Let’s Talk Lungs Podcast https://www.lungsask.ca/podcast Tune in to Let’s Talk Lungs podcast as we explore ways to improve lung health, one breath at a time. This podcast addresses threats to lung health, how to protect yourself, and shares insights on living well with lung disease. Be inspired by leaders, researchers, and individuals on a lung health journey, and discover how we can help you breathe a little easier. Wed, 06 May 2026 11:49:00 -0600 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. Health & Fitness 1440 episodic Tune in to Let’s Talk Lungs podcast as we explore ways to improve lung health, one breath at a time. This podcast addresses threats to lung health, how to protect yourself, and shares insights on living well with lung disease. Be inspired by leaders, researchers, and individuals on a lung health journey, and discover how we can help you breathe a little easier. Lung Sask Lung Sask No false https://feed.podbean.com/lungsask/feed.xml https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/19656068/Let_s_Talk_Lungs_2048_x_2048_px_bqusu-2.png Let’s Talk Lungs Podcast https://www.lungsask.ca/podcast 144 144 Engineering Immunity: The Future of mRNA Technology and Respiratory Vaccines Engineering Immunity: The Future of mRNA Technology and Respiratory Vaccines https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/engineering-immunity-the-future-of-mrna-technology-and-respiratory-vaccines/ https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/engineering-immunity-the-future-of-mrna-technology-and-respiratory-vaccines/#comments Wed, 06 May 2026 11:49:00 -0600 lungsask.podbean.com/fb3ddd98-cc46-3cce-90d7-63d044357546 Join Lung Saskatchewan’s Let’s Talk Lungs hosts Trent and Lori for a timely conversation with Dr. Kyle Brown, Associate Director, Field Medical Advisor, Moderna Canada.

mRNA technology has already changed the game, and its potential in respiratory health is still unfolding. In this episode, Dr. Brown will unpack what’s on the horizon: how mRNA platforms are evolving, what that could mean for the next generation of respiratory vaccines, and where the most exciting innovation may be headed.

Dr. Brown brings expertise in Medical Affairs & Medical Information and a deep background in infectious disease, vaccine development (human & animal), molecular biology, and mRNA technology. He earned his B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology from the University of Manitoba and completed post-doctoral research with VIDO at the University of Saskatchewan.

This episode is sponsored by Moderna Canada.

]]> Join Lung Saskatchewan’s Let’s Talk Lungs hosts Trent and Lori for a timely conversation with Dr. Kyle Brown, Associate Director, Field Medical Advisor, Moderna Canada.

mRNA technology has already changed the game, and its potential in respiratory health is still unfolding. In this episode, Dr. Brown will unpack what’s on the horizon: how mRNA platforms are evolving, what that could mean for the next generation of respiratory vaccines, and where the most exciting innovation may be headed.

Dr. Brown brings expertise in Medical Affairs & Medical Information and a deep background in infectious disease, vaccine development (human & animal), molecular biology, and mRNA technology. He earned his B.Sc. and Ph.D. in Medical Microbiology from the University of Manitoba and completed post-doctoral research with VIDO at the University of Saskatchewan.

This episode is sponsored by Moderna Canada.

]]> Lung Sask false No 1749 20 full A Second Breath, A Stronger Voice. A Singer's Lung Transplant Story. A Second Breath, A Stronger Voice. A Singer's Lung Transplant Story. https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/a-second-breath-a-stronger-voice-a-singers-lung-transplant-story/ https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/a-second-breath-a-stronger-voice-a-singers-lung-transplant-story/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 11:50:00 -0600 lungsask.podbean.com/7515eaf8-f5c1-3e94-a7fb-f4f59b544605 To celebrate National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month, Let’s Talk Lungs podcast host Nurse Jill sits down with professional singer and double lung transplant recipient Darcy Murdoch. He shares his powerful journey from losing his breath to finding his voice again. Celebrating 11 years with his new lungs, Darcy reflects on life after transplant, the gift of organ donation, and what it truly means to receive a second breath—and a stronger voice.

Darcy Murdoch is a professional singer and entertainer originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, now based in Vancouver. Performing under the name Bobby Bacchus, Darcy is known for his smooth crooner style and timeless repertoire, delighting audiences across Western Canada for decades.

