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Discussions of Science, Technology, Faith, Travel, the leading Medical Research, and whatever else is interesting. How are we all operating in the world today? What do we know and how much of the universe is just a complete mystery to us?

Christopher Toh


    • Jan 22, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 49m AVG DURATION
    • 37 EPISODES


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    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2022 5:37


    The podcast still lives! Well it's been a while friends but I'm hoping to pick up the podcast again! Here's a brief update! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    S1:E25 - Jack VanDrunen: Game Theory in the Philosophy of Science and Computer Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 78:25


    Jack VanDrunen joins the show once again to talk about the origins of the Philosophy behind how science is done and our modern understanding of scientific theory. We also discuss how this gives rise to Game Theory and the research that has existed to date on the subject. Game Theory has real world applications in economics, political science, natural sciences, and biology. We discuss how Jack's research as a computer scientists is hoping to advance our understanding and ability to simulate and test difficult philosophical problems. Be sure to check out Jack's work on GitHub and LinkedIn! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    S1:E24 - Christopher Toh: Machine Learning on Genetic Information (ft. Austin Lefebvre)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 47:54


    On this episode of the Austin Lefebvre joins the podcast as host! This time interviewing Chris about his research in Big Data, Genetics, and Machine Learning. We talk about Chris' own research on COVID-19, as well as his work on cancer and Schizophrenia. We also discuss work life balance, his perspective on why he chose the Biomedical field and also what he's learned doing humanitarian work overseas. To learn more about Chris' work check out the Brody Lab at UCI or find him on his LinkedIn Profile. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    S1:E23 - Cody Dunn: Laser Speckle Imaging and Wearable Devices

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 41:20


    Today's guest is Cody Dunn, Lecturer at Cal State Long Beach University and PhD Candidate in Dr. Bernard Choi's lab. He's also an adept researcher in the Medical Imaging space, specifically doing research in something called Laser Speckle Imaging. This type of imaging excels in capturing blood and can help EMTs and physicians quantify things like burn wounds. Currently burns are quantified purely by a physician looking at the wound and choosing first, second, or third degree burn. This new technology could dramatically improve how we treat and handle things like burn wounds. We also talk about the future of wearable devices and some of the hurdles we still need to overcome to get there. Check out the Choi lab's research at Microvascular Therapeutics and Imaging Laboratory at UCI. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    S1:E22 - Jeffrey Lim: Brain Computer Interfaces and Restoring a Person's Walking

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2020 46:51


    On this episode of Talks With Toh, we talk with Jeffrey Lim a PhD Candidate in Dr. Zoran Nenadic's lab. He is working specifically on brain computer interfaces (BCI), devices that are designed to record a person's brain signals and use it to perform some sort of action. This includes moving things with a person's mind and restoring a person's ability to walk for a few steps. We get into the nitty gritty of how difficult it is to interface a machine with human thoughts. The barriers are both physical and biological! Check out his research at Center for  BioMedical  Signal Processing and  Computation. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    S1:E21 - Jack VanDrunen & Josh Ng: Is Science Vindicated by COVID-19 or Has Public Perception and Policy Failed Us?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 66:29


    In this episode of the podcast we discuss whether or not science has been vindicated by COVID-19. Has the response addressed the needs of the pandemic or has it only made apparent the gaps in our knowledge. We also discuss with Jack & Josh the global outlook of differing policy positions and public perception which may have shifted and altered the response to be one of emotion versus one rooted in the data. Has data been used correctly and have our political movements contributed to the unrest and misunderstanding of basic virtues and beliefs of society? This discussion will be an insightful look to potential responses to all of these topics and question. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    S1:E20 - Andre Arifin: Discourse on College Campuses, George Floyd Protests, and Our Responses

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2020 65:06


    Andre Arifin joins the podcast in an interesting discussion about discourse on college campuses. He has spent that past several years working closely with college students on various campuses, training and engaging with our youth in discussions of worldviews. We discuss what aspects shape peoples' actions and responses to events such as George Floyd's death at the hand of Minneapolis police and the subsequent protests and riots. This is by no means a resolution or the end, but rather a start to a discussion that needs to continue. We hope this will encourage people to have discussions rather than run from them in this time. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    S1:E19 - Carter Johnson: Insurance and Business Impacts during COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 37:47


