TED Courses

The Promise and Limits of Cancer Immunotherapy - TED

Explore cancer immunotherapy's potential and limitations with oncologist Lennie Sender. Learn about immune system complexities, current treatment options, and future possibilities in cancer care.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Mapping the Emotional Topography of a Community - TED

Explore how mapping emotional experiences across a city creates a collective history, fostering connection and inspiring social change through art and community engagement.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Surprising Science of Alpha Males - Frans de Waal - TED - 2017

Explore primate behavior to understand human social structures, leadership, and the true meaning of being an "alpha" in nature and society.

• YouTube
• 16 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Shocking Danger of Mountaintop Removal – And Why It Must End

Explore the health impacts of mountaintop removal mining in Appalachia and the ethical dilemmas faced by researchers uncovering its detrimental effects on local communities.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Changing the Drug Pricing Game

Exploring innovative approaches to balance drug affordability and pharmaceutical research funding, aiming for transparent pricing and improved patient access to critical medications.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

The Best Way to Help Is Often Just to Listen

Discover the transformative power of listening and its impact on loneliness, health, and well-being. Learn how a simple act can change lives and inspire meaningful connections.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Talking Simply, Not Simplistically, About Health

Discover innovative approaches to communicate complex health topics effectively, building trust and engagement with audiences through simplicity and humor.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Can We Grow Older Without Growing Sicker? - Nir Barzilai - TEDMED - 2016

Explore the biology of centenarians and discover insights into aging, longevity, and potential ways to extend healthy lifespan through cutting-edge research and scientific discoveries.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Science Didn't Understand My Kids' Rare Disease Until I Decided to Study It - Sharon Terry - TED - 2016

Inspiring journey of a mother turned citizen scientist, transforming biomedical research and healthcare to combat her children's rare genetic condition.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Combating Infectious Diseases With Next-Generation Sequencing - Charles Chiu - TED - 2016

Next-gen sequencing accelerates diagnosis of mysterious infectious diseases, enabling faster life-saving treatments. Learn about metagenomics, nanopore sequencing, and real-time sequencing applications.

• YouTube
• 13 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

A Recipe for a Healthier Planet - Gunhild Stordalen - TEDMED - 2016

Explore the interconnected impact of food on health and climate, and discover how our dietary choices can contribute to a more sustainable future for the planet.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

How Racism Makes Us Sick

Explore the profound impact of racism on health outcomes and learn strategies to address racial health disparities in society.

• YouTube
• 18 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Who Controls Your Medical Data?

Explore the hidden uses of health data, current privacy laws, and a proposed solution for more accessible yet secure medical information.

• YouTube
• 14 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

SPARKing a New Generation in Translational Research - Daria Mochly-Rosen - TED

Discover how SPARK bridges academia and industry to accelerate drug development, featuring insights on overcoming challenges and fostering open collaboration in translational research.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk

Designing Tiny Tools to Find a Tumor

Discover how miniaturization and nanoparticles revolutionize cancer diagnostics, as a pioneering physician-engineer shares her lab's groundbreaking approach to tumor detection.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Conference Talk