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• Creating Alignment On Improving End Of Life Care: Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider, Founder & President of End Well 02.07.2026 25min

  In the United States, nearly 70% of people say they want to die at home, yet the majority still die in medical settings, often after receiving care that may not match their goals and values. Closing that gap between preference and reality is at the heart of the work being done by End Well, and we’ll learn all about those efforts today as Raise the Line host Michael Carrese explores these complex issues with End Well’s president, Dr. Shoshana Ungerleider.
• Traceability Is Key To Building Trust in AI Tools: Rhett Alden, PhD, Chief Technical Officer, Health Markets and Raman Kaur, APN-c, BSN-RN, VP of Elsevier Health Education 25.06.2026 27min

  In Elsevier’s most recent Clinician of the Future Report, providers say transparent citations of evidence-based and peer-reviewed research will be key to increasing their level of trust in AI. How to provide that transparency is our focus today as Raise the Line host Lindsey Smith welcomes Elsevier colleagues Rhett Alden and Raman Kaur to guide us through the complexities involved, including the concept of traceability and what role it plays in how AI tools such as Elsevier’s ClinicalKey AI are built and deployed.
• Assessing A Turbulent Year in Infectious Disease: Dr. William Schaffner, Professor of Preventive Medicine at Vanderbilt University School of Medicine 18.06.2026 28min

  From the Ebola outbreak to unprecedented changes in U.S. vaccine policy, it has been a year of big stories in the infectious disease space. Joining Raise the Line host Lindsey Smith for a recap and deeply informed analysis – including developments with measles, COVID and influenza – is Dr. William Schaffner of Vanderbilt University, one of the nation’s most quoted experts in the field.
• Dismantling Structural Barriers to Healthcare: Robyn Bussey, “Just Health” Director at the Partnership for Southern Equity 11.06.2026 29min

  On this episode of Raise the Line from Elsevier with host Michael Carrese, we journey to the State of Georgia to get an on the ground view of work to dismantle structural barriers to healthcare, including institutionalized racism. Our guide is Robyn Bussey, Just Health Director at the Partnership for Southern Equity, an Atlanta-based nonprofit advancing racial equity and shared prosperity across the South.
• Marshalling Effective Response to Health Crises: Sir Peter Piot, Professor of Global Health, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine 04.06.2026 30min

  As concerns escalate about the deadly Ebola virus outbreak in Africa, we bring you the unique insights of Dr. Peter Piot, a renowned microbiologist who co-discovered the virus 50 years ago during the first recorded outbreak of the disease. His on-the-ground account of that crisis was provided to Raise the Line from Elsevier host Lindsey Smith before the current outbreak was declared, but it contains valuable historical perspective and shares lessons learned that he carried forward in his consequential career which including reshaping the global response to HIV/AIDS.
• A Global Expert Helps Us Understand the Hantavirus Outbreak: Dr. Jamie Childs, Senior Research Scientist in Epidemiology of Microbial Diseases at Yale School of Public Health 26.05.2026 22min

  On this timely episode of Raise the Line from Elsevier, we’re tapping the expertise of a leading global authority on hantavirus, Dr. Jamie Childs of Yale University, to provide you with the scientific understanding and historical context of the infections that originated on a Dutch cruise ship in April, and what level of threat the situation poses.
• The Biggest Obstacles to Improving Mental Health: Dr. Steve Strakowski, Professor and Vice Chair for Research in Psychiatry at Indiana University School of Medicine 21.05.2026 23min

  We mark National Mental Health Awareness Month by tapping the expertise of Dr. Steve Strakowski, an internationally recognized expert in bipolar disorder from Indiana University School of Medicine who joins Raise the Line from Elsevier host Michael Carrese to discuss the biggest obstacles to better mental health, the toll of persistent racial bias in the field, and emerging therapies that he finds encouraging.
• A Diverse Workforce Is Essential to Quality of Care: Dr. Tina Loarte-Rodriguez, CEO of Latinas in Nursing 14.05.2026 25min

  Tina Loarte-Rodríguez, DP, RN has spent much of her two decade career in patient safety, risk management, and systems leadership as the only Latina in the room, which she sees as a signal of a systemic failure that weakens quality of care. She joins Raise the Line from Elsevier host Lindsey Smith to discuss the solutions she is advocating for as CEO of Latinas in Nursing as we mark National Nurses Month.
• Bringing Holographic Technology Into Healthcare: David Nussbaum, Founder and Chairman of Proto Hologram 07.05.2026 35min

  Until a few years ago, holograms were mainly used in entertainment venues, but as you’ll learn in this fascinating episode of Raise the Line from Elsevier, the lifelike, 3-D technology is now being integrated into clinical care, medical education and public health campaigns. Host Lindsey Smith is joined by David Nussbaum, CEO of Proto Hologram, to learn how this technology could be the future of telehealth.
• Elevating True Expertise In a Time Of Self-Proclaimed Knowledge: Dr. Mel Herbert, Writer and Consultant on HBO Max’s The Pitt 30.04.2026 33min