In 2011, Darcy was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung disease that took away his breath—and his ability to sing. After receiving a life-saving double lung transplant in January 2015, Darcy returned to the stage with renewed purpose. Today, he uses both his voice and his story to advocate for lung health and organ donation as a lung ambassador and health advocate. Whether inspiring audiences through music, sharing hope and gratitude, or even donning a Santa suit—having performed over 64 shows this past holiday season—Darcy continues to remind us of all of the power of second chances.

]]> To celebrate National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month, Let’s Talk Lungs podcast host Nurse Jill sits down with professional singer and double lung transplant recipient Darcy Murdoch. He shares his powerful journey from losing his breath to finding his voice again. Celebrating 11 years with his new lungs, Darcy reflects on life after transplant, the gift of organ donation, and what it truly means to receive a second breath—and a stronger voice.

Darcy Murdoch is a professional singer and entertainer originally from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, now based in Vancouver. Performing under the name Bobby Bacchus, Darcy is known for his smooth crooner style and timeless repertoire, delighting audiences across Western Canada for decades.

In 2011, Darcy was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a progressive lung disease that took away his breath—and his ability to sing. After receiving a life-saving double lung transplant in January 2015, Darcy returned to the stage with renewed purpose. Today, he uses both his voice and his story to advocate for lung health and organ donation as a lung ambassador and health advocate. Whether inspiring audiences through music, sharing hope and gratitude, or even donning a Santa suit—having performed over 64 shows this past holiday season—Darcy continues to remind us of all of the power of second chances.

]]> Lung Sask false No 2241 18 full Part 2: Surviving Lung Cancer. Let’s Talk Radon! Part 2: Surviving Lung Cancer. Let’s Talk Radon! https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/part-2-surviving-lung-cancer-let-s-talk-radon/ https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/part-2-surviving-lung-cancer-let-s-talk-radon/#comments Mon, 12 Jan 2026 11:45:00 -0600 lungsask.podbean.com/fd7a6ca8-dfe1-3533-a4e1-2c4c4cdc08ce Get inspired as Nurse Jill chats with two remarkable young women who have turned a scary diagnosis into an opportunity to empower people to know about radon and how to reduce their risk of lung cancer. About Episode Guests Christine Elliott is an author, speaker, and mentor to people who have experienced disease, disaster, or adversity. She is the host of The Live Free Podcast, The Evolution of You. Her journey as a two-time cancer survivor enables her to connect with people on a personal level. She is an advocate for health and a lung ambassador with Lung Saskatchewan. 

Kerri Mossing is a successful real estate agent, mom, wife, and lung cancer survivor.  She is a strong health advocate and lung ambassador for Lung Saskatchewan. She is passionate about empowering people to test for and reduce the radon levels in their homes, with the hopes of preventing someone else from being diagnosed with lung cancer diagnosis in the future.

]]> Get inspired as Nurse Jill chats with two remarkable young women who have turned a scary diagnosis into an opportunity to empower people to know about radon and how to reduce their risk of lung cancer.

About Episode Guests
Christine Elliott is an author, speaker, and mentor to people who have experienced disease, disaster, or adversity. She is the host of The Live Free Podcast, The Evolution of You. Her journey as a two-time cancer survivor enables her to connect with people on a personal level. She is an advocate for health and a lung ambassador with Lung Saskatchewan. 

Kerri Mossing is a successful real estate agent, mom, wife, and lung cancer survivor.  She is a strong health advocate and lung ambassador for Lung Saskatchewan. She is passionate about empowering people to test for and reduce the radon levels in their homes, with the hopes of preventing someone else from being diagnosed with lung cancer diagnosis in the future.

]]> Lung Sask false No 1767 full Holiday Episode Holiday Episode https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/holiday-episode/ https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/holiday-episode/#comments Tue, 16 Dec 2025 11:50:00 -0600 lungsask.podbean.com/bf540e6d-342b-30ff-8f96-d4a934f9f5d6 As we wrap up the first year of the Let’s Talk Lungs podcast, hosts Trent and Lori are celebrating with a special holiday episode! Join them as they reflect on a year of meaningful conversations about lung health and thank our guests, listeners, and sponsors for making it all possible. They’ll also give listeners a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2026, new episodes, new voices, and even more stories to help us all breathe a little easier!

