Cancer Frontiers (Audio)

The Rady School of Management at UC San Diego presents J. Craig Venter, the Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Human Longevity Inc. as the keynote speaker for its 2017 Michael Kriegler Memorial Lecture. Venter describes in fascinating detail how researchers saved his life by diagnosing his own prostate cancer using new imaging techniques that caught what routine biopsies had missed. Venter shares other stories of breakthroughs that demonstrate how genomics-based technology is transforming the practice of medicine. Venter is introduced by Ashley Van Zeeland, a Rady alumna with significant experience leading innovative scientific programs, including groundbreaking work in the genetics of autism, neurodevelopmental disorders and other rare genetic pediatric diseases.

[Public Affairs] [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Business] [Show ID: 31915]

Immunotherapy helps the body’s immune system recognize cancer cells and attack them. Learn the history of this powerful weapon in the fight against cancer and find out how it is impacting cancer treatment today. Dr. Ezra Cohen joins Dr. David Granet to discuss the development of cancer vaccines, the importance of clinical trials and more. Series: "Health Matters" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31150]

Artist Yuko Kodama shares her inspiring story of healing and transformation and the role of yoga in her recovery. Yuko's cancer began in her mouth, and her art reflects the pain and memory associated with that part of her body. We visit her studio to get an in-depth look at the relationship between her struggle with cancer and her art. We also follow her to the yoga studio with Eddie Stern, Yuko's yoga teacher for almost two decades, who shares his perspective on her illness and recovery, and how yoga practice contributes to spiritual strength and perseverance. Series: "The UC Wellbeing Channel " [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 31289]

Cancer screenings sometimes sound better than they are. Dr. George Sawaya explores the major goals of these screenings - balancing benefits, harms and costs. See which cancer screening are currently discouraged and which are recommended. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 30676]