In this episode, we discuss the role of Vitamin D in diabetes and metabolic syndrome. Our guest is Dr. Izabela Szymczak-Pajor, PhD, a researcher at the Medical University of Łódź | UMED, in the Department of Nucleic Acid Biochemistry. We experienced some technical difficulties during the recording and apologize in advance for the audio issues in certain parts of the podcast. However, we didn’t want to miss the opportunity to share this valuable discussion. We hope you enjoy the episode! References: -Szymczak-Pajor I, Drzewoski J, Śliwińska A. The Molecular Mechanisms by Which Vitamin D Prevents Insulin Resistance and Associated Disorders. Int J Mol Sci. 2020 Sep 11;21(18):6644. doi: 10.3390/ijms21186644. PMID: 32932777; PMCID: PMC7554927. -Szymczak-Pajor I, Śliwińska A. Analysis of Association between Vitamin D Deficiency and Insulin Resistance. Nutrients. 2019 Apr 6;11(4):794. doi: 10.3390/nu11040794. PMID: 30959886; PMCID: PMC6520736.

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In this episode, we discuss the genetic aspects of diabetes. Our guest, Dr. Beenish Masood, completed her medical education in Internal Medicine at Dow University of Health Sciences, Pakistan, and her Master's in Clinical Endocrinology at Queen Mary University of London. She has worked as a Research Clinical Fellow in Diabetes at Barts Health NHS Trust and as a Clinical Teaching Fellow in Diabetes and Endocrinology at The Royal Free Hospital in London, UK. Her research focuses on metabolic disorders, including diabetes. Reference: Masood B, Moorthy M. Causes of obesity: a review. Clin Med (Lond). 2023 Jul;23(4):284-291. doi: 10.7861/clinmed.2023-0168. PMID: 37524429; PMCID: PMC10541056.
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In this episode, we talk about the effects of alcohol on the brain, sleep, and circadian rhythm. This time, the conversation will be based on an animal model. Our guest, Dr. Anthony Lange, Ph.D., a Postdoctoral Research Scholar in Neuroscience & Pharmacology at the University of Iowa, will enlighten us about his research, which mainly focuses on the neural mechanisms underlying social behaviors. Enjoy!

Reference: Lange AP, Wolf FW. Alcohol sensitivity and tolerance encoding in sleep regulatory circadian neurons in Drosophila. Addict Biol. 2023 Aug;28(8):e13304. doi: 10.1111/adb.13304. PMID: 37500483; PMCID: PMC10911855.

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The content of this podcast is purely academic in nature and is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The material discussed does not represent or reflect the views, opinions, or policies of the Medical College of Georgia, and the information presented should not be construed as medical advice or guidance. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional for any medical concerns or questions. I'd like to explicitly state that I have no endorsement from, affiliations with, or financial interests in any pharmaceutical companies or medical device manufacturers. Any mention of medications, devices, or treatments is made solely within the context of literature and academic discussion.