Hey Everyone, my name is Akram Khiar, and I am graduating this summer as a Global Disease Biology major. When I transferred to UC Davis, I wanted to do something a little different than a traditional biological sciences major. When I heard about the GDB major and the wide scope of topics it covers, I knew that it was definitely the way that I wanted to go. The One-Health approach and interdisciplinary nature of the program allowed me to see diseases from multiple perspectives such as biology, public health, and epidemiology.

We are so excited to present our new episode featuring the wonderful GDB Peer Advisor (and recent GDB Graduate), Rama Drwich! The title of Rama's practicum project is "Reactive Oxygen Detoxification Contributes to the Mycobacterium abscessus Antibiotic Survival." She completed her project under the guidance of PI Dr. Bennett Penn.

Hi everyone, my name is Michelle Esse, and I am graduating this spring as a Global Disease Biology major with minors in Medical Humanities & Public Health. Within my first quarter at UC Davis, I was already convinced to switch into the Global Disease Biology major. I loved how integrative the program was - I could imagine myself in many different career paths working towards the same goal of advancing healthcare. It provided a strong foundation in the sciences, which I loved, but also a holistic understanding of what shapes community health.

My name is Gio, I am a transfer student from CCSF and am currently in my third year at UC Davis. I was originally a Biotechnology Major, but after taking Disease and Society I decided to change my major to Global Disease Biology. I am currently working towards getting a minor in Public Health. 

Hello everyone! My name is Olivia (she/her/hers), I graduated in 2018 with a B.S. in Global Disease Biology and a B.A. in Art History. I was fortunate enough to be at UC Davis when the GDB major was first introduced, and it has made a significant impact on my life and career.  It was here that I first learned about One Health, and became interested in the connection between human, animal and environmental health. There are many skills I gained from various GDB courses, especially collaboration via group projects.

Hi everyone! I’m Sarah Azrin and I’m a third year GDB major and Education minor from Southington, Connecticut.

Happy March! For this episode, I had the privilege of interviewing the wonderful Rachel Arndt! Rachel's Practicum title is "Socioeconomic Disparities in Healthcare Access and Health-Related Quality of Life Among California Children with Asthma." She completed her project under the guidance of PI Dr. Julie T. Bidwell, Ph.D., R.N.

Hey everyone! My name is Arvind and I’m a fifth-year transfer student. I chose GDB as my major because it offered a unique, integrated way to look at healthcare. I’ve really enjoyed learning through that broader lens and seeing how human health connects with public health and the environment. The GDB faculty and advising team have made a huge impact on my time here, they’ve been incredibly welcoming, supportive, and have helped me find opportunities I never would’ve discovered on my own.