Sheri Quinn

Epigenetics, Our Parents and Our Future

Sheri Quinn — Fri, 17 May 2013 17:47:11 +0000

The once quiet field of epigenetics is now making big waves in the biological sciences. Laboratories across the world are filling up with researchers studying the human epi-genome. It literally means above the genome. On the program, producer Sheri Quinn explores this paradigm shift in biology with German scientist Wolf Riek, recognized as a world leader in the field of epi-genetics.

Afghanistan and the Conservation Corps on Access Utah

Sheri Quinn — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:26:11 +0000

Aired: 5/10/13 We hear about the war in Afghanistan from the perspective of one of the nation's leading industrialists there until the 1980s. Author Nasser Shansab joins us to talk about his experience growing up in Afghanistan within one of the nation's most prominent families and how his forced exile influenced his unique role in the u.s us government.

Matt Richtel, Author of "The Cloud," on Access Utah Friday

Sheri Quinn — Fri, 03 May 2013 17:43:15 +0000

Today on the program, "The Cloud" by Matt Richtel is a non-stop thriller that melds cutting edge science with a technological mystery. We talk with the New York Times reporter Matt Richtel about his new book "The Cloud."

Our Water Supply and the Great Salt Lake on Access Utah Friday

Sheri Quinn — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 01:02:47 +0000

A clean and abundant water supply is the most pressing issue facing our society today. Joining Sheri Quinn on the program is Utah State University water quality expert Nancy Mesner. She works with state agencies to ensure our watersheds remain healthy into the future.

Author of "Running Random Road" and Robotics on Access Utah Friday

Sheri Quinn — Fri, 19 Apr 2013 20:24:05 +0000

On the program, Sheri Quinn talks to author Caleb Daniloff about his new book called "Running Ransom Road," a vivid account of his 18-month-long experience running marathons in the cities he wrecked havoc in as an alcoholic. With each marathon, he confronted the past and paved his road to redemption.

The Vernal Oil Boom and Space Exploration on Access Utah Friday

Sheri Quinn — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:00:07 +0000

Today on the program Sheri Quinn talks to author David Gessner about his latest article "How Vernal Utah Grew to Love Big Oil" in the March 2013 issue of One Earth magazine.

The Colorado River and the Glen Canyon Dam on Access Utah Friday

Sheri Quinn — Sun, 31 Mar 2013 01:27:24 +0000

Jack Schmidt, professor in Utah State University's department of watershed sciences and head of the US Geological Survey's Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, has long studied the Colorado River. He's among the team of scientists that designed a series of controlled releases of water from Glen Canyon Dam in an effort to restore habitats altered by the use of dams.

Prehistoric Rock Art and Fracking on Friday's Access Utah

Sheri Quinn — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 16:31:44 +0000

Today on the program producer's Sheri Quinn and Elaine Taylor explore Nine Mile Canyon, known as the world's longest prehistoric rock art gallery. Because of the boom in gas and oil exploration in the area, archeologists have been able to uncover ancient mysteries buried beneath the canyon's narrow corridors.

University of Utah Study of Melanoma on Friday's Access Utah

Sheri Quinn — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 20:29:56 +0000

A University of Utah study released this month offers hope in stopping melanoma from spreading. Researcher’s found that inhibiting certain proteins prevents metastasis in lungs in mice. Today on the program, Dr. Allie Grossman, co-author of the study, joins us to discuss the study and melanoma – the most serious forma of skin cancer.

Christine Geery and her book "A Heart Full of Hope" on Access Utah Friday

Sheri Quinn — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:53:19 +0000

During the first half of Access Utah, Sheri Quinn talks with author Christine Geery about her first book, "A Heart Full of Hope." In the book, she tells the stories of what she calls her "ordinary life." Each story reveals the extraordinary experiences many of us can relate to but oftentimes overlook.