Global Disease Biology

This month’s episode features GDB student, Nana Yansane. Nana’s practicum project is titled “SQR Expression Maintains Intestinal Hypoxia Which Prevents Facultative Anaerobe Growth in the Murine Gut.” She completed her practicum project with post-doc Dr. Anaïs Larabi under the guidance of her PI, Dr. Andreas Baumler, in the Baulmer Lab (Department of Medical Microbiology and Immunology).

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Sometimes Spring Quarter can feel like running a marathon! Staying locked in on studying can feel impossible especially when the gorgeous weather is calling your name through the window. I’m here to hopefully offer some helpful tips to our GDB community on how to stay energized and motivated throughout this final stretch of the academic year. Let’s break free from the slump and finish strong—here’s how!

Hello! My name is Ivan (he/him), and I graduated from UC Davis with a Bachelor of Science in Global Disease Biology (GDB) in 2018. I was originally admitted as a psychology major, but I switched to GDB the summer between my freshman and sophomore years after developing a strong interest in One Health and realizing my passion for ecology.

Looking for some fun springtime activities to try in Davis? Check out this list!

• Tabby Tea Cafe 
  • https://cattalesdavis.com/cat-lounge-adoptions/ 
  • 606 W Covell Blvd, Davis, CA 95616
  • $10 an hour; can get a boba or other complimentary drink of choice 

This post is spotlighting two influential individuals in human health: Dr. Atul Gawande and Dr. Shiriki Kumanyika. Both of these individuals have held long, multidisciplinary careers in human health, and both have held positions in federal departments/agencies. Dr.

Finals week can be a stressful time for many students, and your GDB Advising team is here to support you! Below, you can find lists and links to helpful resources about academic policies and wellness resources. 

For reference, you can find the Winter Quarter Dates and Deadlines from the University Registrar here. 

This month’s episode features fourth-year GDB student, Anjolie Doan (she/her). Anjolie's practicum project is titled "MARCKS in Macrophages Contributes to Lung Cancer Progression." She completed her practicum project with her mentor, Dr. Ching-Hsien Chen of the Internal Medicine Department.

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Mentor: Dr. Ching-Hsien Chen

Email: jchchen@ucdavis.edu 

The GDB Advising Team has complied some helpful resources from UC Davis and beyond to help you stay informed and find the support you need in these uncertain times. Please take advantage of these resources and feel free to reach out to our office if you have any questions.

Hello! I’m Madeline Albert, and I graduated in 2022 with a BS in Global Disease Biology. My academic journey at UC Davis began with a strong interest in science, particularly in human health and medicine. Initially, I started as a general Biological Sciences major, but everything changed when I took the course SAS 13: Disease and Society with Dr. Sara Dye. This course introduced me to the GDB major and ignited my passion for public health and infectious diseases. I was particularly drawn to its focus on One Health and the emphasis on undergraduate research.