The Tightrope of Drug Approval Join R. William Soller to explore the delicate balance of scientific, economic and political forces shaping the development of drugs and their approval. Learn how the patient perspective has driven change in the FDA. Find out what's amiss in the drug approval process that contributed to some of the recent celebrated drug safety problems.

Health Matters: Cosmetic Dermatology Altering our appearance through Cosmetic Surgery to appear more youthful has become increasingly popular with our aging population. Host, Dr. David Granet, speaks with Mitchel P. Goldman, M.D., a leading practitioner of Cosmetic Dermatology. Dr. Goldman, especially renowned for his pioneering research and development of multiple laser techniques, details the variety of skin conditions and their corrective procedures that are utilized today.

Gordon Moore: Behind the Ubiquitous Microchip Gordon Moore, co-founder of Intel Corporation, to whom the term "Moore's Law" is attributed, speaks about the ubiquitous microchip.

Avian Influenza: From Wildlife to Poultry to Humans This program addresses the pathogenicity of Avian Influenza, examining the relationship of disease spread from wildlife to domestic fowl to humans. Panelists discuss prevention strategies for persons in contact with potentially infected wild and domestic animals and other humans.

University-Industry Collaboration and Innovation Thomas Vice of Northrop Grumman explores what the convergence of information technology and network centric warfare mean for the IT industry and academic innovation.

Technology Management Program: Look at the Big Picture Virgil Elings earned his Ph.D. in Physics from MIT and currently holds 42 patents. He was a member of the Faculty of Physics at UC Santa Barbara for 20 years. This interview with Mr. Elings is part of the Special Topics in Engineering, Business & Society series titled "Picking Winners: Here's How."

Forum Fronterizo: Borderless Innovation Baja California Governor Eugenio Elorduy and business leaders from both sides of the US-Mexico border respond to a groundbreaking report on how to stimulate borderless innovation in this event sponsored by the San Diego Dialogue at the University of California, San Diego.

Forum Fronterizo: The Life Sciences/New Path to Prosperity for California and Mexico Experts on binational economic development convene to share plans for enhanced cross-border infrastructure, cooperative marketing and expanded business opportunities in the life sciences.

San Diego OperaTalk! with Nick Reveles: The Marriage of Figaro Join host Nick Reveles for an in-depth examination of Mozart’s delightful comedy of manners, considered by many to be the "perfect opera." Visit the San Diego Opera.

Lunch Poems: Robert Hass After hosting Lunch Poems for eight years, Robert Hass has finally been prevailed upon to read his own poems in the series. Former Poet Laureate of the U.S., Hass is a UC Berkeley professor who has made important contributions in poetry, criticism, and translation. His books of poetry are Sun Under Wood, Human Wishes, Praise, and Field Guide, the latter winner of the Yale Younger Poets Award. His critical essays are assembled in Twentieth Century Pleasures, and the poets he has translated include Czeslaw Milosz, Tomas Tranströmer, and masters of Japanese haiku.