Michigan Minds

Mark Clague, PhD, U-M School of Music, Theatre & Dance associate dean for collaborations and partnerships, professor of musicology, and director of the U-M Gershwin Initiative discusses his research on music in the United States and how music has shaped ideas about the US. He details his work to understand the history of the "Star-Spangled Banner" and talks about his book, "O Say Can You Hear?" which is a cultural biography of the "Star-Spangled Banner."

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Cheryl King, PhD, discusses suicide prevention, personalized screening tools, and and resources for risk assessment and prevention. As a professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Michigan Medicine, King’s research focuses on the development of evidence-based practices for suicide risk screening, assessment, and intervention. She is also director of the U-M Youth Depression and Suicide Prevention Program. King talks about the team’s work and research to develop improved screening, risk assessment, and prevention/intervention strategies.

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Romesh Nalliah, PhD, joins Michigan Minds to discuss his research on the impact oral care has on serious heart conditions, indicating how closely related medical and dental health are. Nalliah is a Clinical Professor of Dentistry and the Associate Dean for Patient Services at the U-M School of Dentistry. In recognition of Dental Hygiene Month, Nalliah outlines the importance of including dental care in routine medical care and explains why dentists should be notified of family dental history.

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Dwaine Campbell, PhD, talks about the services available for the campus community at U-M Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS), outlines tips for students as they navigate stressful components of the academic year, and shares strategies for mental wellbeing as the cold-weather months approach.

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Matthew Smith, PhD, professor in the University of Michigan School of Social Work, talks about his research and shares resources for individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities who are seeking employment, including the Level Up Employment Skills Simulation Lab and the Job Interview Training for Transition-Age Youth. In response to the need for more accessible ways for individuals with disabilities to secure employment, Smith founded the Level Up Lab which helps bridge the equity gap in employment opportunities for underserved groups. 

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Resources that Smith mentions during this episode:

• Level Up Lab
• SIMmersion Job Interview Training for Transition-Age Youth
• Labor and Economic Opportunity Michigan Rehabilitation Services
• Administration for Community Living Centers for Independent Living
• Career OneStop for Job Seekers with Disabilities

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Lisa Meeks, PhD, discusses her work and research on improving access to medical education for learners with disabilities and reducing health care disparities in patients with disabilities. Meeks is an Assistant Professor in the Departments of Learning Health Sciences and Family Medicine at Michigan Medicine and the founder and director of the Doctors with Disabilities Initiative As an administrative leader and researcher, Meeks helps inform policy and best practice in the area of disability inclusion for medical education, training, and practice. 

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Resources that Meeks shares in this episode:

• The Society for Healthcare Professionals with Disabilities
• The Society for Physicians with Disabilities 
• The Association of Medical Professionals with Hearing Losses
• Stanford Medicine Alliance for Disability Inclusion and Equity (SMADIE)
• Docs with Disabilities Podcast

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Mara Ostfeld, associate faculty director at Poverty Solutions, assistant research scientist at the Ford School of Public Policy, research director at the Center for Racial Justice, and faculty lead for the Detroit Metro Area Community Study, focuses her research on understanding the relationship between race, gender, media, and public opinion. This week, Ostfeld joined Michigan Minds to discuss a study that surveys residents of Puerto Rico to better understand their opinions. Ostfeld explains that the lack of existing data makes the initiative more important than ever, especially with the complications created by Hurricane Fiona.

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Fernanda Cross, PhD, joins this episode of Michigan Minds during Latinx and Hispanic Heritage Month to discuss her research examining family and cultural factors that promote a healthy development for Latinx adolescents, and various ways to learn about National Hispanic Heritage Month. As an assistant professor at the U-M School of Social Work, Cross’ research utilizes a strength-based approach to look at factors that promote healthy development and mitigate the risk of poor psychological and/or educational outcomes for Latinx adolescents and families. Her work also examines the impact of documentation status on the family.

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Sarah Clark, MPH, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to talk about adolescent mental health concerns and vision. Clark is a research scientist in the Department of Pediatrics at Michigan Medicine, and a member of the Child Health Evaluation and Research Center (CHEAR). She also serves as co-director of the C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health.

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Melissa Creary, PhD, joins this episode of Michigan Minds to discuss Sickle Cell Disease research, the concept of bounded justice, and her work on how public health researchers can help create anti-racist institutions. As an Assistant Professor of Health Management and Policy at U-M School of Public Health, Creary researches how science, culture, and policy intersect—particularly around ethical, legal, and social concerns. She is also the associate director for the Michigan Social Health Innovations to Eliminate Disparities (MSHIELD) Collaborative Quality Improvement (CQI )initiative at Michigan Medicine, supported by Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan.

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