The ins and outs of scientific publishing
With many PhD students interested in alternative career pathways in science, we are keen to explore and demystify the world of scientific publishing. In this episode, Severina Marija Pociunaite talks ...
11 Joulu 202342min
Let’s chat, meet Prof. Thorunn Helgason, new head of Biology School at the University of Edinburgh
In this episode, Haomiao chats with Professor Thorunn Helgason, the head of the School of Biological sciences at Edinburgh University. It’s been a year since Thorunn started her post here in August 20...
6 Marras 202330min
Plant fossils and the story they tell
In this episode Neelakshi talks to Dr. Sandy Hetherington about the work in plant paleobotany and evolution. They discuss what are plant fossils, how and where they are formed and what they can tell u...
4 Loka 202335min
Introduction to RNA Therapies with Prof Amy Buck
With the advancements of RNA synthesis techniques due to the success of the Covid-19 vaccine we are asking what other therapeutic purposes RNA could have. In this episode, Alastair Scott talks to Prof...
5 Syys 202321min
Plastic: From Bin to Bake
In this episode, Severina Pociunaite chats to Dr Jo Sadler about how to view plastic as a resource, that can be turned into useful chemicals. Plastic can not only be recycled, but also upcycled: by br...
28 Heinä 202339min
OGI Bio: An Automated Bioreactor Start-Up
How did this Edinburgh Professor move from studying physics to starting a Biotechnology spin-out company? In our new episode, we hear from Professor Teuta Pilizota all about how her past research expe...
27 Kesä 202331min
Circadian Rhythms with Dr Gerben van Ooijen
Why do you think you are awake right now? You might be aware that your circadian rhythm determines your sleep cycle. But how does your body keep time? Can a cell have a clock? And how can this system ...
30 Touko 202319min
Green Bioactives: A biomanufacturing spin-out company
In this episode, Apple Chew chats to Professor Gary Loake, a group leader at the Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. His group researches the immune responses of plan...
6 Touko 202324min
