BioPOD

BioPod Edinburgh
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Explore the edges of known biology and meet the people - a podcast direct from the PhD students at the heart of university research. BioPOD is the official podcast from the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.

  1. The forgotten Kingdom: Inside the World of Fungi

    30 JAN

    The forgotten Kingdom: Inside the World of Fungi

    In this episode, Manushri and Nitara interview Dr Ester Gaya, a researcher working at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, on the Fungi genome project.

    39 min
  2. Fertility: Research & Art

    08/11/2025

    Fertility: Research & Art

    In this episode, Liz talks to Aleksandra Byrska, Gerard Pieper and Geraldine Hartsthorne, about their research on embryo development and IVF and learn more about the glass art exhibition which aims to help fertility patients.  Read more about the Fertility Glass Art project here https://biology.ed.ac.uk/new-horizons-ivf-engagement/meet-artists

    52 min
  3. AI in healthcare

    03/09/2025

    AI in healthcare

    In this episode, Analia talks to Ben Glocker from CHAI (Causality in Healthcare AI) Hub, a network of scientists designing the next generation of healthcare Artificial Intelligence.

    26 min
  4. Signs of life: detecting biosignals from fossil

    18/07/2025

    Signs of life: detecting biosignals from fossil

    In today’s episode, Nitara chats with Dr. Corentin Loron about how to interpret signatures of life, and what they might tell us about the first life forms. Please respond to our survey so we can find out more about you and what you want to listen to!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqoV4JoROJCfcMtvk4-Wer0uJGpvQfzUj3M4Mz8vx_9ScjKA/viewform?usp=header

    22 min
  5. Cell clocks: the circadian rhythm of the cells

    18/06/2025

    Cell clocks: the circadian rhythm of the cells

    From jet lag to gene expression, your body runs on a schedule — but how? In this episode, Nitara chats with Dr. Priya Crosby about how individual cells keep time, what happens when those clocks fall out of sync, and why understanding circadian rhythms is key to decoding health and disease. Interview and editing by Nitara, art and production by Evangelia

    32 min
  6. Fossil detective: piecing together the neurobiology of fossil mammals

    27/05/2025

    Fossil detective: piecing together the neurobiology of fossil mammals

    In today’s episode, Nitara chats with Dr. Ornella Bertrand about the evolution of the mammalian brain and inner ear, and how fossil evidence helps piece together this deep evolutionary history. Please respond to our survey so we can find out more about you and what you want to listen to!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqoV4JoROJCfcMtvk4-Wer0uJGpvQfzUj3M4Mz8vx_9ScjKA/viewform?usp=header

    33 min
  7. Science and Policy with Prof. Andrew Millar

    29/04/2025

    Science and Policy with Prof. Andrew Millar

    Ever wondered about the intersection of policy and science? Tune in as Markella chats with Professor Andrew Millar about his career and work as the Chief Scientific Advisor on the environment, natural resources, and agriculture for the Scottish Government.  Interview and editing by Markella, art by Keiran, and production by Manushri.

    39 min
  8. Becoming your own scientist

    27/03/2025

    Becoming your own scientist

    Ever wondered what it’s really like to become an independent researcher—calling the shots on what to study and navigating the highs and lows of doing science on your own terms? In this episode, Matthew Swaffer chats with Liz about starting his own lab, diving into all things cell-size related, and what the transition to leading your own research really feels like. Please fill out our survey so we can hear from you about where to take BioPOD in the future! SURVEY LINK: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqoV4JoROJCfcMtvk4-Wer0uJGpvQfzUj3M4Mz8vx_9ScjKA/viewform

    51 min
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Explore the edges of known biology and meet the people - a podcast direct from the PhD students at the heart of university research. BioPOD is the official podcast from the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.

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  • Creator
    BioPod Edinburgh
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    67
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 BioPOD
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