]]> As we wrap up the first year of the Let’s Talk Lungs podcast, hosts Trent and Lori are celebrating with a special holiday episode! Join them as they reflect on a year of meaningful conversations about lung health and thank our guests, listeners, and sponsors for making it all possible. They’ll also give listeners a sneak peek at what’s coming in 2026, new episodes, new voices, and even more stories to help us all breathe a little easier!

]]> Lung Sask false No 769 16 full Real Talk on Quitting Smoking Real Talk on Quitting Smoking https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/real-talk-on-quitting-smoking/ https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/real-talk-on-quitting-smoking/#comments Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:50:00 -0600 lungsask.podbean.com/2b0fa6c9-bf6c-31ac-a1e4-85829fe3274d In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs, brand new host Bethany Verma, Lung Saskatchewan's Health Promotion Manager, has a conversation with Jenna Anderson, licensed pharmacist and Manager of Professional Practice at Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan, and Leon Ferguson, Saskatchewan Quits ambassador. Bethany, Jenna, and Leon chat all things quitting - supports available, how to navigate nicotine replacement therapy and medications, and tips for quitting amidst the stress that can come with the holiday season.

This episode is sponsored by Nicorette.

]]> In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs, brand new host Bethany Verma, Lung Saskatchewan's Health Promotion Manager, has a conversation with Jenna Anderson, licensed pharmacist and Manager of Professional Practice at Pharmacy Association of Saskatchewan, and Leon Ferguson, Saskatchewan Quits ambassador. Bethany, Jenna, and Leon chat all things quitting - supports available, how to navigate nicotine replacement therapy and medications, and tips for quitting amidst the stress that can come with the holiday season.

This episode is sponsored by Nicorette.

]]> Lung Sask false No 2556 17 full Ready! Set! Breathe – With COPD! Ready! Set! Breathe – With COPD! https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/ready-set-breathe-%e2%80%93-with-copd/ https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/ready-set-breathe-%e2%80%93-with-copd/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2025 11:50:00 -0600 lungsask.podbean.com/477a2980-4a93-3e84-87da-84ea63543975 In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Mohit Bhutani, Professor in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. In their conversation with Dr. Bhutani they will talk about all things COPD – the new Canadian and global guidelines for treatment; the upcoming role biologic therapies will play in disease management; and what the future holds in terms of research directions, and disease remission.  This episode is sponsored in part by the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation.

About Dr. Mohit Bhutani Dr. Mohit Bhutani’s achievements in the clinical, research and educational aspects of respiratory diseases have contributed to his recognition as a leading member of the respiratory community. Dr. Bhutani joined the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta in 2005 and now a professor in the Division of Pulmonary Medicine. Dr. Bhutani’s research in COPD and asthma has garnered many provincial and national research awards and his research work has been published in high impact journals such as The Journal of Physiology, Lancet Respiratory Medicine, CHEST and New England Journal of Medicine.

]]> In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Mohit Bhutani, Professor in the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta. In their conversation with Dr. Bhutani they will talk about all things COPD – the new Canadian and global guidelines for treatment; the upcoming role biologic therapies will play in disease management; and what the future holds in terms of research directions, and disease remission. 

This episode is sponsored in part by the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation.

About Dr. Mohit Bhutani
Dr. Mohit Bhutani’s achievements in the clinical, research and educational aspects of respiratory diseases have contributed to his recognition as a leading member of the respiratory community. Dr. Bhutani joined the Faculty of Medicine & Dentistry at the University of Alberta in 2005 and now a professor in the Division of Pulmonary Medicine. Dr. Bhutani’s research in COPD and asthma has garnered many provincial and national research awards and his research work has been published in high impact journals such as The Journal of Physiology, Lancet Respiratory Medicine, CHEST and New England Journal of Medicine.

