Today we sit down with Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo, Chair of the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics and the inaugural Vice Dean for Population Health and Health Equity in the UCSF School of Medicine. We talk about mentorship throughout a career, the unique value of epidemiology and biostatistics, finding passion in your work, disparities in healthcare during the COVID-19 pandemic, and more.

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May 2021

3.71 How Research Influences Policy with Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo

Our 2 hour critical appraisal and ASH review.  
SO many guest stars

2 HOUR ASH Presentation with AARON GOODMAN & MANNI & More

Is alcohol healthy for you? I break down everything you need to know about beer, wine, and spirits.

Alcohol - Is it healthy? Everything you need to know about Beer, Wine and Spirits

The entire healthcare system is broken, it's not just health insurance companies.

The ENTIRE healthcare system is broken, not just health insurance companies

I discuss Trump's big health care changes: NIH study sections, the MMWR gag order, the US withdrawal from WHO, and more!

Trump's Big Health Care Changes: NIH study sections, MMWR gag order, WHO withdrawal & more!

I discuss the CIA admitting that COVID was a lab leak; Fauci's pardon; NIH meetings; RFK Jr's Senate confirmation hearing; and more.

CIA says lab leak, Fauci's pardon, NIH's meetings, RFK Jr's hearing & more!

I discuss the recent reduction in indirect funds for NIH grants and lay out why the NIH is a broken funding system.

Why the NIH is a broken funding system

I'm talking about USAID and Elon's team of six engineers; the Bobby Kennedy Jr hearings, particularly concerning Samoa; MMR vaccines; DEI; and NIH funding complaints.

Elon's 6 Engineers/ Unelected/ RFK Jr/ MMR vaccines/ DEI/ USAID and NIH funding complaints

I discuss the intense media coverage of Trump and the recent decision to cap indirect costs of NIH grants at 15%.

Trump is breaking media brains / NIH cuts indirect payments and scientists freak out

I discuss RFK Jr.'s confirmation as the US Secretary of Health and Human Services; recent layoffs at the CDC and NIH; and some comments by Harold Varmus in criticism of Jay Bhattacharya. 

RFK Jr takes office/ CDC layoffs/ Varmus criticizes Jay's proposal for Academic Freedom

CABINET - trial - Cabozantinib for NET

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3.71 How Research Influences Policy with Dr. Kirsten Bibbins-Domingo

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