Diabetes: From Beta Cells to Bicycles

Diabetes: From Beta Cells to Bicycles

BC Diabetes Research Network, University of British Columbia

Episodes 24
Avg. Duration 22m
Activity Moderate
Apple Rating 5.0 (1)
Since Dec 2019
Latest Episode Apr 2026

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
63%
Hosting
feeds.simplecast.com

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About This Podcast

In our podcast, host Krista Lamb sits down with prominent diabetes researchers in British Columbia, Canada. Krista discusses the many aspects of diabetes research and the exciting work being done by members of the BC Diabetes Research Network. Our podcast title “From Beta Cells to Bicycles” refers to the multi-disciplinary nature of diabetes research in BC – from laboratory discoveries to nutrition and exercise sciences– the BC Diabetes Research Network researchers are working on many fronts to expand what we know about diabetes, while working towards a cure.

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Recent Episodes

S4E4 Navigating Translation

Apr 27, 2026 26m

In this episode, host Krista Lamb speaks to Dr. Megan Levings and Dr. Heather Denroche about how to balance innovation and integrity in translational research. The discussion looks at the challenges…

S4E5 Research Reflections

Apr 27, 2026 20m

In this episode, host Krista Lamb speaks to Jessica Diniz and Dr. Sarah Linklater from Breakthrough T1D Canada about engaging communities and building teams in research. They discuss the first few…

S4E3 From Lab to Life

Apr 10, 2026 36m

Dr. Francis Lynn and Dr. Jim Johnson talk to host Krista Lamb about how to connect the public with cutting-edge research. This episode delves into the ground-breaking research from Dr. Lynn and Dr.…

S4E2 Voices of Experience

Mar 18, 2026 36m

From Beta Cells to Bicycles Presents a short series on the Breakthrough T1D Canucks for Kids Fund Centre of Excellence at the University of British Columbia. Members of the Breakthrough T1D Canucks…

S4E1 Co-Leadership in Research

Mar 11, 2026 29m

From Beta Cells to Bicycles Presents a short series on the Breakthrough T1D Canucks for Kids Fund Centre of Excellence at the University of British Columbia. Dr. Megan Levings and Dr. Bruce Verchere,…

S3E7 Olivia Wu

Mar 07, 2024 13m

On this episode, host Krista Lamb chats with registered dietitian Olivia Wu about sustainable nutrition and type 2 diabetes.Olivia Wu is a certified diabetes educator and master’s student in the…

S3E6 Dr. Tamara Cohen

Feb 06, 2024 18m

On this episode, Dr. Tamara Cohen joins host Krista Lamb to talk about her research and work developing an app that supports healthy eating in a way that’s inclusive, supportive and easy.Dr. Cohen is…

S3E5 Dr. Graydon Meneilly

Jan 18, 2024 21m

Older adults with type 2 diabetes face unique challenges—and they’re often a very under-studied group. Dr. Graydon Meneilly has spent more than four decades studying diabetes and carbohydrate…

S3E4 Dr. Annalijn Conklin

Nov 30, 2023 26m

While genetics play a role in type 2 diabetes development and risk, so too does the world around us. Everything from minimum wage, to government policy, to how we manage major life transitions can…

S3E3 Dr. William Gibson

Nov 23, 2023 26m

Medical genetics may be able to help us better predict the risk of type 2 diabetes, and maybe even how to modify risk. Dr. William Gibson discusses his research in this area, as well as what he has…

S3E2 Dr. Angela Devlin

Nov 09, 2023 22m

By studying the biological differences between people from different sexes, could we find ways to improve health outcomes for women and their children? Dr. Angela Devlin is trying to find out. From…

S3E1 Dr. Elizabeth Rideout

Nov 02, 2023 33m

For far too long, biological sex differences were not factored into research projects. Scientists like Dr. Elizabeth Rideout are changing that. In this episode, Dr. Rideout, an Associate Professor at…

S2E5 Dr. Francis Lynn

Jun 09, 2021 13m

Dr. Francis Lynn is an associate professor in the Department of Surgery at the School of Biomedical Engineering at the University of British Columbia. On this episode, he and host Krista Lamb discuss…

S2E4 Dr. Brian Rodrigues

May 26, 2021 15m

Dr. Brian Rodrigues is a Professor in the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of British Columbia.In this week's episode, Dr. Rodrigues and host Krista Lamb discuss his research into…

S2E3 Dr. Sarah Gray

May 12, 2021 18m

Dr. Sarah Gray is an Associate Professor in the Northern Medical Program at the University of Northern British Columbia and an Affiliate Associate Professor in the Department of Cellular &…

S2E2 Dr. Jonathan Little

Apr 28, 2021 25m

Dr. Jonathan Little is an associate professor at the School of Health and Exercise at the University of British Columbia. His work studies diet and exercise in type 2 diabetes. Little's research…

S2E1 Dr. Mary Jung

Apr 14, 2021 16m

Dr. Mary Jung is an associate professor at the School of Health and Exercise at the University of British Columbia. Her major research area is self-regulation of health behaviours, with a…

S1E6 Dr. Rachel Murphy

Apr 01, 2020 16m

Host Krista Lamb is joined by BC Diabetes Research Network researcher and UBC professor Dr. Rachel Murphy, who researches the link between nutrition and chronic diseases, including diabetes and…

S1E5 Dr. Robert Boushel

Mar 18, 2020 19m

Host Krista Lamb is joined by BC Diabetes Research Network researcher and UBC professor Dr. Robert Boushel, whose research focuses on the effects of exercise on diabetes and other metabolic…

S1E4 Dr. Angela Devlin

Mar 04, 2020 16m

Host Krista Lamb is joined by BC Diabetes Research Network researcher and UBC professor Dr. Angela Devlin, whose academic background is in pediatric nutrition and infant metabolic development. She…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does Diabetes: From Beta Cells to Bicycles have?

Diabetes: From Beta Cells to Bicycles has published 24 episodes since December 2019, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Life Sciences.

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Diabetes: From Beta Cells to Bicycles is currently moderate with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 22m.

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