Episodes

  • AI in Healthcare, Development of Technology and Digital Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Perks of Living in the Bay with Varun Patel

    AI in Healthcare, Development of Technology and Digital Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic, and Perks of Living in the Bay with Varun Patel
    Apr 15 2023

    Hello everybody! Welcome back to another episode of UC Berkeley: Our Story. Today we have Varun Patel on the show; we will be talking about the intersection between AI, technology, and healthcare as well as his involvement in digital health.  This is particularly relevant especially with the ubiquitous utilization of telemedicine and virtual platforms in the healthcare industry. Varun will also share his experiences living in big cities like  San Francisco, NYC, and Chicago.  Thank you very much for tuning in and until next time!

    Connect with Varun Patel:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/varun-patel-091715156
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    29 mins
  • Transitioning from UCSD to UC Berkeley, Pursuing a Career in Biotech, and Reconnecting with Your Loved Ones During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Raeek Rahman

    Transitioning from UCSD to UC Berkeley, Pursuing a Career in Biotech, and Reconnecting with Your Loved Ones During the COVID-19 Pandemic with Raeek Rahman
    Apr 12 2023

    Welcome back to another episode of UC Berkeley: Our Story! Today, we have a special guest Raeek Rahman on the show today. On this episode, we will discuss Raeek's transition from UCSD to UC Berkeley and what it means to be immersed in the biomedical industry and startup space. Also, we will delve deeper into the importance of finding work-life balance and reconnecting with people during the pandemic as well. Thank you very much for tuning in and for your support, everyone! 


    Connect with Raeek Rahman:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/raeek-rahman
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    15 mins
  • Life at Columbia University, Pursuing the Biomedical Industry, Importance of Building a Compassionate Community, Life & Professional Advice with Anthony Ortega

    Life at Columbia University, Pursuing the Biomedical Industry, Importance of Building a Compassionate Community, Life & Professional Advice with Anthony Ortega
    Mar 25 2023

    Welcome back everyone! Today we have Anthony Ortega who graduated from Columbia University and is now a graduate student in the Masters of Translational Medicine Program. In today's episode, we will be talking about his transition from the Bay Area to New York as well as navigating through establishing your career during the COVID-19 pandemic. Also, we will discuss the importance of building a compassionate community as well as some professional and personal advice for the listeners. Thank you so much once again for tuning in!

    Connect with Anthony Ortega:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-o-ortega 
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    28 mins
  • Experiences as a Masters of Translational Medicine Student, Navigating the Biomedical Industry, Importance of Equal Access to Education, and Bay Area Restaurant Recommendations with Emad Abid

    Experiences as a Masters of Translational Medicine Student, Navigating the Biomedical Industry, Importance of Equal Access to Education, and Bay Area Restaurant Recommendations with Emad Abid
    Mar 22 2023

    Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of UC Berkeley: Our Story. Today, we have a fellow Masters of Translational Medicine (MTM) colleague, Emad Abid, on the show. We will be talking about perks of being an MTM student as well as his goals to positively impact people's lives in the biomedical industry. Also, Emad will also give us good food spots to try in the Bay Area as well! Thank you once again everyone for tuning in and until next time!

    Connect with Emad Abid:
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/emadabid 
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    21 mins
  • Overarching Impact of Public Health in Our Community, Experiences at UC Berkeley Both as an Alumni and Professor, and Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic with Dr. Ann Keller

    Overarching Impact of Public Health in Our Community, Experiences at UC Berkeley Both as an Alumni and Professor, and Lessons From the COVID-19 Pandemic with Dr. Ann Keller
    Mar 3 2023

    Welcome back to another episode of UC Berkeley: Our Story! We have a special guest, Dr. Ann Keller, joining us today. In this episode, we will discuss the prevailing impact that Public Health has in our community as well as Dr. Keller's journey that led her to her position as a Professor at the UC Berkeley School of Public Health. Also, we will talk about Dr. Keller's experiences teaching during the COVID-19 Pandemic along with some of the important reflections and lessons learned from this time.  Thank you everyone for tuning in!

    Connect with Dr. Ann Keller 
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ann-keller-43b9a43 
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    35 mins
  • Perks of the MTM Program, Living in London, and Making Healthcare A Right for Everyone with Ines Froidefond

    Perks of the MTM Program, Living in London, and Making Healthcare A Right for Everyone with Ines Froidefond
    Feb 17 2023

    Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode of UC Berkeley: Our Story. Today we have a friend and colleague - Ines Froidefond - with us today. We will be discussing the perks of being in the MTM program, living in London, and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.  Another topic we will touch on is the importance of making healthcare a right for everyone regardless of where you are from. That is it for today; thank you for your support and for tuning in! We will see you next time. 

    Connect with Ines Froidefond:
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ines-froidefond
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    12 mins
  • Importance of Education, Advice for Young Professionals, and Winter Break Activities with UC Berkeley Haas School of Business MBA Professor Rada Brooks

    Importance of Education, Advice for Young Professionals, and Winter Break Activities with UC Berkeley Haas School of Business MBA Professor Rada Brooks
    Jan 17 2023

    Hello everybody! Welcome back to another episode of UC Berkeley: Our Story. We have a special guest today with us- Professor Rada Brooks from UC Berkeley Haas School of Business. We will be talking about the importance of obtaining education, some advice for budding professionals and entrepreneurs, and some fun winter activities. Thank you once again for your support and for tuning in! 

    Connect with Professor Brooks: 
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rada-brooks-52207811 
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    19 mins
  • Proteomics and Mass Spectroscopy, Pursuing a Career in Biotechnology, and Young Women in Bio with Leanne Chan

    Proteomics and Mass Spectroscopy, Pursuing a Career in Biotechnology, and Young Women in Bio with Leanne Chan
    Nov 7 2022

    Welcome back to another episode everyone! We are grateful to have College of Chemistry alumni, Leanne Chan, on the show today. We’ll be listening to Leanne’s career in biotechnology, her passion to helping future women in STEM through Young Women in Bio, and her love for food and her dog. Much thanks to Leanne again for taking the time to talk to us!


    Learn more about Young Women in Bio:  https://www.womeninbio.org/page/YWIB
    Connect with Leanne Chan: 
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/leannejgchan 
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    17 mins