]]> Lung Sask false No 2862 15 full Wildfires on the Rise: Impact & Inequities in Indigenous Populations Wildfires on the Rise: Impact & Inequities in Indigenous Populations https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/wildfires-on-the-rise-impact-inequities-in-indigenous-populations/ https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/wildfires-on-the-rise-impact-inequities-in-indigenous-populations/#comments Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:45:00 -0600 lungsask.podbean.com/66b8f71d-4a2b-3208-b939-5b3ccb17825b In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent will be talking with Dr. Jaris Swidrovich from the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto. In this conversation, they will uncover the health inequities that exist among our Indigenous populations in relation to exposure to wildfires and just how it is impacting their health. This episode is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim. About Dr. Jaris Swidrovich Dr. Jaris Swidrovich, BSP, PharmD, PhD, AAHIVP, RPh (he/they) is an Assistant Professor, Tenure Stream, and Indigenous Engagement Lead in the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto. He is a queer, Two Spirit, Saulteaux and Ukrainian pharmacist from Yellow Quill First Nation (Treaty 4 territory, Saskatchewan). Their areas of research and practice include HIV/AIDS, substance use disorders, 2SLGBTQ+ health, Indigenous health, social determinants of health, pharmacy practice, and pharmacy and health professions education.

]]> In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent will be talking with Dr. Jaris Swidrovich from the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto. In this conversation, they will uncover the health inequities that exist among our Indigenous populations in relation to exposure to wildfires and just how it is impacting their health.

This episode is sponsored by Boehringer Ingelheim.

About Dr. Jaris Swidrovich
Dr. Jaris Swidrovich, BSP, PharmD, PhD, AAHIVP, RPh (he/they) is an Assistant Professor, Tenure Stream, and Indigenous Engagement Lead in the Leslie Dan Faculty of Pharmacy at the University of Toronto. He is a queer, Two Spirit, Saulteaux and Ukrainian pharmacist from Yellow Quill First Nation (Treaty 4 territory, Saskatchewan). Their areas of research and practice include HIV/AIDS, substance use disorders, 2SLGBTQ+ health, Indigenous health, social determinants of health, pharmacy practice, and pharmacy and health professions education.

]]> Lung Sask false No 1800 14 full Part 1: Radon 101: The Lung Cancer Risk you can’t see, taste, or smell. Part 1: Radon 101: The Lung Cancer Risk you can’t see, taste, or smell. https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/part-1-radon-101-the-lung-cancer-risk-you-can-t-see-taste-or-smell/ https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/part-1-radon-101-the-lung-cancer-risk-you-can-t-see-taste-or-smell/#comments Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:45:00 -0600 lungsask.podbean.com/adb37986-c0ee-3066-b02c-cdf77945cfbd In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs, Nurse Jill chats with Regional Radiation Specialist Sandy Hutchison from Health Canada about all things radon. Tune in to learn about this radioactive gas and what you can do to reduce your lung cancer risk. About Episode Guest Sandy Hutchison has energetically walked and talked all things radon across Manitoba and Saskatchewan since 2008. The Regional Radiation Specialist position sits within the Environmental Health Program of Health Canada. The duties of this position are non-regulatory; instead, Sandy works to collaborate and build partnerships that improve education and awareness about the second leading cause of lung cancer. Sandy has contributed to many radon working groups, steering committees, the Policy Advisory Board of the Canadian-National Radon Proficiency Program and is a past recipient of Health Canada’s Spokesperson of the Year award.

]]> In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs, Nurse Jill chats with Regional Radiation Specialist Sandy Hutchison from Health Canada about all things radon. Tune in to learn about this radioactive gas and what you can do to reduce your lung cancer risk.

About Episode Guest
Sandy Hutchison has energetically walked and talked all things radon across Manitoba and Saskatchewan since 2008. The Regional Radiation Specialist position sits within the Environmental Health Program of Health Canada. The duties of this position are non-regulatory; instead, Sandy works to collaborate and build partnerships that improve education and awareness about the second leading cause of lung cancer. Sandy has contributed to many radon working groups, steering committees, the Policy Advisory Board of the Canadian-National Radon Proficiency Program and is a past recipient of Health Canada’s Spokesperson of the Year award.

]]> Lung Sask false No 2137 13 full Kids and Asthma! Where is Science Taking Us? Kids and Asthma! Where is Science Taking Us? https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/kids-and-asthma-where-is-science-taking-us/ https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/kids-and-asthma-where-is-science-taking-us/#comments Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:45:00 -0600 lungsask.podbean.com/76583148-1bae-340e-9df2-092ba4898ef4 In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Connie Yang, Pediatric Respirologist at Toronto’s SickKids. In their conversation with Dr. Yang they will explore recent changes to asthma management for kids and also talk about what the future holds in terms of research directions, and disease remission. 

