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This month’s episode features fourth-year GDB student, Adriana Vasquez (she/her). Adriana's practicum project is titled “Assessing Male vs Female Collagen Production Following a Burn Injury Via Masson's Trichrome Stain.” She completed her practicum project with her mentor, Dr. Athena Soulika from the Shriners Hospital Department of Dermatology.

Hi! I’m Emily, one of your GDB Peer Advisors, and one of my favorite parts of this job is being able to connect and relate with other GDB students. My status as a student at UC Davis makes me better equipped to answer student’s questions about the difficulty of certain classes or professors, and what on-campus resources I’d recommend. If you’ve had an appointment with me, and especially if I’ve helped you with an academic plan, you can probably tell that I prioritize mental health, and encourage students to do what works best for their goals and well-being.

Human health is an important part of the One Health triad. Incorporating One Health methods in human healthcare can expand healthcare workers’ understanding of the health issues affecting the individuals, communities, or populations they are working with. A One Health approach encourages healthcare professionals to consider the entire person/people they are working with in the context of their environment.

This month’s episode features fourth-year GDB student, Rachel Jang (she/her). Rachel's practicum project is titled “Combined Drought and Salinity Stress Enhances Fluorescence Signaling in Pistachio Root.” She completed her practicum project with her mentor, Dr. Georgia Drakakaki from the Department of Plant Sciences.

Our current peers would love to share their advising experience with you all! 

Emily Jajeh:

My name is Jason Tin and I graduated with my bachelor’s in Global Disease Biology and a minor in Public Health Sciences back in 2022. Initially, I came to UC Davis as a biochemistry major, but promptly made the switch to GDB after my first quarter when I learned about its focus on One Health. Although the idea of One Health was new to me at that time, I really resonated with the interdisciplinary approach to health it promoted after reading more about it on the GDB webpage.

As a college student, it can be difficult to find a balance between eating healthy without wasting precious time and money. Having a good, well-balanced diet is essential for college students to have enough energy to learn and study, as well as make sure that their health is cared for the best it can be. Here are some tips on how to eat nutritious meals without breaking the bank. 

Hi everyone! My name is Samantha (Sam) Green, and I am a fourth-year GDB student! One of my favorite things is spending time in my plant pathology research lab. I have been a part of this lab since winter quarter 24' and this last summer, I got the opportunity to work full-time on my practicum project. Working in the lab has expanded my interest in lab work extensively while adding to my skillset on the way to becoming a scientist. This cycle, I will be applying to master's programs in microbiology with the hope of working in the industry.

My name is Izzy Ilardi, and I am a third-year student in the Global Disease Biology program from Wyckoff, New Jersey. Since transferring to UC Davis as a second-year student, I have become deeply engaged with the GDB program and the many enriching opportunities it offers. Through my studies, I have gained a comprehensive understanding of One Health, which has significantly informed my research pursuits and extracurricular activities.