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As part of the 2026 UCSF Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer, Dr. I-Chow (Joe) Hsu discusses brachytherapy. Recorded on 04/17/2026. [Show ID: 41552]
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As part of the 2026 UCSF Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer, Dr. I-Chow (Joe) Hsu discusses brachytherapy. Recorded on 04/17/2026. [Show ID: 41552]
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![CARTA: Human-specific Alterations in Brain Cellular Proportions with Genevieve Konopka
Our brains are engines of imagination—an “idea organ” that has transformed both our species and the planet. Genevieve Konopka, Chair of the Department of Neurobiology in the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA, asks how genes drive the development of the cell types that build the human brain and give rise to cognition, and how cognitive behavior emerges from evolutionarily adapted genomic programs. Because the human brain is comprised of heterogenous cell types, she examines gene expression patterns and chromatin states within specific cell types to gain insights into brain evolution and the development of cognitive disorders. Using single cell genomics to compare human and nonhuman primate brains, her work uncovers human brain innovations, including changes in the proportions of immature oligodendrocytes in the neocortex. She recapitulates this result in vitro using stem cell derived models from humans and nonhuman primates, highlighting the intersection of cellular genomics with brain evolution and function. Recorded on 02/27/2026. [3/2026] [Show ID: 41298]
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![Fred Ramsdell on Trust, Risk and American Science
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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 discovery. Ramsdell discusses threats to federal research funding, the private sector’s limited tolerance for risk and the need for scientists to communicate clearly. Rebuilding trust, he argues, starts with listening, finding shared values and explaining how basic research leads to new treatments, economic value and national security. Sustained support for science matters because no one can predict where the next major breakthrough will begin. [8/2026] [Show ID: 41113]
0:00 Curiosity and a Career in Immunology
5:50 Team Science and the Scurvy Mouse Discovery
19:05 Learning He Won the Nobel Prize
24:47 Why Public Research Funding Matters
30:15 How Scientists Can Rebuild Public Trust
37:55 Why Failure and Risk Drive Discovery
41:25 Expanding Access to Research Opportunities
44:51 Cell Therapy, Research Risk and Public Dialogue
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FAQ
Q: Why is public funding important for scientific research?
A: Basic research is unpredictable and often takes years, so it needs stable funding and room for experiments that may not work. Ramsdell explains that publicly funded discoveries provide the foundation for advances in cancer treatment, autoimmune disease and biotechnology.
Q: How can scientists rebuild public trust?
A: Scientists can begin by listening, asking why people hold certain views and communicating in ways that connect with shared values. They also need to explain how research works, including why unsuccessful experiments can still produce useful knowledge.
Q: Why do scientific research and innovation require risk?
A: Researchers cannot know in advance which idea will produce an important discovery. Trying many approaches, including some that fail, creates more opportunities for breakthroughs and helps scientists learn what to investigate next. Fred Ramsdell on Trust, Risk and American Science](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jtuKKqs-EHQ/mqdefault.jpg)
![CARTA: The Idea Organ - Welcome & Opening Remarks
Humans live in a world of ideas—born in the brain, shared through language, accumulated in culture across generations, and made reality. From the first flaked stone tools to the building of shelters, from figurative and symbolic art to abstract thought, our brains are engines of imagination—an “idea organ” that has transformed both our species and the planet itself.
The distinct biology of the human brain, scaffolded by language and culture, allows ideas to be formed, named, shared, and accumulated across generations. This process of cumulative culture, knowledge built upon knowledge, has propelled humans far beyond the cognitive landscapes of other large-brained animals, including our closest living and extinct relatives.
This symposium explores how the human brain develops, functions, and maintains its role as the seat of ideas. We trace its story from molecules, cells, neuronal migration and circuitry, to the maternal, parental, and social influences that shape its growth, including the countless ways that brain function can be compromised at any stage of life. We examine how the uniquely human interplay of biology and culture gave rise to a brain capable of perceiving and remaking the world around us. By examining the evolutionary roots of our “idea organ,” we aim to illuminate how this singular capacity emerged—and how it continues to drive human innovation. [Show ID: 41358]
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![Prostate Cancer: Optimizing Bone Health
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As part of the 2026 UCSF Patient Conference on Prostate Cancer, Dr. Terence Friedlander discusses optimizing bone health. Recorded on 04/17/2026. [Show ID: 41540]
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![Thinking in a Digital World
We’re surrounded by digital devices—from phones and tablets to streaming platforms and social media. With so many options at our fingertips, each of us faces choices about when and how to use technology in ways that align with our goals and values. In this talk, Kristy Hamilton, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication at UCSB, shares research on how digital media shapes the way we see ourselves and, in turn, influences our everyday technology use. Hamilton uses experimental methods to study the strengths and challenges of human memory and cognition in digital environments, with the aim of helping people become more effective thinkers in today’s media landscape. [11/2025] [Show ID: 41030]
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![Self Advocate Panel on Mental Health
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As part of the 2026 Developmental Disabilities Conference, Hari Srinivasan, Rishi Jena, and Héctor Manuel Ramírez discuss mental health and self advocacy. Recorded on 03/05/2026. [6/2026] [Show ID: 41456]
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![Enzymes Are Everywhere: Here’s How Our Students Design Them
UC Davis students from multiple disciplines are learning to design enzymes that address challenges in food, energy and health. Through the Design2Data program, they gain hands-on experience in enzyme engineering, preparing for careers in science and research that make a real-world impact. See how our students contribute to solving important human needs. [9/2025] [Show ID: 41052]
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