This episode is sponsored by GSK.

About Dr. Connie Yang

Dr. Connie Yang is a pediatric respirologist at the Hospital for Sick Children where she is the Medical Director of their Asthma Program and the Scientific Director of the Ontario Asthma Surveillance Information System.  She has participated in the development of multiple provincial and national asthma guidelines.  Her research interest is identifying children who are at risk for poor asthma outcomes, with the goal of providing more targeted treatments.

]]> In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Connie Yang, Pediatric Respirologist at Toronto’s SickKids. In their conversation with Dr. Yang they will explore recent changes to asthma management for kids and also talk about what the future holds in terms of research directions, and disease remission. 

This episode is sponsored by GSK.

About Dr. Connie Yang

Dr. Connie Yang is a pediatric respirologist at the Hospital for Sick Children where she is the Medical Director of their Asthma Program and the Scientific Director of the Ontario Asthma Surveillance Information System.  She has participated in the development of multiple provincial and national asthma guidelines.  Her research interest is identifying children who are at risk for poor asthma outcomes, with the goal of providing more targeted treatments.

]]> Lung Sask false No 1338 12 full RSV and Infants – When It’s More Than Just a Cold RSV and Infants – When It’s More Than Just a Cold https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/rsv-and-infants-%e2%80%93-when-it-s-more-than-just-a-cold/ https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/rsv-and-infants-%e2%80%93-when-it-s-more-than-just-a-cold/#comments Wed, 01 Oct 2025 11:50:00 -0600 lungsask.podbean.com/8dc842c6-49c6-35c0-9a25-0ee9ca064207 In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing, hosts Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Cora Constantinescu, pediatrician and infectious disease physician at Alberta Children’s Hospital. With RSV making headlines and spreading more widely each season, Dr. Constantinescu helps us unpack what this virus means for infants, who is most at risk, and what families can do to protect their little ones.

From prevention strategies for pregnant individuals to the role of antibody therapies and the latest vaccine developments, Dr. Constantinescu brings clarity, compassion, and science to a topic on the minds of many caregivers. Whether you’re a parent, health professional, or someone who cares about community wellness, this conversation offers timely, evidence-based insights into one of the most pressing respiratory threats facing infants today.

This episode is sponsored by Sanofi Canada.

About Dr. Cora Constantinescu Dr. Cora Constantinescu is a Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at Alberta Children’s Hospital and a leading advocate for vaccine confidence. With a focus on preventing serious illness in children and building public trust in immunization, she works at the intersection of clinical care, communication, and public health.

]]> In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing, hosts Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Cora Constantinescu, pediatrician and infectious disease physician at Alberta Children’s Hospital. With RSV making headlines and spreading more widely each season, Dr. Constantinescu helps us unpack what this virus means for infants, who is most at risk, and what families can do to protect their little ones.

From prevention strategies for pregnant individuals to the role of antibody therapies and the latest vaccine developments, Dr. Constantinescu brings clarity, compassion, and science to a topic on the minds of many caregivers. Whether you’re a parent, health professional, or someone who cares about community wellness, this conversation offers timely, evidence-based insights into one of the most pressing respiratory threats facing infants today.

This episode is sponsored by Sanofi Canada.

About Dr. Cora Constantinescu
Dr. Cora Constantinescu is a Pediatric Infectious Disease Specialist at Alberta Children’s Hospital and a leading advocate for vaccine confidence. With a focus on preventing serious illness in children and building public trust in immunization, she works at the intersection of clinical care, communication, and public health.

]]> Lung Sask false No 1313 8 full Building Trust in mRNA Technology: A New Era in Prevention and Therapies Building Trust in mRNA Technology: A New Era in Prevention and Therapies https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/building-trust-in-mrna-technology-a-new-era-in-prevention-and-therapies/ https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/building-trust-in-mrna-technology-a-new-era-in-prevention-and-therapies/#comments Mon, 22 Sep 2025 11:45:00 -0600 lungsask.podbean.com/3be3d9a1-4bb3-3fad-ab5c-a2d2752a1024 In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs, Inspired Breathing hosts Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Kyle Brown, Associate Director, Field Medical Advisor for Moderna Canada. In their conversation, they will explore mRNA as a technology and learn why it is such a good fit for vaccines and other therapies.

