Melhores podcasts sobre Scientistt (2024)

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How Brains Work: Neurology, Fruit Flies and Human Understanding 30:07

2+ y ago30:07

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When we examine the brains of Fruit Flies (Drosophila’s), we unravel fundamental principles of how the brain works. In this episode, Dr Carolina Rezeval discusses how she explores the neurology of behavioural choices and their potential application to humans. Join us for a discussion on Dr Carolina Rezeval’s journey, the rich potential benefits of …

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Aged Care and Intimacy: Consent, Autonomy, and Sexuality 38:42

2+ y ago38:42

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How should we approach consent in the context of Aged Care? This is the question at the heart of an influential paper by Dr Vanessa Schouten, Dr Catherine Cook and Dr Mark Henrickson. Weighing up the role of autonomy, consent and intimacy in Aged Care settings, this conversation dives into the mechanics of how we - as individuals and as a society -…

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How The Mars Rover Works 37:57

2+ y ago37:57

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The Mars Rover is the “most complex machine ever sent to another planet. It is a one-ton robot with two brains, seventeen cameras, six wheels, nuclear power, and a laser beam on its head." It's every sci-fi fans dream, but it's (really) confusing. How does The Mars Rover work? How does it discover new life? What happens if it breaks? Joining us on …

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Vaccine Skepticism and Tae Kwon Do 41:13

2+ y ago41:13

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The stakes have never been higher. The world is more divided than ever before, and a significant part of the issue is that we can't agree on what counts as 'true'. This week's episode features Dr Kiki Sanford: host of the hugely popular 'This Week in Science' and science communicator extraordinaire. Here, she takes on the core challenge of vaccine …

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The Monkey Wars 39:20

2+ y ago39:20

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Is it ethical to experiment on primates? Pulitzer-prize winner Deborah Blum comes onto the pod to talk about her groundbreaking book - The Monkey Wars. Written in 1994 but reading like it was written today, the fraught ethical issues it touches on are as relevant as ever. Deborah and Jamie dig into the ethical basis for animal rights, the utilitari…

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A Breakthrough in Treating Depression 36:29

2+ y ago36:29

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More than 20% of American's will suffer from depression at some point in their lives - but traditional treatments are relatively ineffective. That, according to Dr Jyoti Mishra, is in part because current treatments are too 'blunt' an instrument. Simply put, "current health care standards are mostly just asking people how they feel and then writing…

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Magic, Luck and Psychology 38:48

2+ y ago38:48

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Dr Richard Wiseman has been described as "one of the most interesting and innovative experimental psychologists in the world today". He's sold more than 3 million books, he's a member of the Inner Magic Circle and his brand psychology communication has racked up more than 500 million views on YouTube. In this winding and thoroughly entertaining con…

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Elie AlChaer: Efficiency, Efficiency, Efficiency 28:44

3y ago28:44

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How do we measure success, productivity or efficiency? Elie AlChaer is a civil engineer who studied at the Lebanese American University, Byblos and completed his graduate studies at the University of California, Berkeley. His experience in the construction industry led to the start of his research on productivity and how to measure it. In this epis…

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The Rights and Wrongs of Economics 31:47

3y ago31:47

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In January 2020, today's guest was named a member of the Pontifical Academy of Social Sciences by Pope Francis. That's right, Dani Rodrik is a seriously respected and world-renowned Turkish economist and Professor of International Political Economy at Harvard University. Publishing widely in the areas of international economics, economic developmen…

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Jordan Cohen: Quantum Gravity 37:04

3y ago37:04

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Who is today's guest? "Born in South Africa, I started my academic career at the University of Cape Town where I triple majored in Statistics, Economics, and Philosophy. I realised fairly late on that my passion was in physics, so I moved to the Uk to complete my undergraduate in theoretical physics at Queen Mary University of London. During that p…

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Simon Baron-Cohen: Autism and Human Invention 33:58

3y ago33:58

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Professor Sir Simon Baron-Cohen is a cognitive neuroscientist and the Director of the Autism Research Centre, based at Cambridge University. Baron-Cohen was knighted in the 2021 New Year Honours for services to people with autism, as well as making major contributions to the fields of typical cognitive sex differences, autism prevalence and screeni…

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Ultra-Marathons and "Nutritional Genocide" 38:06

3y ago38:06

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Prof Tim Noakes is a South African scientist and former Emeritus professor in division of Exercise Science and Sports Medicine at the University of Cape Town. As one of the very highest rated members of the National Research Foundation, it would make sense to listen to what he thinks about sports nutrition right? Noakes is a big supporter of a low-…

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Philosophy and Cognitive Science: The Predictive Brain 50:46

