13 episodes
Reclaim the Bench Reclaim the Bench Podcast
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We aim to amplify the voices and experiences of individuals and communities throughout history to the current day who have been historically excluded, marginalized, oppressed, and exploited in the fields of science and medicine. This encompasses a focus on “unsung heroes” from underrepresented groups who have made major, oft-unrecognized contributions to their fields; examples of exploitation or exclusion of communities of people in the pursuit of medical advancement; and the struggles and triumphs encountered today by members of such groups. We believe it is essential to understand the exclusionary legacy of medical science and patient care in order to move toward a more inclusive, and ultimately more successful, laboratory bench.
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Season 2 Update
An update for the long awaited season 2! There is no excuse for this one - except for our busy life in research and Jai (the person writing this description) simply forgetting to upload on time. In this mini episode Jamal and Megan will tell you how we are changing the structure of the show from here on out. Get ready to be informed!
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Episode 7: His Hands Saved Our 'Blue Babies' - The Legacy of Dr Vivian Thomas
Come along with us as we explore the life of the amazing Dr Vivian Thomas; his humble beginnings and how his techniques are still being still being used in heart surgeries for Infant Methemoglobinemia (Blue Baby Syndrome)
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Episode 6: The Freedom House Paramedics
In 1967, a group of 26 men from Pittsburg’s struggling Hill District patrolled the streets in an unprecedented way. They were Black men with Afros and uniforms that read Freedom House Paramedics, trained in advanced pre-hospital medical procedures never seen before. The Freedom House story is both fascinating and tragic. This group was the first intensively trained paramedics in the country, and they were made up of individuals from a poor resource-deprived community. Sadly, their contributions have been largely forgotten. In this episode, we highlight the Freedom House Paramedics, a pioneering medical group that was the first of its kind.
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Episode 5: Dr D The "Resilient" - The First Black Woman Surgeon in the South
Continuing on our theme of inspiring people, let us introduce you to Dr Dorothy Brown, the first black woman to become a surgeon in the deep south of the United States of America. Be inspired by her story of perseverance and listen to Megan and Jamal be dazzled in her resolve to never back down, no matter how they would try to oppress her.
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The Erosion of Medical Consent - A Discussion with Harriet A. Washington
We had the unbelievable opportunity to have a chat with famous author and educator Harriet A. Washington about her upcoming book - Carte Blanche: The Erosion of Medical Consent
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Discussing the "Father" of Gynecology - An Interview with Dr Lisa Nicholas
We had this amazing opportunity to talk to Dr Lisa Nicholas (specializing in Obstetrics and Gynecology) from UCLA. She provided a lot of insight in the present field of gynecology and its murky origination.
Customer Reviews
Science for the win!!
I love this podcast. It is very informative m, but it’s also engaging. The relaxed ambiance takes me out of the “classroom”. This podcast has really made science fun! I looked forward to how the hosts intertwine science history with popular or public history and events. I’ll definitely be an avid listener and excited I’m a fan on the ground level.
Trash Podcast
Don't waste your time. So many better ones exist. The banter isn't funny and the editing is horrible. Seems like they are just reading a wiki page into airpods.
The best podcast!!
Very informative while still being entertaining! The host are very knowledgeable and it shows! Love this podcast! I can’t wait for the next episode!!!
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