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Prostate Cancer
Autism
Stem Cells
Exercise
Nutrition
Alzheimer's Disease
Clinical Trials
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Aging
Mental Health
Physical Activity
Intermittent Fasting
Chronic Diseases
Surgery
Microbiome
Cancer
Hip Fractures
Radiation Therapy
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AI in healthcare raises urgent questions about bias, privacy, and power. Safiya U. Noble, Ph.D., examines how AI systems can reproduce social and racial inequities when they rely on incomplete data, hidden assumptions, and proxies such as healthcare ... more

Alzheimer’s disease unfolds over many years through a complex interplay of amyloid, tau, genetics, lipid biology, and the brain’s immune response. John Hardy, Ph.D., explains how rare inherited forms of Alzheimer’s disease helped shape current thinki... more

Seizures caused by epilepsy can have a dramatic impact on one's quality of life. For Nolan, his seizures cost him everyday independence, including the ability to drive. When he decided to have surgery, he chose awake brain surgery led by Dr. Edward C... more

Cognitive resilience depends on how the brain responds to environment, aging, and inflammation. J. Tiago Gonçalves, Ph.D., studies the hippocampus to examine how spatial memory is shaped by factors such as cognitive enrichment, exercise, social inter... more

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Tara Ghiglieri
Former Radio City Rocketette; participant in a study on gene therapy for osteoarthritis
Participant in Genesense study, UCSD
Episode: Where Innovation Meets Patients: The Work of California’s Alpha Clinics
Gail Levine
A 74-year-old survivor of multiple health challenges, including a mastectomy and falls, who shares her personal story of resilience.
Episode: Physical Health and Resilience
Dr. Yeo
A scientist focusing on RNA biology and its applications in genetic medicine
Episode: A Closer Look at…Genetic Medicine and Artificial Intelligence
Andrea Lacroix
Distinguished professor, epidemiologist, and established women's health researcher.
UC San Diego
Episode: Aging and Menopause: Clinical Landscape and OGRS Opportunities
Mariana Alpern
Professor and vice chair for translational research, contributing to understanding genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
UC San Diego
Episode: Aging and Menopause: Clinical Landscape and OGRS Opportunities
Amanda Lewis
Professor in obstetrics, gynecology, and reproductive sciences, and director of the UC glycosciences consortium for women's health.
UC San Diego
Episode: Aging and Menopause: Clinical Landscape and OGRS Opportunities
Alice M. Oetri
Co-organizer of the Astrobiotechnology Hub event and a speaker
Episode: 3rd Annual Global Astrobiotechnology Hub
Peggy Whitson
America's most experienced astronaut with extensive NASA and Axiom Space leadership and research experience.
Axiom Space
Episode: Stem Cells and Science in Space - Medicine Informing Novel Discoveries (MIND)
Katrina Jamieson
Leading physician, scientist, inventor, and successful entrepreneur specializing in stem cell models and therapies.
Stanford Stem Cell Institute
Episode: Stem Cells and Science in Space - Medicine Informing Novel Discoveries (MIND)

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Sunny Pak
Host of the program; Board-certified Family Medicine Physician and Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner (as introduced)

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Alzheimer's and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Mechanisms to (Faltering) Therapies - Shiley Endowed Lecture
Q: Aren't there gender differences in risk related to APOE?
Sex differences in immune gene expression may contribute to differential risk, but overall GWAS show limited sex-specific effects; the immune system and its interaction with APOE likely play a partial role in observed differences.
Alzheimer's and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Mechanisms to (Faltering) Therapies - Shiley Endowed Lecture
Q: What is the significance of amyloidopathy in predicting clinical symptoms, and how does it influence biomarker stratification?
Amyloid positivity alone is not a definitive predictor of dementia; the clinical manifestation depends on progression context, including microglial response and downstream pathology, so stratification must consider both amyloid burden and associated biological responses.
Alzheimer's and Other Neurodegenerative Diseases: From Mechanisms to (Faltering) Therapies - Shiley Endowed Lecture
Q: Do you think ApoE is a legitimate target or not at all?
Yes, ApoE is a legitimate target but extremely difficult due to its pleiotropy; manipulating it could affect many pathways, so researchers are exploring multiple lipid targets rather than relying on ApoE alone.
Slowing the Clock: Longevity Science Meets Alzheimer’s Prevention
Q: Does sleep duration affect dementia risk?
Both short and long sleep durations are associated with poorer health outcomes, including dementia risk; recommendations point to about seven to eight hours per night for most adults.
Slowing the Clock: Longevity Science Meets Alzheimer’s Prevention
Q: What are your thoughts on estrogen and hormone replacement therapy and dementia risk?
Data from the Women's Health Initiative Memory Study suggest that hormone therapy in older postmenopausal women increased the risk of cognitive impairment and dementia, with caveats about timing and formulations; current applicability to all populations is not guaranteed.

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The program delivers authoritative discussions at the intersection of health, medicine, and biomedical research, drawing on clinicians, researchers, and academics from UC and partner institutions. Episodes explore cutting-edge topics like AI in healthcare, neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, stem cell therapies, aging and longevity, regenerative medicine, and policy/healthcare delivery implications. Conversations mix technical detail with real-world contexts—patient experiences, clinical trials, manufacturing and regulatory landscapes, and practical health advice—making it useful for researchers, clinicians, biotech professionals, and policy-minded listeners who want to stay current on how science translates into patient care and health s... more

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