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UI researchers discover delays in ALS diagnoses for rural patients

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River to River, hosted by Ben Kieffer

On this episode of River to River, we listen back to a conversation with Jacob Simmering and Andrea Swenson, lead investigator and co-author of a new ALS study published in February. They discuss their research and what is in store for patients in the future.

Later, State Geologist Keith Schilling shares how state funds will help map the amount of groundwater available in Iowa.

Portions of this episode were produced on May 7, 2024 and May 28, 2024.

Guests:

  • Jacob Simmering, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, University of Iowa Carver College of Medicine, lead investigator ALS
  • Andrea Swenson, clinical professor of neurology, director of the ALS clinic, co-author
  • Keith Schilling, Iowa's state geologist
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Ben Kieffer is the host of IPR's River to River
Caitlin Troutman is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from William Jewell College. Since 2022, Troutman has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Dani Gehr is a talk show producer for Iowa Public Radio. She holds a bachelor's degree from Iowa State University. Since 2022, Gehr has worked with IPR's talk team to bring news and features to IPR's listening audience.
Madeleine Willis is IPR's Production Assistant supporting the talk shows and The Sunny Side Project. Willis has experience in audio production, reporting, writing and editing stories and conversations. She's reported and produced conversations on womanhood, sports, and good news from across Iowa. Willis will receive her bachelors degree from the University of Iowa in May 2025.