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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. Entrepreneurship series: Danu Insights, optimizing experimental design

    27 jun

    Entrepreneurship series: Danu Insights, optimizing experimental design

    In this episode, join Javi and Keiran as they dive into the world of AI experimental design and biotech startup life with Dr Stefan Bostock, Co-founder and CEO of Danu Insights.

    47 min.
  2. Abortion care and male contraception: The state of sexual and reproductive healthcare

    18 mei

    Abortion care and male contraception: The state of sexual and reproductive healthcare

    In today's episode, Charli chats with Dr. John Reynolds-Wright about the state of sexual and reproductive healthcare, including progress on the development of novel male contraception and abortion care.  Interview by Charli, editing by Niamh, and production by Emilee. https://open.spotify.com/episode/0F8Kp5RUQqOolcsDWhnYqj?si=0cb527ef0e8b45ed

    42 min.

  3. 13 apr

    Science and Policy: Regulation, Genetically Modified Crops and Beyond

    Are regulations truly barriers to scientific innovation? To find out, join Markella as she interviews Prof. Joyce Tait, interdisciplinary researcher and cofounder of the Innogen Institute, on the role of regulators in research and development, the value of interdisciplinary approaches in policymaking, and the importance of good public engagement.

    38 min.
  4. Cattle Disease

    28 feb

    Cattle Disease

    Everything really is tuberculosis all the way down; in this episode, Nitara interviews Prof. Jayne Hope, Chair of Immunology at the Royal School of Veterinary Studies, who goes over the challenges of tackling bovine TB, and her research in developing effective treatments, diagnostics, and vaccines.

    19 min.
  5. 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.
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
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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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    BioPod Edinburgh
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    2019 - 2026
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