Open Access, Open Mic

EP.8 OPEN ACCESS, OPEN MIC WITH DR JUDITH FEINBERG

On this episode, Founder and CEO Lynn Madden speaks with Dr Judith Feinberg [ https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-feinberg-ab354111a/]. In this episode, we speak with Judith Feinberg, an infectious disease physician whose career has been defined by leadership in HIV/AIDS research, treatment, and prevention. She has held senior academic positions at the University of Cincinnati [https://www.uc.edu/] and West Virginia University [https://www.wvu.edu/], where she combined frontline clinical care with leadership in NIH-funded HIV clinical trials. While in Cincinnati, she also helped establish the Cincinnati Exchange Project [https://magazine.uc.edu/issues/0915/needle-exchange.html], Ohio’s first syringe services program. Her work has consistently focused on translating research into practical public health action, particularly for communities affected by substance use and infectious disease risk. Feinberg has played a major role in shaping HIV treatment guidelines and advancing harm-reduction strategies to reduce HIV and hepatitis C transmission. She is the only person to have chaired both the HIV Medicine Association [https://www.hivma.org/] and the American Academy of HIV Medicine [https://aahivm.org/], and has served on multiple federal and state advisory bodies addressing HIV/AIDS, hepatitis C, and the opioid crisis. She also collaborates on the Birch Project in West Virginia [https://orpm.research.wvu.edu/projects] alongside Lynn Madden [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-madden-9b2aa18/] and Rick Altice [https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-altice-56b44954/]. The APT Foundation [https://www.linkedin.com/company/apt-foundation/?viewAsMember=true] has been committed to the promotion of health and recovery since 1970. www.aptfoundation.org [https://my.captivate.fm/www.aptfoundation.org] Connect with Dr Lynn Madden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-madden-9b2aa18/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-madden-9b2aa18/] Connect with Dr Judith Feinberg: https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-feinberg-ab354111a [https://www.linkedin.com/in/judith-feinberg-ab354111a] This podcast is produced by Red Rock Branding: www.redrockbranding.com [https://www.redrockbranding.com]

EP.7 OPEN ACCESS, OPEN MIC WITH AARON PERRY

In this episode, we sit down with Aaron Perry, the newest board member of The APT Foundation. Aaron opens up about his deeply personal journey—from hitting rock bottom to recovery—and how carrying a message of hope now fuels his work. His passion for helping others has led him to this new role on APT’s Board of Directors [https://aptfoundation.org/board-of-directors/]. The APT Foundation has been committed to the promotion of health and recovery since 1970. www.aptfoundation.org [https://aptfoundation.org/podcast/] This podcast is produced by Red Rock Branding: www.redrockbranding.com [https://www.redrockbranding.com]

EP.6 - OPEN ACCESS, OPEN MIC WITH DR ARASH ALAEI

On this episode, Founder and CEO Lynn Madden speaks with Dr Arash Alaei. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Arash Alaei, a renowned physician and global health expert, to explore how public health and human rights intersect. From his pioneering work combatting HIV/AIDS in Iran to his efforts empowering underserved communities worldwide, Dr. Alaei shares powerful insights on resilience, equity, and the future of global health. Join us for an inspiring conversation about courage, compassion, and creating change across borders. Accolades: 2009: Heinz R. Pagels Human Rights of Scientists Award (New York Academy of Sciences) for his HIV/AIDS work. 2011: Jonathan Mann Award for Global Health and Human Rights (Global Health Council) together with his brother. 2011: Inaugural Award for Leadership in Health and Human Rights (Pan American Health Organization / World Health Organization) 2012: Inaugural Elizabeth Taylor Award in Recognition of Efforts to Advocate for Human Rights in the Field of HIV (sponsored by amfAR and International AIDS Society) 2017: Patroon Award (recognizing leaders making Albany, New York, a better place to live) 2018: Institute of International Education — SRF Outstanding Scholar Award (for exceptional academic work and commitment to students suffering under repression and conflict) 2021: National Medal of Excellence, awarded by the Minister of Health of Tajikistan 2021: “Physician of the Year of Tajikistan”, selected by the community and journalists The APT Foundation has been committed to the promotion of health and recovery since 1970. www.aptfoundation.org [https://my.captivate.fm/www.aptfoundation.org] Connect with Dr Lynn Madden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-madden-9b2aa18/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-madden-9b2aa18/] Connect with Dr Arash Alaei: https://www.linkedin.com/in/arash-alaei-md-68a00670/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/arash-alaei-md-68a00670/] This podcast is produced by Red Rock Branding: www.redrockbranding.com [https://www.redrockbranding.com]

EP. 5 - OPEN ACCESS, OPEN MIC WITH DR RICK ALTICE

On this episode, Founder and CEO Lynn Madden speaks with Dr Rick Altice. Dr Altice is a Professor of Medicine and Public Health at Yale University School of Medicine. His research interests are focused on infectious diseases, including HIV, tuberculosis and viral hepatitis, and substance use disorders. He is specifically interested in implementation science including prevention, treatment, and behavioral intervention research activities. As a clinical epidemiologist and implementation science researcher, he has created novel programs for the treatment of HIV, viral hepatitis, tuberculosis, and substance use disorders in vulnerable populations around the world. Join us as we talk about Dr Altice's incredible career to date and about the Open Access model that The APT Foundation has been pioneering. Find out more about his life changing and life saving work. The APT Foundation has been committed to the promotion of health and recovery since 1970. www.aptfoundation.org [https://my.captivate.fm/www.aptfoundation.org] Connect with Dr Lynn Madden: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynn-madden-9b2aa18/ Connect with Dr Rick Altice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rick-altice-56b44954/

EP. 4 - OPEN ACCESS, OPEN MIC WITH 1st SELECTMEN MIKE FREDA AND MATT HOEY

On this episode, we speak to 1st Selectmen Mike Freda North Haven, CT, and Matt Hoey Guilford, CT. Join us as we talk about the life changing and life saving work of the APT Foundation and the impact of local clinics providing vital services within the community. The APT Foundation has been committed to the promotion of health and recovery since 1970. www.aptfoundation.org [https://my.captivate.fm/www.aptfoundation.org]