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Autism and Gene Therapy with Alysson Muotri - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
November 23, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 27.3 MBWhat is gene therapy and how does it relate to autism? Alysson Muotri, Ph.D., contextualizes the autism spectrum, defines gene therapy, shares how human stem cells can contribute to research, and lays out how gene therapy could be used in the future. Series: "Autism Tree Project Annual Neuroscience Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38387]
Autism and Epilepsy with Maria Montenegro - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
November 23, 2022 21:00 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MBEpilepsy is a frequent co-morbidity in those with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Maria Augusta Montenegro, M.D., Ph.D., discusses how cognitive abilities, motor deficit, and other associated symptoms can be factors, how epilepsy can be diagnosed, and recommended treatment options. Series: "Autism Tree Project Annual Neuroscience Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38389]
Fundación Tú Más Yo: Focused Community Support - Creative Conversations
November 22, 2022 21:00 - 43 minutes - 20.3 MBHow do we move from purpose to action? Fundación Tú Más Yo focuses on community development through education and collaboration. Toñe Beguerisse and Dalia Rodriguez speak with Morgan Appel about how they implement programs and work directly with communities to create change. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 38414]
High Capacity Energy Efficient Interconnects for Data Centers with John Bowers
November 22, 2022 21:00 - 16 minutes - 7.96 MBJohn E. Bowers holds the UC Santa Barbara Fred Kavli Chair in Nanotechnology and is the Director of the Institute for Energy Efficiency and a Distinguished Professor in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. Dr. Bowers received his M.S. and Ph.D. degrees from Stanford University and worked for AT&T Bell Laboratories and Honeywell before joining UC Santa Barbara. Dr. Bowers is a member of the National Academy of Engineering, the National Academy of Inventors, a fellow of the IE...
Understanding Diversity in Autism Research - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
November 21, 2022 21:00 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBDiversity is a hallmark in autism yet autism research does not capture the full heterogeneity of individuals on the spectrum. Constance Smith-Hicks, M.D., Ph.D., Bradley Schlaggar, Ph.D., Ebony Holliday, Ph.D., and Omar Shanta discuss the current state of diversity research in autism and the roadblocks to include individuals of diverse backgrounds and abilities as participants in autism research as well as the strategies that could address these challenges. Series: "Autism Tree Project Annua...
Down Syndrome Associated Neurodevelopmental Senescence with Hiruy Meharena - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022
November 18, 2022 21:00 - 27 minutes - 12.9 MBIn individuals with Down syndrome, there is an aging-like phenotype known as senescence. Hiruy Meharena, Ph.D., UC San Diego, discusses how this impacts neurodevelopment. Series: "Autism Tree Project Annual Neuroscience Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38388]
Data Center Energy Savings in this Decade with Chris Cole
November 17, 2022 21:00 - 19 minutes - 8.91 MBChris Cole is advising several companies including II-VI Inc. and Quintessent Inc., on advanced optical interfaces. Before, he was VP of Advanced Development, Finisar Corp. where he led the definition and development of 10 through 400 Gb/s optical interfaces for datacom and telecom applications. He delivered multiple generations of optical transceivers leading to ~$1billion of Finisar revenue. The 40G, 100G, 200G and 400G interfaces he defined and proposed for IEEE standardization constitute ...
Modeling Neurological Conditions Using Stem Cell-Derived Neurons: ApoE and APP in Alzheimer's Disease with Thomas C. Südhof - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022
November 16, 2022 21:00 - 55 minutes - 26.7 MBThomas C. Südhof, M.D., Stanford University, discusses facets of the fundamental cell biology of ApoE and APP analyzed in stem cell-derived human neurons. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38405]
Peak Human? Thoughts on the Evolution of Human Performance with 2022 Nierenberg Prize Winner Jesse Ausubel
November 15, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes - 25 MBEnvironmental scientist Jesse Ausubel, awarded the 2022 Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest, discusses whether the human species can continue to improve—much like cars, computers, or other technology—or whether our species has reached its peak. In a career spanning more than four decades, Ausubel has conceived, developed, and led numerous projects to observe and better understand the environment. This includes high-profile work on several major programs to survey and catalog ...
