Heme Sapiens

In this episode, Mia interviews Jay Quiroz-Martinez, a current first year student in the Social Welfare Program at UCLA. They delve into the disparities that exist within the social work field and further courses of action to create a more inclusive and safe space for all individuals. 

This is the Heme Sapiens' special Autism Advocacy episode! Sam interviews Paige a recent graduate at Emory University. She overviews her endeavors to illuminate solidarity among her Autistic community at Emory and her own journey of self-advocacy and mental health. Paige debunks various misconceptions about Autism, and how her identity as a pre-medical student intertwines with these implicit biases. 

Paige: @paigeeee.h on Instagram

Autistic POC Influencers

Angela Weddle @aweddle83 on Instagram

Jeremiah Josey @jercookingadventure on Instagram

Noor Pervez @snoringdoggo on Twitter

Finn Gardiner @phineasfrogg on Twitter

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Disability Visibility Project 

In this podcast, Rachel and Ingrid interview a member of Dr. Haselton’s lab, which conducts research on menstrual inequities. The lab member gives some background about her lab and explains why she chose the lab. She also discusses common menstrual misconceptions, and what society can do to reduce the stigmatism surrounding menstruation.

Within this episode, Myra discusses a current research project being held in UCLA's School of Public Health with a fellow UCLA undergraduate, Nick. This episode primarily delves into the prevention of sexual assault in the post-COVID era. Content Warning: This episode discusses Sexual Assault. 

In this week's episode, Myra interviews Carole Bartolotto, the Registered Dietitian (RD) for UCLA Housing. They discuss multiple initiatives that UCLA Housing instituted to reduce carbon footprint, promote awareness on allergens, and instate student feedback. 

For more information about Carole Bartolotto: https://portal.housing.ucla.edu/ask-dietitian#:~:text=As%20part%20of%20our%20commitment,healthy%20choices%20at%20our%20restaurants.

Dr. Deng is a professor in the Cornea Division at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute. She is also the director of the Cornea Biology Laboratory at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute. Her research focuses on corneal epithelial stem cells regulation, deficiency and regeneration. Dr. Deng’s research aims to improve the current treatment for patients with limbal stem cell deficiency by using stem cell therapy to restore vision. In addition, Dr. Deng conducts clinical studies to develop new imaging and molecular tests to accurately diagnose and stage limbal stem cell deficiency.

In today's podcast, Surya and Stuti have a conversation with Kay Derrico, an activist at NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). NAMI is one of the largest grassroots mental health organizations that promote awareness of individuals and families affected by mental illness. With Derrico's experiences, she underscores the negative stereotypes that exist for people with mental illness, which aggregates a lack of assistance and inclusivity. Derrico discusses the steps that must be taken to destigmatize mental illness through NAMI's programs. 

Link for more information on NAMI: https://www.nami.org/home

In this episode, Kaylee and Rachel discuss the racial disparities of pregnancy within America with an HBS undergraduate. They hone in on the mistreatment of medical providers within the OB-GYN field, and elaborate on actionable items that need to be taken in medical education. 

Warning: This podcast contains sensitive subject matter including suicide and sexual assault.

In this episode, Amanda and Hana spoke with Dr. Peña, a professor in the School of Law and Gender Studies Department at UCLA and the Executive Director of For Freedoms. Dr. Peña shares with us the different ways through which trauma can manifest in an individual's body as well as some ways to deal with one's own trauma.

In this episode, Nathan spoke with Anthony Holliday, volunteer coordinator of Venice Family Clinic, a federally qualified health center that primarily services low-income and houseless patients. Anthony shares with us insights on community medicine and various intervention models for addiction medicine in clinical practice.