hospital. He teaches a variety of audiences and conducts research in clinical bioethics, religion and medicine, and philosophical ethics. His current research focuses on the ways religious worldviews—especially worldviews that include ideas related to miracles—influence clinical medicine.

 

See below for more of Dr. Bibler’s research:

 

Addressing a Patient’s Hope for a Miracle

 

Responding to Those Who Hope for a Miracle: Practices for Clinical Bioethicists

 

Why I no longer say "withdrawal of care" or "life sustaining technology"

]]> Trevor M. Bibler, Ph.D. is a clinical bioethicist with a background in religious studies and philosophy. Dr. Bibler performs clinical ethics consultations at Houston Methodist Hospital. He teaches a variety of audiences and conducts research in clinical bioethics, religion and medicine, and philosophical ethics. His current research focuses on the ways religious worldviews—especially worldviews that include ideas related to miracles—influence clinical medicine.

 

See below for more of Dr. Bibler’s research:

 

Addressing a Patient’s Hope for a Miracle

 

Responding to Those Who Hope for a Miracle: Practices for Clinical Bioethicists

 

Why I no longer say "withdrawal of care" or "life sustaining technology"

]]> Mon, 18 Nov 2019 10:20:00 -0600 Baylor College of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine 1555 Why are we as humans inclined to believe in miracles? Does “miracle” mean something different to each patient? Are there practices in place to teach healthcare providers how to react to patients waiting for a miracle? Assistant professor of medicine in the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Dr. Trevor Bibler explains. Why are we as humans inclined to believe in miracles? Does “miracle” mean something different to each patient? Are there practices in place to teach healthcare providers how to react to patients waiting for a miracle? Assistant professor of medicine in th health, medicine, science, anatomy, hot topics, health science, medical school, physician, research, expert, medical education, doctors No For Heaven’s Sake: What is a Clinical Bioethicist? 10 10 For Heaven’s Sake: What is a Clinical Bioethicist? full e05de07d-13bc-4e11-a782-4921fc422e78 https://share.transistor.fm/s/e6be4d8f Trevor M. Bibler, Ph.D. is a clinical bioethicist with a background in religious studies and philosophy. Dr. Bibler performs clinical ethics consultations at Houston Methodist Hospital. He teaches a variety of audiences and conducts research in clinical bioethics, religion and medicine, and philosophical ethics. His current research focuses on the ways religious worldviews—especially worldviews that include ideas related to miracles—influence clinical medicine.

 

See below for more of Dr. Bibler’s research:

]]> Trevor M. Bibler, Ph.D. is a clinical bioethicist with a background in religious studies and philosophy. Dr. Bibler performs clinical ethics consultations at Houston Methodist Hospital. He teaches a variety of audiences and conducts research in clinical bioethics, religion and medicine, and philosophical ethics. His current research focuses on the ways religious worldviews—especially worldviews that include ideas related to miracles—influence clinical medicine.

 

See below for more of Dr. Bibler’s research:

]]> Mon, 28 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Baylor College of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine 1462 What kind of ethical questions does a clinical bioethicist encounter? How does one conduct research on faith? How does this role differ from that of a hospital chaplain? Assistant professor of medicine in the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Dr. Trevor Bibler explains. What kind of ethical questions does a clinical bioethicist encounter? How does one conduct research on faith? How does this role differ from that of a hospital chaplain? Assistant professor of medicine in the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy Dr health, medicine, science, anatomy, hot topics, health science, medical school, physician, research, expert, medical education, doctors No Facing Concussions Head On: CTE Research 9 9 Facing Concussions Head On: CTE Research full 613f2bf9-c2aa-4828-a4c6-8a90f5ae7aea https://share.transistor.fm/s/e4b7e68c Harvey Levin, Ph.D., is a professor and research scientist at Baylor College of Medicine and the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where he researches the chronic effects of traumatic brain injuries.

 

See below for more of Dr. Levin’s research

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Translation

Traumatic brain injury: networks and neuropathology

Mental State Attributions and Diffusion Tensor Imaging After Traumatic Brain Injury in Children

]]> Harvey Levin, Ph.D., is a professor and research scientist at Baylor College of Medicine and the Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center, where he researches the chronic effects of traumatic brain injuries.

