Breakthrough Women in Science & Medicine Podcast
Breakthrough Women in Science & Medicine Podcast
Podcast Description
The Breakthrough Women in Science & Medicine biography series on PBS showcases breakthrough women across multiple industries to spark interest, dialogue, and contribute to the advancement of women in STEM + Arts = STEAM fields. Their impact and contributions need to be celebrated, documented, and promoted on a national level. This podcast discusses the important takeaway messages delivered on each Breakthrough Women TV episode. The conversation typically centers around addressing complex topics discussed in each episode and celebrating the impact of these inspiring women.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
Centers on the achievements and contributions of women in STEAM fields, with episodes exploring themes such as health care advancements, innovative research, and personal stories; for instance, the episode with Dr. Rachel Brem discusses important issues like dense breast tissue and the necessity of secondary screenings.

The Breakthrough Women in Science & Medicine biography series on PBS showcases breakthrough women across multiple industries to spark interest, dialogue, and contribute to the advancement of women in STEM + Arts = STEAM fields. Their impact and contributions need to be celebrated, documented, and promoted on a national level. This podcast discusses the important takeaway messages delivered on each Breakthrough Women TV episode. The conversation typically centers around addressing complex topics discussed in each episode and celebrating the impact of these inspiring women.
Duke Cancer Center’s Carey Anders, MD, along with other leading medical experts, discuss the need for women to fully understand their breast density score and secondary screening options. The experts also address the growing clinical data surrounding MRI imaging of the brain for metastatic breast cancer patients like Carrie Lyn Lawrence, whose life we celebrate in this episode.

Disclaimer
This podcast’s information is provided for general reference and was obtained from publicly accessible sources. The Podcast Collaborative neither produces nor verifies the content, accuracy, or suitability of this podcast. Views and opinions belong solely to the podcast creators and guests.
For a complete disclaimer, please see our Full Disclaimer on the archive page. The Podcast Collaborative bears no responsibility for the podcast’s themes, language, or overall content. Listener discretion is advised. Read our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy for more details.