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  • Vets First podcast S3 E3: Investigating visual disfunction in blast TBI: Dr. Steven Fliesler

    Vets First podcast S3 E3: Investigating visual disfunction in blast TBI: Dr. Steven Fliesler

    On the newest episode of the Vets First Podcast, Dr. Levi Sowers and Brandon Rea host Dr. Steve Fliesler, who studies the visual impact of primary blast injuries on service members.

  • Vets First Podcast S3 E2: Guiding the way to meaningful research: Dr. Lina Kubli

    Vets First Podcast S3 E2: Guiding the way to meaningful research: Dr. Lina Kubli

    Join Dr. Levi and Brandon Rea as they interview Dr. Lina Kubli, RR&D Scientific Program Manager.

  • Vets First Podcast Season 3: Exploring vision loss challenges

    Vets First Podcast Season 3: Exploring vision loss challenges

    In Season 3 of the Vets First Podcast, we talk about Veteran's vision loss. We interview experts for in-depth insights.

  • Veterans share their stories on a VA podcast that emphasizes the importance of research

    Veterans share their stories on a VA podcast that emphasizes the importance of research

    While on deployment, Marino became confused, forgetful, angry, and depressed, and he struggled to perform his regular duties. “The depression took me to a very, very dark place, and I was quite ready to take my own life,” he said.

  • Vets First Podcast S2 bonus: Learning about COVID-19 impact with Dr. Alejandro Pezzulo

    Vets First Podcast S2 bonus: Learning about COVID-19 impact with Dr. Alejandro Pezzulo

    In this episode of the Vets First Podcast, hosts Levi Sowers and Brandon Rea interview Dr. Alejandro Pezzulo, a pulmonologist, and assistant professor of Internal Medicine at the University of Iowa. This episode was recorded in August 2021 during the height of the pandemic's Delta wave. We think this is an interesting look into COVID-19 with a critical care provider.

  • Vets First Podcast S:2 E:9: Supporting our active duty military, Veterans, first responders: Jim Ravella, Gary Sinise Foundation

    Vets First Podcast S:2 E:9: Supporting our active duty military, Veterans, first responders: Jim Ravella, Gary Sinise Foundation

    In this episode, podcast hosts Levi Sowers and Brandon Rea welcome Jim Ravella, Vice President of Programs at the Gary Sinise Foundation.

  • Vets First Podcast S:2 E:7: Perseverance through care, routine

    Vets First Podcast S:2 E:7: Perseverance through care, routine

    Episode seven of Vets First Podcast discusses studies on functional impairment and depression in Veterans and Veteran suicide factors.

  • Vets First Podcast S:2 E:5: Learning about drug use disorders from origin to treatment

    Vets First Podcast S:2 E:5: Learning about drug use disorders from origin to treatment

    In the fifth episode of season two of Vets First Podcast, hosts Levi Sowers and Brandon Rea discuss drug use disorders from origin to treatment.

  • Vets First Podcast S:2 E:4: Two candid discussions about drug use disorders

    Vets First Podcast S:2 E:4: Two candid discussions about drug use disorders

    In this episode of Vets First Podcast, hosts Levi Sowers and Brandon Rea discuss drug use disorders with two recovered Army Veterans.

  • Vets First Podcast S:2 E:2: Dan Standage, director of Disability in Education for the Student Veterans of America

    Vets First Podcast S:2 E:2: Dan Standage, director of Disability in Education for the Student Veterans of America

    In the opening of season two interviews of Vets First Podcast, Levi and Brandon welcome Marine Veteran Dan Standage, a student Veteran.

  • Vets First Podcast S:2 E:1: Kicking off season 2

    Vets First Podcast S:2 E:1: Kicking off season 2

    In the first episode of the Vets First Podcast season 2, podcast hosts Levi Sowers and Brandon Rea overview the guests and topics featured.

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