    Carter Johnson is a Senior Commercial Product Analyst at Farmers Insurance and a graduate of UCLA. We discuss the business impact of COVID-19 and what pricing looks like as insurance companies grapple with how to insure their customers in a time of great uncertainty. This discussion was a good look into just how much shelter-in-place orders have affected the livelihoods of millions of Americans. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    S1:E18 - Andrew Phan: Epigenetics, Ethical Stem Cell Research, Better Show Names

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 47:43


    Andrew Phan, PhD Student in Dr. Tim Downing's Lab at UCI, joins the podcast with discussions on epigenetics and stem cell research. We talk about what epigenetics is, how he ended up in Grad School, and what we can do to stay connected in an environment like grad school. He also brings some recommendations for better show names and some ideas for segments. We plan to work closely together soon in our research! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    S1:E17 - Zachary Lu: How COVID-19 is affecting Medical and PhD Students and The Silver Linings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 47:41


    Zachary Lu rejoins the podcast as we discuss how UCI is responding to combat COVID-19. He is a Medical Student at the UCI School of Medicine. We discuss how Biomedical Engineers and Physicians are trying to address COVID and just talk about the positives about shelter in place and what we have learned throughout the pandemic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    Talks With Toh 17 - Zachary Lu: How COVID-19 is affecting Medical and PhD Students and The Silver Linings

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 47:05


    Zachary Lu rejoins the podcast as we discuss how UCI is responding to combat COVID-19. He is a Medical Student at the UCI School of Medicine. We discuss how Biomedical Engineers and Physicians are trying to address COVID and just talk about the positives about shelter in place and what we have learned throughout the pandemic.

    S1:E16 - Jack VanDrunen: Philosophy of Science, Intelligent Systems, & Stuxnet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 51:48


    Jack VanDrunen joins the show as we discuss the Logic and Philosophy of Science itself, what that all means, and the nature of creating intelligent systems and artificial intelligence to solve problems. He is a computer science major at UC Irvine with a focus on intelligent systems and will be pursuing a doctorate degree in the Logic and Philosophy of Science. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    Talks With Toh 16 - Jack VanDrunen: Philosophy of Science, Intelligent Systems, & Stuxnet

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2020 51:11


    Jack VanDrunen joins the show as we discuss the Logic and Philosophy of Science itself, what that all means, and the nature of creating intelligent systems and artificial intelligence to solve problems. He is a computer science major at UC Irvine with a focus on intelligent systems and will be pursuing a doctorate degree in the Logic and Philosophy of Science.

    Talks With Toh 15 - Josh Ng: Evolution, Cognitive Dissonance, Postmodern Christians?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 45:40


    In this installment, Josh Ng returns to discuss the more relevant topics surrounding the Christian faith including Evolution, the Scientific Method, Postmodern Christians, and what Social Justice often means to politically left-leaning Christians.

    Talks With Toh 14 - How English Became the Language of Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 10:01


    What is the language of science? Today we take a look at how English became the primary language of science. That is the language that almost all science is communicated in today. This will takes us through some linguistics, politics, and history which is fascinating!

    S1:E14 - How English Became the Language of Science

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2020 10:37


    What is the language of science? Today we take a look at how English became the primary language of science. That is the language that almost all science is communicated in today. This will takes us through some linguistics, politics, and history which is fascinating! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    S1:E13 - Coronavirus (2019-nCov) and Globalism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 10:30


    We talk a brief update on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak. What we know now, some of the facts, and how globalism and supply chains play into the disease spread. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    Talks With Toh 13 - Coronavirus (2019-nCov) and Globalism?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2020 9:53


    We talk a brief update on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus outbreak. What we know now, some of the facts, and how globalism and supply chains play into the disease spread.

