Best UC San Diego Health Podcasts (2024)

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Campus Gardens and Mental Health 3:54

23d ago3:54

3:54

UC San Diego is home to an array of campus gardens that promote education and the growth of sustainable food and local produce. Learn more about the green spaces where students and staff come together to cultivate community, sustainability and belonging.Videos by Michael Foster and Daniel Orren. [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 39868]…

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Developing the COVID-19 Vaccines with 2023 Nierenberg Prize Winner Katalin Karikó 39:17

5d ago39:17

39:17

Nobel Laureate and biochemist Katalin Karikó's groundbreaking work on COVID-19 vaccines earned her the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023, alongside co-collaborator Drew Weissman. She's also the Scripps Institution of Oceanography's 2023 recipient of the Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest. Karikó, an adjunct professor of…

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Developing the COVID-19 Vaccines with 2023 Nierenberg Prize Winner Katalin Karikó 39:17

5d ago39:17

39:17

Nobel Laureate and biochemist Katalin Karikó's groundbreaking work on COVID-19 vaccines earned her the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine in 2023, alongside co-collaborator Drew Weissman. She's also the Scripps Institution of Oceanography's 2023 recipient of the Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest. Karikó, an adjunct professor of…

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Building Fast and Reliable Machine Learning Systems with Yian Ma 28:54

7d ago28:54

28:54

Yian Ma, an assistant professor in the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute at UC San Diego talks about his research using scalable inference methods for credible machine learning. This involves designing Bayesian inference methods to quantify uncertainty in the predictions of complex models; understanding computational and statistical guarantees of i…

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Building Fast and Reliable Machine Learning Systems with Yian Ma 28:54

7d ago28:54

28:54

Yian Ma, an assistant professor in the Halıcıoğlu Data Science Institute at UC San Diego talks about his research using scalable inference methods for credible machine learning. This involves designing Bayesian inference methods to quantify uncertainty in the predictions of complex models; understanding computational and statistical guarantees of i…

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Living Otherwise: Perspectives on Time Space and Sense-Making from Okinawa 1:07:56

9d ago1:07:56

1:07:56

In this program presented by UC San Diego Library and UC San Diego History Department, hear and see the work of artists and scholars from Okinawa and Tokyo. The discussion centers around themes of nation, indigeneity, gender and militarism, with the end goal of proposing new ways of “living otherwise,” together through the power of art. Featured ar…

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Living Otherwise: Perspectives on Time Space and Sense-Making from Okinawa 1:07:56

9d ago1:07:56

1:07:56

In this program presented by UC San Diego Library and UC San Diego History Department, hear and see the work of artists and scholars from Okinawa and Tokyo. The discussion centers around themes of nation, indigeneity, gender and militarism, with the end goal of proposing new ways of “living otherwise,” together through the power of art. Featured ar…

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06/27/24 Doctor Fauci 56:37

12d ago56:37

56:37

With Special guest host Dr. Mike KoriwchakBy Dr. Mike Koriwchak

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Understanding Atmospheric Rivers 49:19

16d ago49:19

49:19

Over the last two winter seasons atmospheric rivers have impacted California and the west with extreme precipitation and the cascading consequences of these events. The meteorology that causes atmospheric rivers is complex, but scientists at the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) are working to help better predict them and underst…

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The Future of Work with Pedro Manrique 26:13

16d ago26:13

26:13

Pedro Manrique discusses the evolving landscape of work, emphasizing the importance of asynchronous collaboration across time zones and the integration of AI as a tool to enhance productivity. He highlights the need to embrace disruption and technology while maintaining a human-centric approach. Manrique envisions a future where traditional retirem…

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Understanding Atmospheric Rivers 49:19

16d ago49:19

49:19

Over the last two winter seasons atmospheric rivers have impacted California and the west with extreme precipitation and the cascading consequences of these events. The meteorology that causes atmospheric rivers is complex, but scientists at the Center for Western Weather and Water Extremes (CW3E) are working to help better predict them and underst…

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The Future of Work with Pedro Manrique 26:13

16d ago26:13

26:13

Pedro Manrique discusses the evolving landscape of work, emphasizing the importance of asynchronous collaboration across time zones and the integration of AI as a tool to enhance productivity. He highlights the need to embrace disruption and technology while maintaining a human-centric approach. Manrique envisions a future where traditional retirem…

