Heme Sapiens

The Heme Sapiens Radio Show will now be published to the Spotify account as well! Tune into to a very special episode with Viraj (aka DJ Half-Life), his roommate Patrick, and Dr. Philip Woodham where they discuss how evolving standards in healthcare improvement and policy are shaped!

In this episode, Viraj, Sisi, and Mahi talk to the UCLA Heat Lab about the dire situation faced by incarcerated individuals in an increasingly warming world, the hard work the Heat Lab puts in to address their needs, and the need to abolish the prison system!

In this soul healing episode, Mona and Meha talk to the team at Music for your Mental Health, a nonprofit organization focused on empowering underserved youth by exploring the transformative power of music through engaging workshops.

79% of people report making New Year's Resolutions related to their health and overall well-being, with a large chunk of resolutions focusing on sleep. Join Alize as she talks to Doctor Shane Creado, a board-certified psychiatrist and sleep medicine physician, about how we can improve our own sleep cycles to become the best versions of ourselves!

Join Aria and Leonie as they talk to Doctor Irene Chen and Doctor Tien Dong as they unravel the secrets of the human gut biome. This episode digs deep into intricate system which breaks food down to create the energy that we use in our daily lives. But be warned... don't watch on a full stomach!

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 biase...

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,...

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...