Coronavirus (COVID-19) (Video)

Spring is usually when high school juniors start to focus on college applications. The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a lot of students to rethink their plans or press pause on their studies. What should juniors keep top of mind during these times and how should they reframe their college search? Steven Mercer shares answers to these questions and more for the class of 2021. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35938]

How does a hospital system quickly adapt to manage a crisis? Patty Maysent, CEO of UC San Diego Health, describes how a team approach, embracing telehealth, scalable testing, and communication have aided in creating effective and safe systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also discusses her background as a competitive swimmer and how the athlete's mindset can be a useful tool in these stressful times. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35946]

UC San Diego professor of biology Justin Meyer, who specializes in infectious disease research presents his course The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with special attention to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the COVID-19 disease and its pandemic spread throughout the world. In this lecture, understanding the basics of reconstructing evolutionary relationships - or phylogenies - of organisms. Series: "The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with Justin Meyer" [Science] [Show ID: 35825]

Perspectives on the COVID-19 pandemic from experts in public health, infectious disease, and lactation.

Series: "UC San Diego Health Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35964]

COVID-19 has caused feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and even anger. What are effective tools to deal with your emotions during these difficult times? Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi will show you how to create space for self care for both you and your child. Learn breathing excercises, techniques to promote gratitude, and more ways to lower stress. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35864]

There are lots of decisions to be made after being accepted at a university - including figuring out where to live. How do you apply for campus housing and what stipulations are in housing contracts? How do housing costs break down? Is living on campus right for you? Edwin Valderrama from EAOP at UC San Diego breaks down the application process, meal plans, financial details, and more. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35935]

Congratulations on your acceptance to college! EAOP at UC San Diego is here to help with the next steps. Learn about submitting a statement of intent to register (SIR), accessing your student portal, submitting transcripts, and more. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35916]

How do you find the strength to thrive in the era of COVID-19? Twyla Garrett shares her personal story of overcoming childhood trauma to build the life she wanted and create a business model that supports others on their path to change. Series: "Compassion Beyond Borders" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 35901]

UC San Diego professor of biology Justin Meyer, who specializes in infectious disease research presents his course The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with special attention to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the COVID-19 disease and its pandemic spread throughout the world. In this lecture he provides a detailed overview of potential COVID-19 therapies and trials testing their efficacy. Series: "The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with Justin Meyer" [Science] [Show ID: 35823]

Breastfeeding has many health benefits - known and unknown - to both infants and mothers. Could human milk also be part of the cure for human diseases? Lars Bode, PhD shares current research for treatments and how that could inform treatments for coronavirus. He also answers questions about the potential for mother to child transmission of coronavirus through breastfeeding. Series: "UC San Diego Health Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35942]