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Healing a Divided America with E.J. Dionne 53:18

19d ago53:18

53:18

Prominent journalist E.J. Dionne, known for his op-eds in The Washington Post and essays in Commonweal Magazine, advocates for bridging societal divides by addressing issues like social isolation and loneliness. As part of the Burke Lectureship at UC San Diego, Dionne, a distinguished professor at Georgetown University, invites audiences to contemp…

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Healing a Divided America with E.J. Dionne 53:18

19d ago53:18

53:18

Prominent journalist E.J. Dionne, known for his op-eds in The Washington Post and essays in Commonweal Magazine, advocates for bridging societal divides by addressing issues like social isolation and loneliness. As part of the Burke Lectureship at UC San Diego, Dionne, a distinguished professor at Georgetown University, invites audiences to contemp…

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06/20/24 Thinking for Yourself 59:27

20d ago59:27

59:27

With Dr. Scott BarbourBy Dr. Scott Barbour

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Campus Gardens and Mental Health 3:54

23d ago3:54

3:54

UC San Diego is home to an array of campus gardens that promote education and the growth of sustainable food and local produce. Learn more about the green spaces where students and staff come together to cultivate community, sustainability and belonging.Videos by Michael Foster and Daniel Orren. [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 39868]…

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The Kindness of Strangers: Survival in Linz London and Shanghai 53:01

26d ago53:01

53:01

What does it take to survive persecution and exile? The story of Greta Taussig and Rudy Gans offers answers to this tantalizing question. Born in Linz, Austria, Greta emigrated to London after the country’s incorporation into the Third Reich, eventually enduring the horrors of the Blitz. Rudy was able to make his way to Shanghai after imprisonment …

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The Kindness of Strangers: Survival in Linz London and Shanghai 53:01

26d ago53:01

53:01

What does it take to survive persecution and exile? The story of Greta Taussig and Rudy Gans offers answers to this tantalizing question. Born in Linz, Austria, Greta emigrated to London after the country’s incorporation into the Third Reich, eventually enduring the horrors of the Blitz. Rudy was able to make his way to Shanghai after imprisonment …

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06/13/24 The Aspirational GOP Healthcare Platform 58:43

27d ago58:43

58:43

With Dr. Hal ScherzBy Dr. Hal Scherz

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Precision Pediatrics: The Case for Genomic Sequencing in Newborn Screening 59:56

1M ago59:56

59:56

Almost every child born in the United States undergoes state-mandated newborn screening within the first 48 hours of life. The blood collected from a "heel stick" helps test for 80 different serious but treatable genetic disorders. These disorders can be either genetic (passed down in families) or congenital (present at birth). But... what if we co…

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Precision Pediatrics: The Case for Genomic Sequencing in Newborn Screening 59:56

1M ago59:56

59:56

Almost every child born in the United States undergoes state-mandated newborn screening within the first 48 hours of life. The blood collected from a "heel stick" helps test for 80 different serious but treatable genetic disorders. These disorders can be either genetic (passed down in families) or congenital (present at birth). But... what if we co…

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A Conversation with Anne Lamott - Writer's Symposium by the Sea 2024 1:06:55

1M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

New York Times bestselling author Anne Lamott returns to the 2024 Writer's Symposium by the Sea to talk about her new book "Somehow: Thoughts on Love." In a funny and spirited conversation with host Dean Nelson, Lamott talks about grief, addiction, hope, faith and love. Lamott is author of "Bird by Bird," "Grace," "Plan B" and "Hard Laughter." Seri…

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A Conversation with Anne Lamott - Writer's Symposium by the Sea 2024 1:06:55

1M ago1:06:55

1:06:55

New York Times bestselling author Anne Lamott returns to the 2024 Writer's Symposium by the Sea to talk about her new book "Somehow: Thoughts on Love." In a funny and spirited conversation with host Dean Nelson, Lamott talks about grief, addiction, hope, faith and love. Lamott is author of "Bird by Bird," "Grace," "Plan B" and "Hard Laughter." Seri…

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Intersections Presents Earl Thomas and the Gospel Ambassadors Featuring Sister Leola 1:24:33

