In this episode, we’ll be exploring the work of Dr. Jaswant Guzder, an internationally renowned transcultural psychiatrist, psychoanalyst, and visual artist. Our conversation will touch on her work at the intersection of child psychiatry, culture, and community-based mental health, drawing from her leadership roles in Montreal and Victoria, as well as her research and teaching projects in Jamaica and India. We’ll also reflect on how her South Asian heritage, artistic practice, and decades of clinical and academic experience shape her approach to healing, pedagogy, and global mental health.

Learn more about Dr. Thirusha Naidu

https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-thirusha-naidu

In this episode, we’ll be exploring the work of Dr. Jesse Bump, whose research brings a historical and political economy lens to some of the most pressing challenges in global health. Drawing on history, social science, and policy analysis, Dr. Bump’s research spans local and global scales, offering insight into how societies understand and manage threats to public health.

Learn more about Dr. Thirusha Naidu

https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-thirusha-naidu

In this episode, we’ll be delving into the work of Professor Jennifer Cleland, a global leader whose work continues to challenge and expand the boundaries of healthcare education. Her work crosses boundaries in numerous ways, across fields (Health Economics, Medical Statistics, Language and Linguistics and Business), methodologies (big data sets and qualitative), institutions (government, universities), etc.

Learn more about Dr. Thirusha Naidu

https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-thirusha-naidu

Summary of Podcast Episode: In this episode we delve into Professor Ahmed's research and work at the intersection of medicine, global health, and education policy. Our conversation will focus on the role of power, politics, and inequities in shaping these fields. Together, we’ll explore how critical, and often uncomfortable, conversations can be fostered in ways that are constructive and innovative.

Learn more about Dr. Thirusha Naidu

https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-thirusha-naidu

In this episode, we’ll be exploring the work of Dr. Rashmi Kusurkar, a leading scholar in health professions education whose research centers on the question: how do we develop “students for life”? Her work exists at the intersection of motivation theory, equity, and professional identity, spanning borders, disciplines, and cultures — from advancing Self-Determination Theory in education to addressing access, diversity, and inclusion in healthcare training.

Learn more about Dr. Thirusha Naidu

https://www.uottawa.ca/faculty-medicine/directory/dr-thirusha-naidu

In this episode, Dr. Brian Aguado discusses the importance of incorporating sex differences research in cardiovascular science, emphasizing how biological variables influence disease progression and treatment outcomes. He highlights that recognizing these differences is key to designing biomaterials with improved performance and inclusivity, ultimately contributing to more effective and equitable healthcare solutions.

Learn more: https://jacobsschool.ucsd.edu/people/profile/brian-aguado

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2:20. Why is it important to study sex as a biological variable in this context, and how has it changed the way we understand disease?
6:40 One of the major challenges in biomedical research is designing experiments that truly reflect sex differences. What have been some of the biggest obstacles you have encountered in your work?
10.:20 How do you envision your work on sex-specific biomaterials contributing to more personalized or equitable cardiovascular therapies in the future?
14:02 For young scientists listening to this podcast, what advice would you give to someone interested in integrating sex differences into their own research?

Le 6 mai 2025, l’Interconnectome cœur-cerveau (ICC) a tenu à l’Université d’Ottawa (Canada) un atelier portant sur les principes IDEAS et la gouvernance des données dans la recherche sur la connexion cœur-cerveau. Les conférencières, conférenciers et scientifiques invités ont accepté de participer au balado BEaTS pour discuter de leur perspective et de leur expérience en répondant à trois questions sur les principes IDEAS (inclusion, diversité, équité, accessibilité et justice sociale) dans la recherche cœur-cerveau.

On May 6th, 2025, the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) held a workshop, “Brain-Heart Health for All: IDEAS in Data Governance” at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Invited speakers and scientists agreed to participate in the BEATs podcast to share their perspectives and experiences based on three key questions related to IDEAS (inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and social justice) in brain (B)-heart (H) research.

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Dans cet épisode, Nicolás Alessandroni parle du rôle de la science ouverte dans le cadre des principes IDEAS. Avec lui, nous examinons comment ces principes contribuent à rendre le processus de recherche plus accessible et inclusif – de la production des connaissances à leur application. Nous nous demandons également à qui et dans quelle mesure la science est ouverte et nous nous penchons sur les défis et les responsabilités associés aux processus de recherche réellement ouverts. M. Alessandroni insiste sur l’importance d’étendre les principes IDEAS non seulement à l’accès à l’information, mais aussi à la production même du savoir. L’épisode vous amènera à repenser la notion d’ouverture en sciences et à réfléchir à la mise en place de stratégies visant à rendre les écosystèmes de recherche plus inclusifs.

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Nicolas Alessandroni about the role of open science within the framework of IDEAS. The conversation centers on how IDEAS works to make research processes more accessible and inclusive, from the generation of knowledge to its implementation. We reflect on the guiding question “Open to whom, and to what extent?” and explore the challenges and responsibilities involved in truly open research. Dr. Alessandroni emphasizes the importance of considering not just access to information, but also who participates in knowledge production. This episode invites listeners to rethink what openness means in science today and how we might begin to incorporate strategies to move toward more inclusive research ecosystems.

Learn more: https://www.concordia.ca/faculty/nicolas-alessandroni.html

Le 6 mai 2025, l’Interconnectome cœur-cerveau (ICC) a tenu à l’Université d’Ottawa (Canada) un atelier portant sur les principes IDEAS et la gouvernance des données dans la recherche sur la connexion cœur-cerveau. Les conférencières, conférenciers et scientifiques invités ont accepté de participer au balado BEaTS pour discuter de leur perspective et de leur expérience en répondant à trois questions sur les principes IDEAS (inclusion, diversité, équité, accessibilité et justice sociale) dans la recherche cœur-cerveau.

On May 6th, 2025, the Brain-Heart Interconnectome (BHI) held a workshop, “Brain-Heart Health for All: IDEAS in Data Governance” at the University of Ottawa, Canada. Invited speakers and scientists agreed to participate in the BEATs podcast to share their perspectives and experiences based on three key questions related to IDEAS (inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility and social justice) in brain (B)-heart (H) research.

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Dans cet épisode, Ulrich Aivodji nous propose une incursion dans son champ de recherche : les principes de l’IA responsable. Il aborde également l’importance d’intégrer à la société des systèmes qui assurent l’équité, la protection de la vie privée et la transparence. Selon lui, l’IA doit être conçue pour éviter la discrimination et les disparités. Il insiste aussi sur le fait que les processus décisionnels doivent être inclusifs et équitables. M. Aivodji fait également remarquer l’importance de former des équipes diversifiées pour générer de nouvelles idées, mais surtout pour favoriser le sentiment d’appartenance et la participation de tout le monde. Selon lui, la conception inclusive et la diversité des points de vue sont les clés pour créer des systèmes plus accessibles, représentatifs et efficaces.

In this episode, Dr. Ulrich shares with us about his research interest in the principles of responsible AI and the importance of integrating systems into society that uphold fairness, privacy, and transparency. He discusses how AI must be designed to avoid discrimination and disparity, emphasizing the need for inclusive, equitable decision-making. Dr. Ulrich also highlights the critical role of diversity in teams, not only to generate more ideas, but to ensure everyone feels they belong and have a right to participate. Through inclusive design and diverse perspectives, we can build systems that are more accessible, representative, and impactful for all.

Learn more: https://aivodji.github.io