Behind the Science: Inside the World of Cancer Research

In Episode 19 of STEM Conversations, biomedical scientist and PhD candidate Steph Munroe joins hosts Sarah and Ash to reveal the true realities of scientific research. Discover how a decade of NHS laboratory experience led to ground breaking doctoral research on how psychological stress, elevated cortisol levels, and mental resilience directly influence the progression of women's cancers.In This Episode:

From NHS Labs to PhD Research: Steph’s transition from hospital sample analysis to leading-edge precision cancer medicine.

Psychological Stress & Cancer Progression: How chronic stress suppresses the immune system and why resilience techniques alter physical cancer outcomes.

The Behind-the-Scenes of Science: Navigating piecemeal grant funding, scarcity of clinical samples, and the industry push to publish negative results.
Women in STEM & Mentorship: The power of empathetic clinical trial design, female leadership, and inspiration from research supervisor Prof. Mel Flint.
Sussex Cancer Research Centre: How new regional collaborations between the NHS, University of Brighton, and University of Sussex accelerate medical breakthroughs.
Overcoming Math Anxiety in STEM: Why you do not need to be a math genius to build a successful, high-impact career in scientific research.

About the Guest

Steph Munroe is a biomedical scientist with 13 years of NHS experience. After earning her Master's in Precision Cancer Medicine with distinction, she began her PhD at the University of Brighton, where her lab focuses on how psychological stress and resilience impact women's cancers. Subscribe & Follow

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