1M ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Earl Thomas was born into a musical family in rural Tennessee and grew up in a house brimming with music. His father was a bluesman and his mother was a gospel singer, so music is in his veins. He stumbled into the music industry by accident, which led to a vibrant 30-year career that is steeped in African American tradition and culture. His music …

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Intersections Presents Earl Thomas and the Gospel Ambassadors Featuring Sister Leola 1:24:33

1M ago1:24:33

1:24:33

Earl Thomas was born into a musical family in rural Tennessee and grew up in a house brimming with music. His father was a bluesman and his mother was a gospel singer, so music is in his veins. He stumbled into the music industry by accident, which led to a vibrant 30-year career that is steeped in African American tradition and culture. His music …

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A Closer Look at...Stem Cells in Space 59:56

1M ago59:56

59:56

Why explore stem cells in space when we have the comfort of Earth's laboratories? Join Robert A.J. Signer, Ph.D., alongside Catriona Jamieson, M.D., Ph.D., and Alysson Muotri, Ph.D., as they delve into the untapped potential of space experiments for expediting medical breakthroughs. Patient advocate Alexandria Allen offers a poignant narrative, rev…

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A Closer Look at...Stem Cells in Space 59:56

1M ago59:56

59:56

Why explore stem cells in space when we have the comfort of Earth's laboratories? Join Robert A.J. Signer, Ph.D., alongside Catriona Jamieson, M.D., Ph.D., and Alysson Muotri, Ph.D., as they delve into the untapped potential of space experiments for expediting medical breakthroughs. Patient advocate Alexandria Allen offers a poignant narrative, rev…

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A Conversation with Amor Towles - Writer's Symposium by the Sea 2024 58:45

1M ago58:45

58:45

As part of the 2024 Writer's Symposium by the Sea, New York Times bestselling author Amor Towles talks about his new book "Table for Two" with Dean Nelson, director of Point Loma Nazarene University's journalism program. Towles is best known for his novels "Rules of Civility," "The Lincoln Highway" and "A Gentleman in Moscow," which was recently ad…

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A Conversation with Amor Towles - Writer's Symposium by the Sea 2024 58:45

1M ago58:45

58:45

As part of the 2024 Writer's Symposium by the Sea, New York Times bestselling author Amor Towles talks about his new book "Table for Two" with Dean Nelson, director of Point Loma Nazarene University's journalism program. Towles is best known for his novels "Rules of Civility," "The Lincoln Highway" and "A Gentleman in Moscow," which was recently ad…

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Can We Avoid Cognitive Decline with Age? 54:49

1M ago54:49

54:49

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Sarah Banks, Ph.D., an expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, explores risk factors and offers practical tips for enhancing brain health. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39387]…

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Can We Avoid Cognitive Decline with Age? 54:49

1M ago54:49

54:49

What can you do today to improve or maintain your brain health? Sarah Banks, Ph.D., an expert in healthy aging, dementia, and Alzheimer's disease, explores risk factors and offers practical tips for enhancing brain health. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39387]…

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05/30/24 Antisemitism has crept into healthcare. Plus... Big hospitals are overseeing the demise of private practice. 58:55

1M ago58:55

58:55

With Dr. Hal ScherzBy Dr. Hal Scherz

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A Conversation with Ina Garten Michelle K. Hanabusa Margot Lee Shetterly and Lynn Sherr - Women in Leadership 2024 1:20:36

1M ago1:20:36

1:20:36

Cookbook author and television host Ina Garten, founder and creative director of UPRISERS and co-founder of Hate Is A Virus Michelle K. Hanabusa, and author of ”Hidden Figures" Margot Lee Shetterly sit down with Lynn Sherr for a wide-ranging discussion of women and society, personal journeys and hopes for the future. Series: "Education Channel" [Pu…

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A Conversation with Ina Garten Michelle K. Hanabusa Margot Lee Shetterly and Lynn Sherr - Women in Leadership 2024 1:20:36

1M ago1:20:36

1:20:36

Cookbook author and television host Ina Garten, founder and creative director of UPRISERS and co-founder of Hate Is A Virus Michelle K. Hanabusa, and author of ”Hidden Figures" Margot Lee Shetterly sit down with Lynn Sherr for a wide-ranging discussion of women and society, personal journeys and hopes for the future. Series: "Education Channel" [Pu…

