Genetic Admixture and population structure in Cabo Verde
A stimulating and provocative conversation with
Dr. Sandra Beleza, a researcher at University of Leicester, UK on the genetic Admixture and population structure in Cabo Verde: implications for infectious disease susceptibility. the Conversation floats in tangents of history , skin tones and racial diversity, etc....
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Update on the Current Dengue Epidemic in Cabo Verde
A Conversation with Dr. Liliane Hungria Silva, a Public Health Specialist in the Sao Lourenço dos Orgãos, gives us a Comprehensive overview of the current situation with the Dengue Epidemic and the public health strategies being implemented.
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the state of Neurosurgery in Cabo Verde
Dr Taisse Mosso Ramos MD PhD is one of the youngest neurosurgeons in Cabo Verde and she joined us to discuss the most common problems encountered and the general history and state of neurosurgery in Cabo Verde
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The History of Cabo Verdeans in New England
We often focus exclusively on health care issues. Once in a while I like to divert to topics that can reground us on our roots, history and purpose.
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Dr. Aminah Pilgrim is a Professor of Africana Studies at The Berkele College of Music and specializes on our History in New England and was kind enough to have this enlightening conversation with us.
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Are there Genetic causes of Blindness in Cabo Verde ?... and Can we do something about it?
Listen to this fascinating conversation with Dr Mandeep Singh for John Hopkins University and his patient Valeta Miranda about a rare genetic condition that may be unique to Cabo Verde and the need for genetic testing and the potential for gene therapies