 This episode is sponsored by Moderna Canada. About Dr. Kyle Brown Kyle is the Associate Director, Field Medical Advisor for Moderna Canada, and brings his expertise in Medical Affairs & Medical Information to our conversation today. Kyle obtained his B.Sc and Ph.D in Medical Microbiology from the University of Manitoba as well as completed a post-doctoral research role with the Vaccine & Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) at the University of Saskatchewan. He has a broad history of working in the pharmaceutical industry with both US and Canadian-based healthcare providers. Kyle's experience focuses on infectious disease, human & animal vaccine development, molecular biology, mRNA technology and cardiovascular-based pharmaceuticals. 

]]> In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs, Inspired Breathing hosts Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Kyle Brown, Associate Director, Field Medical Advisor for Moderna Canada. In their conversation, they will explore mRNA as a technology and learn why it is such a good fit for vaccines and other therapies.

 This episode is sponsored by Moderna Canada.

About Dr. Kyle Brown
Kyle is the Associate Director, Field Medical Advisor for Moderna Canada, and brings his expertise in Medical Affairs & Medical Information to our conversation today. Kyle obtained his B.Sc and Ph.D in Medical Microbiology from the University of Manitoba as well as completed a post-doctoral research role with the Vaccine & Infectious Disease Organization (VIDO) at the University of Saskatchewan. He has a broad history of working in the pharmaceutical industry with both US and Canadian-based healthcare providers. Kyle's experience focuses on infectious disease, human & animal vaccine development, molecular biology, mRNA technology and cardiovascular-based pharmaceuticals. 

]]> Lung Sask false No 2393 6 full RSV and Other Respiratory Vaccines! What Do I Need to Know? RSV and Other Respiratory Vaccines! What Do I Need to Know? https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/rsv-and-other-respiratory-vaccines-what-do-i-need-to-know/ https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/rsv-and-other-respiratory-vaccines-what-do-i-need-to-know/#comments Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:40:00 -0600 lungsask.podbean.com/ea37f5d7-b1e3-3546-857b-208a0aa6e648 In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent will be talking with Dr. George Zhanel from the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. In this conversation, they will uncover everything we should know about RSV and other respiratory viruses and vaccines.

This episode is sponsored by Pfizer Canada.

About  Dr. George Zhanel

Dr. Zhanel is a microbiologist and pharmacologist who is presently a professor and associate head of the Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, at the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba Dr. Zhanel is the Research Director of the Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Alliance (also known as CARA) and is also the founding and Chief Editor of the CARA website.  

]]> In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent will be talking with Dr. George Zhanel from the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. In this conversation, they will uncover everything we should know about RSV and other respiratory viruses and vaccines.

This episode is sponsored by Pfizer Canada.

About  Dr. George Zhanel

Dr. Zhanel is a microbiologist and pharmacologist who is presently a professor and associate head of the Department of Medical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, at the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba Dr. Zhanel is the Research Director of the Canadian Antimicrobial Resistance Alliance (also known as CARA) and is also the founding and Chief Editor of the CARA website.  

]]> In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent will be talking with Dr. George Zhanel from the Max Rady College of Medicine at the University of Manitoba. In this conversation, they will uncover everything we should know about RSV and other respiratory viruses and vaccines. Lung Sask false No 1139 7 full I Smell Smoke! How to Protect Yourself During Wildfire Season! I Smell Smoke! How to Protect Yourself During Wildfire Season! https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/i-smell-smoke-how-to-protect-yourself-during-wildfire-season/ https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/i-smell-smoke-how-to-protect-yourself-during-wildfire-season/#comments Wed, 18 Jun 2025 11:45:00 -0600 lungsask.podbean.com/91d7a27b-cbd5-3a16-bd41-a1d5774fe52d In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs, Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent, are joined by Lung Saskatchewan nurses and respiratory educators Jill and Jaimie to talk about wildfires. Listen in to find out who is most at risk when air quality is poor due to wildfires, and what to do to stay well both indoors and outdoors. This episode is sponsored in part by SaskEnergy. Thank you to CTV Saskatoon for promoting this episode. About the Episode Guests Jill Hubick is the Manager of Community Care and Education for Lung Saskatchewan.  Among her roles, Jill provides patient support and education, and is an advocate for stronger provincial services and resources for patients with lung disease, and in her work strives to make the patient journey an easier one.