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A Deep Look into the AI Revolution in Health and Medicine 1:29:22

2M ago1:29:22

1:29:22

As the influence of artificial intelligence expands through our daily lives, questions have emerged about how AI is being integrated in health and medicine. AI is now being implemented inside operating rooms, critical care units for patient evaluation and even within our homes to support those with disabilities. Along with the promise of AI comes e…

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A Deep Look into the AI Revolution in Health and Medicine 1:29:22

2M ago1:29:22

1:29:22

As the influence of artificial intelligence expands through our daily lives, questions have emerged about how AI is being integrated in health and medicine. AI is now being implemented inside operating rooms, critical care units for patient evaluation and even within our homes to support those with disabilities. Along with the promise of AI comes e…

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An Antisemitic Double-Murder: The Forgotten History of Right-Wing Terrorism in Postwar West Germany 57:43

2M ago57:43

57:43

On December 19, 1980, Shlomo Lewin, the former chairman of the Jewish community in Nuremberg, and his partner Frida Poeschke were shot dead in their house in Erlangen. Instead of pursuing the leads that led to the right-wing extremist group Wehrsportgruppe Hoffmann, investigators concentrated on Lewin’s social environment for a long time. As part o…

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An Antisemitic Double-Murder: The Forgotten History of Right-Wing Terrorism in Postwar West Germany 57:43

2M ago57:43

57:43

On December 19, 1980, Shlomo Lewin, the former chairman of the Jewish community in Nuremberg, and his partner Frida Poeschke were shot dead in their house in Erlangen. Instead of pursuing the leads that led to the right-wing extremist group Wehrsportgruppe Hoffmann, investigators concentrated on Lewin’s social environment for a long time. As part o…

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05/16/24 Healthcare is deteriorating while America burns 59:01

2M ago59:01

59:01

With Dr. Hal ScherzBy Dr. Hal Scherz

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Effects of Astrocytic Circadian Clocks Disruption on Synaptic Pruning with Anca Pasca - Breaking News in Stem Cells 55:20

2M ago55:20

55:20

Medical advances have significantly improved the survival of preterm babies and term neonates with brain injuries due to environmental hypoxia or genetic causes. Anca Pasca, M.D., shares her work to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders associated with fetal and neonatal brain injury. Series: "Stem Cell Channel…

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Effects of Astrocytic Circadian Clocks Disruption on Synaptic Pruning with Anca Pasca - Breaking News in Stem Cells 55:20

2M ago55:20

55:20

Medical advances have significantly improved the survival of preterm babies and term neonates with brain injuries due to environmental hypoxia or genetic causes. Anca Pasca, M.D., shares her work to understand the molecular mechanisms underlying neurodevelopmental disorders associated with fetal and neonatal brain injury. Series: "Stem Cell Channel…

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Nurturing Beginnings: Human Donor Milk 29:53

2M ago29:53

29:53

Explore the University of California Health Milk Bank with Dr. Julia Cormano and Dr. Lisa Stellwagen. Discover the practicalities of donor milk processing and its significant impact on NICU infants' health and their families' lives. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39083]By UCTV: UC San Diego

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Nurturing Beginnings: Human Donor Milk 29:53

2M ago29:53

29:53

Explore the University of California Health Milk Bank with Dr. Julia Cormano and Dr. Lisa Stellwagen. Discover the practicalities of donor milk processing and its significant impact on NICU infants' health and their families' lives. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39083]By UCTV: UC San Diego

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Nurturing Beginnings: Human Donor Milk 29:53

2M ago29:53

29:53

Explore the University of California Health Milk Bank with Dr. Julia Cormano and Dr. Lisa Stellwagen. Discover the practicalities of donor milk processing and its significant impact on NICU infants' health and their families' lives. Series: "Motherhood Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39083]By UCTV: UC San Diego

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My Journey Through Mathematics and Physics with Elliott Lieb 2023 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Basic Sciences 56:38

2M ago56:38

56:38

The 2023 Kyoto Prize Laureate in Basic Sciences, Professor Elliott Lieb presents snapshots of his seventy-year journey through the world of science, first as a would-be engineer, then as a physicist and later as a mathematician and a mathematical physicist. In many encounters with colleagues in different areas of research he learned that mathematic…

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