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In this Thursday Special's episode Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham discussed the relationship between Chemistry, Ceramics, Museum and more with Dr Alicia McGeachy, a postdoctoral scholar with the Northwestern University/Art Institute of Chicago Center for Scientific Studies in the Arts (NU-ACCESS).

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In this episode, Dr. Bahijja Raimi-Abraham reviews the film 'The Pod Generation' and discusses the scientific concepts behind it. The film explores the idea of growing and developing an embryo outside the natural biological womb in an artificial environment.

Dr. Raimi-Abraham delves into the research on artificial wombs and womb-on-chip technology, highlighting the potential benefits and ethical considerations. She also discusses the director's perspective on societal pressures related to pregnancy and motherhood.

Overall, she gives the film a strong four out of five rating for its thought-provoking themes and excellent acting.

Takeaways


The film 'The Pod Generation' explores the concept of growing and developing an embryo outside the natural biological womb in an artificial environment.
Research on artificial wombs and womb-on-chip technology is still in the theoretical stage, but there are promising developments in sustaining preterm fetuses and modeling the maternal-fetal interface.
The film raises important ethical considerations, such as parental bonding, the risk of designer babies, and the integration of AI in reproductive technology.
Societal pressures related to pregnancy and motherhood, as well as financial incentives for women to delay childbirth, are highlighted in the film.

Additional Information


Episode 74 - Let's Talk About Single Women's Fertility and Egg Freezing
Thursday Special - Parenthood Over 40

Keywords


film review, artificial womb, womb-on-chip, scientific research, ethical considerations, societal pressures, pregnancy, motherhood




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In this Thursday Special's episode, Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham introduced the new episode format and interviews Sandile Mtetwa, a 3rd year PhD Research at the University of Cambridge (bio. here) as part of our Royal Society of Chemistry funded project aimed at opening up conversations about diversity in chemical sciences and engaging the public with chemistry using creative approaches.



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In this episode, Dr. Bahijja Raimi-Abraham discusses her recent paper publication (https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.3c17384 ) and the research work of one of her PhD researchers. The paper focuses on non-animal based modeling of infectious diseases, specifically human liver stage malaria. The study involves creating a viable and bio-relevant liver model using synthetic nano scaffolds. Dr. Raimi-Abraham also talks about her recent interview on the Pharma Drama YouTube channel and her plans to be interviewed on other podcasts and platforms. The episode concludes with Dr. Raimi-Abraham addressing a listener's dilemma about balancing research work with personal life.



Takeaways


Dr. Raimi-Abraham's research focuses on non-animal based modeling of infectious diseases, particularly human liver stage malaria.
The recent paper publication explores the creation of a viable and bio-relevant liver model using synthetic nano scaffolds.
Dr. Raimi-Abraham discusses her interview on the Pharma Drama YouTube channel and her plans for more interviews on different platforms.
She provides advice on finding a better work-life balance, emphasizing the importance of having a personal life and hobbies, giving oneself permission to rest, and seeking support and advice from supervisors when workload becomes overwhelming.



Keywords

paper publication, PhD research, infectious diseases, liver model, nano scaffolds, interview, work-life balance


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In this Thursday Special's episode...Dr Bahijja talks about a recent finding that 1 in 5 people saved by cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) recalled "lucid dying". 

🛑 Trigger warning - today’s episode contains discussions about death which some people find disturing 🛑 

Episode Photo by Pixabay

Additional Information


NYU Langone Health Press Release - https://nyulangone.org/news/lucid-dying-patients-recall-death-experiences-during-cpr



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In this episode, Dr. Bahijja Raimi-Abraham interviews Professor Nicole Letourneau (University of Calgary) about her work in parenting and child development.

Takeaways


Parenting and child development are crucial for giving children the best start in life.
Resilience is important, but it is better to prevent toxic stressors and provide supportive environments for children.
Parents need social support, good mental health, and socioeconomic stability to be the best parents they can be.
Intergenerational trauma can be addressed and stopped through improved parenting and support.
Parents should seek support and be adaptable and responsive to the individual needs of each child.

Additional Information


Scientific Parenting: What Science Reveals About Parental Influence (2013)
What Kind of Parent Am I? (2018)
Parenting and Child Development: Issues and Answers (2020)

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Keywords

parenting, child development, resilience, stressors, social support, mental health, child development, intergenerational trauma, support, adaptability


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