Connect with a Click: Effective Virtual Networking
November 14, 2022 21:00 - 47 minutes - 22.1 MBWhen it comes to moving into a career you love, cultivating relationships is critical. In today’s world of work, it’s easier than ever to make new professional connections with a simple click of a button. Hear from experts as they share why the word “networking” makes most people cringe and how to move beyond your fears, discover what the hidden job market is and how to tap into it, effectively plan and prepare for informational interviews, and much more. Series: "Career Channel" [Business] ...
A Closer Look at...Your Placenta
November 12, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 27.4 MBThe human placenta may hold important clues to the health of both mothers and babies. Mana Parast, M.D., Ph.D., discusses placental development, what we can learn from pathologic evaluation of the placenta after delivery, and modeling the placenta with stem cells. Karen Mestan, M.S., M.D., shares highlights in neonatal medicine, how to use the placenta as a diagnostic tool to improve the immediate and long term health of newborn patients, and what the role of the placenta could be in NICU man...
Stem Cell Science and the Genesis of New Therapeutic Strategies for Patients with Derrick Rossi - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022
November 11, 2022 21:00 - 56 minutes - 26.7 MBDerrick J. Rossi, Ph.D., President and Chief Executive Officer of Convelo Therapeutics has a long history of pioneering methods to make stem cell–based treatments for disease a reality. He shares stories of science making its way from the lab and into biotech with the intention of improving the lives of patients. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38404]
A Growing Legacy in STEM: The Gonzalez Family
November 10, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 27.4 MBAfter dropping out of high school, David Gonzalez was unsure of what the future held but he knew he wanted more for his young family. He found a passion for science and, after years of dedicated study, became a professor at UC San Diego. His story is one of how generations rise - how a change in course can lead to a better tomorrow for an entire family. Three generations of the Gonzalez family share what education means to them, how studying STEM can change lives, and how they navigate the wo...
Deep Sea Collections: Public Engagement and Citizen Scientists with Greg Rouse - Exploring Ethics
November 09, 2022 21:00 - 54 minutes - 25.2 MBEver wonder what lives in the deepest parts of the ocean? Curious how many species of fish swim under the waves? Collections like those at the Scripps Institution of Oceanography (SIO) are a way for everyone to engage and understand the world underwater. Greg Rouse, curator of the Benthic Invertebrate Collection at SIO, shares how collections can effectively communicate with the public and make science accessible to all. He also discusses how programs like SeadragonSearch, a community-based r...
iPSC-Derived Brain Cancer Avatars: Lessons Learned and Opportunities for Therapeutic Discovery with Frank Furnari - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022
November 07, 2022 21:00 - 27 minutes - 13.4 MBFrank Furnari, Ph.D., of UC San Diego, shares his work using stem cells as a vehicle to generate models of brain cancer. Focusing on glioblastoma, he explains how tumor avatars could lead to new therapies. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38514]
Coral Reefs and the Power of Adaptation to Climate Change
November 05, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 26.6 MBScripps Institution of Oceanography marine biologist Stuart Sandin illuminates his work leading the 100 Island Challenge, a project that uses high tech ecological surveys to capture snapshots of coral reef ecosystems found in the tropical waters of the Pacific, Caribbean, and Indian oceans. His team uses large-area imaging and 3-D visualizations to make unprecedented detailed observations of how coral reefs are faring. While some reefs are struggling, others have been able to adapt in respons...
Age- and Mutation Profile-Specific Mechanisms of Pediatric Leukemia Initiation with Jeffrey Magee - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022
November 04, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 14.3 MBJeffrey Magee, M.D., Ph.D., of Washington University in St. Louis, discusses how mechanisms that regulate hematopoietic stem cells change with age and how this shapes the biology of pediatric leukemia. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38398]
A First Generation CEO's Journey with Liz Ramírez
November 03, 2022 21:00 - 24 minutes - 11.6 MBGrowing up in Imperial Valley, Liz Ramírez's parents instilled in her the value of learning. "In order to break barriers, I needed an education," she recalls. Ramírez shares the story of her struggles and successes as a first-generation immigrant navigating her way through college at UC San Diego. Family, community service, and mentorship all played a role, and she stresses the importance of staying connected to people who can make your dreams possible. Currently CEO of the Chicano Federation...
The Future of News: What Do We Keep and What Do We Change?
