University of California, Berkeley
Mentioned in 15 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A leading research institution known for pioneering work across multiple scientific disciplines, including machine learning applications in protein engineering, cancer drug discovery, and animal behavior research. The university is frequently discussed in podcasts for hosting distinguished researchers who advance fields ranging from psychology and virology to conservation biology, with their work bridging fundamental science discoveries with practical applications in medicine and technology.
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Episode Mentions
Newshour · Apr 16, 2026
The BBC's Lyse Doucet inside Iran
“Academic institution leading linguistic research on sperm whale communication complexity and grammar patterns”
Huberman Lab · Mar 30, 2026
How Hormones Shape Sexual Orientation & Behavior | Dr. Marc Breedlove
“Where Dr. Breedlove conducted much of his groundbreaking finger length ratio research”
From First Principles · Feb 26, 2026
Dream Engineering, the Proton Radius Puzzle, and an ALS Breakthrough (EP. 27)
“Created machine learning pipeline for protein engineering combining AI predictions with wet lab validation”
On Purpose with Jay Shetty · Feb 16, 2026
Michael Pollan: The Hidden Cost Of Constant Distraction (Use THIS Practice To Reclaim Your Attention, Clarity, And Inner Freedom)
“Pollan helped establish Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics; conducts research on critical windows and psychedelics”
After the Fact · Feb 13, 2026
From Lab to Life: Making Cancer Treatment Less Toxic
“Home institution of Xiang Chang; conducts cutting-edge cancer research through chemistry-based drug discovery”
The Oprah Podcast · Feb 3, 2026
Discover AWE Daily with Oprah and Dacher Keltner
“Dacher Keltner is a psychology professor at UC Berkeley where he teaches happiness and conducts awe research”
This Week in Virology · Feb 1, 2026
TWiV 1293: The enemy of your parasite is your friend
“Peter Duesberg was professor; discovered SARC oncogene in Rous sarcoma virus”
Brains On! Science podcast for kids · Jan 27, 2026
How do stickers stick?
“Philip Messerschmitt's lab researches recyclable stickers and biocompatible adhesives for medical applications”
The Wild with Chris Morgan · Jan 27, 2026
Musical termites? What happens when you let nature sing
“Ellis Soto is a David H. Smith Conservation Research Fellow and Presidential Postdoctoral Fellow conducting research on animal movement and data sonification.”
Hidden Brain · Dec 22, 2025
The Reset Button
“Institution where Dacher Keltner conducts research on awe and prosocial emotions; hosts paleontology museum with T-Rex skeleton used in awe studies”
The Binge Crimes: The Crimes of Margo Freshwater · Dec 1, 2025
Hunting the Bogeyman | 5. Unmasked
“Roy Waller worked as an environmental engineer at UC Berkeley; investigators found videos of him assaulting women in a locked basement room at the university”
Science Vs · Nov 27, 2025
Should You Eat Like A Caveman? Plus — 10 Years of Science Vs!
“Where primatologist Catherine Milton conducted 15-year research on indigenous diets to contextualize paleo diet claims”
Ologies with Alie Ward · Nov 5, 2025
Strigiformology (OWLS) Part 1 with R.J. Gutiérrez
“Dr. Gutierrez earned his PhD here; his doctoral advisor was Starker Leopold”
Chief Change Officer · Jul 5, 2025
#419 Adaira Landry MD: From Mentorship to Micro Skills—Tools for Thriving at Work — Part One
“University Dr. Landry attended, matriculating at age 16”
Am I Doing It Wrong? · Dec 26, 2024
Re-Issue: Living In Awe and Wonder
“Dacher Keltner is a professor of psychology at UC Berkeley and runs his awe research lab there”