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Making STEM more accessible

  1. 08/27/2022

    Episode 16: Anesthesiology with Dr. Hazel Chung-Knight

    Dr. Hazel Chung-Knight is an anesthesiologist and one of the founders of the Jamaica School of Nurse Anesthesia. She obtained her MD from The University of the West Indies. In this episode, Dr. Chung-Knight walks us through the events in her life that led her to medicine and anesthesia. She also discusses her experience as a woman in medicine and shares advice for those looking to pursue a career in the medical field.

  2. 06/18/2022

    Episode 15: Chemical Engineering with Adam Beitz

    Adam Beitz is a graduate student studying Chemical Engineering in the Galloway Lab at MIT. His current research focuses on building genetic controllers and characterizing the role of p53 in cellular reprogramming. Before coming to MIT, Adam obtained his BSc in Chemical Engineering from Clemson University. In this episode, we discuss his journey into engineering, his advice for those beginning their careers, and what he enjoys doing in his free time!

  3. 03/15/2022

    Episode 14: Protein Engineering with Dr. Dan Mandell

    Dr. Mandell is a leading expert in synthetic biology, protein engineering, artificial intelligence, and biological and medical informatics. Together with Dr. George Church, he leveraged GROs to produce the first proteins with stability and function dependent on non-standard amino acids. Dr. Mandell completed his PhD at University of California, San Francisco, his MSc at University of Edinburgh, and his undergraduate degree in Symbolic Systems from Stanford University.

  4. 01/15/2022

    Episode 13: Biophysics with Dr. Afshin Beheshti

    Dr. Afshin Beheshti is a researcher at KBR, NASA's Ames Research Center, where he does research with developing the GeneLab project. He obtained his PhD in physics from Florida State and transitioned to studying cancer research for his postdoc. He is involved with many projects at NASA and is the lead of the COVID-19 International Research Team (COV-IRT). In this episode, Dr. Beheshti walks us through some of his projects and his journey to NASA. He also discusses work-life balance and gives tips for those who want to work for NASA someday!

    Episode 13: Biophysics with Dr. Afshin Beheshti

  5. 11/02/2021

    Episode 12: Neurosurgery with Dr. Tomas Garzon-Muvdi

    Dr. Tomas Garzon-Muvdi is a Neurosurgeon at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center. He earned his medical degree from School of Medicine of the Universidad Autonoma De San Luis Potosi in Mexico. He also did his residency at Johns Hopkins Medical School. We discuss his journey into Neurosurgery, his research, and how he manages a work-life balance. Dr. Garzon-Muvdi talks about glioblastoma, approaching a surgery, and patient-centered care.

    Episode 12: Neurosurgery with Dr. Tomas Garzon-Muvdi

  6. 09/01/2021

    Episode 11: Emergency Medicine with Dr. Josh Mugele

    Dr. Mugele is an Emergency Medicine (EM) physician at Northeast Georgia Medical Center. He obtained his medical degree from University of Michigan, did his residency in EM at University of Indiana, and completed a fellowship in disaster medicine. We discuss his journey into EM, ways to support those considered outcasts by society, and how he learned to make great cookies! We also discuss his work as a residency program director and ways to cope with negative outcomes.

    Episode 11: Emergency Medicine with Dr. Josh Mugele

  7. 08/23/2021

    Episode 10: Chemical Engineering and Synthetic Biology with Dr. Katie Galloway

    This episode features Dr. Katie Galloway. Dr. Galloway is a professor and head of the Galloway lab at MIT. In this episode, we discuss her journey into engineering, her current research, and general advice she has for those pursuing a career in STEM.

  8. 08/10/2021

    Episode 9: Neurodegeneration and MS with Dr. Francisco Quintana

    This episode features Dr. Francisco Quintana! Dr. Quintana is a researcher and professor at Brigham and Women’s, Harvard Medical School, and the Broad Institute. In this episode, Dr. Quintana discusses his current research, MS, and life outside of science! Music by: Ben McKee Logo: Makya Miller Editing: Alexa Chung Slides: SlidesGo and wallpaperacess.com

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Making STEM more accessible

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  • Creator
    Lizzie Chung
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2022
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Lizzie Chung
  • Show Website
    DocTalkWithLiz