Heme Sapiens

By Heme Sapiens

The Heme Sapiens Project blog produces op-eds and glossary terms written by talented UCLA undergraduates to bolster and discuss current healthcare issues occurring in our community. Our Heme Sapiens ... more

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The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.

Heme Sapiens episodes:

October 15, 2024 Secrets of the Human Microbiome
Join Aria and Leonie as they talk to Doctor Irene Chen and Doctor Tien Dong as they unravel the secrets of the human gut biome. This episode digs deep into intricate system which breaks food down to create the energy that we use in our daily lives. But be warned... don't watch on a full stomach!
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23min
May 15, 2024 Reproductive Misconceptions: A Guide to Sexual Health
Join Naomi and Sofia as they discuss reproductive and sexual health with the goal of debunking the many myths surrounding the topic. Covered in this episode are the steps to not just live, but to also thrive!
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37min
April 29, 2024 Decriminalizing Drugs and Reducing Harm - A Guide to A Safer and More Equitable Society
Join Wesley and Jay as they talk to the Executive Director of the National Harm Reduction Coalition (NHRC), Laura Guzman, to discuss substance use disorders in the context of drug decriminalization and harm reduction. Make sure to take a look at harmreduction.org and follow harmreductioncoalition on Instagram for more!
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46min
April 03, 2024 The Systemic Injustices of Disability in Healthcare
Meha and Mona discuss the systemic inequities and injustices individuals with disabilities face in modern day health care. This is an episode packed with information, so make sure to put your thinking caps on!
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50min
March 18, 2024 All About Vaccines!
In this podcast episode, Amanda and Hana discuss vaccines and their future in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Li and Dr. Fregoso, MIMG professors at UCLA. They discuss common misconceptions surrounding the development and efficacy of vaccines and the potential of disease eradication.
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46min
February 29, 2024 Addicted to Addiction?!
Join Viraj and Sissi as they talk to Dr. Ginsburg as they talk about the nature of all different kinds of addiction. Instead of endlessly scrolling on TikTok, take a gander about how to break free of these bad habits!
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47min
February 01, 2024 Bringing back the Roman Empire…with Medicine!
Join Maddy and Viraj as they delve into their medical Roman Empires, inspired by Caesar… and TikTok!
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14min
January 10, 2024 Homelessness in Los Angeles (and more)
Join Kalen and Leonie as they discuss the homelessness crisis in LA and the unhoused population’s reduced access to healthcare.
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19min
November 02, 2023 Is Food...Good?
Just in time before the Thanksgiving food rush starts, Mona and Gabi talk to Dr. Michael Garcia, UCLA's physician nutritional specialist, about nutritional education.
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39min
May 15, 2023 Life of an Emergency Responder
In this episode, Azaan interviews Cpt. Marissa Spizzirri as he tackles the question of what it's like to be an EMT in the field.
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18min

FAQs about Heme Sapiens:

How many episodes does Heme Sapiens have?

The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.