The Aspen Institute Courses

The Fall of Roe - The Inside Story of How it Happened

Explore the behind-the-scenes events leading to the overturning of Roe v. Wade, examining the legal, political, and social factors that contributed to this landmark decision in American reproductive rights.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

GLP-1 Agonists - Wonder Drugs of the 21st Century?

Explore the potential of GLP-1 agonists in treating diabetes, obesity, and beyond. Discuss their mechanisms, future applications, and accessibility challenges in this cutting-edge medical field.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Getting Candid About Mental Health - Senator John Fetterman's Journey

Senator Fetterman shares his journey through stroke recovery and depression, advocating for mental health access, rural healthcare, and disability accommodations based on personal experiences.

• YouTube
• 45 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Genomics is Personalizing Medicine and Revolutionizing Healthcare

Explore the genomic revolution's impact on personalized medicine, including research initiatives, technological advances, and the paradigm shift in disease management and treatment approaches.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Return on Investment - When Business and Public Health Work Together

Exploring the symbiotic relationship between public health and business, emphasizing partnerships for effective disease response and community well-being. Highlights mutual benefits of aligning sectors for shared prosperity.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Future of Fertility - Innovations and Ethical Challenges in Reproductive Technology

Explore innovative fertility treatments, their ethical implications, and legal challenges. Discover how evolving technologies are reshaping family planning and societal norms.

• YouTube
• 56 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Health Equity through a Climate Lens

Exploring climate change's impact on global health, focusing on vulnerable populations and policies for resilience, food security, and economic growth to mitigate disproportionate effects.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Building Bonds Across Generations

Explore innovative models bridging generational gaps in homes, schools, workplaces, and communities. Discover success stories of intergenerational connections and their societal impact.

• YouTube
• 54 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Primary Care Evolves - Shifting Paradigms in Healthcare Delivery

Exploring the evolution of primary care: new technologies, alternative models, and changing provider roles to improve health outcomes and address physician shortages.

• YouTube
• 52 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Urban Health Challenges and Solutions - The Role of Nature

Exploring how nature impacts urban health, from disease spread to innovative solutions. Learn about green spaces, adaptable health systems, and equity-focused public health infrastructure in cities worldwide.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Advocating for a Global Immune System - Atul Gawande

Surgeon Atul Gawande advocates for a global health immune system, emphasizing prevention, early detection, and capacity-building investments to ensure equitable global health and security.

• YouTube
• 44 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

How Genetic Data is Transforming Cancer and Other Diseases

Explore how genetic data revolutionizes cancer treatment and disease prevention, offering personalized insights, earlier screenings, and innovative therapies based on individual DNA profiles.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Understanding Grief

Explore the complex nature of grief, its impact on our perception of the world, and the role of resilience, healing, lament, and regret in the grieving process.

• YouTube
• 51 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Closing the Climate Gap for Girls and Women

Exploring the disproportionate impact of climate change on girls and women, and how empowering them can foster innovation, local development, and advance climate transition.

• YouTube
• 53 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Aspen Ideas: Health Closing Session - Loneliness, Long COVID, and Mortality

Inspiring conversations on loneliness, social connection, long COVID, and mortality. Features U.S. Surgeon General, ABC News correspondent, cellist Joshua Roman, and renowned experts discussing health challenges and human experiences.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video