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University of California Video Podcasts (Video)

University of California Video Podcasts (Video)

UCTV 200 Episodes Aug 14, 2026

UCTV delivers documentaries, faculty lectures, cutting-edge research symposiums and artistic performances from each of the ten UC campuses. Visit: uctv.tv

Episodes

Hall of Famer David Justice on Prostate Cancer
Hall of Famer David Justice on Prostate Cancer Aug 14, 2026 00:31:59 For people diagnosed with cancer, patient advocacy can play a vital role throughout the treatment process. At UC San Diego’s annual Prostate Cancer Patient Summit, keynote speaker and three-time MLB All-Star David Justice brought visibility and purpose to that message, underscoring the broad reach and lasting importance of speaking up for patients and families. [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 4164
Rising Beyond Circumstance: Faith Resilience and the Power of Community with Jolinda Wade
Rising Beyond Circumstance: Faith Resilience and the Power of Community with Jolinda Wade Aug 13, 2026 00:59:50 Drawing from her remarkable life journey and her memoir, Conquering Me: A Memoir of Courage, Faith, and Transformation, pastor and author Jolinda Wade shares powerful reflections on overcoming adversity, embracing purpose, and the mentors, opportunities, and communities that help shape our futures. The mother of NBA Hall of Famer Dwyane Wade, she talks about how, before becoming an advocate for pe
Why Topology Matters for Data Science and AI
Why Topology Matters for Data Science and AI Aug 10, 2026 00:37:50 Topology offers a way to organize complex data by looking for shape, structure, and relationships. Yusu Wang, Ph.D., UC San Diego, and Gunnar E. Carlsson, Ph.D., Stanford University, discuss how ideas from algebraic topology move from pure mathematics into data science, machine learning, and AI. Carlsson explains why topological data analysis helps identify meaningful groups in large data sets, ho
Improving Early Alzheimers Detection in Women by Integrating Multimodal Data Into Clinical Decision Tools with Iris Broce-Diaz Ph.D.
Improving Early Alzheimers Detection in Women by Integrating Multimodal Data Into Clinical Decision Tools with Iris Broce-Diaz Ph.D. Aug 6, 2026 00:13:36 Alzheimer’s disease can begin developing years before memory and thinking problems become noticeable. Iris Broce-Diaz, Ph.D., of UC San Diego is developing accessible, noninvasive, and cost-effective tools to help primary care physicians and neurologists identify people at higher risk earlier. Her models combine information from cognitive assessments, brain imaging, genetics, and PET scans to esti
Development of a Non-Invasive Male Fertility Assay for Testicular Sperm Retrieval and Fertility Treatment with Kun Tan Ph.D.
Development of a Non-Invasive Male Fertility Assay for Testicular Sperm Retrieval and Fertility Treatment with Kun Tan Ph.D. Aug 3, 2026 00:09:45 Men with non-obstructive azoospermia may undergo microscopic testicular sperm extraction, or mTESE, without knowing whether sperm will be found. Kun Tan, Ph.D., of UC San Diego explains how molecular semen analysis could provide a noninvasive way to predict the procedure’s outcome. The assay uses stage-specific germ cell markers identified through single-cell RNA sequencing, then measures those ma
Archaeology Coastal Heritage and Climate Adaptation with Isabel C. Rivera-Collazo
Archaeology Coastal Heritage and Climate Adaptation with Isabel C. Rivera-Collazo Aug 1, 2026 00:26:43 Archaeology can help communities understand environmental change, protect cultural heritage, and prepare for an uncertain climate future. Isabel C. Rivera-Collazo, Ph.D., of UC San Diego studies relationships among people, oceans, coastal ecosystems, and climate in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean. She explains how Hurricane Maria shifted her research from identifying theoretical vulnerabilities to s
Motivating Movement: An Age-Friendly Approach to Pain Mood and Mobility
Motivating Movement: An Age-Friendly Approach to Pain Mood and Mobility Jul 29, 2026 00:48:20 Chronic pain in older adults can affect mobility, mood, sleep, social connection, and independence. Una Makris, M.D., M.Sc., UC San Diego and VA San Diego Healthcare System, explains why musculoskeletal pain is common later in life and why medications or procedures alone may not meet the needs of many patients. Drawing on her work in rheumatology and geriatrics, Makris describes how pain and depre
Accessible Theater: Disability Center Stage
Accessible Theater: Disability Center Stage Jul 28, 2026 00:40:12 As part of the 2026 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Corinne Melon, Managing Director, Phamaly Theatre Company, talks about accessible theater for people with disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41468]
Pain Assessment and Management for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities
Pain Assessment and Management for Children and Adults with Developmental Disabilities Jul 28, 2026 00:40:54 As part of the 2026 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Chantel Burkitt, Senior Clinical Scientist, and Todd Dalberg, Pediatrician and Palliative Medicine Physician, Gilette Children's Hospital, discuss how to assess and manage pain for people with developmental disabilities. Series: "Developmental Disabilities Update" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41471]
The Rescue: Centering Autistic Voices in Film
The Rescue: Centering Autistic Voices in Film Jul 25, 2026 00:36:22 Authentic autism representation begins with listening to autistic people and including them in stories about their lives. Seth Bakke, producer, writer and director of The Rescue, explains how his autistic cousin Aaron and a poem by autistic typer Peter Tran inspired the film. Bakke describes working with Aaron on screen, consulting the Tran family and adapting the set to support his needs. Autisti
Trust and Support in the Future of American Science and Biomedical Innovation with Fred Ramsdell
Trust and Support in the Future of American Science and Biomedical Innovation with Fred Ramsdell Jul 24, 2026 00:56:30 Scientific progress depends on curiosity, investment and the freedom to take risks. Nobel Laureate and UC San Diego alumnus Fred Ramsdell traces his path from community college to biotechnology and a discovery that reshaped understanding of immune regulation. He explains how decades of publicly funded research made that breakthrough possible and why failed experiments are essential steps toward di
Fostering Reproductive Resilience to Climate and Environmental Change
Fostering Reproductive Resilience to Climate and Environmental Change Jul 23, 2026 00:28:52 Climate and environmental change affect reproductive health and pregnancy in important ways. Dr. Marya Zlatnik explains how petrochemicals, climate change, and everyday chemical exposures can shape reproductive resilience and pregnancy outcomes. Zlatnik helps clarify how people can protect reproductive well-being in a changing climate with informed, resilience-building choices. Series: "Osher WISE

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