Jaimie Peters is the Manager of Community Care and Home Oxygen for Lung Saskatchewan. Among her roles, Jaimie manages the Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living (SAIL) home oxygen tester training program, provides tester support, and also manages the nocturnal oxygen testing program for rural parts of the province. 

]]> In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs, Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent, are joined by Lung Saskatchewan nurses and respiratory educators Jill and Jaimie to talk about wildfires. Listen in to find out who is most at risk when air quality is poor due to wildfires, and what to do to stay well both indoors and outdoors.

This episode is sponsored in part by SaskEnergy. Thank you to CTV Saskatoon for promoting this episode.

About the Episode Guests
Jill Hubick is the Manager of Community Care and Education for Lung Saskatchewan.  Among her roles, Jill provides patient support and education, and is an advocate for stronger provincial services and resources for patients with lung disease, and in her work strives to make the patient journey an easier one.

Jaimie Peters is the Manager of Community Care and Home Oxygen for Lung Saskatchewan. Among her roles, Jaimie manages the Saskatchewan Aids to Independent Living (SAIL) home oxygen tester training program, provides tester support, and also manages the nocturnal oxygen testing program for rural parts of the province. 

]]> Lung Sask false No 1288 6 full Unleashing Discovery in Research: The Value of Investment, Partnership, and Impact Unleashing Discovery in Research: The Value of Investment, Partnership, and Impact https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/unleashing-discovery-in-research-the-value-of-investment-partnership-and-impact/ https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/unleashing-discovery-in-research-the-value-of-investment-partnership-and-impact/#comments Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:46:22 -0600 lungsask.podbean.com/c1c12074-7395-3003-a96b-449e89b22a5c In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs, Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent have a lively conversation with Dr. Baljit Singh, Vice President of Research at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Singh will talk about his early days as a young researcher and how Lung Sask supported his research work in lung health. Dr. Singh will also speak to the strength of Saskatchewan research, the importance of investing in research, and will connect how research contributes to health and wellness.  This episode is sponsored in part by the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation. About Dr. Baljit Singh Dr. Baljit Singh is a highly accomplished researcher, educator and administrator in the field of veterinary medicine, with specific expertise in lung biology and anatomy. He began his role as Vice-President Research at the University of Saskatchewan in 2021, after serving as Dean of the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (2016 – 2020), and as Associate Dean of Research at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan (2010 – 2016). He also was a Special Advisor (Experiential Learning) to the Provost (2010-2012) at the University of Saskatchewan. Recently, he served on a seven-member Advisory Panel on the Canadian Federal Research Support System.

]]> In this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs, Inspired Breathing hosts, Lori and Trent have a lively conversation with Dr. Baljit Singh, Vice President of Research at the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. Singh will talk about his early days as a young researcher and how Lung Sask supported his research work in lung health. Dr. Singh will also speak to the strength of Saskatchewan research, the importance of investing in research, and will connect how research contributes to health and wellness. 

This episode is sponsored in part by the Saskatchewan Health Research Foundation.

About Dr. Baljit Singh
Dr. Baljit Singh is a highly accomplished researcher, educator and administrator in the field of veterinary medicine, with specific expertise in lung biology and anatomy. He began his role as Vice-President Research at the University of Saskatchewan in 2021, after serving as Dean of the University of Calgary Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (2016 – 2020), and as Associate Dean of Research at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan (2010 – 2016). He also was a Special Advisor (Experiential Learning) to the Provost (2010-2012) at the University of Saskatchewan. Recently, he served on a seven-member Advisory Panel on the Canadian Federal Research Support System.

]]> Lung Sask false No 3496 5 full Ready! Set! Breathe – With Severe Asthma! Ready! Set! Breathe – With Severe Asthma! https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/ready-set-breathe-%e2%80%93-with-severe-asthma/ https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/ready-set-breathe-%e2%80%93-with-severe-asthma/#comments Mon, 17 Mar 2025 11:50:00 -0600 lungsask.podbean.com/1ebfecd0-6e83-3783-ad83-65927b49153b Healthcare professionals, in this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs, Inspired Breathing hosts Lori and Trent sit down with Dr. Brianne Philipenko, Respirologist in the Division of Respirology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, to talk about what’s new in the treatment of severe asthma. Tune in to find out just how far we have come in the management of severe asthma.

