Prof. Keenan Hartert

For Whom the Cell Tolls: Cancer Biology

Science EN ↓ 27 episodes

Welcome to For Whom the Cell Tolls! This cast explores the fascinating stories of Biology that I've encountered in my journey as a Biology Professor and lymphoma scientist at Minnesota State University and my previous experience at Mayo Clinic. Major themes to be explored include cancer, tumorigenesis, new therapy mechanisms, immunology, life/death, disease ecology, microbiology, and evolution, among others. I try to integrate philosophy, culture, and the arts alongside emerging Biology findings to share the stories of life that I have always loved. Enjoy!https://profkeenanhartert.weebly.com

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Prof. Keenan Hartert

Episodes

002 Goodbye Dinosaurs, Hello Mammals - and Fungi? 23.10.2018 18:55

This episode addresses further definitions of life, the end of the dinosaurs, and the emergence of the mammal, along with the partnership that they made with fungi to do it. This story is inspired by a seminar by Dr. Arturo Casadevall from John’s Hopkins.

001 For Whom the Cell Tolls - Intro and the Intersection of Philosophy and Biology 21.10.2018 14:15

Hello! My name is Keenan, and I’m a professor at Minnesota State University Mankato and a cancer scientist. I also love going over the amazing stories that Biology has to share, and hopefully these podcasts make it enjoyable to hear some of them on a time budget. Today’s episode is introductory, covering what I do, cancer, the definition of life, and how philosophy plays a huge role in science. Ca...