University of California Video Podcasts (Video)

A diagnosis of prostate cancer can be scary. In this program, Dr. Matthew Cooperberg with the UCSF Helen Diller Family Comprehensive Cancer Center explains what prostate cancer is and what treatments options are available for newly diagnosed patients including active surveillance, surgery (prostatectomy), radiation therapy, and focal therapy. [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39376]

Karen Pierce, Ph.D., explores using eye tracking to diagnose and treat autism. Her work identifies patterns in children's attention, aiming to streamline diagnosis, predict symptom severity, and tailor treatments. The focus is on early intervention by making social stimuli engaging for kids with varied attention patterns. Series: "Autism Tree Project Annual Neuroscience Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 39170]

UC San Diego Library’s Signature Event Series kicks off with a conversation with filmmaker and author Mason Engel. Engel talks about his current work, “Books Across America,” as well as his past films and his novel “2084.” The discussion is moderated by Audrey Geisel University Librarian Erik T. Mitchell. Series: "Writers" [Humanities] [Show ID: 39321]

Increasingly destructive wildfires are one of the most consequential impacts of our changing climate, often precipitating a cascade of related disasters including landslides, debris flows, dangerous air pollution and degradation of water quality in our rivers, streams and reservoirs. Join geophysiscist Dr. Neal Driscoll as he describes how ALERTCalifornia is working to use camera systems, artificial intelligence and a variety of sophisticated remote sensing techniques to prepare, respond and recover from the ravages of wildfire on the environment. Series: "Jeffrey B. Graham Perspectives on Ocean Science Lecture Series" [Science] [Show ID: 39250]

Join a captivating discussion where diverse voices, including neurodiverse speakers, take the stage to advocate for representation in literature and media. Explore the power of authentic storytelling and the impact of inclusive characters in shaping our understanding and empathy. This panel dives deep into the importance of diverse narratives, offering a compelling view on fostering connection and understanding through the art of storytelling.

Featuring:

Michael Levy, M.D., Ph.D.

UC San Diego

Otto Lana

Neurodiverse Self-Advocate & Multi-Modality Communicator

Bella Santoyo

Neurodiverse Self-Advocate & Multi-Modality Communicator

William Del Rosario

Neurodiverse Self-Advocate & Multi-Modality Communicator

Angie Kim

Author, "Happiness Falls"

Janelle Brown

Author, "Pretty Things" Series: "Autism Tree Project Annual Neuroscience Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 39172]

In this program, Jaron Lanier, Microsoft's prime unifying scientist, discusses a piece he published in The New Yorker (“There Is No AI”) about applying data dignity ideas to artificial intelligence. Lanier argues that large-model AI can be reconceived as a social collaboration by the people who provide data to the model in the form of text, images and other modalities. This is a figure/ground inversion of the usual conception of AI as being a participant or collaborator in its own right. Explanations of model results and behaviors would then center around the relative influence of specific inputs through a provenance calculation mechanism. This formulation suggests new and different strategies for long-term economics in the context of high-performance AI, as well as more concrete approaches to many safety, fairness and alignment questions.

This program is co-hosted with the UC Berkeley College of Computing, Data Science, and Society and the UC Berkeley Artificial Intelligence Research (BAIR) Lab. The CITRIS Research Exchange delivers fresh perspectives on information technology and society from distinguished academic, industry and civic leaders. Series: "Data Science Channel" [Science] [Show ID: 39326]

Clive Svendsen, Ph.D., leads groundbreaking experiments using stem cell transplants, uncovering unexpected findings. These trials aimed at improving ALS treatments, revealed higher success with upper motor neuron transplants compared to spinal cord methods. Svendsen's exploration of cortical transplants hints at a potential breakthrough. Moreover, his study of stem cell behavior in space opens doors to exciting medical advancements. Series: "Stem Cell Channel" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 39068]

Lisa Eyler, Ph.D., Colin Depp, Ph.D., Joe Garbanzos, M.B.A., and Irving Tragen, J.D., address various aspects of resilience, ageism, and healthy aging. They emphasize the need to challenge ageist stereotypes and create inclusive communities that support people of all ages. The importance of storytelling, community initiatives, and a commitment to creating possibilities for those aged 50+ is highlighted. Tragen, a centenarian, shares his unique perspective on aging with anecdotes and advice that everyone can apply to their daily lives. Series: "Stein Institute for Research on Aging" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 39130]

Since humans split from their primate ancestors, their brains evolved with a larger mass relative to body weight, more cortical neurons, and distinct connectivity patterns. Human neurons mature more slowly, a trait known as neoteny, likely influencing these differences. Gene regulation, not new genes, may underlie species differences, particularly in the primate lineage. The role of these regulatory mechanisms in human neuron development remains poorly understood. This lecture explores the molecular factors affecting prolonged human neuron maturation and its implications for human development and neurodevelopmental diseases. Series: "CARTA - Center for Academic Research and Training in Anthropogeny" [Humanities] [Science] [Show ID: 39270]

Daniel Geschwind, M.D., Ph.D., explains autism's genetic roots using a polygenic model, where multiple genes, including common variations, contribute to the risk. Geschwind stresses a continuum in social behavior, showcasing features like synesthesia and exceptional talents as part of human variation. Geschwind,emphasizes the complexity of autism, urging recognition of strengths and vulnerabilities in the spectrum of human cognition and behavior. Series: "Autism Tree Project Annual Neuroscience Conference" [Health and Medicine] [Science] [Show ID: 39166]