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News & Announcements
Dr. Esser is Quoted in an Article for Scientific…
In the article published in Scientific American, Dr. Karyn Esser explains the importance of healthy circadian rhythms and ways to minimize the…
New Podcast with Dr. Helen Jones
In a two part interview on the Making Sense of Pregnancy Podcast, Dr. Helen Jones discusses gene therapy as a new treatment for fetal growth…
Staff Recognition
We are thrilled to celebrate Phi Nguyen’s winning the Superior Accomplishment Award for Sustained Excellence, a testament to his exceptional…
Student Recognition
Congratulations to Dr. Alyssa Richelle Mickle on earning her doctoral degree this past weekend (12/13/25). Dr. Mickle is a member in Dr. Erica Dale’s lab and was enrolled in the Neuroscience concentration.
Congratulations to Dr Jesus David Penaloza Aponte and Dr Darius Ramkhalawan on earning their doctoral degrees this past weekend (8/9/25)! Dr Aponte is a member of Dr Erica Dale’s lab and was enrolled in the Neuroscience concentration. Dr Ramkhalawan is a member of Dr Nadja Makki’s lab and was enrolled in the Molecular Cell Biology concentration.
Congratulations to the following PhD students on successfully passing their qualifying exams. The inaugural College of Medicine White Coat Ceremony was held on May 31th, 2025.
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Faculty Media
PODCASTS
january 28, 2026
Making Sense of Pregnancy Podcast
Targeting the Placenta: Gene Therapy as a new treatment for fetal growth restriction: Conversation with Dr. Helen Jones, Part 2
January 21, 2026
Making Sense of Pregnancy Podcast
Can Gene Therapy fix the placenta? New hope for fetal growth restriction: Conversation with Dr. Helen Jones, Part I
March 4, 2025
Jacked Athlete Podcast
“A clock is basically a molecular timer. It’s found in every single cell in your body and it is conserved across our planet…”
November 11, 2024
Longevity Podcast with Macaulay Tomdio
Your Body Keeps the Time: How Circadian Rhythms and the Timer Shape Strength and Health – with Dr. Karyn Esser
November 11, 2024
Yoga with Jake Podcast
Dr. Alicia Vose & Dr. Erica Dale: Making Science Accessible, Creative & Fun. Disrupting the Status Quo. Misconceptions About Academia. Media and Science.
October 16, 2024
AnthroBiology Podcast
Ep. 54: Sinuses – Dr. Lauren Butaric of University of Florida joined the show to talk about sinuses – what they are, why we have them, how they can be used in forensic contexts, and what they can tell us about people.
July 23, 2024
ZOE Science & Nutrition Podcast
Exercise professor: This is when your muscles are strongest | Dr. Karyn Esser
June 23, 2024
Happy Habit Podcast
THIS is the BEST time of the day to exercise – Dr. Karyn Esser
April 4, 2024
ZOE Science & Nutrition Podcast
The best exercise routine, according to your muscle clocks | Dr. Karyn Esser
January 14, 2024
The Blueprint Podcast
Ep. 254 | The Circadian Clock – Preventing Social Jetlag, Why Your Kids Need a Consistent Bedtime, & Shifting to Standard Time with Dr. Michelle Gumz
January 14, 2024
The Blueprint Podcast
Ep. 256 | How the Circadian Clock Impacts Kidney Function, Cardiovascular Health, & Predictive Homeostasis with Dr. Michelle Gumz
September 4, 2023
Inside Exercise Podcast
Interaction of exercise with muscle circadian clocks with Dr. Karyn Esser
June 1, 2019
Naomi Whittel Podcast
How to Activate Autophagy – TIPS with Christiaan Leeuwenburgh, PhD
VIDEOS
Collection of Content
Dr. Stephen Anton has a collection of digital content available on his webpage.
May 16, 2024
NUS Medicine
Hallmarks of Ageing: Focus on Iron Deregulation and Ageing | Prof Christiaan Leeuwenburgh
March 22, 2023
InsideScientific
Next-generation Scientist: What’s next after graduate school? – Michelle Gumz, PhD and Carrie Northcott, PhD compare and contrast Academia and Industry careers, and discuss several key topics related to career planning and transition, including building your CV/resume, networking, crafting your online presence, and how and where to search for jobs.
May 5, 2022
Center for Excellence in Education
2022 World DNA Day Webinar Featuring Dr. Michelle Gumz.
July 10, 2021
Easy Aging in Italy – The Myology Way
Christiaan Leeuwenburgh – “Role of iron in muscle sarcopenia”
November 19, 2020
Easy Aging in Italy – The Myology Way
Christiaan Leeuwenburgh – Effects of epicatechins on endothelial, mitochondrial and physical function
October 16, 2020
Muscle Health Research Centre MHRC
Dr. Karyn Esser Seminar: Muscle clocks, muscle health and systemic health.
