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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

Alpha Clinics in California accelerate the development of regenerative medicine therapies that use cells and genes to treat serious diseases. Patient advocate Tara Radcliffe Ghiglieri shares lived experience with gene therapy, while Sheldon Morris, M... more

Off-the-shelf immune cell therapies using engineered T cells represent an important direction in cancer treatment. Lili Yang, Ph.D., at UCLA develops an off-the-shelf platform based on invariant natural killer T (iNKT) cells generated from hematopoie... more

How fast are you really aging, and what could that mean for brain health? Aladdin H. Shadyab, Ph.D., explores the gap between chronological age and biological age, and why that difference matters for long-term health. Shadyab describes tools that use... more

RNA binding proteins help cells control how genetic information becomes working proteins, and Gene Yeo, Ph.D., M.B.A., at UC San Diego investigates how their disruption contributes to neurodegenerative disease. Yeo focuses on ALS, a severe motor neur... more

Aging is the leading risk factor for cancer, Alzheimer’s, diabetes, and heart disease, and Robert A.J. Signer, Ph.D., studies how aging stem cells shape pre-cancer and healthspan. As deputy director of the Sanford Stem Cell Discovery Center, Signer f... more

How can Tai Chi be medicine? Sunny Pak, MD, MPH, shares simple movements that steady the mind, strengthen the body, and enhance qi flow. Series: "UCSF Honoring Origins of Mindfulness Series" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41317]

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Recent Guests

Tara Ghiglieri
Former Radio City Rockette, participant in Genesense gene therapy study for osteoarthritis of the knee
UC San Diego Alpha Clinic participant
Episode: Where Innovation Meets Patients: The Work of California’s Alpha Clinics
Fanny Zhao
PhD student in the lab
Sanford Stem Cell Discovery Center
Episode: Aging Blood Stem Cells and the Roots of Cancer
Dr. John O'Brien
Licensed psychologist, professional speaker, and author of the book Rudeness Rehab
UC San Diego
Episode: Dealing with Difficult People
Dr. Doris Wang
Neurosurgeon specializing in tremor treatment
University of California, San Francisco
Episode: Focused Ultrasound Treatment for Essential Tremor
Dr. Yeo
Expert in RNA biology integrating artificial intelligence for advancements in genetic medicine.
Episode: A Closer Look at…Stem Cells and Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Dr. Marianne Alpern
Professor and Vice Chair for Translational Research, contributing to insights on genitourinary syndrome of menopause.
University of California
Episode: Aging and Menopause: Clinical Landscape and OGRS Opportunities
Dr. Amanda Lewis
Professor in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Reproductive Sciences, and Director of the UC Glycosciences Consortium for Women's Health.
University of California
Episode: Aging and Menopause: Clinical Landscape and OGRS Opportunities
Dr. Andrea LaCroix
Distinguished Professor and Epidemiologist with expertise in women's health research.
University of California
Episode: Aging and Menopause: Clinical Landscape and OGRS Opportunities
Dr. John Carruthers
Vice-Chancellor of Health Sciences specialized in pre-cancer and genomic predisposition research
UC San Diego
Episode: 3rd Annual Global Astrobiotechnology Hub

Host

Sunny Pak
Host and presenter discussing Tai Chi for mind–body balance; Board-certified family medicine physician; traditional Chinese medicine degree

Reviews

3.9 out of 5 stars from 51 ratings
  • Always the most current research and clinical practice information,

    If you have time for a couple healthcare research and updated practice type information, this podcast must be considered. Give it a listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ersmed
    United States4 years ago
  • Great Podcast

    Your podcast on snoring and other sleep issues was very informative . I have had sleep issues since 2003 after l was diagnosed with Thyroid Stage 2..with life threatening surgery and 2 years of treatments which has whacked my immune system and many other medical issues. It took meds to get back to sleep and if l forget to take it l am up all night.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ed AB Canada
    Canada7 years ago
  • Sugar in our Drinks and Salt in Our Food -- Wrong!

