The DASL podcast is a project designed by Dr. Silvia Vicenzi to elevate the stories of underrepresented trainees at UCSD who have braved challenges and discrimination in their lives and careers. This platform aims to empower individuals by sharing their experiences and the strategies they used to navigate and overcome such obstacles. The objective is to provide insights and inspiration, with the anticipated outcome being a source of motivation and guidance for trainees facing similar challen ...
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Ep. 9 - Interview with Dr. Christian Cazares
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52:19Send us a text The podcast episode features an interview with Dr Christian Cazares, who shares his inspiring journey as an immigrant from Mexico, whose parents juggled multiple jobs to provide for their family, instilling in him a strong work ethic that would drive his academic and professional journey. Christian reflects on how scholarships were p…
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Send us a text The podcast episode features an interview with Dr. Arash Fassihi, a project scientist in the Kleinfeld Laboratory at UC San Diego, where he investigates orofacial movements in rats and explores how the brainstem coordinates complex neural circuitry. In this episode, Dr. Fassihi shares his remarkable academic journey, spanning Iran, I…
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Send us a text The podcast episode features an interview with Dr Marta Pratelli, a project scientist in neurobiology at UCSD whose inspiring journey highlights the resilience and adaptability needed to navigate a non-linear path in science. Marta shares how an unexpected logistical issue prevented her from pursuing psychiatry, leading her to discov…
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Ep.6 - Interview with Dr. Ghodsieh Ghanbari
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26:48Send us a text The podcast episode features an interview with Dr. Ghodsieh Ghanbari, who shares her inspiring story of resilience and determination as an Iranian immigrant navigating life and academia in the United States. Ghodsieh reflects on the challenges she faced during the 2017 U.S. travel ban, which forced her to wait in uncertainty despite …
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Send us a text The podcast episode features an interview with Dr Christopher Anderson, a guest whose inspiring journey challenges the stereotypes often imposed on Black individuals, especially those from families with little exposure to science. Chris reflects on the internalized racism that can discourage Black individuals from pursuing scientific…
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Send us a text The podcast episode features an interview with Dr. Neha Varshney, a remarkable scientist dedicated to fostering future talent in India. Neha shares her inspiring journey of becoming a mentor, and the profound impact mentorship can have on both the mentor and the mentee. She discusses her involvement in outreach programs for underpriv…
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Ep.2 - Interview with Dr. Ece Bayram
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1:06:13Send us a text The podcast episode features an interview with Dr. Ece Bayram, who shares her experiences as a foreigner navigating life and academia. Ece discusses the impact of imposter syndrome and offers insights into developing strong organizational skills and finding effective mentoring. Silvia and Ece also explore the challenges faced in medi…
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Send us a text The podcast episode features an interview with Dr. Taniya Mitra, who shares their inspiring journey of perseverance and resilience in the face of life's unexpected challenges. Taniya talks about the importance of finding your way and pursuing your goals with determination, even when life doesn't go as planned. She also discuss some p…
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Send us a text The podcast episode features an interview with Dr Evan Boyle, a postdoctoral scholar at UC San Diego. Evan discusses his work in RNA biology and his involvement in the Diversity and Science Lecture Series (DASL). He talks about how DASL was founded and his role in leading the organization. Silvia and Evan also discuss the challenges …
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