"Solving Cases Through Pathology & Forensics" features Dr. Archana B. and Dr. Nivyazhini Duraisamy in a conversation where every clue matters, bringing together pathology and forensic medicine to unravel complex cases. Dr. Archana B. is Assistant Professor, Department of Pathology, SRIHER. Dr. Nivyazhini Duraisamy is Postgraduate, Department of Forensic Medicine and Toxicology, SRIHER.

Drawing from their experiences in pathology and forensic medicine, the episode explores how clinical findings, microscopic examination and forensic investigation come together to examine complex cases, particularly those involving unexpected or unexplained deaths.

The conversation delves into the importance of collaboration between pathology and forensic medicine, highlighting how careful examination, interpretation of evidence and scientific reasoning can help reconstruct the sequence of events and arrive at meaningful conclusions.

Beyond Words: Advancing Speech, Language & Communication" features Dr. Prakash Boominathan and Dr. Vidya Ramkumar in an insightful conversation on the evolving landscape of speech, language and hearing sciences. Dr. Prakash Boominathan is Principal and Professor, Faculty of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology, SRIHER, and Senior Consultant, Sri Ramachandra Medical Centre. Dr. Vidya Ramkumar is Professor, Faculty of Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology and Assistant Dean (Research), SRIHER, Director of SRESHT – SRIHER-IA Lab, and Founder of Asphear Technologies and Services Pvt. Ltd. She leads research on scalable, community-based, telepractice and mHealth models for the early identification and intervention of childhood hearing loss, while supporting technology transfer through Asphear.

Drawing from their clinical, academic and research experiences, the episode explores the changing scope of the field, from rehabilitation and professional voice care to newborn hearing screening, early identification and technology-enabled services.

The conversation offers perspectives on how clinical needs, research and innovation continue to shape speech, language and hearing care and expand access to services.

"Public Health’s New Battleground: Air, NCDs and Prevention" features Dr. Sankar Sambandam, Professor, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, and Dr. Thangavel Gurusamy, Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Health Engineering, in an insightful conversation on air pollution, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the evolving challenges in public health.

Drawing from their expertise in environmental health engineering and epidemiology, the episode explores the growing impact of air pollution on health, the changing landscape of NCDs and the importance of prevention in addressing health risks across populations. The conversation examines how environmental exposures may influence health from early life onwards and challenges us to look beyond conventional understandings of disease prevention. It also highlights the distinct role of public health in addressing health challenges at a population level and the need for stronger approaches to emerging environmental and health concerns.