 

See below for more of Dr. Levin’s research

Mild Traumatic Brain Injury in Translation

Traumatic brain injury: networks and neuropathology

Mental State Attributions and Diffusion Tensor Imaging After Traumatic Brain Injury in Children

]]> Mon, 07 Oct 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Baylor College of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine 1674 What happens in the brain during a concussion? What is at risk when individuals – athletes or otherwise – sustain multiple concussions? What is CTE, and how can we prevent it? Professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation Dr. Harvey Levin explains. What happens in the brain during a concussion? What is at risk when individuals – athletes or otherwise – sustain multiple concussions? What is CTE, and how can we prevent it? Professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation Dr. Harvey Levin explains. health, medicine, science, anatomy, hot topics, health science, medical school, physician, research, expert, medical education, doctors No Cell Wars: The Rise of Immunotherapy 8 8 Cell Wars: The Rise of Immunotherapy full ca51b855-5b77-4a35-875f-81008d2f72e1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/d3a2ef39 Malcolm Brenner, M.D., Ph.D., is a professor of molecular and human genetics, pediatrics and medicine and Founding Director of the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also a member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

 

For more information on the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy: https://www.bcm.edu/centers/cell-and-gene-therapy

 

See below for more of Dr. Brenner’s research:

Adoptive Cell Therapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia and T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Adoptive Cell Therapy: ACT-Up or ACT-Out? 

Chimeric Antigen Receptors for T-Cell Malignancies

]]> Malcolm Brenner, M.D., Ph.D., is a professor of molecular and human genetics, pediatrics and medicine and Founding Director of the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also a member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

 

For more information on the Center for Cell and Gene Therapy: https://www.bcm.edu/centers/cell-and-gene-therapy

 

See below for more of Dr. Brenner’s research:

Adoptive Cell Therapy for Acute Myeloid Leukemia and T-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia

Adoptive Cell Therapy: ACT-Up or ACT-Out? 

Chimeric Antigen Receptors for T-Cell Malignancies

]]> Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Baylor College of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine 1298 How can our bodies’ immune systems be programmed to fight cancer? What is the difference between immunotherapy and chemotherapy? What other diseases could be treated using this method? Founding Director of Baylor’s Center for Cell and Gene Therapy Dr. Malcolm Brenner explains. How can our bodies’ immune systems be programmed to fight cancer? What is the difference between immunotherapy and chemotherapy? What other diseases could be treated using this method? Founding Director of Baylor’s Center for Cell and Gene Therapy Dr. Mal health, medicine, science, anatomy, hot topics, health science, medical school, physician, research, expert, medical education, doctors No Global is Local 7 7 Global is Local full bc9507ae-91e6-423c-a631-0667872caee4 https://share.transistor.fm/s/0df81ac5 Sharmila Anandasabapathy, M.D.,is a professor of medicine in gastroenterology and director of Baylor Global Health at Baylor College of Medicine. She is also a member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. An advanced gastrointestinal endoscopist by training, Dr. Anandasabapathy’s research focuses on developing new technologies for the diagnosis of early gastrointestinal cancer.

 

For more information on Baylor Global Health: https://www.bcm.edu/global-health

 

See below for more of Dr. Anandasabapathy’s research:

]]> Sharmila Anandasabapathy, M.D.,is a professor of medicine in gastroenterology and director of Baylor Global Health at Baylor College of Medicine. She is also a member of the Dan L Duncan Comprehensive Cancer Center. An advanced gastrointestinal endoscopist by training, Dr. Anandasabapathy’s research focuses on developing new technologies for the diagnosis of early gastrointestinal cancer.

 

For more information on Baylor Global Health: https://www.bcm.edu/global-health

 

See below for more of Dr. Anandasabapathy’s research:

]]> Mon, 26 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Baylor College of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine 1239 Why should we think about health on a global scale? What diseases are of most global concern? Why are many global health solutions developed in the form of technology? Director of Baylor Global Health Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy explains. Why should we think about health on a global scale? What diseases are of most global concern? Why are many global health solutions developed in the form of technology? Director of Baylor Global Health Dr. Sharmila Anandasabapathy explains. health, medicine, science, anatomy, hot topics, health science, medical school, physician, research, expert, medical education, doctors No Outbreak: A Tale of Vaccines in 2019 6 6 Outbreak: A Tale of Vaccines in 2019 full 8ace1fc5-7a17-4f9a-9645-5da0f301ac98 https://share.transistor.fm/s/1b2f469a Peter Jay Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.,is the founding dean for the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also a professor in the departments of pediatrics and molecular virology & microbiology. He is a health policy scholar in Baylor’s Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy and co-director of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development. 

 

For more information on the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine: https://www.bcm.edu/education/schools/national-school-of-tropical-medicine

 

For links referenced in this episode:

See below for more of Dr. Hotez’s research: 

]]> Peter Jay Hotez, M.D., Ph.D.,is the founding dean for the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also a professor in the departments of pediatrics and molecular virology & microbiology. He is a health policy scholar in Baylor’s Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy and co-director of the Texas Children’s Hospital Center for Vaccine Development. 

