TED Courses

What if We Could Rewrite the Human Genome? - TED

Explore the revolutionary CRISPR gene-editing technology, its origins in bacterial immune systems, and its potential to transform human DNA and medicine.

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

Capturing the Art of Saving a Life

Discover how art and public health unite in a groundbreaking vaccine promotion campaign, blending creativity with global health initiatives for maximum impact.

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

The Problem With Race-Based Medicine - TED

Exposing myths of race-based medicine, exploring genetic testing, social constructs, and evidence-based approaches to challenge harmful medical practices and assumptions.

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

How Better Policy Will Trigger Fewer Gun Deaths - Daniel Webster - TED

Exploring effective gun policies to reduce violence, focusing on dealer regulations, background checks, and new technologies. Insights from research on preventing gun deaths and criminal access.

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

Eliminating Penalties for Playing Out of Bounds - Kayt Sukel - TED

Explore the neuroscience of risk-taking and play's impact on decision-making, uncovering the role of brain structures and chemicals in shaping our choices and behaviors.

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

Designing Healthcare With Sound in Mind - Julian Treasure - TED

Explore the impact of sound on healthcare environments and learn strategies for acoustic healing to improve patient outcomes and reduce stress.

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

An "Aha" Moment Measured in Decades

Explore the journey of an unsung medical research hero and the profound impact of their discoveries on future health breakthroughs.

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

Exposing the Hubris in Knowing - Elizabeth “Betsy” Nabel - TED

Explore the power of intellectual humility through a personal story, revealing how embracing uncertainty can lead to growth and innovation in medicine and beyond.

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

Insight Outside- Harnessing Nature’s Secrets

Explore how bioengineering harnesses nature's solutions to develop innovative medical tools and treatments, inspired by organisms like spiny-headed worms and porcupine quills.

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

Why Do Our Brains Get Addicted - Nora Volkow - TED

Explore the neuroscience of addiction and its connection to obesity, examining dopamine's role, food's impact, and genetic factors in this insightful talk by NIH expert Nora Volkow.

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

My Father, Locked in His Body but Soaring Free - Kitra Cahana - TEDMED

Photographer shares visual narrative of father's transformative journey after severe stroke, exploring healing, spirituality, and new dimensions of communication.

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

How Can Every Clinical Visit Be Used to Advance Medical Science? - Isaac Kohane - TEDMED - 2013

Learn how hospital data systems can become "living laboratories" for studying genetic disease foundations and advancing medical science through every clinical visit.

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

Why Couldn't We Just Have Given Her Intravenous Oxygen?

Explore innovative methods for intravenous oxygen delivery using gas-filled microparticles, and learn about the challenges and potential of this groundbreaking medical technique.

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

Can Patient Data Have a Second Life?

Explore how donated patient data can revolutionize medical research, improve treatments, and empower patients to contribute to scientific advancements beyond traditional clinical trials.

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

How Do We Bridge the Gap in Medical Innovation? - Elazer Edelman - TED

Explore the paradoxes in medical innovation and learn why multidisciplinary thinking, not just specialized knowledge, is crucial for bridging gaps and advancing healthcare.

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