    Talks With Toh 12 - Joy Evanston: Neuro Step Down, How are Hospitals Different, and Dealing with Trauma (ft. Amy Hasson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 52:29


    Joy Evanston joins the podcast to talk about the life of nursing and we discusses differences between how hospitals even within the same state operate. We also discuss what a Neuro Step Down unit does and some of the things that need to be considered when handling brain trauma.

    S1:E12 - Joy Evanston, RN: Neuro Step Down, How are Hospitals Different, and Dealing with Trauma (ft. Amy Hasson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2020 53:06


    Joy Evanston joins the podcast to talk about the life of nursing and we discusses differences between how hospitals even within the same state operate. We also discuss what a Neuro Step Down unit does and some of the things that need to be considered when handling brain trauma. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    S1:E11 - The Future of Healthcare: Genetic Testing, Complex Diseases, and Artificial Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 51:14


    An interview for the Worlds Health Summit where Quynh Vo and I discuss the current and future of genetic testing in healthcare and what that means for you! What should you know? When is a genetic test necessary? What can it tell you and how will healthcare change in the coming years? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    Talks With Toh 11 - The Future of Healthcare: Genetic Testing, Complex Diseases, and Artificial Intelligence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2020 50:37


    An interview for the Worlds Health Summit where Quynh Vo and I discuss the current and future of genetic testing in healthcare and what that means for you! What should you know? When is a genetic test necessary? What can it tell you and how will healthcare change in the coming years?

    Talks With Toh 10 - Josh Ng: The Philosophical & Logical Underpinnings of Christianity

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2019 60:00


    Josh Ng is a Psychology major at UC Irvine and hails from Hong Kong. After a brief stint at UC Santa Cruz he arrived in Irvine to pursue psychology in hopes of a clinical profession. We discuss how this led him to some theological questions about the Christian faith and scratch the surface of the philosophical and logical basis of Christian thought.

    Talks With Toh 9 - Phillip Vu: 50 Countries in 14 Months and Giving up Comfort for Adventure

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2019 56:04


    Phillip Vu graduated from UCLA and after failing to land a job at Oracle, he quit his internship and bought a one-way ticket to London. We discuss his journey, how he stuck to a strict budget, and what he learned abroad. Additionally, we talk about learning from travel and the benefit of experiencing life outside the United States.

    Talks With Toh 8 - Tyler Stinehart, JD: Common Law, Blizzard, Hong Kong, and International Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2019 75:28


    Tyler Stinehart graduated from UC Irvine Law School in the dual program with both a JD and MBA degree. We discuss what law school is like, why we live in a common law society, and how the U.S. court systems work. Then we dive deep into the Blizzard, NBA, Hong Kong, and China incident, discussing some of the implications for global politics, including some of the fundamental philosophical differences between modern China and the West.

    Talks With Toh 7 - Amy Hasson RN: Road to Registered Nurse, How Nurses Make our Health System Work, Holistic Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2019 59:08


    Amy Hasson is a Registered Nurse, working in pediatrics. We discuss her path through Nursing school all the way to working in a hospital and taking care of patients. Then we talk about the important role Nurses have in our healthcare, traditional and holistic medicine, and how missions work helped inform why she pursued a career in healthcare.

    S1:E7 - Amy Hasson, RN: Road to Registered Nurse, How Nurses Make our Health System Work, Holistic Medicine

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 59:45


    Amy Hasson is a Registered Nurse, working in pediatrics. We discuss her path through Nursing school all the way to working in a hospital and taking care of patients. Then we talk about the important role Nurses have in our healthcare, traditional and holistic medicine, and how missions work helped inform why she pursued a career in healthcare. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    Talks With Toh 6 - Dr. Dung Trinh: Escaping Vietnam, Returning to Give Back, Preventing Alzheimer's Disease

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2019 56:32


    Dr. Dung Trinh (AKA Iggy) is a Medical Doctor and Chief Medical Officer of Irvine Clinical Research, President & Founder of the TongueOut 501(c)3 charity, and also sits on the board of Alzheimer's Orange County. We discuss his incredible journey escaping the Vietnam War as a child, why he founded TongueOut, and his latest work with the Alzheimer's Disease, including ways to reduce your risk.