 

For more information on the National School of Tropical Medicine at Baylor College of Medicine: https://www.bcm.edu/education/schools/national-school-of-tropical-medicine

 

For links referenced in this episode:

See below for more of Dr. Hotez’s research: 

]]> Mon, 05 Aug 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Baylor College of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine 1578 How do vaccines work? What happens when new diseases emerge? Why are outbreaks of nearly eradicated diseases happening in 2019? Pediatrician and vaccine scientist Dr. Peter Hotez explains. How do vaccines work? What happens when new diseases emerge? Why are outbreaks of nearly eradicated diseases happening in 2019? Pediatrician and vaccine scientist Dr. Peter Hotez explains. health, medicine, science, anatomy, hot topics, health science, medical school, physician, research, expert, medical education, doctors No Nothing but a Number: Our Aging Physicians 5 5 Nothing but a Number: Our Aging Physicians full b8797aa8-e7c8-4d0e-8bf9-655c0c100b65 https://share.transistor.fm/s/71b345f5 Todd Rosengart, M.D.is professor and chair of the department of surgery and a professor of molecular and cellular biology at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also a professor of heart and vascular disease at the Texas Heart Institute and current president of the national Society of Surgical Chairs. 

 

For more information on the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine: https://www.bcm.edu/departments/surgery

 

See below for more of Dr. Rosengart’s research:

 

Transition Planning for the Senior Surgeon: Guidance and Recommendations From the Society of Surgical Chairs

 

Informed consent for cardiac procedures: deficiencies in patient comprehension with current methods

 

Completeness of coronary revascularization and survival: Impact of age and off-pump surgery

]]> Todd Rosengart, M.D.is professor and chair of the department of surgery and a professor of molecular and cellular biology at Baylor College of Medicine. He is also a professor of heart and vascular disease at the Texas Heart Institute and current president of the national Society of Surgical Chairs. 

 

For more information on the Michael E. DeBakey Department of Surgery at Baylor College of Medicine: https://www.bcm.edu/departments/surgery

 

See below for more of Dr. Rosengart’s research:

 

Transition Planning for the Senior Surgeon: Guidance and Recommendations From the Society of Surgical Chairs

 

Informed consent for cardiac procedures: deficiencies in patient comprehension with current methods

 

Completeness of coronary revascularization and survival: Impact of age and off-pump surgery

]]> Mon, 15 Jul 2019 07:00:00 -0500 Baylor College of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine 1332 How and why is the age demographic of physicians changing? Does this affect their ability to practice and treat patients? What can be done about it? Cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Todd Rosengart weighs in. How and why is the age demographic of physicians changing? Does this affect their ability to practice and treat patients? What can be done about it? Cardiovascular surgeon Dr. Todd Rosengart weighs in. health, medicine, science, anatomy, hot topics, health science, medical school, physician, research, expert, medical education, doctors No Hooked: America's Opioid Crisis 4 4 Hooked: America's Opioid Crisis full e5b6c842-22a5-40d8-ae6e-054eb1ef38e7 https://share.transistor.fm/s/c8f80cbe Thomas Kosten, M.D., is a professor of psychiatry, neuroscience, pharmacology, immunology and rheumatology and director of the Division of Alcohol and Addiction Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine. His professional interests include developing medications and vaccines for addictions and pharmacology.

 

For more information on Baylor College of Medicine’s department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences: https://www.bcm.edu/departments/psychiatry-and-behavioral-sciences/programs-divisions/alcoholism-and-addictive-disorders

 

See below for some of the research studies mentioned in the episode:

]]> Thomas Kosten, M.D., is a professor of psychiatry, neuroscience, pharmacology, immunology and rheumatology and director of the Division of Alcohol and Addiction Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine. His professional interests include developing medications and vaccines for addictions and pharmacology.

 

For more information on Baylor College of Medicine’s department of psychiatry and behavioral sciences: https://www.bcm.edu/departments/psychiatry-and-behavioral-sciences/programs-divisions/alcoholism-and-addictive-disorders

 

See below for some of the research studies mentioned in the episode:

]]> Sun, 23 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Baylor College of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine 1879 How does one become addicted to opioids? Why are so many people dying during America’s current opioid crisis? Is the current epidemic part of a larger trend? Addiction expert Dr. Thomas Kosten explains. How does one become addicted to opioids? Why are so many people dying during America’s current opioid crisis? Is the current epidemic part of a larger trend? Addiction expert Dr. Thomas Kosten explains. health, medicine, science, anatomy, hot topics, health science, medical school, physician, research, expert, medical education, doctors No Spit It Out (Part 2): Privacy and Prejudice 3 3 Spit It Out (Part 2): Privacy and Prejudice full 6fad1ef8-7b59-40b9-9584-4b1ef42a4218 https://share.transistor.fm/s/986a3456 Amy McGuire, J.D., Ph.D., is a professor of biomedical ethics and director of the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine. Her professional interests include ethical and policy issues raised by emerging technologies, research ethics, informed consent and confidentiality. 