3y ago50:46

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Dr. Mark Miller is an assistant professor at the University of Hokkaido’s Center for Human Nature, Artificial Intelligence and Neuroscience. In this episode of The Scientistt Podcast, we break down Mark's notion of the “predictive mind”, exploring how the brain constructs its own reality from the top down. Further, we delve in to hard-hitting topic…

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Chengyu Liang: Melanomas and the UV-protector Gene 27:44

3y ago27:44

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Chengyu Liang is a world-renowned researcher with almost 17,000 citations. Her research explores basic mechanisms underlying fundamental cellular processes in the development of cancer and infectious disease. In short, Dr Liang is working to understand how to prevent melenomas (skin cancer) - work which has huge implications on the overall goal of …

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Seth Shostak: Confessions of an Alien Hunter 36:43

3y ago36:43

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Dr Soshstak is the Senior Astronomer at the SETI institute and author of 'Confessions of an Alien Hunter: A Scientist's Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence.' Seth claims to have developed an interest in extraterrestrial life at the tender age of ten, when he first picked up a book about the Solar System. This innocent beginning eventually led …

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Dr Michael Brown: The Pluto Killer 30:45

3y ago30:45

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What happened to Pluto and how is today's guest involved? Well...time to find out. Dr Brown is a professor of planetary astronomy at Cal Tech, who has discovered or co-discovered 29 minor planets, is the winner of a prestigious Feynman Prize and has appeared in The Time’s Top One Hundred Influential Persons list. Pretty cool right? In this episode,…

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Sampson the Service Dog 31:30

3y ago31:30

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Today's guest is the quite remarkable Joey Ramp - a neuroscientist, activist and the founder of Empower Ability Consulting. Joey got into neuroscience to understand the changes to her brain after a Traumatic Brain Injury, and found that labs weren't set-up for her. Sampson, her service dog Sampson, was barred. Here, Joey tells the story of how her …

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From Lebanon & Mexico, to Sheffield & Copenhagen 25:22

3y ago25:22

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This week, our guests are more special than ever.... you can meet our team! In this episode we talk to Jennifer Moussa and Daniela Lazaro, a pair of talented scientists that have travelled across the world to pursue their academic callings, whilst taking every opportunity they can to be more than simply a researcher. Hailing from Lebanon and Mexico…

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Dr Chris Jackson: Volcano Explorer, Geologist and Royal Institute Lecturer 42:18

3y ago42:18

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Today's guest is a geologist and adventurer that made history last Christmas, by becoming the first black host of the Royal Institution's Christmas lecturer in 185 years. After completing a BSc and PhD in Geology at the University of Manchester, before living in Norway, Professor Chris Jackson is an established geoscientist and world leader in the …

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Dr Sam Rowe 31:34

3y ago31:34

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"Science, sci-comm, books & gymnastics" ... that's how today's guest describes themselves to a Twitter audience of over 8,000 people. Dr Sam Rowe is a scientist and science communicator working on events and marketing for Norwich Science Festival, as well as being a Pint of Science City Coordinator. In this episode, we talk to Sam about being an ac…

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Simon Clark: The Life of a Youtube Scientist 40:39

3y ago40:39

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"PhD in climate physics by day, YouTuber by night." Simon Clark started documenting his PhD journey on Youtube in 2013. He's sinced ammased more than 320,000 followers, and has a unique ability to tackle subjects ranging from astrophysics to the theoretical possibility of Warhammer planets existing. On this pod, we cover a lot of ground. We talk ab…

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Dr. Brianna Le Busque: The Psychology of Academic 'Success' 32:18

3y ago32:18

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We hear a lot about the 'mindset' of successful people ... but what do the experts actually think? It's time to find out! As well as being an expert in all things brains, Brianna is a lecturer and social psychology researcher at the University of Southern Australia. As well as her academic work, she created a creative outlet called "DrOfWhat", whil…

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Dr Jess Wade: Science Outreach & The Wikipedia Bias 36:33

3y ago36:33

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What's it like to be one of the most influential women in UK tech? On this episode, we speak to Dr Jess Wade - a physicist, science communicator and champion for gender quality in science. Outside of her research in to polymer-based OLED's, Jess is involved with several outreach initiatives committed to improving diversity in science, both online a…

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The Scientistt Podcast - Our Brand New Trailer! 0:26

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We've produced over 30 episodes now! During that time, the scope of our podcast has changed as we have progressed and grown. To mark the higher quality, bigger reach and better organisation of our show ... we've made a new intro! Enjoy.