November 02, 2022 21:00 - 59 minutes - 27.5 MBFake news. Misinformation. Disinformation. The role of journalism in society has never been more important. So what's the future of news in a country deeply suspicious of information? Veteran journalists Kevin Merida, Los Angeles Times executive editor, and Donna Britt, author and Washington Post syndicated columnist, talk about the state of news and information. The discussion is moderated by Point Loma Nazarene University journalism professor Dean Nelson. This event is supported by the UC...
Stem Cell Clinical Trials and New Therapies for Patients: Alpha Clinic Director's Panel - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022
November 01, 2022 21:00 - 58 minutes - 27.9 MBCIRM-funded Alpha Stem Cell Clinics are a network of California medical centers that specialize in delivering stem cell clinical trials to patients. Sandra Dillon shares how their work has impacted treatments for her rare cancer. Maria T. Millan, M.D., Mehrdad Abedi, M.D., Daniela A. Bota, M.D., Ph.D., Sheila Chari, Ph.D., Noah Federman, M.D., Catriona Jamieson, M.D., Ph.D., Sean Turbeville, Ph.D., and Leo D. Wang, M.D., Ph.D., discuss current clinical trials and the future of stem cell resea...
Trauma and Resilience-informed Inquiry for Adversity Distress and Strengths - Developmental Disabilities Update
October 31, 2022 21:00 - 21 minutes - 9.95 MBIn this program, Dr. Anda Kuo and Alicia Lieberman, Ph.D., discuss how to address trauma and resiliency for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38149]
Novel Therapies for Mitochondrial Disorders - Developmental Disabilities Update
October 28, 2022 21:00 - 39 minutes - 18.1 MBIn this program, Dr. Gregory Enns discusses the latest therapies for mitochondrial disorders for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38151]
How To Bolster The Safety Net For Those Most Impacted By The Pandemic
October 26, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBCOVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives and policymakers at the local and state level are seeking solutions to help restore the health and well-being of Californians. In this program, Dr. Rita Hamad discusses ways to bolster the safety net for people most impacted by the pandemic. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38198]
Trauma-informed Care: Use of PEARLS Screening for People with Developmental Disabilities
October 24, 2022 21:00 - 19 minutes - 9.29 MBIn this program, Karen Bohall-Ortega discusses the PEARLS screening in trauma care for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38148]
Why Are People Acting So Weird? Social Disruption Stress and Substance Use During the Pandemic
October 21, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBCOVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives over the last two years. Policymakers at the local, state, and federal level are seeking solutions to myriad problems including addressing rising rates of substance misuse and addiction. In this program, experts discuss the increase in opioid use and overdose deaths as well as the increase in youth using e-cigarettes. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38200]
Top 10 Lessons from ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network)
October 19, 2022 21:00 - 27 minutes - 12.6 MBIn this program, Julia Bascom discusses top lessons from ASAN (Autistic Self Advocacy Network). Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38145]
Health Workforce Shortages in the Wake of the Pandemic
October 17, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 37.8 MBCOVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives, and policymakers at the local, state, and federal level are seeking solutions to help restore the health and well-being of Californians. In this program, Joanne Spetz examines the impact the pandemic has had on healthcare workers, from burnout to physical and mental health impacts, and what leaders can do to resolve the crisis. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38201]
Seeing CLIIR-ly: Insights from UCSF's Center for Clinical Informatics and Improvement Research
October 15, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 34.1 MBCOVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives and policymakers at the local, state, and federal level are seeking solutions to help restore the health and well-being of Californians. In this program, Julia Adler-Milstein, Ph.D., and A Jay Holmgren, Ph.D., explain how their collaborative research center uses information to improve the use and impact of digital health on health outcomes. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38199]
Is Parental Leave Costly for Parents and Co-Workers?
October 14, 2022 21:00 - 36 minutes - 17 MBIn this program, Heather Royer, Ph.D., discusses the challenges and benefits of parental leave, including the impact on families, companies, the labor force and the economy. Series: "Critically Human" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Business] [Show ID: 38278]
Development Renewal and Plasticity in Oral and Gastrointestinal Epithelia with Ophir Klein - Breaking News in Stem Cells
October 12, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 27.6 MBHow do epithelial stem cells enable renewal and regeneration of organs in adults? Ophir Klein, M.D., Ph.D., explains his research in stem cell-fueled tooth renewal and intestinal stem cells. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 38318]
Conversation with Mariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles
October 11, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 19.6 MBMariachi Arcoiris de Los Angeles prides itself on being the world's first LGBTQ mariachi band. Their tight, energetic, and intricate sound has been honed by the work they've had to do to navigate the typically hypermasculine and heteronormative world of mariachi as gay and trans musicians. The band has performed at numerous gay and transgender pride events as well as in the #SchoolsNotPrisons tour for the California Endowment. They have been featured multiple times on Univision morning shows,...
