Dr. Phyllis Ferrell - Alzheimer's Prevention Advocate
Sep 25, 2024
In this episode, James Romine speaks with Alzheimer’s prevention advocate Dr. Phyllis Ferrell about her work with the Davos Alzheimer’s Collaborative—a global health organization dedicated to transforming Alzheimer’s research, prevention, and care worldwide.
Tune-in to hear about why Alzheimer’s preparedness...
Dr. Paula Stigler Granados - Chagas Disease Expert & Environmental Justice Advocate
May 8, 2024
Dr. Paula Stigler Granados, environmental health expert and Associate Professor at SDSU's School of Public Health, discusses her research on Chagas disease—an emerging public health threat in the United States that is typically transmitted by blood-sucking insects nicknamed kissing bugs.
Additionally, Dr. Granados...
Public Health Fellowships & SDSU School of Public Health Alumni
Apr 23, 2024
In this episode, Jonathan Vasquez Ramirez and Roberto Santana, two recent graduates of the School of Public Health undergraduate program, talk about their current public health fellowships and how SDSU prepared them for success. Jonathan’s fellowship is with the California academic health department residency program,...
Richard Fierro - SDSU Alumnus & Decorated Army Veteran
Feb 29, 2024
After serving as a US Army Officer for 14 years and completing 4 combat tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, Rich has worked as both a defense contractor for Northrop Grumman; as well as an Air Force Federal employee with the US Space Command’s Academic Engagement Enterprise.
On November 19, 2022, Rich and his family...
Dr. Wendi Gosliner - Food Policy & Health Disparities Researcher
Jan 20, 2024
Dr. Wendi Gosliner works to improve population health and nutrition by eliminating health disparities and improving federal food programs. How did SNAP and WIC programs change during the COVID-19 pandemic? How do socioeconomic factors impact access to nutritious foods? What are common misperceptions about nutrition...