Heme Sapiens: Recent Episodes
Heme Sapiens
The Heme Sapiens Project blog produces op-eds and glossary terms written by talented UCLA undergraduates to bolster and discuss current healthcare issues occurring in our community. Our Heme Sapiens podcast provides different perspectives on healthcare from students, providers, and community members to educate listeners on pertinent topics in health and community activism
Join Naomi and Sofia as they discuss reproductive and sexual health with the goal of debunking the many myths surrounding the topic. Covered in this episode are the steps to not just live, but to also thrive!
Join Wesley and Jay as they talk to the Executive Director of the National Harm Reduction Coalition (NHRC), Laura Guzman, to discuss substance use disorders in the context of drug decriminalization and harm reduction. Make sure to take a look at harmreduction.org and follow harmreductioncoalition on Instagram for more!
Meha and Mona discuss the systemic inequities and injustices individuals with disabilities face in modern day health care. This is an episode packed with information, so make sure to put your thinking caps on!
In this podcast episode, Amanda and Hana discuss vaccines and their future in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic with Dr. Li and Dr. Fregoso, MIMG professors at UCLA. They discuss common misconceptions surrounding the development and efficacy of vaccines and the potential of disease eradication.
Join Viraj and Sissi as they talk to Dr. Ginsburg as they talk about the nature of all different kinds of addiction. Instead of endlessly scrolling on TikTok, take a gander about how to break free of these bad habits!
Join Maddy and Viraj as they delve into their medical Roman Empires, inspired by Caesar… and TikTok!
Join Kalen and Leonie as they discuss the homelessness crisis in LA and the unhoused population’s reduced access to healthcare.
Just in time before the Thanksgiving food rush starts, Mona and Gabi talk to Dr. Michael Garcia, UCLA's physician nutritional specialist, about nutritional education.
In this episode, Azaan interviews Cpt. Marissa Spizzirri as he tackles the question of what it's like to be an EMT in the field.
In this episode, Mia and Humza discuss the inequities that target the Latinx community in relation to Alzheimer's with Dr. Diaz Santos.
In this episode, Lea and Anir discuss the progress of the field of physical therapy and the role it plays in preventative healthcare.
In this episode, Armaan and Mona interview Dr. Naseem Salahuddin, a specialist in infectious diseases and WHO expert advisory panelist for rabies in addition to Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD).
In this episode, Arielle talks to an EMT about their experiences in urgent cases. Trigger warning: this episode may contain some mature and difficult content for some to hear.
In this podcast, Kalen gives background and a brief history on the practices of bioprospecting and patenting and discusses the potential dangers of bioprospecting. Questions revolving around how it can be optimized to promote advances in scientific discovery, accessibility, and public health are also addressed.
In this episode, Meha and Anjali interview a first-year medical student who provides anecdotes and a primary perspective on the biases they have experienced along their journey from undergrad to med school as well as gender biases commonly found within medicine.
In this episode, Mia interviews Jay Quiroz-Martinez, a current first year student in the Social Welfare Program at UCLA. They delve into the disparities that exist within the social work field and further courses of action to create a more inclusive and safe space for all individuals.
This is the Heme Sapiens' special Autism Advocacy episode! Sam interviews Paige a recent graduate at Emory University. She overviews her endeavors to illuminate solidarity among her Autistic community at Emory and her own journey of self-advocacy and mental health. Paige debunks various misconceptions about Autism, and how her identity as a pre-medical student intertwines with these implicit biases.
Paige: @paigeeee.h on Instagram
Autistic POC Influencers
Angela Weddle @aweddle83 on Instagram
Jeremiah Josey @jercookingadventure on Instagram
Noor Pervez @snoringdoggo on Twitter
Finn Gardiner @phineasfrogg on Twitter
Other Relevant Podcasts:
Disability Visibility Project
In this podcast, Rachel and Ingrid interview a member of Dr. Haselton’s lab, which conducts research on menstrual inequities. The lab member gives some background about her lab and explains why she chose the lab. She also discusses common menstrual misconceptions, and what society can do to reduce the stigmatism surrounding menstruation.
In this week's episode, Myra interviews Carole Bartolotto, the Registered Dietitian (RD) for UCLA Housing. They discuss multiple initiatives that UCLA Housing instituted to reduce carbon footprint, promote awareness on allergens, and instate student feedback.
For more information about Carole Bartolotto: https://portal.housing.ucla.edu/ask-dietitian#:~:text=As%20part%20of%20our%20commitment,healthy%20choices%20at%20our%20restaurants.
Dr. Deng is a professor in the Cornea Division at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute. She is also the director of the Cornea Biology Laboratory at the UCLA Stein Eye Institute. Her research focuses on corneal epithelial stem cells regulation, deficiency and regeneration. Dr. Deng’s research aims to improve the current treatment for patients with limbal stem cell deficiency by using stem cell therapy to restore vision. In addition, Dr. Deng conducts clinical studies to develop new imaging and molecular tests to accurately diagnose and stage limbal stem cell deficiency.
