In this episode, Dr. Weston Kensinger discusses his research on substance use disorder and the stigma associated with it. Dr. Kensinger partners with community organizations in his research and contributes to empowering them to be successful in their communities. Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities. 

This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Dr. Daniel George discusses the findings of four focus groups held in Pennsylvania communities identified as having high rates of diseases of despair. Dr. George shares four themes that participants identified as key contributors to feelings of despair. Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities. 

This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, we highlight Brianna Evans, one of our Translational Research Training Program scholars. Brianna is an MD/PhD student at Penn State College of Medicine with a passion for helping people, research and diversity in science. Engage is a podcast of Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute. In each episode, you will learn about the research process and how Penn State is helping to improve the health of our neighbors and communities. 

This podcast includes Summer Party Trailer by Sascha Ende Link: https://filmmusic.io/song/2943-summer-party-trailer | License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/