On Pathogens & Possibility with Michael Starnbach

Please join me in welcoming Dr. Victoria Dydek. Dr. Dydek is a graduate of the California Institute of Technology and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where she studied chemical engineering. Dr. Dydek has been published in several journals, including the Journal of The Electrochemical Society and Annals of Biomedical Engineering. Currently, Dr. Dydek is part of the technical staff at MIT’s Lincoln Laboratory.This is the last episode of 2026; stay tuned for new exciting episodes and content coming soon in 2027!Resources:MIT Lincoln LaboratoryMITES - MIT’s summer program, including a women-focused engineering programCaltech Summer ProgramsBoston Leadership Institute - programs in various disciplinesContact - book by Carl Sagan mentioned by Dr. DydekSupport the show

In today's episode, we answer the question, "What did you want to be when you were little?" Thank you so much to everyone who participated!Support the show

My guest today is Mr. Chris Spahr, Squash Director at the University Club of Boston. Chris is a nationally recognized player; he is a doubles champion and longtime competitor in the Can-Am Cup, and was instrumental in bringing his college team at Franklin & Marshall to a no.2 national ranking. Chris was also the recipient of the Robert W. Callahan Sportsmanship Award.Resources:University Club of Boston Athletics & SquashUS SquashSquash at the LA 2028 OlympicsCollege Squash AssociationSquashBustersSupport the show

In today’s episode, I am delighted to speak with the Dean of the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Nadeem Karimbux. Dr. Karimbux received his DMD and Master of Medical Sciences from Harvard School of Dental Medicine. As well as serving as Dean, Dr. Karimbux is a professor in the Department of Periodontology at Tufts. He has held several editorial positions in journals like the Journal of Dental Education and the Journal of Periodontology, and is the recipient of various prestigious awards, including the Periodontal Educator Award from the American Academy of Periodontology and the Presidential Citation from the American Dental Education Association in 2010.Resources:Tufts University Pre-College Programs - programs in various disciplinesTufts School of Dental MedicineAmerican Dental Association: Careers in DentistryDental Admissions TestExplore Careers in DentistrySupport the show

Today, I am delighted to have the opportunity to speak with Dr. Matt Denning. Matt has a Bachelor of Science in Applied Exercise Science and Doctorate of Physical Therapy. He was a Head Body Coach at TB12, the health, wellness, and lifestyle brand co-founded by NFL quarterback Tom Brady and his body coach Alex Guerrero. Matt is also the founder of MDP Recovery Solutions.Resources:Matt DenningBenefits of Strength Training ArticleStudies on Strength Training ArticleStrength Training and Long-Term Health ArticleTufts Pre-College - programs in various disciplines, including businessSupport the show

“Somewhere, something incredible is waiting to be known.” This is one of my favorite quotes from Carl Sagan. It introduces the mystery of science and the unlimited possibility of discovery. Today, I am lucky to have the opportunity to speak with one such detective: Dr. Michael Starnbach. Dr. Starnbach has been a professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunobiology at Harvard Medical School since 1995. He is the principal investigator of Starnbach Lab and has been extensively published in journals like Molecular Microbiology and the Journal of Immunology.Resources:Michael StarnbachStarnbach LabTufts University Pre-College Programs - programs in various disciplinesPubMed - collection of Dr. Starnbach’s publicationsMIT Pre-College Programs - STEM and research programs for high school studentsSupport the show

Today, we are going to travel 6000 miles and 13 hours forward to the land of anime, sushi, maid cafes, all things kawaii, and my personal favorite, the world’s largest stationery store. Please welcome the wonderful Mac from Maction Planet, physicist/mathematician/investment banker turned tour guide of the Land of the Rising Sun.Resources:Maction PlanetKanpai Planet (Website)Kanpai Planet (YouTube) - Mac’s YouTube channel exploring the world of Japan’s drinksMaction Planet Blog - Tokyo advice, stories, interviews, and moreTokyo Tours and ExperiencesSupport the show

**THIS EPISODE IS IN FRENCH**Dans cet épisode, découvrez les secrets de la vie et de la peau : Veuillez accueillir Madame Joëlle Ciocco, cosmétologue et créatrice de l'Épidermologie. Fondatrice de Joëlle Ciocco Paris, Madame Ciocco a travaillé avec plusieurs clients célèbres et a sa propre gamme de produits de soins de la peau (vous pouvez accéder à ses produits en utilisant le lien en description).Ressources :Joëlle Ciocco ParisPortrait de Joëlle CioccoLa mort d’Ivan Ilitch - livre recommandé par Madame CioccoL’enfant prodige - livre recommandé par Madame CioccoPensées- livre de Blaise Pascal mentionné par Madame CioccoSupport the show

Today, I am delighted to have Mr. Michael Chamblain as my guest. Mr. Chamblain has been an entrepreneur in a variety of industries for more than ten years. He was the sports agent for Japanese professional tennis player Naomi Osaka and is currently a co-owner of the Israeli pro basketball club Bnei Herzliya.Resources:Michael ChamblainThe Resort - book recommended by Mr. ChamblainShoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike - book recommended by Mr. ChamblainWilt: Larger Than Life - book recommended by Mr. ChamblainBnei HerzliyaSupport the show

Ms. Lemle's debut novel Artifacts is available now!My guest today is Ms. Natalie Lemle. Author, art advisor, and entrepreneur, Ms. Lemle is the founder of art_works, a Montreal- and Boston-based art advisory, a trustee of the Institute of Contemporary Art in Boston, a co-chair of the Boston Public Art Triennial’s Board of Directors, and a board member of the Associates of the Boston Public Library.Resources:Natalie Lemle - Ms. Lemle’s websiteart_works - Ms. Lemle’s art advisory companyFamily Lexicon - book recommended by Ms. LemleAsunder- book recommended by Ms. LemleArtists for Humanity - non-profit organization and employment opportunity for teens interested in artSupport the show