Infectious disease ecology

What is the importance of pathogens and parasites in the evolution and ecology of natural systems? How do these diseases completely transform the ecosystems that feed and provide for us? What does effective control and understanding of diseases require? What are the most commonly adopted strategies to reduce pathogen transmission or to eradicate pathogens from populations altogether? These questions answered by: Dr. Dickson Despommier spent thirty eight years as a professor of microbiology and public health in environmental health sciences at Columbia. His work on vertical farms has been featured on such top national media as BBC, French National television, CNN, The Colbert Report, and The Tonight Show, as well as in full-length articles in The New York Times, Time Magazine, Scientific American, and The Washington Post

Reproductive Immunology

Dr Amin Gorgy, Director of the Fertility and Gynaecology Academy in the UK answers these questions: What is Reproductive Immunology? How common are reproductive immunology issues after one successful birth? What are the indications when testing for reproductive immunology ? What treatments are used to treat reproductive immunology ?

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI)

Dr Amin Gorgy, Director of the Fertility and Gynaecology Academy in the UK answers these questions: What is ICSI? What is the procedure for ICSI? Is ICSI safe for the baby? What is the success rate for ICSI?

Egg and Sperm Freezing

Dr Amin Gorgy, Director of the Fertility and Gynaecology Academy in the UK answers these questions: Who should consider egg freezing? What is oocyte vitrification? How effective is egg and sperm freezing?

Oncology and Sexual Health

What causes women who have been treated or are being treated for cancer to lose their sexual desire? What physical effects are commonly experienced in women in this situation? Why do clinicians or oncologists often avoid conversations about sexual health and dysfunction with their female patients? These questions answered by: Don S. Dizon, MD, is an academic medical oncologist specializing in breast and gynecologic malignancies, sexuality and intimacy in cancer survivors, and cancer survivorship. He is an Assistant in Medicine at Harvard Medical School and Associate Professor of Obstetrics-Gynecology and Medicine at the Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University.

Bioidentical Hormone Replacement Therapy

What is a Bioidentical Hormone? What is it derived from?, What is the purpose of Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy?, Can this therapy be suitable for all women experiencing menopause, or only certain cases?, At what stage of menopause is this therapy advised and proven to be most effective?, What are the health risks of such therapy versus the benefits? These questions will be answered by: Dr. Red Alinsod - Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon

Vaginoplasty

Can you address the reasons for and procedure of vaginoplasty?, Are cosmetic fixes the only reasons to undergo vaginoplasty?, What is the difference in techniques and effectiveness between Yag Lasers and the Ellman Surgitron Radiofrequency device?, Aside from childbirth, are there any other lifestyles or occurrences that could lead to an unwanted loosening of the vaginal canal? These questions will be answered by Dr. Red Alinsod - Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon

Microbiology in Indoor Environments

What is the study of Microbiology?, How is microbiology applied to the study of ecology?, How has the microbial exposure pattern indoors changed over the years? What are the reasons for this change?, What effects does the study of microbiology in indoor environments have on predicting and or preventing health related issues? These questions will be answered by Dr. Jack Gilbert - Environmental Microbiologist at Argonne National Laboratory, Associated with the University of Chicago

Labiaplasty

What is Labiaplasty? Is there more than one kind of procedure?, What makes the Ellman Surgitron the tool of choice today?, What are some of the risks associated Labiaplasty? And what is the recovery process?, Are there any minimally invasive procedures that you can use to reduce the labia majora? These questions will be answered by Dr. Red Alinsod - Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon

Urinary Incontinence

Can you explain what Urinary Incontinence is, and are there any symptoms?, Who does this involuntary problem generally affect?, What is the surgical procedure in this case, and why is it referred to as “Tension Free”?, Does this mesh last forever, or does it need to be replaced after a certain amount of time?, What is “short-tape” technology? These questions will be answered by Dr. Red Alinsod - Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon

Pelvic Prolapse

What is the meaning of Pelvic Organ Prolapse? And why does it occur? Is age a factor in susceptibility of this?, Is surgery the only option for such prolapse?, What is the procedure if surgery is the route taken?, Do you take the traditional path of removing the uterus and or ovaries whilst performing the reconstructive pelvic surgery? Why? These questions will be answered by Dr. Red Alinsod - Urogynecology and Pelvic Reconstructive Surgeon

Precipitation and Arid Ecosystems

What effect has climate change had on rainfall? Of what importance is precipitation in an arid ecosystem? What is the meaning of soil CO2 efflux, and how is this related to precipitation in an arid ecosystem? What influence does fire play on the carbon flux in drylands? These questions answered by: Professor Scott Collins - Regents Professor of Biology and Loren Potter Chair of Ecology at the University of New Mexico