In today's podcast, Surya and Stuti have a conversation with Kay Derrico, an activist at NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness). NAMI is one of the largest grassroots mental health organizations that promote awareness of individuals and families affected by mental illness. With Derrico's experiences, she underscores the negative stereotypes that exist for people with mental illness, which aggregates a lack of assistance and inclusivity. Derrico discusses the steps that must be taken to destigmatize mental illness through NAMI's programs.
Link for more information on NAMI: https://www.nami.org/home
In this episode, Kaylee and Rachel discuss the racial disparities of pregnancy within America with an HBS undergraduate. They hone in on the mistreatment of medical providers within the OB-GYN field, and elaborate on actionable items that need to be taken in medical education.
Warning: This podcast contains sensitive subject matter including suicide and sexual assault.
In this episode, Amanda and Hana spoke with Dr. Peña, a professor in the School of Law and Gender Studies Department at UCLA and the Executive Director of For Freedoms. Dr. Peña shares with us the different ways through which trauma can manifest in an individual's body as well as some ways to deal with one's own trauma.
In this episode, Nathan spoke with Anthony Holliday, volunteer coordinator of Venice Family Clinic, a federally qualified health center that primarily services low-income and houseless patients. Anthony shares with us insights on community medicine and various intervention models for addiction medicine in clinical practice.
Dr. Drag a neuropsychologist and assistant professor at Stanford University takes us through the diagnosis, perspectives, and the overarching definition of dyslexia. Dyslexia is known as a superpower for some individuals; let's find out why!
In this episode, Stuti discusses with Dr. Sharon Merkin about accessible healthcare for older adults. They also go over programs to integrate older adults within the Los Angeles community.
In this episode, Amanda spoke with Lili, another undergraduate student at UCLA, about how the taboo of menstruation can affect the livelihoods of many, especially homeless individuals."
In this episode, Minh and Hana speak with Taylor Reed, a current graduate student at UCLA receiving her masters in social work and PhD in social welfare. We discuss some of Taylor's research that center around health disparities in minority communities. We also explore the impact on incarceration on mental health and effective community based interventions.
In this podcast, Henry spoke with Sam Joslyn, the president of the Pediatric AIDS Coalition at UCLA, the largest nonprofit organization on the West Coast, about the misconceptions regarding HIV and AIDS, the power that stigma can have, and what one can do to support those affected with HIV and AIDS.
In this episode Kylie Joe (She/Her) discusses with Priyanka Desirazu, a clinical research coordinator at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and a student mentor with MedNet. The two discuss the significance of reaching out and mentorship within the STEM world. Priyanka was also nominated to the "Forbes 30 Under 30 Achiever's List."
This installment is the continuation of a previous episode featuring the Personal Health Community at UCLA. Here, we discusses the stigma within visible and invisible disabilities, examine the inclusivity of the medical educational system, and even the impact of early educational support.
In this episode, Zoe speaks with Naomi, a social and cultural analysis major at NYU. Naomi discusses how American racism and white supremacy continues to target Asians in and outside the United States (with and without COVID), why social "moments" can be detrimental, how Asian fetishization is a direct outgrowth of racism and imperialism, rather than an individualized issue, and why we can't count on pan-Asianism.
This podcast is about the intersectionality of race, gender, and sexuality and how it interplays with the medical patient's experience. There is a focus on mental health in the beginning before it branches off to how marginalized identities can affect one's interactions with their families and physicians.
In this episode, Minh and Hana speak with Aneri Patel, an economics major at UCLA. Aneri discusses an article she wrote on the economics behind the health care sector, specifically how to make it more accessible, whether having universal healthcare is feasible and apps that have made healthcare more accessible to all. We also discuss the importance of physicians who are well-rounded individuals and how these experiences have impacted us personally.
In this episode, Stephanie and Alex speak with members from the Personal Health Community at UCLA. Our guests Whitney and Kausalya discuss with us the experiences of those with chronic and mental disabilities who are navigating higher education, as well as how the pandemic has affected the educational experience as a whole. In addition, we reflect on and consider the future of accommodations in academic institutions.
You can find the Personal Health Community at @phc.ucla on Instagram.
In today's podcast, Sam has a conversation with Dr. Lau, a professor at Touro University Nevada School of Occupational Therapy. Dr. Lau has taught at Touro University's School of Occupational Therapy since the beginning of the program in 2005. She shares her expertise in child-based assessment and treatment in a broad array of child-based topics within the curriculum. She involves students in scholarly projects such as research, systematic reviews, and publication related to children with disabilities. Within this podcast, we discuss the definition of occupational therapy, accessibility for children, and advice for undergraduates. Please enjoy!
In today's episode, three members of CHC discuss self-perception of body image and beauty standards during quarantine.
Journals Mentioned:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7461524/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7458649/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7241331/
Hello! Welcome to the Heme Sapien podcast where diverse perspectives in healthcare converge. Today, in our debut episode we will introduce our podcast project, meet us, the Co-President duo of our organization Community Health Collective, and finally discuss the effects of COVID-19 and mitigation interventions.