University of California Audio Podcasts (Audio)

Dr. Sydney Leibel is working to develop a multidisciplinary Severe Asthma Clinic to address social determinants of health and resilience in pediatric populations. In this talk he explores the prevalence and cost of asthma. He also looks at the social determinants of health and health disparities. Series: "Lenoir/Hamburger Memorial Lecture" [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 34402]

Great ideas in healthcare are helped by UCSF's Beth Berrean and her team who provide the human-centered approach, technical skills, and creative problem-solving experience needed to define a value proposition, navigate obstacles, and move projects forward - fast. Series: "Mini Medical School for the Public" [Show ID: 34165]

Dr. Christine Cassel, Presidential Chair in the Department of Medicine at UCSF, talks with Dr. Wachter about her career in healthcare and policy, including her burgeoning interests in new technologies and their impact on the practice of medicine. Cassel has had a storied career in a several areas in healthcare, including geriatrics, ethics, and health policy. She served as chair of the Department of Geriatrics at Mt. Sinai, the Dean at Oregon Health Sciences University, and the CEO of two major national organizations: the National Quality Forum and the American Board of Internal Medicine. While at ABIM, she launched campaigns to promote professionalism in medicine and cost consciousness (“Choosing Wisely”). Before coming to UCSF, she was the planning dean for Kaiser Permanente’s new medical school in Southern California. She also served on President Obama’s Council on Science and Technology. Series: "Women in Science" [Show ID: 34468]

Yale University's BJ Casey shares an in-depth look into the detrimental effects on the brain resulting in behavioral and developmental impairment caused by stress during childhood. Series: "Women in Science" [Science] [Show ID: 31760]

Four leaders in food policy and law discuss troubling trends of food insecurity, poor diet, chronic disease and obesity along with novel strategies that can be implemented locally and globally. Panelists: Kelly Brownell, Duke University; Laura Schmidt, UCSF; Allison Korn, UCLA; Breanna Hawkins, LA Food Policy Council. Moderated by Emilie Aguirre, Resnick Program for Food Law and Policy at UCLA Law.

Series: "UCSF Consortium for Obesity Assessment, Study and Treatment" [Professional Medical Education] [Show ID: 33241]

An engaging lecturer and storyteller, Rabbi Feinstein unites the ancient Jewish love of ideas with the warmth of Jewish humor. He is the author of several books and offers a new way to do Judaism urging us to recover the message of Jewish self empowerment, or chutzpah, to reshape the world. Series: "Herman P. and Sophia Taubman Endowed Symposia in Jewish Studies" [Show ID: 34372]

California reached its goal of reducing emissions to 1990 levels four years ahead of the 2020 target date. Robert Epstein, co-founder of Environmental Entrepreneurs, takes a look at what is and is not working as we plan for an additional 40% reduction by 2030. He also examines California's role in reducing worldwide emissions in both developing and developed countries. Series: "UC Public Policy Channel" [Show ID: 34463]

Highlights of the unique design and construction of UC Berkeley's Memorial Stadium retrofit project, completed in 2012. Series: "UC Berkeley News" [Show ID: 34492]

This documentary produced by the UCLA Geography department explores new methods of climate modeling that allow researchers to predict the future climate of Tibet. [Show ID: 34462]

Drew Altman, President and Chief Executive Office of the Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation, talks with Claire Brindis, Director of UCSF's Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies, about public health policy and the future of the ongoing healthcare debate. Series: "Philip R. Lee Institute for Health Policy Studies" [Show ID: 34491]