  The Pitt on HBO Max has won high praise for its medical accuracy, and today on Raise the Line from Elsevier you’re going to meet one of the writers responsible for that, Dr. Mel Herbert, a veteran emergency medicine physician who was also a consultant to the landmark TV show ER. Join host Lindsey Smith for a behind the scenes look at how the hit show’s medical and emotional realism is achieved, and why showing true expertise matters at a time when self-proclaimed expertise abounds.
• Understanding Migraine Syndrome And Its Impact on Women: Dr. Regina Krel, Director of Headache Medicine at Hackensack University Medical Center 23.04.2026 28min

  Even though migraine is one of the leading causes of disability worldwide, it is still widely misunderstood as “just” a headache when it is actually a neurological syndrome that can affect many parts of the body. Headache specialist Dr. Regina Krel joins Raise the Line from Elsevier host Michael Carrese to explain what causes it, why it affects women disproportionately and to discuss new treatment options.
• Saving Lives Using Repurposed Medications: Dr. David Fajgenbaum, Co-Founder of Every Cure 16.04.2026 26min

  To mark the sixth anniversary of Raise the Line from Elsevier we're revisiting one of the most remarkable stories we've shared as we welcome back Dr. David Fajgenbaum, a physician-scientist who repurposed an existing medication that saved his own life from an ultra-rare disease. Join host Lindsey Smith for the inspiring story of how he is replicating the success he achieved in his own case through his non-profit organization Every Cure.
• How AI Could Strengthen the Doctor-Patient Relationship: Dr. Ashwin Vasan, Senior Fellow in Health Policy and Global Affairs at Yale School of Public Health 09.04.2026 40min

  Could AI actually strengthen the doctor-patient relationship, instead of interfering with it? Raise the Line guest Dr. Ashwin Vasan, former NYC Health Commissioner, believes that outcome is possible if physicians play a central role in shaping how AI is designed and implemented. Join host Lindsey Smith for a timely and thoughtful conversation on one of the most consequential questions facing the healthcare system.
• How AI Is Transforming Education By Making “Precision Learning” Possible: Paul Crockett, Chief AI Officer at Elsevier 02.04.2026 26min

  Raise the Line host Lindsey Smith is joined by Elsevier Chief AI Officer Paul Crockett to explore how Osmosis AI is transforming static delivery of content to medical students into dynamic, personalized learning experiences sourced with evidence-based, verifiable information.
• Advancing Public Health Through Community Partnerships: Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck, Managing Director of DLM LLC 26.03.2026 32min

  At a time of unprecedented challenges for public health professionals and programs, we’re turning to the seasoned and encouraging voice of Dr. LaMar Hasbrouck on today’s episode of Raise the Line with host Lindsey Smith. Tune in for a thoughtful perspective on how building community partnerships can increase the impact of public health campaigns and why he thinks the “noise” of modern life and social isolation are major health threats that need more attention.
• Offering Kindness and Respect to Every Patient: Madison Donnelly, PA-C, Community Care Physicians 19.03.2026 28min

  As our NextGen Journeys series continues, host Dr. Parsa Mohri is joined by Madison Donnelly, PA-C, who describes the evolving role physician associates are playing in clinical care and her commitment to equity and patient advocacy in her work at Community Care Physicians in Albany, NY. She also highlights persistent gaps in women’s health, identifies overlooked populations, and describes how early-career clinicians can help build a more humane and responsive system.
• Why We Need the Independent Practice Model in Medicine: Dr. Alexander Vaccaro, President of Rothman Orthopaedic Institute 12.03.2026 28min

  As more and more physicians seek the financial stability of working for hospital systems, the future of independent practices is in question. Dr. Alexander Vaccaro, who leads one of the largest independent practices in the U.S., joins Raise the Line host Michael Carrese to explain the critical role this business model plays in maintaining physician autonomy and generating innovation.
• The Science Behind Effective Health Communication: Dr. Tesfa Alexander, Lerner Center for Public Health Advocacy at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health 05.03.2026 24min

  As health officials across the globe struggle to get their messages through to a public overloaded with information, much of it inaccurate, about important health issues, we turn to communications expert Dr. Tesfa Alexander of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health to understand the science and strategy behind effective campaigns. Join Raise the Line host Lindsey Smith for a fascinating look at how the right approach to communications can drive behavior change.
• A Personal Struggle Fuels National Advocacy for Rare Disease Patients: Shanti Hegde, Board Member of Hemophilia Federation of America 26.02.2026 45min

  We’re marking Rare Disease Month 2026 by highlighting the powerful story of Shanthi Hegde, a young patient advocate whose efforts to transform how bleeding disorders are understood, treated, and supported is fueled by her personal struggle with these conditions. Join host Lindsey Smith for a remarkable Year of the Zebra conversation that connects patient voice to system change, and explores what real equity for rare disease communities will require.
• A Moment of Change in Public Health Policy: Dr. Paul Offit, Director of the Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia 19.02.2026 22min

  Leading vaccine expert Dr. Paul Offit shares his perspectives on an evolving landscape in public health policy, including shifts in public trust, promising advances in vaccine development, and guidance for young clinicians navigating today’s challenges in the field. Join host Lindsey Smith for an insightful and timely Raise the Line conversation.