VeganMed, Inc.
Aug 6, 2024
VeganMed, Inc. is proud to share the highly anticipated TEDx Talk by Dr. Jasmine Uchi, focusing on the critical importance of animal-free medications for individuals with Alpha-gal Syndrome, vegans, vegetarians, and people with specific religious beliefs.
VeganMed, Inc. is proud to share the release of the highly anticipated TEDx Talk video given by one of our pharmacists, Dr. Jasmine Uchi. The talk delves into the critical importance of animal-free medications for individuals with Alpha-gal Syndrome, those with dietary preferences such as vegans and vegetarians, and people with specific religious beliefs.
In this compelling TED Talk, Dr. Uchi shares personal insights and professional expertise, highlighting the growing need for transparency in medication ingredients. The discussion sheds light on how animal-free medications can provide safer, more inclusive options for diverse populations.
I am incredibly excited to finally share my TED Talk on animal-free medications. It was an amazing experience to convey my insights on a platform as prestigious as TEDx. This talk is dedicated to all the patients I’ve connected with to help find animal-free alternatives to their medications!
Dr. Uchi hopes the TEDx Talk will inspire and motivate others to consider the ingredients in their medications more carefully and advocate for greater transparency in the pharmaceutical industry.
The TEDx Talk is now available for viewing: https://youtu.be/gXpkR-8XWHc?si=d-iZoiMJBYD1VhYM
About Dr. Jasmine Uchi
Dr. Jasmine Uchi is a pharmacist and the Director of Medical Affairs and Operations at VeganMed, Inc., and is informally known as the "alpha-gal pharmacist." She has touched the lives of thousands of patients with a potentially fatal allergy known as Alpha-gal Syndrome. She is an adjunct faculty member at University of Pacific, Thomas J. Long School of Pharmacy and has published several research papers which have been featured on multiple media platforms. She is passionate about patient safety and health equity. In addition to being a dog mom for a six-year-old Frenchie, she enjoys journaling and traveling.
About TEDx
TEDx is a grassroots initiative that brings TED's mission of spreading "ideas worth spreading" to local communities worldwide. Organized independently by passionate individuals under a free license from TED, these events feature live speakers and recorded TED Talks, adhering to TED's guidelines for format, curation, and organization. Over 3,000 TEDx events are held annually, fostering local conversations and sharing new ideas and research.