Interview with Dr. Alejandro Mendoza

In this episode we interview Gwen Williams, former clinical lab scientist for UC Davis Medical Center and dear friend of Dr. Jensen. She shares her life journey from growing up in Florida, joining the peace corps, becoming a clinical lab scientist, and much more. Additionally, Dr. Hanne Jensen returns as a guest host to talk about their intertwined careers and support a dear friend.If you have any questions or would like to contact us directly, our email is [email protected]

In this episode, we interview Dr. Grace Monis, director of Apheresis services for UC Davis Medical Center. We discuss her journey to medicine, research, love of music, and much more. If you have any questions or would like to contact us directly, our email is [email protected]

In this episode, we talk with Dr. Anthony Karnezis, head of gynecologic and endocrine pathology at UC Davis Medical Center. We talk about his journey from intense lab research, surviving multiple near-death experiences, moving to Canada, and eventually finding his way to UCDMC. If you have any questions or would like to reach us directly, please email [email protected]

In this episode, we speak with Dr. Jason Tovar, Chief Forensic Pathologist for the Sacramento County Coroner's Office. We discuss his journey from growing up in Southern California, working for the NIH in Washington D.C., finding his way to forensic pathology, and much more. If you'd like to learn more about volunteering for Sacramento County Coroner's Office, please email Shannon McPartland at [email protected] you'd like to reach out to us directly, our email is [email protected].

In this episode Dr. Hanne Jensen returns to continue telling her story picking up from arriving to UC Davis Medical Center. She shares the many challenges that she faced running the transfusion medicine department for decades and the many lessons she learned along the way.Please like, comment, and subscribe. If you'd like to contact us directly, our email is [email protected].

Welcome to season 2 of Sign Out Sessions! In this episode we talk with Dr. Sarah Barnhard, the current Transfusion Medicine director at UC Davis Medical Center. We discuss her journey from growing up in the midwest, to moving to New York before eventually joining UC Davis. Please rate, comment and subscribe. We'd greatly appreciate it! If you have any questions or want to reach out to us directly, our email is [email protected].

In this episode, Dr. Conner and Dr. Graff interview Dr. Hanne Jensen, who spent much of her career as the transfusion medicine director at UC Davis Medical Center and is considered a revered matriarch of the departments. We discuss her journey from Denmark to United States and learn about many of the challenges and lessons she has learned.

In this episode Dr. Graff interviews Dr. Alae Yaseen, former Surgical Pathology fellow at UC Davis Medical Center. Dr. Yaseen graciously shares his long journey from Iraq to the United States and the lessons he learned along his journey. Originally recorded in 2019.

In this episode, Dr. Graff and Dr. Conner interview Dr. Richard Levenson MD, Professor in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Dr. Levenson discusses his success and setbacks as he tries to move pathology into the next generation. Originally recorded in 2020.

In this episode Dr. Graff interviews Dr. Alejandro Mendoza, now an alumnus of the surgical and cytopathology fellowships at UC Davis Medical Center. Dr. Mendoza describes his experience growing up in the Philippines and getting the opportunity to work at UCSF and his transition into pathology. Originally recorded in 2019.