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Sophia Gad-Nasr: The Big Bang, Dark Matter and Cosmology 31:22

3+ y ago31:22

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This is the story of how science can get you on set at one of your favourite TV shows! Sophia is on a mission to captivate the world with physics, one particle at a time. Working on a PhD at UC Irvine with a focus on cosmology and astroparticle theory, her field is "using the very big and the very small to solve some of the Universe’s greatest myst…

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Surviving a Crocodile Attack 31:30

3+ y ago31:30

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They say your life can flash before your eyes when you are in a life-or-death situation. Well, that's not what happened to today's guest, marine biologist, Melissa Marquez. Why?, because she was fully submerged in treacherous dark waters, as she was dragged away by a three metre American crocodile whilst filming for Discovery Channel's Shark Week. …

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Studying the Science of Nutrition 28:45

3+ y ago28:45

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"Nutrition is an area where there’s a lot of misinformation, and a lot of twisting of information, and a lot of money to be made. The whole ‘dieting’ industry is a huge industry where a lot of money is made.” Today's guest, Dr. Emma Beckett, is working hard to bust the myths surrounding food nutrition. Hailing from Australia, Emma has a PhD in Food…

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2020 Christmas Special! 34:45

3+ y ago34:45

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What a year ... where do we start! As 2020 draws to a close, we're ending the year by celebrating the festive season with a very special episode. We've had some amazingly talented, high-profile and prestigious guests over the last six months, helping the growth of a supportive, kind and outgoing online community. So, in celebration of this - today'…

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Coronavirus on the Way We Live 36:21

3+ y ago36:21

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A scientist and thinker, in 2009 Nicholas Christakis was named in Time Magazine's list of the 100 most influential people in the world. Using data from a study that tracked about 5,000 people over 20 years, he suggests that happiness, like the flu, can spread from person to person. He found that smoking and obesity can be socially infectious too. I…

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How to Win a Nobel Prize 31:27

3+ y ago31:27

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"Last but by no means least, I am happy that I have managed to work since that dreadful day in September 1978 when I was diagnosed with MS." Life hasn't been easy. Born in 1943 in wartime Aberdeen, Dr Kosterlitz's parents had fled Hitler’s Germany in 1934 because his father, a non-practicing Jew, came from a Jewish family and was forbidden to marry…

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Dr Zoë Ayres: Striving for Change 22:50

3+ y ago22:50

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In the last 18 months, Dr Zoë Ayres has become a leading voice in battle to bring mental health issues to the surface of academia. The coveted '#100Voices Project', numerous awareness infographics and most recently the launch of new organisation 'Voices of Academia' - have seen Zoë's Twitter following skyrocket to over 16,000. But it's not about fa…

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Jennifer Polk: From PhD to Life 34:05

3+ y ago34:05

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We could all do with a personal coach sometimes, right? Jennifer Polk, PhD, is a career coach and expert on PhD careers. After earning a PhD in history from the University of Toronto, she launched From PhD to Life, a career coaching and speaking business. Jen writes (and speaks!) on graduate education and careers for doctoral-degree holders, on bot…

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Engineering the Future of Genetic Medicine 30:28

3+ y ago30:28

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Who said academics can't be entrepreneurs? Benjamin L. Oakes is the Founder and CEO of Scribe Therapeutics, a company rewriting the story of disease and engineering the future of genetic medicine. Completing his PhD at University of California, Berkeley in 2017 - Oakes worked under the supervision of Jennifer A. Doudna, a 2020 Nobel prize winner. I…

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The Mystery of Space Exploration 29:10

3+ y ago29:10

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We all have a fascination with space, right? I mean, how can't you be somewhat interested in the concepts of planets, space craft and fields of "dark energy". Dr. Bruce Betts is a planetary scientist and children's book author who loves teaching people about planets in fun and entertaining ways. As a science communicator and educator, he is the Chi…

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Jonathan Eisen: The James Bond of Microbiology 39:20

3+ y ago39:20

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"After my PhD, my first ever grant was actually for homeland security..." So, what does a Professor in the Genome Center of UC Davis , have to do with investigating threats to the safety of the US population? When we started our conversation with Dr Jonathan Eisen (elected to the American Academy of Microbiology in 2012), we could not of predicted …

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Fay Lin: Systemic Issues in Academia 32:19

3+ y ago32:19

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"Calling out systemic issues in #academia does NOT mean I don't support the pursuit of research. Calling out systemic issues in #academia means I think research is wonderful and I want the environment to improve." - Fay Lin On this episode, our guest's involvement in academia goes far beyond her PhD research. Fay Lin is a strong advocate for equali…

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Jen Heemstra: A Woman in Chemistry (Part 2) 32:14

3+ y ago32:14

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This is Part 2 of our conversation with Dr Jen Heemstra! In this episode, we discuss equality in the sciences, medical ethics, and the potential upsides of adversity. We also cover the need for breaks in academia and even chat rock-climbing! Female, scientist, professor, and now supervisor - Jen leads the way as a woman in her field. But, it wasn't…

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Jen Heemstra: How to be a PI (Part 1) 39:42

