Coronavirus (COVID-19) (Audio)

The human condition during a crisis is characterized by distinct psychological changes. This discussion highlights steps that individuals, business owners and the economy are moving through as we all experience the unprecedented global pandemic. This webinar is led by Professor of Marketing On Amir, associate dean of the Rady School and chief behavioral officer at Fiverr, Inc. Series: "Market Impa...

Runa Khan lives and works in Bangladesh. Her passion lies in helping others through humanitarian efforts in refugee camps, healthcare, and climate change initiatives. Hear how she turns compassion into action and finds hope in challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic. Series: "Compassion Beyond Borders" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 35904]

UC San Diego professor of biology Justin Meyer, who specializes in infectious disease research presents his course The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with special attention to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the COVID-19 disease and its pandemic spread throughout the world. In this lecture he shows how evolutionary changes in infectious agents can be traced through careful analysis of DNA sequences. Serie...

Millions unemployed. Unprecedented supply and demand shocks. Stock market losses and massive government spending. How will the global economy survive in the wake of the most devastating pandemic of the modern era? Hear from a panel of experts as they look at the economic impacts of the pandemic. Series: "Global Impacts of COVID-19 - A GPS Webinar Series" [Public Affairs] [Business] [Show ID: 35867...

Spring is usually when high school juniors start to focus on college applications. The COVID-19 pandemic is causing a lot of students to rethink their plans or press pause on their studies. What should juniors keep top of mind during these times and how should they reframe their college search? Steven Mercer shares answers to these questions and more for the class of 2021. Series: "STEAM: Adding A...

Perspectives on the COVID-19 pandemic from experts in public health, infectious disease, and lactation. Series: "UC San Diego Health Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35964]

How does a hospital system quickly adapt to manage a crisis? Patty Maysent, CEO of UC San Diego Health, describes how a team approach, embracing telehealth, scalable testing, and communication have aided in creating effective and safe systems during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also discusses her background as a competitive swimmer and how the athlete's mindset can be a useful tool in these stressfu...

UC San Diego professor of biology Justin Meyer, who specializes in infectious disease research presents his course The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with special attention to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the COVID-19 disease and its pandemic spread throughout the world. In this lecture, understanding the basics of reconstructing evolutionary relationships - or phylogenies - of organisms. Series: "The...

There are lots of decisions to be made after being accepted at a university - including figuring out where to live. How do you apply for campus housing and what stipulations are in housing contracts? How do housing costs break down? Is living on campus right for you? Edwin Valderrama from EAOP at UC San Diego breaks down the application process, meal plans, financial details, and more. Series: "ST...

COVID-19 has caused feelings of uncertainty, anxiety, and even anger. What are effective tools to deal with your emotions during these difficult times? Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi will show you how to create space for self care for both you and your child. Learn breathing excercises, techniques to promote gratitude, and more ways to lower stress. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [...

Congratulations on your acceptance to college! EAOP at UC San Diego is here to help with the next steps. Learn about submitting a statement of intent to register (SIR), accessing your student portal, submitting transcripts, and more. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35916]

How do you find the strength to thrive in the era of COVID-19? Twyla Garrett shares her personal story of overcoming childhood trauma to build the life she wanted and create a business model that supports others on their path to change. Series: "Compassion Beyond Borders" [Public Affairs] [Humanities] [Show ID: 35901]

Doctors and scientists around the globe are tirelessly working to end the COVID-19 pandemic. David "Davey" Smith, MD outlines the keys to survival including testing to know where the pathogen is, treating those who have it, and developing vaccines to protect those at risk. Series: "UC San Diego Health Talks" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 35943]

Breastfeeding has many health benefits - known and unknown - to both infants and mothers. Could human milk also be part of the cure for human diseases? Lars Bode, PhD shares current research for treatments and how that could inform treatments for coronavirus. He also answers questions about the potential for mother to child transmission of coronavirus through breastfeeding. Series: "UC San Diego H...

UC San Diego professor of biology Justin Meyer, who specializes in infectious disease research presents his course The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with special attention to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the COVID-19 disease and its pandemic spread throughout the world. In this lecture he provides a detailed overview of potential COVID-19 therapies and trials testing their efficacy. Series: "The Evolu...

With deadlines fast approaching for committing to your college of choice, what should be top of mind for the class of 2020? Steven Mercer, PhD talks about how to keep up with the flow of information from admission offices, how to handle wait list decisions, who to contact about financial aid, how to find the university that is the best fit for you in the fall, how grades will be considered in the...

As the US has become the global epicenter for the pandemic, what are the implications for its southern neighbor? Join Rafael Fernández de Castro, professor and the director of the Center for US-Mexican Studies, Jaime Sepúlveda and Stefano Bertozzi to learn about the situation in Mexico, the government's response and the impact for the border region. Series: "Global Impacts of COVID-19 - A GPS Webi...

UC San Diego professor of biology Justin Meyer, who specializes in infectious disease research presents his course The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with special attention to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the COVID-19 disease and its pandemic spread throughout the world. In this lecture - strategies to combat the evolution of antibiotic resistance in microbes. Series: "The Evolution of Infectious Disea...

During a pandemic, the strain on healthcare professionals extends beyond the hours they see patients. Steven Garfin, MD, orthopedic surgeon and dean of the UC San Diego School of medicine, joins William Mobley, MD, PhD to discuss how COVID-19 has changed the day to day lives of those on the front line as well as the perspective of future medical students. Series: "Brain Channel" [Health and Medici...

School culture unites and engages students, parents, and staff. How do you transition that sense of community from the brick and mortar school to the online learning environment? Karen Young shares a framework for administrators to connect with students and staff in creative, consistent, and meaningful ways. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35875]

Building a schedule and keeping a routine that works for your family can help make the transition to distance learning easier. Shelli Kurth and Nicole Assisi draw on their knowledge as educators and parents to help guide you through creating a structure that encourages learning, communication, and autonomy. Series: "STEAM: Adding Arts to STEM Education" [Education] [Show ID: 35854]

How do you apply for college during a pandemic? What happens now that the ACT and SAT are canceled? Is it safe to go to college next year? Should I just take a gap year? There are so many unanswered questions creating unease for students and parents. Steven Mercer, EdD helps us all take a deep breath by sharing insight into how colleges will be approaching admissions for the next academic year as...

UC San Diego professor of biology Justin Meyer, who specializes in infectious disease research presents his course The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with special attention to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the COVID-19 disease and its pandemic spread throughout the world. In this lecture - the evolutionary dynamics of how microbes develop drug resistance. Series: "The Evolution of Infectious Diseases wi...

Responses to the novel coronavirus and the proliferation of COVID-19 cases have varied by country and regime type. Guided by national leaders with dramatically different styles, we take a look across nations and see how Japan, India and other Asian countries outside of China have rolled out their national strategies for containing the pandemic; and take a closer look at who is considered among the...

UC San Diego professor of biology Justin Meyer, who specializes in infectious disease research presents his course The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with special attention to the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the COVID-19 disease and its pandemic spread throughout the world. In this lecture - natural selection in evolution. Series: "The Evolution of Infectious Diseases with Justin Meyer" [Science] [Show ID...