University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)

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 - using epidemiology and phylogenetics to track a deadly outbreak of resistant microbes. Series: "The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with Justin Meyer" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 35829]

Supply chains from different industries have changed as a result of COVID-19.

Companies face challenges, specifically the impact of demand uncertainty across stakeholders that impact long and short term business operations as a result of various phases of the extended supply chain changing. Zal Phiroz of the Rady School at UC San Diego examines these disruptions and expectations of future changes. Series: "Market Impacts of COVID-19" [Business] [Show ID: 35989]

With a rapid shift of policy attention to the virus and economic recovery, how will the energy system change? And what will happen to climate emissions and policy? Speakers: Michael Davidson and David Victor Series: "Climate Crisis" [Public Affairs] [Show ID: 35871]

There is growing concern about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing on physical health and mental well-being. Analyses demonstrate large disruptions to physical activity and mental health during COVID-19 compared both to baseline and to a prior cohort. This puts people at risk for clinical depression. Sally Sadoff of UC San Diego Rady School presents data from a wellness study. Series: "Market Impacts of COVID-19" [Health and Medicine] [Business] [Show ID: 35988]

E-cigarette myths are plenty and include the false ideas that they are safer than cigarettes, that they help smokers quit and that they don't appeal to kids. Stanton Glantz debunks the myths and talks about policy responses that can help. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35589]

Clarissa C. Kripke, MD, FAAFP Professor of Family and Community Medicine; Director, Office of Developmental Primary Care, Department of Family and Community Medicine, UCSF. Hari Srinivasan and David Teplitz, UC Berkeley Undergraduates. Tyler Fihe, Autism Consultant. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35792]

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 - using phylogenetics to reveal adaptations ocurring in microbes within cystic fibrosis patients during a small epidemic in Boston in the 90's. Series: "The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with Justin Meyer" [Science] [Show ID: 35828]

Richard Goldwasser, MD, and Susan Goldwasser, MD, Psychiatric Consultants to Redwood Coast Regional Center and North Bay Regional Center Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Education] [Show ID: 35804]

How to pay for college is a pressing question for all applicants from the class of 2020. COVID-19 has caused financial uncertainty and many are having to rethink their plans. Jodi Okun, an expert in financial aid, joins Steven Mercer to talk about how the pandemic is impacting financial aid awards, what to do if your family's financial situation has changed, and how to plan for the future in uncertain times. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35963]

Kristen Pedersen Senior Director, Business Development and Workforce Inclusion; The Arc-San Francisco Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Education] [Show ID: 35793]