 

For more information on Baylor College of Medicine’s clinical genetic testing program: https://www.bcm.edu/healthcare/care-centers/genetics

 

See below for some of the research studies mentioned in the episode:

Genealogy databases and the future of criminal investigation

Myriad take two: Can genomic databases remain secret?

Identifiability of DNA data: the need for consistent federal policy

 

]]> Amy McGuire, J.D., Ph.D., is a professor of biomedical ethics and director of the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine. Her professional interests include ethical and policy issues raised by emerging technologies, research ethics, informed consent and confidentiality. 

 

For more information on Baylor College of Medicine’s clinical genetic testing program: https://www.bcm.edu/healthcare/care-centers/genetics

 

See below for some of the research studies mentioned in the episode:

Genealogy databases and the future of criminal investigation

Myriad take two: Can genomic databases remain secret?

Identifiability of DNA data: the need for consistent federal policy

 

]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Baylor College of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine 1323 What are at-home genetic testing companies doing with your DNA information? How does law enforcement use genetic databases to solve crimes? Can your genetic information be used against you? Bioethicist Dr. Amy McGuire explains. What are at-home genetic testing companies doing with your DNA information? How does law enforcement use genetic databases to solve crimes? Can your genetic information be used against you? Bioethicist Dr. Amy McGuire explains. health, medicine, science, anatomy, hot topics, health science, medical school, physician, research, expert, medical education, doctors No Spit It Out (Part 1): The Reality of At-Home Genetic Testing 2 2 Spit It Out (Part 1): The Reality of At-Home Genetic Testing full 01d0ad2b-8fca-43bc-a963-e12b0e7cfc9b https://share.transistor.fm/s/4ddae9b0 Amy McGuire, J.D., Ph.D., is a professor of biomedical ethics and director of the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine. Her professional interests include ethical and policy issues raised by emerging technologies, research ethics, informed consent and confidentiality. 

 

For more information on Baylor College of Medicine’s clinical genetic testing program: https://www.bcm.edu/healthcare/care-centers/genetics

 

See below for some of the research studies mentioned in the episode:

How Primary Care Providers Talk to Patients about Genome Sequencing Results: Risk, Rationale, and Recommendation

Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health

Genetics. No longer de-identified

]]> Amy McGuire, J.D., Ph.D., is a professor of biomedical ethics and director of the Center for Medical Ethics and Health Policy at Baylor College of Medicine. Her professional interests include ethical and policy issues raised by emerging technologies, research ethics, informed consent and confidentiality. 

 

For more information on Baylor College of Medicine’s clinical genetic testing program: https://www.bcm.edu/healthcare/care-centers/genetics

 

See below for some of the research studies mentioned in the episode:

How Primary Care Providers Talk to Patients about Genome Sequencing Results: Risk, Rationale, and Recommendation

Newborn Sequencing in Genomic Medicine and Public Health

Genetics. No longer de-identified

]]> Sun, 02 Jun 2019 00:00:00 -0500 Baylor College of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine 1680 What is the difference between clinical genetic testing and an at-home genetic test kit? What can you learn about yourself through your genetic information? What does that knowledge mean for your health? Bioethicist Dr. Amy McGuire weighs in. What is the difference between clinical genetic testing and an at-home genetic test kit? What can you learn about yourself through your genetic information? What does that knowledge mean for your health? Bioethicist Dr. Amy McGuire weighs in. health, medicine, science, anatomy, hot topics, health science, medical school, physician, research, expert, medical education, doctors No Introducing Body of Work 1 1 Introducing Body of Work trailer fe8f6c2e-c081-49a1-8e7d-bd6bf8f99e29 https://share.transistor.fm/s/54dde569 Genetic testing. The opioid epidemic. Vaccinations. People have more than a few opinions on these hot topics. But what sometimes gets drowned out in all the talk is an authentic, professional and scientific opinion.

That’s where we come in. Welcome to Body of Work. Check back soon for episode 1, where we talk with bioethicist Dr. Amy McGuire about genetic testing.

]]> Genetic testing. The opioid epidemic. Vaccinations. People have more than a few opinions on these hot topics. But what sometimes gets drowned out in all the talk is an authentic, professional and scientific opinion.

That’s where we come in. Welcome to Body of Work. Check back soon for episode 1, where we talk with bioethicist Dr. Amy McGuire about genetic testing.

]]> Tue, 21 May 2019 16:10:00 -0500 Baylor College of Medicine Baylor College of Medicine 41 Experts from Baylor College of Medicine give you a small dose of the health issues on today’s front pages and scientific developments in their fields. Experts from Baylor College of Medicine give you a small dose of the health issues on today’s front pages and scientific developments in their fields. health, medicine, science, anatomy, hot topics, health science, medical school, physician, research, expert, medical education, doctors No