    Talks With Toh 5 - Hamsa Gowda: Collaboration, Technology in Low Resource Environments, Support Communities in Graduate School

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 54:46


    Hamsa Gowda is a PhD Candidate in the bioMEMS lab, co-advised by Dr. Sunny Jiang and Marc Madou. She is working on centrifugal microfluidic devices with the aim of miniaturizing laboratory techniques to be used in low resource environments. We discuss scientific collaboration the hurdles of translating academic research into industry and clinical settings, scientific outreach, and the importance of building a community and social support network for yourself in graduate school.

    S1:E4 - Dat Nguyen: Disneyland, Qualification Exams, Does God Exist, Morality, The Interplay of Science and Faith, Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 92:21


    Dat Nguyen is a PhD student in Dr. Elliot Botvinick's lab working with diabetes and protein technologies. We discuss growing up with immigrant parents, how Disneyland is absurdly expensive, qualification exams and a bit about optical tweezers. Then we dive deep into our different experiences with faith and ask the hard questions of whether or not God exists, how science and faith interplay with each other, climate change, and finally mental health in graduate school. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    Talks With Toh 4 - Dat Nguyen: Disneyland, Qualification Exams, Does God Exist, Morality, The Interplay of Science and Faith, Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 91:44


    Dat Nguyen is a PhD student in Dr. Elliot Botvinick's lab working with diabetes and protein technologies. We discuss growing up with immigrant parents, how Disneyland is absurdly expensive, qualification exams and a bit about optical tweezers. Then we dive deep into our different experiences with faith and ask the hard questions of whether or not God exists, how science and faith interplay with each other, climate change, and finally mental health in graduate school.

    S1:E3 - Ben Bielajew: Stem Cell Ethics, Dealing with the FDA, Hurdles with Effective Teaching and Scientific Communication in Higher Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 60:00


    Ben Bielajew is a University of Michigan graduate working in Dr. Kyriacos Athanasiou's DELTAi lab. We discuss the Food and Drug Administration, case studies of medical products gone wrong, the issues and challenges of education today in academia, and briefly touch on stem cell ethics. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    Talks With Toh 3 - Ben Bielajew: Stem Cell Ethics, Dealing with the FDA, Hurdles with Effective Teaching and Scientific Communication in Higher Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2019 59:24


    Ben Bielajew is a University of Michigan graduate working in Dr. Kyriacos Athanasiou's DELTAi lab. We discuss the Food and Drug Administration, case studies of medical products gone wrong, the issues and challenges of education today in academia, and briefly touch on stem cell ethics.

    S1:E2 - Austin Lefebvre: How Cancer Cells Move, Lasers, Ethics of Genetic Editing, & Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 55:37


    Austin Lefebvre is a UCSD Alumni working in the Laboratory of Fluorescence Dynamics with Dr. Michelle Digman and Dr. Enrico Gratton. He is working on understanding how cells metastasize and how physics can help us understand cancer. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/talks-with-toh/support

    Talks With Toh 2 - Austin Lefebvre: How Cancer Cells Move, Lasers, Ethics of Genetic Editing, & Social Media

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2019 55:05


    Austin Lefebvre is a UCSD Alumni working in the Laboratory of Fluorescence Dynamics with Dr. Michelle Digman and Dr. Enrico Gratton. He is working on understanding how cells metastasize and how physics can help us understand cancer.

    Talks With Toh 1 - Ryan Donahue: Regenerative Medicine, Graduate School, & Scientific Publications

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 57:54


    Chris Toh is a UCLA Graduate and is a current PhD Candidate at UC Irvine. In this inaugural podcast he interviews Ryan Donahue who works in Dr. Kyriacos Athanasiou's lab, specifically on tissue engineering solutions to address temporomandibular joint disorders. Discussions on grad school, scientific papers, and other related topics.

    Talks With Toh (Trailer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2019 0:50


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