Inspiring Scientists Kylie Matchett

How does bar work prepare you for a life in science? Find out from Emily and why we should not be comparing ourselves to others for a happier research life (and life in general...)

To learn more about Emily's research: https://www.ed.ac.uk/inflammation-research/people/principal-investigators/dr-emily-gwyer-findlay 

@GwyerFindlay

@drkyliematchett

How do you juggle the demands of clinical work and your passion for science? I speak with Luna about her adventurous journey from her Medical Degree in Hungary to the University of Oslo via Liverpool, and her exciting research where she has been able to see immediate benefits to her patients.

To learn more about Luna's research:

https://nanoporetech.com/resource-centre/luna-djirackor-oslo-university-hospital-norway

@lunadjirakor

@nanopore

@drkyliematchett

What are the best ingredients for choosing your path in science? I talk with Calum about various aspects he considered when choosing a PhD and his post doc positions, and finding his niche as a PI.

To learn more about Calum's research: https://www.ed.ac.uk/inflammation-research/people/principal-investigators/dr-calum-bain 

@bainlab

@drkyliematchett

Vanessa Cuddeford has worked with many scientists in both academia and industry, helping them to present their data in a more engaging and impactful way. She is a former journalist and news anchor with over 20 years experience working for the BBC, ITV, Reuters and NBC and is now the founder of Present, Perform & Persuade - a business which coaches professionals to create concise, persuasive messages and deliver them authentically. 

To learn more visit: https://www.vanessacuddeford.com/

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What's it like moving to industry, having spent time in academia? How do you recognise and manage those feelings of imposter syndrome and stop them from holding you back? Join Lara and I as we cover all this and more! 

https://www.beauhurst.com/blog/female-entrepreneurs-to-watch/ 

@drkyliematchett

@LaraCampana1

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How do you choose your next steps at the end of your PhD or Postdoc? What about moving country to start in a new lab? I speak to Elaine about moving to the USA with her two cats to start a Postdoc and how she stayed motivated during the first lockdown.

To learn more about Elaine's research: https://www.ed.ac.uk/regenerative-medicine/research/elaine-emmerson 

@DoctorEmmerson

@drkyliematchet

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