Episode 18: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month & Book Club Chat

Today’s episode focuses on the importance of reading, cardiovascular research, and Hispanic Heritage Month.In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, Dr. Vik Meadows interviews PhD Candidate in Toxicology, Catherine Rojas, about her experience as a Latina in STEM and Dr. Roberto Mota interviews Dr. Carmen de Miguel about her research and experience as a Hispanic woman in STEM.Our co-hosts Dr. Roberto Mota, Dr. Daisy Shu, and Dr. Vik Meadows discuss the importance of reading and their current reading lists in celebration of National Read A Book Month (September). We also celebrate the importance of Cepasuchil, or Marigolds, with Dr. Vik Meadows as she shares insights into the cultural and scientific impact of these flowers in Latino culture and home gardens.We hope you enjoy our episode!