Arid Land Ecosystems and Climate Change

Why are arid ecosystems potentially more sensitive to climate change than other ecosystems? What influence might climate change have on dominant and subdominant species growing in these areas? What are Nitrogen Depositions and what part do they have in arid ecosystems and their response to climate change? These questions answered by: Professor Scott Collins - Regents Professor of Biology and Loren Potter Chair of Ecology at the University of New Mexico

Climate Change

What is the main cause of climate change today? What influences have already been noted on ecosystems due to climate change? Is climate change alone responsible for the changing ecosystems or are there other factors too? These questions answered by: Professor Scott Collins - Regents Professor of Biology and Loren Potter Chair of Ecology at the University of New Mexico

Arid Ecosystems

What is the meaning of an arid ecosystem? What is a semi-arid ecosystem? How is it different to an arid ecosystem? What are the characteristics of crops and animals that are indigenous to these ecosystems? Why are these ecosystems under threat today? These questions answered by: Professor Scott Collins - Regents Professor of Biology and Loren Potter Chair of Ecology at the University of New Mexico

Landscape Diversity

What is the purpose of landscape diversity as a basis for conservation planning? What are the three basic characteristics of landscapes that affect their diversity? What is meant by the concept of scale and why is it of importance when considering landscape diversity? These questions answered by: Professor Scott Collins - Regents Professor of Biology and Loren Potter Chair of Ecology at the University of New Mexico

Integrated Ecosystem Assessment

What is the meaning and purpose of Integrated Ecosystem Assessment? Why is interest in Integrated Ecosystem Assessment growing? What are the stages of integrated management and in what way are they cyclical? What are the challenges associated with the implementation of this assessment approach? These questions answered by: Dr. Jake Rice is the Director of Advice and Assessment for the Canadian Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO-MPO), heading the DFO Canadian Science Advisory Secretariat (CSAS)

Endometriosis

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Oliparambil Ashokkumar, answers these questions: What is endometriosis? What causes this condition and who is at risk? What are the signs and symptoms of this condition? How is endometriosis diagnosed? What treatment options are available? What should women know about this condition - is is preventable, lifestyle changes etc?

What is Hysteroscopy?

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Oliparambil Ashokkumar, answers these questions: What is hysteroscopy? When is hysteroscopy used? When should hysteroscopy be performed? What will happen in the procedure? When can the patient go home and how will they feel after the procedure? Is hysteroscopy safe?

Prolapse Repair

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Oliparambil Ashokkumar, answers these questions: What does the work "prolapse" refer to? What are the various types of prolapse that can occur? (and maybe include why these things happen) Tell me about the prolapse repair surgery and what a patient can expect to happen? What should/shouldn`t patients do in order to recover as well as possible post op? What are the risks/complications to this surgery? Can the prolapse occur again? Will there be any lifestyle changes that patients should be aware of after their surgery?

Hysterectomy

Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Oliparambil Ashokkumar, answers these questions: What is a Hysterectomy? For what reasons would a women need/consider having a Hysterectomy? What should women consider before having this surgery? Tell me briefly about the procedure and what is done What should women know about recovering after their surgery? What are the possible risks/complications to this surgery?

Ecology as it applies to encroachment due to farming

Does encroachment due to farming have a negative effect on the ecosystem? How does overgrazing affect the vegetative composition of the ecosystem? What are the main strategies other than vertical farming to abate urban encroachment onto agricultural lands? These questions answered by: Dr. Dickson Despommier spent thirty eight years as a professor of microbiology and public health in environmental health sciences at Columbia. His work on vertical farms has been featured on such top national media as BBC, French National television, CNN, The Colbert Report, and The Tonight Show, as well as in full-length articles in The New York Times, Time Magazine, Scientific American, and The Washington Post

Systems Microbial Ecology

What is the definition of an ecosystem?, What role do microbes play in an ecosystem?, What is a biogeochemical system and how does microbial life play a role in it?, What is an uncultured microorganism and how prevalent are they in ecosystems? These questions will be answered by Dr. Jack Gilbert - Environmental Microbiologist at Argonne National Laboratory, Associated with the University of Chicago

Pets- domesticating animals

Dr. Marc Bekoff- Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at University of Colorado, Boulder will answer the following questions: In one of your books you spoke about the feelings of cats and dogs. So on that note how would say it feels to be a cat or a dog?, Is it logical or reasonable for humans to have pets?, Can a domestic animal be placed back into nature and survive?, What kind of unconventional animal would you think has the potential to be a pet?, Do you ever treat animals personally? If so, what are some of the common problems?

פרופ` אייל שיינר

פרופסור אייל שיינר מומחה למיילדות וגינקולוגיה, יו`ר ועדת ההתמחות של ביה`ח סורוקה וחוקר בעל שם עולמי ברפואת אם-עובר.

Red Alinsod

Dickson Despommier

Amin Gorgy

Scott Collins

Marc Bekoff

Sean O`donnell

Obstetrics and Gynecology