Caring and Sharing - the Advanced Oncology Podcast of Ulm University

Welcome to the Caring and Sharing Advanced Oncology podcast. In this episode, Uta Schmidt-Straßburger is joined again by Dr. Joe Lennerz, a board-certified pathologist and the chief scientific officer at BostonGene. The discussion covers two notable papers from BostonGene scientists, featured on the covers of Cancer Cell and Gastroenterology. These papers delve into tumor sample profiling, introducing new classification methods. Starting with the Cancer Cell paper, Dr. Lennerz explained their advanced immunoprofiling assay from blood, which uses high-complexity techniques to provide a comprehensive "immune system count" of over 300 markers. This approach identifies five distinct immunotypes, aiding in predicting responses to immunotherapy, particularly in cancers like head and neck squamous cell carcinoma. Next, the Gastroenterology paper focuses on a microenvironment classification of pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC). By analyzing transcriptomic data from over 1600 patients, the team identified four microenvironment subtypes with significant prognostic implications. These findings could lead to better stratification and treatment approaches for this aggressive cancer. Dr. Lennerz emphasized the potential of these classifications in clinical trials and personalized treatment plans, highlighting the innovative strides in oncology research. Tune in to learn more about these groundbreaking studies and their impact on cancer treatment. If you enjoyed the episode, please like and subscribe. Thank you!

**Eine leitende Urologin wagt den Schritt in die Selbstständigkeit – Einblicke in ihre Entscheidung und den neuen Alltag**   In unserem neuesten Podcast-Interview spricht Dr. Daniela Colleselli, eine erfahrene Urologin und Absolventin des Studiengangs Advanced Oncology, über ihren mutigen Schritt, eine eigene Praxis zu übernehmen. Erfahren Sie, welche Gründe sie dazu bewegt haben, die Klinik zu verlassen, welche Herausforderungen und Veränderungen der neue Alltag mit sich bringt, und ob sie die universitäre Arbeit vermisst. Dr. Colleselli teilt zudem ihre Gedanken zur onkologischen Versorgung in Salzburg und wie sie die interdisziplinäre Zusammenarbeit weiterhin gewährleistet. Sie beantwortet auch die Frage, ob und wie ihr der Studiengang Advanced Oncology bei der beruflichen Weiterentwicklung geholfen hat. Ein inspirierender Einblick in die Welt einer engagierten Medizinerin!    **A Leading Urologist Takes the Leap into Private Practice – Insights into Her Decision and New Daily Life**   In our latest podcast interview, Dr. Daniela Colleselli, an experienced urologist and graduate of the Advanced Oncology program, discusses her bold move to take over a private practice. Learn about the reasons that led her to leave the clinic, the challenges and changes that come with her new daily routine, and whether she misses her university work. Dr. Colleselli also shares her thoughts on oncology care in Salzburg and how she continues to ensure interdisciplinary collaboration. She also answers the question if and how the Advanced Oncology study program has helped her in her professional development. An inspiring look into the world of a dedicated medical professional!

In this episode of Caring & Sharing – The Advanced Oncology podcast, we are meeting Prof. Dr. Reinhard Meier, co-founder of the investment capital company YZR (pronounced w-i-s-e-r), who worked as a radiologist at Ulm University Hospitals and continues to serve as a lecturer for radiology and AI in medicine. The latter is a rather recent development, and we therefore discontinue his lecture on telemedicine. Yes, he was co-founder of the now well-established platform TeleClinic, too.   We talked about Reinhard’s own path into venture capital and how his experiences have shaped his entrepreneurial spirit. And what it takes to obtain funding from YZR. The interesting part remains that innovative ideas materialize to make healthcare better for everyone involved. And suddenly venture capitalism sounds really enticing …   Tune in on streaming platforms this Friday!   #telemedicine #venturecapital #europeanhealthcarefund #europe #innovation #dfh2023 #digitization #digitalisierung #oncology #cme #continuingeducation #blendedlearning

In dieser Folge von "Caring and Sharing: Der Advanced Oncology Podcast" tauchen wir ein in die innovative Welt der Krebsprävention mit Dr. Angelika Kestler, einer engagierten Gastroenterologin mit Schwerpunkt Onkologie an den Universitätskliniken Ulm. Dr. Kestler ist zu Gast, um über die Web-Applikation Prevent Take Up zu sprechen, die darauf abzielt, Krebsprävention gezielt in Angriff zu nehmen, insbesondere im Hinblick auf Darm-, Brust- und Prostatakrebs, und vor allem bereits bei jüngeren Erwachsenen aktiv über Prävention zu informieren. Als Dozentin im Studiengang Advanced Oncology betont Dr. Kestler die Bedeutung der Früherkennung und Prävention im Kampf gegen die steigende Inzidenz und Auftreten späterer dieser Krebsarten bei jüngeren Patient*innen. Die Prevent Take Up Web-Applikation bietet einen einfachen Fragebogen mit 20 Fragen, der für jede*n mit einem Computer zugänglich ist. Die Zielgruppe umfasst Personen, die ihren Hausarzt möglicherweise nicht regelmäßig aufsuchen, sowie jüngere Verwandte von Krebspatient*innen, die einen gesünderen Lebensstil anstreben. Durch die Identifizierung persönlicher Risikofaktoren über diese DSGVO-konforme Plattform erhalten Nutzer*innen evidenzbasierte Informationen und Verhaltensempfehlungen, die auf ihre individuellen Profile zugeschnitten sind. Wie Prof. Thomas Seufferlein, Co-Leiter des Projekts, zu sagen pflegt: "Der beste Weg, Krebs zu behandeln, besteht darin, ihn erst gar nicht zu bekommen." Begleiten Sie uns auf unserem Ausflug in die Landschaft der Krebsprävention mit Prevent Take Up! Link: https://wallis.informatik.uni-ulm.de/web/#/ --- ENGLISH: Dr. Angelika Kestler, a GI oncologist of our Department of Internal Medicine I of Ulm University Hospitals met with us to talk about the Prevent Take Up web application. As a lecturer of the Advanced Oncology study program, Dr. Kestler covers early stages of colorectal cancer, and she is interested in shedding light where there is currently an increase in cancer incidence and late stage presentation, and this includes colorectal, breast and prostate cancers in younger people. The web application consists of a simple questionnaire of 20 questions and is aimed at everyone with access to a computer and particularly people who do not see their general practitioner on a regular basis but also younger relatives of cancer patients who may start to worry and desire to change their lifestyle towards healthier options. Because early detection of an existing tumor might mean cure. And this is beneficial not only for the person undergoing the treatment but for the oncologist and the healthcare system alike. Why is this a web application and not an app? Check out our podcast at the usual streaming platforms. What are your personal risk factors? The GDPR-conforming site provides evidence-based information and behavioral recommendations based on your input. This is in line with what the co-PI of the project, Prof. Thomas Seufferlein, once said “The best way to treat cancer is not to get it in the first place”. Link: https://wallis.informatik.uni-ulm.de/web/#/   ⁠#cancer⁠ ⁠#prevention⁠ ⁠#app⁠ ⁠#webapps⁠ ⁠#breast⁠ ⁠#prostate⁠ ⁠#colorectalhealth⁠ ⁠#podcast⁠ ⁠#cme⁠ ⁠#oncology⁠ ⁠#postgraduate⁠ ⁠#education⁠ ⁠#continuingeducation⁠ ⁠#oncologyeducation⁠