DASL Podcast

About DASL Podcast

The DASL podcast is a project designed by Dr. Silvia Vicenzi to elevate the stories of underrepresented trainees at UCSD who have braved challenges and discrimination in their lives and careers. This platform aims to empower individuals by sharing their experiences and the strategies they used to navigate and overcome such obstacles. The objective is to provide insights and inspiration, with the anticipated outcome being a source of motivation and guidance for trainees facing similar challenges. DASL at UCSD has already made significant contributions to promoting diversity and enhancing rights within higher education. The DASL Podcast represents a forward-thinking approach to storytelling and mentorship that will make a lasting impact on our community. We are extremely thankful to the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Diversity Grant for funding the DASL Podcast Series, among many other projects (https://chanzuckerberg.com/ (https://chanzuckerberg.com/)). DASL stands for The Diversity and Science Lecture Series (https://www.ucsddasl.com/ (https://www.ucsddasl.com/)). Are you interested in sharing your story on the DASL Podcast? Nominate yourself or someone you know to be a guest by filling out our intake form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMipiFRpxpWj_IEDte8mBAKA9n7BCe2ylBLNNY_H6zTE5Ogg/viewform (https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdMipiFRpxpWj_IEDte8mBAKA9n7BCe2ylBLNNY_H6zTE5Ogg/viewform). We’re excited to feature voices that inspire, empower, and contribute to our diverse community.

Publisher

Silvia Vicenzi

Category

education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Aug 2024

Latest episode

14 May 2026

Latest episodes

22 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   14 May 2026

   #22 - Sleep, Science, and Storytelling: A unique Journey with Swathy Karamchedu

   Send us Fan Mail This episode of the DASL Podcast features an inspiring conversation with Swathy Karamchedu — physician, sleep researcher, science communicator, and founder of Sleep Doodles — whose journey spans medicine, research, creativity, immigration, and entrepreneurship across multiple continents. From growing up in India dreaming of becoming a cartoonist to pursuing sleep research in Sweden and Singapore and later building a life in the United States, Swathy shares what it means to na...

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   23 Feb 2026

   #21 - Science, Startups, and Singing: A Journey of Passion and Diversity With Dr Bilgenur Baloğlu

   Send a text This episode of the DASL Podcast features an inspiring and multidimensional conversation with Dr. Bilgenur Baloğlu — scientist, entrepreneur, educator, and co-founder of Wild Genomics — whose journey spans continents, disciplines, and identities. From growing up in Turkey to building a biotechnology startup in California, Bilgenur’s story reflects what it truly means to navigate uncertainty, embrace curiosity, and create new paths where none previously existed. Bilgenur reflects o...

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   23 Feb 2026

   #20 - Transforming Cancer Genomics: the Vision for an Inclusive Future - With Dr Bharat Kwatra

   Send a text This episode of the DASL Podcast features a conversation with Dr Bharat Kwatra, a computational biologist working at the intersection of cancer genomics, artificial intelligence, and precision oncology. With experience spanning academia, global research collaborations, and innovation-driven projects, Bharat focuses on developing computational tools that improve patient outcomes, particularly for rare and underserved cancer populations. In this episode, Bharat shares his journey in...

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

4.6 / 5

10 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 29 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

37

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51

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