The Career Channel Introduces Two New Career Development Shows

Whether you’d prefer to work in a lab or outside of one, the Career Channel has you covered. Watch these new programs which explore two very different careers in science.

Careers in Biotech Patent Law

25967Intellectual property (IP) rights are essential to the survival of life science companies. Careers in Biotech Patent Law features three industry experts discussing current issues facing IP professionals in the life science industry and explores career opportunities for scientists seeking to remain close to cutting edge discovery without being in the lab.

Careers in Bioinformatics and Precision Medicine

26010Bioinformatics integrates molecular and clinical research with patient data and outcomes, aiming to place the patient at the center of all elements. Watch Careers in Bioinformatics and Precision Medicine with Semyon Kruglyak, of Illumina, Inc. to learn how bioinformatics has evolved to deal with Next Gen Sequencing data and discover emerging opportunities for biomedical and clinical researchers.

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Engineering as a Force for the Public Good

25955Our series examining what it means to live the good life wraps up this week with the premiere of Engineering as a Force for the Public Good.

Al Pisano, Dean of the Jacobs School of Engineering at UC San Diego, gives a grand tour of cutting edge engineering projects that impact our quality of life – both daily and on a grand scale. Medical breakthroughs, transportation safety issues, sustainable energy solutions and more are just some of the projects that engineers at UC San Diego and beyond are working on in the hopes of creating a better future for everyone.

Watch Engineering as a Force for the Public Good with Al Pisano — The Good Life online now or click here to watch the entire The Good Life series.

1..2..3..1 – UCSD-TV has a new channel number on Time Warner

8108The Nielson company just reported that the average cable home receives over 189 channels – quite a growth in the last few years. UCSD-TV is proud to be included in Time Warner San Diego’s lineup and hope that we are not only among the many channels you have available but also among those you watch regularly.

Time Warner has notified us that all channel positions above 100 are changing as they undertake a realignment which will hopefully make navigation to all those channels a bit easier for you. UCSD-TV will be moving from 135 to 1231 in the local broadcast “neighborhood” starting May 27th.

Since we’re the number one provider of educational content in San Diego, remembering our new Time Warner channel number is as easy as 1-2-3…1!

Click here for more options on how to watch UCSD-TV.

Buzzed Driving – Very Low Blood Alcohol Content Associated with Crashes

27760There is no safe combination of drinking and driving – even within the legal limits.

A recent study led by UC San Diego sociologist David Phillips found that drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.01 percent – well below the U.S. legal limit of 0.08 – are 46 percent more likely to be officially and solely blamed by accident investigators than are the sober drivers with whom they collide.

Dr. Phillips discusses the methodology behind these fascinating findings and how even minimally buzzed driving increases your chances of being in a fatal car accident.

Learn how buzzed driving is defined and how it impacts everyone on the road. Watch Buzzed Driving – Health Matters online now.

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Can We Talk? Communicating Through the Cancer Journey

25296As our series on cancer continues, we take a look not at the symptoms of the disease but at the way we talk about the disease. The words we choose and the tone we employ can greatly impact the way patients, caregivers, medical professionals, and families move through the cancer journey.

In this unique look at conversations about cancer, professor Wayne Beach of San Diego State University shares audio and video examples of how communication occurs among those affected in the context of cancer diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. Deborah Mayer, an advanced practice oncology nurse from the University of North Carolina follows with a look at the different meanings of the word “cancer,” the discomfort of difficult conversations, and the challenge of expressing basic fears.

Watch Communicating Through the Cancer Journey: Can We Talk? — Overthrowing the Emperor of all Maladies: Moving Forward Against Cancer Series — Exploring Ethics online now or click here to view the entire series.