3+ y ago39:42

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What should a leader look like in academia? Jen Heemstra, as the name alludes, is the lead supervisor at the Heemstra Lab and Associate Professor at Emory University. In this episode, Jen offers her unique insights into a range of subjects that often go unspoken in academic circles; failure, imposter syndrome and why tenure changes things for a pro…

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Dr. Eric Topol: The Future of Medicine 49:51

3+ y ago49:51

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What does one of the world's most respected researchers think the future holds for medicine? Eric Topol is a doctor, scientist and author. Being one of the most heavily cited scientists on the planet, he has received over 250,000 citations and produced close to 1,200 publications. If that wasn't enough, he is the Executive Vice-President of Scripps…

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Who is Susanna Harris? 27:28

3+ y ago27:28

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"Building communities through communication". That's the motto that has seen Susanna Harris' research career grow far beyond microbiology. A science communication expert and mental health advocate, Susanna's popularity as a keynote speaker and academic personality has seen her develop over 60,000 followers on Twitter. If that wasn't enough, she is …

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The Hurricane Hunter 18:19

3+ y ago18:19

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What is it like to fly in to the eye of the storm? Nick Underwood is an aerospace engineer and NOAA Hurricane Hunter, providing mission-ready aircraft and professional crews to the scientific community. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Aircraft Operations Center provides a wide range of specialised airborne environmental d…

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Joachim Frank, A Nobel Prize for Chemistry 35:46

3+ y ago35:46

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A Nobel Prize. Some would say it represents the pinnacle of scientific achievement in any given field. In this episode, we're lucky enough to be joined by Joachim Frank, one of a very small number of scientists that can say they have won the prestigious award. Joachim was born and educated in Germany, before completing postdoctoral research in the …

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Culture and PhD in Pakistan 24:21

3+ y ago24:21

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Ever wondered if academia is the same around the world? Are the experiences, influences and motivations of all PhD candidates the same, regardless of background or culture? We certainly wanted to delve deeper here. Zarrar Salahuddin is a PhD candidate at the National University of Science and Technology in Pakistan, as well as an active daily blogg…

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The Secrets to Success on Academic Twitter 22:31

3+ y ago22:31

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How do you gain 20,000 followers in less than 1 year? That's the question that many people have for Stefanie, founder of Career Conversation, a Twitter handle and Youtube channel that has skyrocketed to success since its creation. Now, Stefanie is sharing her secrets (or strategies...) online, allowing others to learn from her own experiences and g…

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Wendy Ingram, Cultivating Change 30:02

3+ y ago30:02

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When Wendy lost someone close to her as a result of suicide, she chose to do something about. Academia. It has it's problems. Wendy Ingram, the Executive Director of Dragonfly Mental Health, is working to create change in one of the most prevalent areas of current discussion; poor mental health. A molecular and cell biologist by training, she now p…

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Darwin Guevarra, Placebos without Deception 23:44

3+ y ago23:44

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How many times do you see a newly published article in a popular journal, and not quite fully understand it? It would be great to learn directly from the author wouldn't it? Today we're joined by Darwin Guevarra, a postdoc at Michigan State University studying emotion regulation. We find out more about his recent paper in Nature Communications, whi…

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Who is PhD Diaries? 29:34

3+ y ago29:34

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Imagine turning your Twitter account that was created to complain about WiFi signal at a conference, in to a thriving community of over 43,000 people. Today we're joined by somebody that has done just that, all whilst keeping their personal identity anonymous. PhD Diaries, or @thoughtsofaphd, documents the realities of a life in academia through he…

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Sam Tromans, Autism in Psychiatric Facilities 27:37

3+ y ago27:37

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When his brother was diagnosed with autism, Sam was inspired to further understand the relationship autistic people have with the world around them. A qualified doctor, he now combines his psychiatric work with his PhD studies; investigating the prevalence of adult autism in psychiatric facilities. In this podcast, we delve deeper in to Sam's impor…

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Inspiring the Next Generation of Female Scientists. 22:51

3+ y ago22:51

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What's it like to be a woman in science? We're joined by Beth Eyre and Sofia Bariami, PhD students from Sheffield and Edinburgh universities. Despite having vastly different research topics, both Beth and Sofia have many things in common, notably their positions as Scientistt ambassadors, their identity as women and dealing with the effects of Covi…

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Arnesa Buljušmić-Kustura: From Refugee to Researcher. 58:36

4y ago58:36

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Arnesa Buljušmić-Kustura is an analyst, researcher and is the international operations manager for Remembering Srbencia UK. But life hasn't always been easy. Arnesa's analysis of the Bosnian War, genocide, fascism and Islamophobia, are fuelled by her first-hand experiences during the conflict. Experiencing life as a refugee, to now holding post as …

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