Sexual Health - Developmental Disabilities Update
October 10, 2022 21:00 - 38 minutes - 18.1 MBThis program explores sexuality and people with disabilities, specifically the right to have safe opportunities to explore sexuality and promoting independence and respect. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38146]
The Med School Project
October 08, 2022 21:00 - 19 minutes - 8.88 MBThis documentary follows five medical students in their first and last years attending UCLA's School of Medicine, culminating in Match Day, when they discover where they will be doing their residency. The students reflect on their experiences and hopes for the future as doctors. The David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA is a groundbreaking community of problem solvers, caregivers, innovators, and life-long learners with a noble mission: to heal humankind by delivering leading-edge research...
Reading Old Age
October 07, 2022 21:00 - 38 minutes - 18 MBA look at reading old age with Dr. Louise Aronson, a leading geriatrician, writer, educator, professor of medicine at UCSF and the author of the New York Times bestseller and Pulitzer Prize finalist Elderhood: Redefining Aging, Transforming Medicine, and Reimagining Life. Series: "Critically Human" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 37077]
Fundación Tú Más Yo: Desarrollo Comunitario y Soluciones Sostenibles en Baja California
October 06, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes - 26.5 MBLa creación de cambios en las comunidades empieza a partir de la confianza. La Fundación Tú Más Yo se enfoca en el desarrollo comunitario a través de la educación y la colaboración. Los fundadores José Antonio Díaz y Alejandro Martínez conversan con Morgan Appel acerca de cómo se asocian con las comunidades para establecer colaboraciones significativas centradas en la necesidad, la sustentabilidad, la participación comunitaria y la benevolencia. Series: "Education Channel" [Education] [Show ...
Global TV: Squid Game
October 06, 2022 21:00 - 41 minutes - 19.1 MBProduction designer Chae Kyoung-Sun discusses with moderator Rita Raley and interpreter Eunjin Choi her design work for the TV sensation, Squid Game. Kyoung-Sun goes into detail on her design process, all the way from her initial ideas and discussions with her creative collaborators to how the final products were built and used on set. She discusses how her collaborations with the director, cinematographer, and other design departments completed the iconic look of Squid Game, such as the pink...
Conversation with Sallyswag
October 05, 2022 21:00 - 34 minutes - 16 MBSweden is mostly known internationally for being a pop music powerhouse, but they also have an equally vibrant folk and world music scene less well known to the outside world. Sallyswag is a 9-woman band that has taken that scene by storm, weaving together its roots in dance hall, Balkan, R&B, Swedish folk, hip-hop, and afro-beat to create an entirely original sound that's been electrifying audiences since their foundation in 2014. They took home the Newcomer of the Year award at the 2015 Swe...
Orthopaedic Management of Cerebral Palsy - Developmental Disabilities Update
October 04, 2022 21:00 - 31 minutes - 14.7 MBIn this program, Dr. Kristin Livingston discusses orthopaedic management of cerebral palsy. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38140]
Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative - Developmental Disabilities Update
October 03, 2022 21:00 - 44 minutes - 20.6 MBIn this program, Melissa Stafford Jones discusses the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative for young people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 38144]
E-Cigarettes as a Public Health Problem
October 01, 2022 21:00 - 46 minutes - 21.5 MBE-cigarettes were first sold in the United States in 2007. These battery-operated devices heat a liquid made of flavorings and other chemicals, including some with high levels of nicotine, to make an aerosol that users inhale into their lungs. Recent studies show there has been a dramatic increase in their usage – data from 2017 found 1 million American youth aged 14 to 17 years old became new daily tobacco users within the past two years. By 2019, more than three quarters of these youth were...
