Space Struggles, AI in Cancer Research, and a Career Dilemma
Monday Science21 Mar 2025

Space Struggles, AI in Cancer Research, and a Career Dilemma

What happens when astronauts get stranded in space for nine months? How is AI reshaping cancer research? And what should you do if the academic job market looks bleak?

In this jam-packed episode, Dr. Bahijja Raimi-Abraham covers:
🚀 NASA's astronaut rescue mission – How a Boeing Starliner failure left astronauts stranded in space, and how SpaceX saved the day.
🧬 AI breakthrough in cancer research – Meet Niche Compass, an open-source AI tool that maps cellular interactions, paving the way for personalized medicine and deeper cancer insights.
🎓 Career Dilemma: Life after a PhD – A listener asks, "What skills should I develop to enhance my employability outside academia?" Dr. Bahijja shares practical advice on transferable skills, upskilling, and career transitions.
📺 Black Mirror Season 7 Hype – Why Dr. Bahijja is beyond excited and contemplating a six-episode Black Mirror podcast special.

✨ Plus, true crime, social media paranoia, and reflections on being on secondment in Nigeria!

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