Coronavirus (COVID-19) (Video)

How do we open society and campus while mitigating COVID-19 morbidity? With no vaccine currently available, what can be done now? Natasha Martin, DPhil, PhD shares how a smart public health monitoring and reaction approach could work and how UC San Diego plans to implement this plan. Series: "UC San Diego Foundation Board" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 36143]

David Pride, MD, PhD discusses the infrastructure that allows UC San Diego to respond to a public health crisis such as COVID-19. He also shares how creating a Center for Emerging Infections would benefit the region and the state. Series: "UC San Diego Foundation Board" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36144]

How can cities pinpoint and respond to citizen needs during a pandemic? Kirby Brady, director of the Performance and Analytics Department for the City of San Diego, explains how San Diego is leveraging data to improve city services and innovate traditional city processes. Series: "Career Channel" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 36040]

Experts from the UC San Diego Department of Psychiatry talk about the impacts of COVID-19 on memtal health. They share tips for managing anxiety in children, the health consequences of negative experiences, suicide prevention, effective mental health treatments, treatment during the pandemic and much more. Series: "UC San Diego Health Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36058]

The process of applying to college can be daunting. How can students get the support they need and access to the schools they want to attend? Common App aims to help simplify the process and even the playing field for all students. Scott Anderson discusses how Common App works, what the landscape of student and counselor support looks like during the pandemic, public policy, and more. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36080]

How can medicine continue to research, innovate, and provide regular patient care during the COVID-19 pandemic? Gary Firestein, MD, director of the Clinical and Translational Research Institute, dean and associate vice chancellor for clinical and translational research, and a professor of medicine at UC San Diego School of Medicine, shares how clinical trials are currently being conducted and how telehealth is being increasingly embraced. He also shares his perspective on finding balance in life as a medical professional. Series: "Compassion Forum" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36044]

With campuses closed due to COVID-19, the usual process of college admissions has been disrupted. Lisa Prsekop, director of admissions at UC Santa Barbara shares the creative ways universities are connecting with admitted students such as virtual tours and outreach. She also gives insight into the application review process and how the new rules about standardized test requirements impact students. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 36049]

Aerosols can move around the globe - affecting our climate and our weather but how do they affect human health? Kim Prather, Ph.D. explores how her work transfers the complexity of the ocean's atmosphere into the lab to better understand the COVID-19 pandemic. Series: "Climate Crisis" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36060]

Children's emotions can be so strong - especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi share ways to help kids develop tools to deal with stress, emotions, and anxiety. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Humanities] [Education] [Show ID: 35991]

In this presentation from the course The Evolution of Infectious Diseases, professor of biology and infectious disease researcher Justin Meyer provides a detailed overview of the previous, current and future evolution of the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Series: "The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with Justin Meyer" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36095]