Behind The Beaker

Behind The Beaker

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Behind The Beaker episodes

  • Dive Into the Depths of America's Healthcare System

    Hello Wildcats! Today we will be taking a deep dive into America's Healthcare system with Dr.Joe Gerald, the Associate Professor & Program Director of Public Health Policy & Management. We will discuss the differences between public and private health insurance, understand the basics of our entitlement programs (Medicaid and Medicare), America's healthcare spending, and what the future entails. Look forward to an informative and intriguing discussion of the pros and cons of our healthcare system!

    52 min
  • Insight Into Dr. Vercelli and Their Research

    Hello Wildcats! For today's episode, I will be speaking with Dr. Donata Vercelli, one of the five faculty members of UofA who has received an AAAS award for their contribution to research and science. Look forward to gaining insight into Dr. Vercelli's beginnings and what her research entails!

    39 min
  • Don't be afraid to fail

    In this episode, Udbhav talks with Dr. Purnima Madhivanan, an associate professor at the Mel and Enid Zuckerman college of public health about her spectacular educational journey, the Global Health Equity Scholars program, the importance of not being afraid to fail, perseverance, how she started a clinic in India, imposter syndrome, and more!


    Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com”

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    59 min
  • "I can't promise that things WILL get better, but I can promise that things CAN get better"

    In this episode, Udbhav talks to Hannah Stewart about her journey, mental health, why she wants to go into healthcare, fashion, and more! Checkout the timestamps below for specific topics.

    Time stamps

    • 2:15 - Hannah’s exposition
    • 6:00 - Why UofA
    • 11:45 - However detailed you may plan, life happens and plans will change, patience, no rush
    • 15:00 - Ambition doesn’t have to be only academic
    • 17:20 - Mental health
    • 32:00 - Using gentler language rather than definitive, absolute language when talking to yourself
    • 35:05 - Prioritizing health (including mental health) above everything and being selfish
    • 38:15 - “if you don’t laugh you will die”
    • 39:40 - Why healthcare?
    • 46:10 - Hannah talks about her experience in the Researchers Associate Program and Scribing
    • 47:35 - Hannah’s advice
    • 48:40 - Sustainable fashion
    • Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com”

      Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @beakerbehind

      Follow The Daily Wildcat on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @dailywildcat

      Guest Recommendations? Questions? Promote on the Show? Want to Talk? Email us at [email protected]

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      1 hr 8 min
    • Season 5 Trailer

      Behind the Beaker Season 5 Trailer Out Now! We're going to have some really fabulous and wise guests delve into the different corners of the science world. And we'll get to look into the life lessons and journeys that these wonderful people have experienced.

      3 min
    • Value your brain, Protect your empathy

      In this episode, Udbhav Venkataraman talks with Dr. Mo Mortazavi from the Sports Medicine, Rehabilitation, and Concussion Center in Tucson (SPARCC) about his educational and life journey, the work and research conducted at SPARCC, and the importance of protecting your empathy over the years.

      1 hr 7 min
    • Alone with your thoughts: A mental health study

      This week, host Jillian Bartsch, talks with Jessica Andrews-Hanna and Quentin Raffaelli from the Department of Psychology at the University of Arizona. In this episode, Andrews-Hanna and Raffaelli talk about mental health, the importance of taking breaks and their new study where participants would record their thoughts aloud.

      Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com.” Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram @DailyWildcat

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      *Intro music by epidemicsound.com

      46 min
    • Mental Health Compilation from Season 4

      In this compilation we touch on topics like Imposter Syndrome, Self Care, and Depression

      Behind the Beaker is a podcast about the unbelievable science and even more unbelievable scientists behind it at the University of Arizona. Weekly episodes will feature scientists from across the board. This podcast is a Daily Wildcat production created by Alexandre Pere in association with Arizona Student Media. The Daily Wildcat “Online all the time, at dailywildcat.com”

      Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @beakerbehind

      Follow The Daily Wildcat on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @dailywildcat

      Guest Recommendations? Questions? Promote on the Show? Want to Talk? Email us at [email protected]

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      23 min

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    A Daily Wildcat podcast created by Alexandre Pere that explores the unbelievable science in this world and the even more unbelievable scientists behind it. Brought to you by The Daily Wildcat Science…