HHRI’s Podcast: Y
HHRI’s Podcast: Y
The Y podcast focuses on showcasing research happening at HHRI and the staff who make research happen. We will explore institutional process as well as ongoing projects and keep you up to date on anything you might need to know. If you find yourself asking why then let us know and we can explore that too at Y!
Episodes
April 2022: Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
We talk with Warren McKinney, HHRI’s new VP for Equity in Research about his new position, his work at HHRI, and how he incorporates research into his own life. Dr. Israni starts us off with a few institutional updates, including a look to HHRI’s Participation in Open Street Minneapolis. SAVE THE DATES: August 13 and October 1—Join the table with HHRI staff or come by and say “hi!”
Have any ideas on what you want to hear about? Let us know by filling out the form above or emailing us at Y@hhrinstitute.org.
00:00 Intro and Show Summary
00:59 State of the Institution with Dr. Ajay Israni
04:54 Institution Updates
- 04:58 COI Certifications are Due
- Check your email for a notice from COI-SMART
- Certify Here for HHS Network Login
- Certify Here for a non HHS login ID
- 06:41 Wellness survey complete; more to come on results
- 08:01 Step To It Challenge Returns! Email HHRI-Wellness@hhrinstitute.org to participate.
- 09:36 Changes to Parking on 8th Street
- 10:54 Media Corner
- 11:12 Dr. David Hilden’s Healthy Matter Podcast with Dr. Nneka Sederstrom - Episode 8
- 13:56 The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks
- 14:30 EQ May Collaborative Research Forum - Hosts HRPO discussion on new 501 manual
- Email EQ directly for a link to the meeting EQ@hhrinstitute.org
15:08 Talk with Warren McKinney – HHRI’s New VP for Equity in Research
28:28 Outro
March 2022: Women at HHRI
In this episode we take a look at the Woman of HHRI, and talk with a few of them about some of the challenges they have faced, how they overcame it, and what piece of wisdom they wish they would have known sooner. Kim Miller, VP of Operations, starts us off with a few institutional updates. Jambara Qualah fills us in on her story and how the woman in research campaign at HHRI got off the ground. Dr. Japuntich and Mona Shater answer our three questions.
Check out the full Woman in Science Campaign on our website to check out all the great features!
Share your story with us so we can feature you in HHRI’s 70th anniversary celebration!
Have any ideas on what you want to hear about? Let us know by filling out the form above or emailing us at Y@hhrinstitute.org.
00:00 Intro and Show Summary
01:28 Institute News with HHRI VP of Operations, Kim Miller
04:45 Media Corner Links
- Request for Information (RFI): Inviting comments to inform the National Institutes of Health (NIH) on the intersection of the SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 pandemic and the health of women
- Who’s Mostly Missing From Among the Highest-Paid Employees at Top Research Institutions? Women
- Pandemic-related barriers to the success of women in research: a framework for action
- Picture a Scientist Documentary - Email us to reserve our DVD
09:50 Chat with Jambara
- 10:11 Women in Science Campaign origin story
- 12:09 How has it been working on the Campaign?
- 13:34 What did you do before coming to HHRI?
- 16:26 What Barriers did you encounter in your career?
- 19:36 What do you wish you would have known when you were younger?
- 22:32 What is coming up next from Communications?
- 24:21 What was your takeaway from being able to hear and see all these different stories?
26:10 Dr. Sandra Japuntich emailed us!
30:53 Mona Shater from CDRG weighs in through our voicemail box
33:38 Outro
February 2022: Show a Little Love to Yourself!
This Episode focuses on recognizing mental fatigue and burnout in yourself and what resources HHRI has to offer to assist with that. Dr. Ajay Israni talks about our own burnout researcher, Dr. Linzer, and the survey his team is going to help us conduct for our own employees in the coming months. Danielle Hennen, our HR director, joins us to discuss benefits and what is available to all HHRI employees. Carey and Avery want to hear from you for next month's Woman in Science episode!
Do you consider yourself a ‘woman in science’, we want to hear from you! Call us before March 15th at 612-367-6720 to leave a message about your experiences!
Have any ideas on what you want to hear about? Let us know by filling out the form above or emailing us at Y@hhrinstitute.org.
HHRI Administrators are not medical professionals. If you need help:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 800-273-8255
Or
Employee Assistance Program: 1-800-854-1446
00:00 Intro, Show Summary, and Our Own Changes
03:31 Institute News with HHRI President Dr. Ajay Israni
- Read recent articles addressing burnout by Dr. Mark Linzer at HHRI
- Call 1 (800) 854-1446 for our Employee Assistance Program
- Call HHS Provider Wellness Clinic or email Robert Milbrandt referencing that you are looking to schedule a visit in our Provider Wellness Clinic to schedule mental health support billed to your insurance
08:11 Chat with Danielle Hennen
- 08:17 Intro - How did Danielle end up at HHRI?
- 12:06 Burnout - What it looks like and some simple steps you might be able to take.
- 16:03 Discussion of HHRI’s Employee Assistance Programs
- Call 1-800-854-1446 24/7 for you and your family for a variety of topics including financial counseling and work-life issues
- 19:18 HHRI Wellness Committee
- 20:38 Sign up for the Frosty Four: email “I’m in” to HHRI-Wellness@hhrinstitute.org
- 21:44 Recipe Share - Submit to HHRI-Wellness@hhrinstitute.org or online at https://hhrinstitute.org/holiday-recipes/
- 22:50 Back to burnout! Can I help others if I see anything?
- 24:08 Specific health insurance coverage
- 25:03 Thanks Danielle!
- 26:07 Final Thoughts - Take your vacation!
27:30 HHRI’s 70th Anniversary - we want your story
- Online survey to tell us your story: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/Z2KFYNT
28:40 Media Corner Links
30:19 Woman In Science - We want to hear from you!
- By March 15th, please call us and leave a message: (612) 367-6720
- If you want us to meet instead email us at Y@hhrinstitute.org to set up a time!
32:32 Thanks for listening!
January 2022: Welcome!
Welcome to 2022 and our new HHRI Podcast: Y! Why do we do research? Why do we do what we do? Why is my ankle making that noise? Join us as we navigate today’s cutting-edge research AND researchers at Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute.
In this episode, we hear from Dr. Israni about the state of the institution, learn about recent institute news and future initiatives. We highlight the new IP policy and even a lost package form for anything that is delivered to the docks!
Have ideas on what you want to hear about? Let us know by emailing us at Y@hhrinstitute.org.
02:24 President’s Address with Dr. Ajay Israni
07:36 Institution Highlights for January:
- 07:42 High Five System: Give a coworker a high five for a great job! Find the form here
- 08:55 Grants Administration office hours Thursdays 9:30 – 10:30. Click here to join the meeting
- 10:15 HHRI Holiday Mailing and Recipe Request. Submit Recipes Here or email HHRI-Wellness@hhrinstitute.org
- 11:21 Package tracking form for dock deliveries: Locate My Package Form
11:59 Book Corner: Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup by John Carreyrou
13:40 Coming Soon for HHRI:
- 13:41 IT Updates
- 14:17 Fundraising Highlights: Minority Post-doc Program
15:27 Process Highlight: IP disclosure and updated process. Policy Information Link and Intellectual Property Survey Form