About Dr. Brianne Philipenko

Dr. Philipenko is a Saskatoon respirologist and an Assistant Professor in the Division of Respirology at the University of Saskatchewan.  She completed her medical training at the University of Saskatchewan, followed by her respirology training at the University of Calgary. She acquired an additional fellowship in severe asthma at the University of Calgary.  

Severe asthma remains her primary clinical and research area of interest.   

]]> Healthcare professionals, in this episode of Let’s Talk Lungs, Inspired Breathing hosts Lori and Trent sit down with Dr. Brianne Philipenko, Respirologist in the Division of Respirology, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine at the University of Saskatchewan, to talk about what’s new in the treatment of severe asthma. Tune in to find out just how far we have come in the management of severe asthma.

About Dr. Brianne Philipenko

Dr. Philipenko is a Saskatoon respirologist and an Assistant Professor in the Division of Respirology at the University of Saskatchewan.  She completed her medical training at the University of Saskatchewan, followed by her respirology training at the University of Calgary. She acquired an additional fellowship in severe asthma at the University of Calgary.  

Severe asthma remains her primary clinical and research area of interest.   

]]> Lung Sask false No 1495 4 full How is your Lung Life? Tips on how to protect and love your lungs How is your Lung Life? Tips on how to protect and love your lungs https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/how-is-your-lung-life-tips-on-how-to-protect-and-love-your-lungs/ https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/how-is-your-lung-life-tips-on-how-to-protect-and-love-your-lungs/#comments Thu, 27 Feb 2025 11:41:30 -0600 lungsask.podbean.com/4e1a6626-52bd-32c0-ac57-4367ae48b6b5 Celebrate Valentine’s Day with episode three of Let’s Talk Lungs! Nurse Jill chats with Dr. Samir Gupta on a vital topic: How’s Your Lung Life? Discover expert insights and practical tips to love and care for your lungs. Don’t miss this special episode—your lungs will thank you!

]]> Celebrate Valentine’s Day with episode three of Let’s Talk Lungs! Nurse Jill chats with Dr. Samir Gupta on a vital topic: How’s Your Lung Life? Discover expert insights and practical tips to love and care for your lungs. Don’t miss this special episode—your lungs will thank you!

]]> Lung Sask false No 2651 3 full Demystifying ILD Demystifying ILD https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/demistyfying-ild/ https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/demistyfying-ild/#comments Wed, 15 Jan 2025 11:00:00 -0600 lungsask.podbean.com/e1d7a912-2514-3c6b-b213-3f39d3b07949 Healthcare professionals, don’t miss this episode of Let's Talk Lungs where you will hear Lung Sask Inspired Breathing hosts Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Shane Shapera from the Toronto General Hospital. In this episode, they will take a deep dive into everything you need to know about ILD (interstitial lung disease).

]]> Healthcare professionals, don’t miss this episode of Let's Talk Lungs where you will hear Lung Sask Inspired Breathing hosts Lori and Trent have a conversation with Dr. Shane Shapera from the Toronto General Hospital. In this episode, they will take a deep dive into everything you need to know about ILD (interstitial lung disease).

]]> Lung Sask false No 1142 2 full RSV and You: How you can protect yourself from this common lung infection RSV and You: How you can protect yourself from this common lung infection https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/rsv-and-you-how-you-can-protect-yourself-from-this-common-lung-infection/ https://lungsask.podbean.com/e/rsv-and-you-how-you-can-protect-yourself-from-this-common-lung-infection/#comments Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:11:50 -0600 smartk.podbean.com/966fa5d5-351b-3023-99f5-ee923f7deb52 In the premiere episode of Let's Talk Lungs, Dr. Alex Wong shares expert tips on protecting yourself from RSV, a common lung infection. Hosted by Nurse Jill, this episode offers practical advice for safeguarding your lung health. Don't miss out—tune in for essential insights!

]]> In the premiere episode of Let's Talk Lungs, Dr. Alex Wong shares expert tips on protecting yourself from RSV, a common lung infection. Hosted by Nurse Jill, this episode offers practical advice for safeguarding your lung health. Don't miss out—tune in for essential insights!

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