Lincoln's Greatest Speech: The Second Inaugural Address
September 30, 2022 21:00 - 51 minutes - 22.8 MBOn March 4th, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln delivered his Second Inaugural Address. He considered it his “greatest speech” and his “best effort." Join Academy Award-winning actor Richard Dreyfuss and best-selling Lincoln biographer Dr. Ronald C. White for a fascinating look at the Second Inaugural Address. Through a powerful, fascinating voyage of discovery, one comes away with a better understanding of where the country was in 1865 and Lincoln’s feeling towards the Civil War, the defeated ...
Maintaining and Improving Motor Function for People with Developmental Disabilities
September 29, 2022 21:00 - 28 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this program, Dr. Adelyn Tu-Chan discusses the latest in neuro-recovery, including maintaining and improving motor function for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38142]
Conversation with SuddenRush
September 29, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutes - 16.5 MBThese five siblings got their start playing in various bands in the Vancouver music scene before joining together to form SuddenRush. Their sound is a seamless blend of Hmong sentimental song style and epic country rock, which works so well together it's surprising more people haven't thought to do it. The band had a break-through hit with their song "Mi Noog" in 2007, and has remained popular with Hmong audiences in Canada and the US ever since. Series: "Critically Human" [Humanities] [Arts ...
Fundación Tú Más Yo: Community Development and Sustainable Solutions in Baja California - Creative Conversations
September 28, 2022 21:00 - 53 minutes - 24.9 MBCreating change in communities starts with trust. Fundación Tú Más Yo focuses on community development through education and collaboration. Founders José Antonio Díaz and Alejandro Martínez speak with Morgan Appel about how they partner with communities to establish meaningful collaborations focused on need, sustainability, community engagement, and goodwill. Series: "Education Channel" [Public Affairs] [Education] [Show ID: 38365]
Local Communities Plan for Climate Resilience
September 28, 2022 21:00 - 57 minutes - 26.8 MBCoastal regions are susceptible to a host of threats to the natural environment and our quality of life as a result of climate change. Our beaches and coastal bluffs are being eroded by ocean storms and sea level rise, ongoing drought leaves us vulnerable to wildfires and habitat and wildlife loss, and our dependence on water from distant sources puts us at risk for severe water restrictions. Although climate adaptation and resilience planning already are underway in many communities, the thr...
Lost for Words: A Medical Humanities Approach to Understanding Speech Disorder
September 27, 2022 21:00 - 33 minutes - 16.1 MBOur ability to speak helps us define who we are and how we process the world around us. Strokes have both physical and mental impacts, especially when they impede our ability to speak. In this program, Brian Dolan, Ph.D., talks about his research on the importance of speech, including talking to oneself, and the challenges that can follow a stroke. Series: "Critically Human" [Health and Medicine] [Humanities] [Show ID: 37076]
Is There an Off-Ramp for That? K-12 Schools and COVID-19
September 26, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 32.8 MBCOVID-19 changed many aspects of our lives, and policymakers at the local, state, and federal level are seeking solutions to help restore the health and well-being of Californians. In this program, Dr. Naomi Bardach discusses the impact the pandemic had on children, educators and families and the measures schools employed to keep students and teachers safe while continuing to educate kids. She explains what the research found and best practices for moving forward. Series: "Mini Medical Schoo...
Cerebral Palsy and Rehabilitation Management - Developmental Disabilities Update
September 26, 2022 21:00 - 35 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this program, Dr. Taron Davis discusses rehabilitation management for people with cerebral palsy. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38141]
Home-based Community Services for People with Developmental Disabilities
September 25, 2022 21:00 - 29 minutes - 13.7 MBThis program examines the current status and progress with federal legislation and California's Implementation of home-based community services with Amanda Pyle and Mackenzie Baysinger. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 38136]
CARTA: Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes with David Holway Oliver Ryder and Patricia Hunt
September 24, 2022 21:00 - 52 minutes - 24 MBAs humans have evolved, so has our ability to drastically alter the planet we call home. In this collection of talks from the CARTA symposium, "Humans: The Planet-Altering Apes" you will learn about specific examples on how humans have changed Earth and what can be done to prevent its cataclysmic demise. David Holway addresses the challenges of emerging invasive species in our ecosystem. Oliver Ryder discusses the accelerated rate of loss of species due to human activities. Patricia Hunt talk...