TED Courses

How Data Is Helping Us Unravel the Mysteries of the Brain

Geneticist explores brain complexities as a big data opportunity, developing technologies to uncover cells and molecules crucial in mental illnesses, driving data-driven approaches for new treatments.

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

Why Partnership Is at the Core of Effective Healthcare

Explore how patient-clinician collaboration enhances healthcare outcomes. Learn about empowering patients, training future healthcare workers, and the impact of patient advocacy in medical decision-making.

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

The Cost of Being Uninsured in America

Explore the impact of Medicaid on patient outcomes and debunk myths surrounding the program. Learn about the Oregon Health Insurance Experiment and the case for Medicaid expansion.

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

How Organoids Helped Unravel the Mystery of the Zika Virus

Discover how brain organoids revolutionized Zika virus research, linking it to microcephaly and opening new avenues for studying neurological disorders like Alzheimer's and autism.

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

How Doctors Can Help AI to Revolutionize Medicine

AI's potential to enhance medical decision-making and expand doctors' healing capabilities, with insights from neuroscience and machine learning for the future of healthcare.

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

A Syrian OB/GYN Perseveres Amidst Conflict

Inspiring story of Dr. Farida, a resilient OB/GYN in war-torn Syria, showcasing her unwavering commitment to patient care despite extreme challenges and dangers in Aleppo and Idlib.

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

What is a Fair Price for a Lifesaving Cure?

Explore value-based drug pricing and its limitations in ensuring affordable access to revolutionary treatments. Discover innovative models for making future lifesaving drugs accessible to all.

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

When Was the Last Time You Really Changed Your Mind?

Explore the psychological barriers to changing deeply held beliefs and why facts alone may not be enough to persuade others, with insights from behavioral science and public health.

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

Caregiving at the Epicenter of the Zika Epidemic

Retina specialist shares insights from treating Zika-affected babies, emphasizing the crucial role of empowering families and caregivers in managing Congenital Zika syndrome.

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

The Critical Role Librarians Play in the Opioid Crisis

Librarians as first responders: How public libraries are adapting to serve communities affected by the opioid epidemic, providing life-saving interventions and non-judgmental support.

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

Should We Fear Gene Editing?

Explore the ethical implications of gene editing with bioethicist Alta Charo. Gain insights into the history, benefits, and concerns surrounding genetic technologies and their impact on society.

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

When It Comes to Heart and Brain Disorders, Sex Matters

Explore how prenatal stress affects brain and heart health differently in males and females, influencing disease onset, expression, and treatment responses in adulthood.

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

What Social Media Looks Like When You Can't See

Blind engineer Matt King shares insights on making social media accessible, exploring assistive technology's role in bridging the disability-accessibility gap online.

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

Making Sense of Life, Loss, and Love Through Music

Cellist Zoë Keating shares how music became her lifeline after her husband's death, helping her grieve, communicate emotions, and heal through the power of musical expression.

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

The Harm Reduction Model of Drug Addiction Treatment

Explore harm reduction strategies for drug addiction, including supervised injection sites and methadone clinics, as effective approaches to save lives and support recovery.

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