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Dissecting the Lives of Hematopietic Cells at a Clonal Level: Appropriate Models and Implications for Gene Therapies Aging and HSC Disorders

Blood-forming stem cells replenish the blood and immune system, making them important targets for gene therapy and transplantation. Cynthia...

00:56:29Oct 23, 2026

Stem Cells and the Future of Heart Care - Medicine Informing Novel Discoveries (MIND)

Heart repair is moving beyond a single strategy. Catriona Jamieson, M.D., Ph.D., Ehtisham Mahmud, M.D., FACC, FSCAI, Eric Adler, M.D., Karen...

01:14:13Oct 9, 2026

Aging Grief and the Science of Resilience

As we age, experiences of loss often become more common, but so can our capacity for resilience. Danielle Glorioso, executive director of th...

00:52:17Oct 2, 2026

The Science of Oncology Innovation

A federally funded clinical trial played a pivotal role in Tom Mugno’s journey after a diagnosis of lymphoma that was not responding to chem...

00:01:06Oct 1, 2026

How Startups are Accelerating Innovation in Women's Health

Vaginal microbiome research may offer new ways to understand infections, fertility, preterm birth and other areas of women’s health. Pita Na...

00:46:40Sep 26, 2026

Becoming a Perinatologist: One Doctor’s Path

Gladys (Sandy) Ramos, M.D., is a UC San Diego Health perinatologist and professor who cares for patients with complex pregnancies, including...

00:20:30Sep 26, 2026

Transforming Brain Health

More than 7 million Americans are living with Alzheimer's, according to the Alzheimer's Association. UC Davis researcher Alyssa Weakley is w...

00:01:02Sep 22, 2026

Social Isolation is a Biological Risk Factor in Recovery after Maternal Birth Injury with Dr. Lindsey Burnett

Social isolation may influence how the body recovers from pelvic floor injury after childbirth. Lindsay Burnett, M.D., Ph.D., assistant prof...

00:10:40Sep 19, 2026

Mechanosensory Control of Pregnancy and Parturition

Mechanical forces may help the body coordinate pregnancy and labor. Yunxiao Zhang, Ph.D., of Scripps Research Institute, examines how PIEZO1...

00:14:53Sep 15, 2026

Behind the Technology That Allowed a Man With ALS to 'Speak' Again

Chancellor May stops by the UC Davis Neuroprosthetics Lab to meet the researchers behind brain-computer interface technology. The technology...

00:05:50Sep 8, 2026

Creating the UC Menopause Collaborative: An Opportunity for Research and Clinical Collaboration

Menopause care is changing as more patients seek evidence-based guidance for symptoms, prevention, and long-term health. Kathryn Macaulay, M...

00:38:21Sep 4, 2026

Multidisciplinary Care of Pregnant Women with Cardiovascular Disease with Dr. Laith Alshawabkeh

Cardiovascular disease is a major threat to maternal health during pregnancy and the peripartum period, particularly for women with preexist...

00:06:09Aug 25, 2026

Label-free AI-enabled Imaging Flow Cytometry for Discovery of Subpopulations of Extravillous Trophoblast from a Stem Cell-based Model of Trophoblast Differentiation

AI-powered cell imaging may help researchers identify biological differences that are difficult or impossible to see by eye. Yu-Hwa Lo, Ph.D...

00:32:21Aug 21, 2026

DM in Pregnancy and AI - Ben Smarr Ph.D. and Sandy Ramos M.D.

Continuous glucose monitoring and wearable data are changing how researchers study pregnancy and women’s health. Gladys (Sandy) Ramos, M.D.,...

00:29:00Aug 18, 2026

Hall of Famer David Justice on Prostate Cancer

For people diagnosed with cancer, patient advocacy can play a vital role throughout the treatment process. At UC San Diego’s annual Prostate...

00:31:59Aug 14, 2026

Improving Early Alzheimers Detection in Women by Integrating Multimodal Data Into Clinical Decision Tools with Iris Broce-Diaz Ph.D.

Alzheimer’s disease can begin developing years before memory and thinking problems become noticeable. Iris Broce-Diaz, Ph.D., of UC San Dieg...

00:13:36Aug 6, 2026

Development of a Non-Invasive Male Fertility Assay for Testicular Sperm Retrieval and Fertility Treatment with Kun Tan Ph.D.

Men with non-obstructive azoospermia may undergo microscopic testicular sperm extraction, or mTESE, without knowing whether sperm will be fo...

00:09:45Aug 3, 2026

Motivating Movement: An Age-Friendly Approach to Pain Mood and Mobility

Chronic pain in older adults can affect mobility, mood, sleep, social connection, and independence. Una Makris, M.D., M.Sc., UC San Diego an...

00:48:20Jul 29, 2026

Pain Assessment and Management for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities

As part of the 2026 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Chantel Burkitt, Senior Clinical Scientist, and Todd Dalberg, Pediatrician and Pa...

00:40:54Jul 28, 2026

Accessible Theater: Disability Center Stage

As part of the 2026 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Corinne Melon, Managing Director, Phamaly Theatre Company, talks about accessible...

00:40:12Jul 28, 2026