    I could only stand so much of this incorrect information! The presentation on salt is incorrect. Salt is NOT well established as a major factor in high blood pressure. Powerful arguments rebut this -- read Gary Taube's "The (Political) Science of Salt". The arguments implicating salt are weak to non-existent. Insulin is a much worse offender, yet it receives no mention. Read the June 4, 2011 JAMA about a study that suggests low salt intake actually increases CVD and stroke risk!

    I'm a big fan o... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Captain Rocky Bob
    United States15 years ago
  • Great content

    Excellent tackling of presently-hot topics in healthcare. I love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TittyMosby
    United States15 years ago
  • Awesome

    I did my science project on one of these podcasts and it was very interesting and very entertaining.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bentonio
    United States15 years ago

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Overall, the show provides credible, evidence-based health information and practical takeaways.
Listeners appreciate the mix of cutting-edge science and real-world health guidance.
Guest expertise and accessible explanations are repeatedly highlighted as a strength.

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#190
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Mapping Cognitive Resilience: How Environment Aging and Inflammation Shape Information Encoding in the Hippocampus
Q: What is the role of C1q in microglia with respect to synaptic pruning and how might targeting C1q alter disease-related cognitive deficits?
C1q tags synapses for removal by microglia; ablating C1q in microglia reduces excessive pruning, preserves synaptic density, and improves spatial encoding under inflammatory conditions. This suggests C1q is a key mediator of inflammation-driven cognitive decline and a potential therapeutic target, though broader system effects and redundancy with other immune pathways must be considered.
Mapping Cognitive Resilience: How Environment Aging and Inflammation Shape Information Encoding in the Hippocampus
Q: Could you elaborate on how microglia grafting and CSF1 receptor inhibition could influence cognitive outcomes in humans, and what are the main translational barriers?
The speaker discusses that while microglia replacement can be achieved in mice and has shown functional benefits in controlled settings (e.g., enhanced repopulation, delivery of BDNF, and normalization of spine density under inflammatory challenge), translating such approaches to humans will require addressing differences in brain complexity, ensuring safety of microglial replacement, controlling the timing and extent of engraftment, and avoiding unintended immune reactions. The main barriers include scaling the conditioning regimens, long-term effects of replacing resident microglia, and ethical/regulatory considerations for cell-based brain interventions.
Slowing the Clock: Longevity Science Meets Alzheimer’s Prevention
Q: Should everyone test for p-tau 217?
p-tau 217 testing has FDA approval for individuals with cognitive symptoms suspected of Alzheimer's disease, but it is not a routine test for cognitively healthy people; ethical considerations and potential harm from broad testing are noted.
Slowing the Clock: Longevity Science Meets Alzheimer’s Prevention
Q: Is epigenetic clock testing available to the general public, and how could we get our blood tested?
There are some companies that measure epigenetic clocks, and the speaker personally has had it measured, but the technology is not universally standardized or recommended for healthy individuals yet.
It’s Not So Simple: An Examination of How the Internal Revenue Code Fails to Contemplate the Economic Realities of Individuals with Disabilities and Their Families
Q: What will it take to get these changes done?
It starts with being unafraid to talk about personal experiences to influence change.

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The show covers a broad range of health and biomedical topics, with multiple episodes focusing on cutting-edge therapies, aging and longevity, neurodegenerative disease, and gene/edit RNA therapies. There is also a steady stream of content on lifestyle, circadian biology, exercise timing, sleep, and public health communication, alongside explorations of traditional Chinese medicine and nutrition. Episodes frequently feature researchers or clinicians discussing mechanisms, translational potential, and practical implications for health, disease prevention, and patient care. A few episodes stand out for bridging Western medicine with traditional practices, highlighting the podcast's interest in both advanced science and real-world health decis... more

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1. Tara Ghiglieri
2. Fanny Zhao
3. Dr. John O'Brien
4. Dr. Doris Wang
5. Dr. Yeo
6. Dr. Marianne Alpern
7. Dr. Amanda Lewis
8. Dr. Andrea LaCroix

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