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Using Drosophila Melanogaster to Indentidy Chemicals That Confer Risk of Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Dr. Kimberly Mulligan Assistant Professor Department of Biology Sacramento State University Dr. Kim Mulligan shares her research utilizing drosophila melanogaster (a species of fly) to…

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The Fountain of Youth: Can calories and dietary fat change the rate of aging?

Dr. Jon Ramsey Faculty, Department of Molecular Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis Dr. Ramsey has been exploring mechanisms that contribute to aging. In this presentation, he…

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The Human Microbiome- Effects of Epinephrine on Microbiome and Biofilm

Dr. Robert Crawford CSU, Sacramento Dr. Robert Crawford and his student lab assistants at CSU, Sacramento study microbiomes and how they affect wound healing, with an emphasis on diabetic foot…

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One Health: Understanding and Addressing Emerging Infectious Diseases

Linda S. Lewis, DVM, MPVM Epidemiologist, Butte County Public Health Department Ms. Lewis begins by explaining the “One Health” concept. This approach to public health recognizes that…

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Don't Let the Strain Take You Out of the Game

Dr. Stephanie Chervinko Counseling and Wellness Center Learn how to cope with, and even prevent, negative stress. Stress can be a positive, as it can motivate you, keep you alert, and help you to…

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Applied Evolutionary Biology to Address Global Challenges

Dr. Scott Carroll Institute for Contemporary Evolution, Davis and Department of Entomology and Nematology, UC Davis This is a time of rapid global change, which means current biological science…

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Should Health Care be Considered a Right in the United States? Re-examining the Ethics and Constitutionality of the Affordable Health Care Act

Dr. Andrew Flescher Associate Professor of Preventive Medicine, Stony Brook University, New York The subtitle of Dr. Flescher’s presentation is “Re-examining the Ethics and…

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Chikungunya Virus; Global Spread, Mechanisms of Emergence, and Predicting Epidemic Variants

Dr. Lark L. Coffey Faculty, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine When humans are infected with the Chikungunya virus, which has no vaccine, they suffer from fever, muscle pain, arthritis-like…

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Yoga Come Pose Yourself

Lisa Gorman RN, MT, E-RYT Why Yoga? Learn the healthy benefits of yoga and participate in a 60-minute yoga session with a focus on relieving shoulder tension, improving posture, and decreasing…

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