After a heart attack and triple bypass surgery at age 60, Pat Farrant learned he had an inherited heart condition. He now dedicates his time to raising awareness about heart disease an its warning signs. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36434]

San Diego Mayoral candidates Barbara Bry and Todd Gloria discuss issues related to social justice, the housing crisis and the post-pandemic economy with panelists from UC San Diego, then field questions from the audience. Recorded October 8, 2020.

[Public Affairs] [Show ID: 36382]

Frances Saldana lost her three children to Huntington's disease - a devastating neurodegenerative condition with no cure. Saldana turned grief into action and co-founded HD-CARE, an organization dedicated to advancing Huntington's Disease research and clinical care. In this interview, she shares her story of advocacy and innovation. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36432]

Neuro-Oncologist and Clinical Director of the UC Irvine Alpha Stem Cell Clinic, Dr. Daniela Bota, explains the development and promise of tumor-derived vaccines to treat Glioblastoma, a resistant and devastating brain cancer. Series: "Women in Science" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36225]

The story of what has driven UC San Diego's Stephanie Cherqui to develop a gene therapy for Cystinosis, a devastating inherited condition. Series: "Women in Science" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36222]

Retinitis Pigmentosa (RP), a genetically inherited disease that affects the photoreceptors at the back of the eye, leads to blindness. Kristin Macdonald was told she had RP at age 31 - a diagnosis that vaulted her into advocacy. She shares her story of living with blindness, participating in clinical trials, and hope for the future. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 36433]

Jess Mandel, MD shares how UC San Diego leverages research and clinical care to help patients.

Excerpted from the September 11, 2020 UC San Diego Foundation Board Meeting. Series: "UC San Diego Foundation Board" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36419]

Founding Dean, Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science, Cheryl A. M. Anderson, PhD, MPH, MS, shares the work of public health students and professionals at UC San Diego.

Excerpted from the September 11, 2020 UC San Diego Foundation Board Meeting. Series: "UC San Diego Foundation Board" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36418]

Alison Moore, MD, MPH, FACP, AGSF and Khai Nguyen, MD, MHS discuss the importance of age-friendly care.

Excerpted from the September 11, 2020 UC San Diego Foundation Board Meeting. Series: "UC San Diego Foundation Board" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36417]

The Herbert Wertheim School of Public Health and Human Longevity Science at UC San Diego addresses 21st century public health challenges and promotes population health and well-being of local, national and international communities. Founding Dean Cheryl Anderson discusses the major public health issues facing our community today. Series: "UC San Diego Health Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 36415]