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Joe

On this podcast I will be covering a range of topics. From understanding the molecular mechanisms of why interventions such as exercise & nutrition can improve our quality of life. Also, I will be talking to different PhD students, about why they started a PhD and tips and tricks they have for anyone wanting to start one.

  1. 04/30/2021

    Using fruit flies as a model to investigate parkinson's disease with Maria

    Maria is a PhD student at the National Horizons Centre, Teesside University. Her PhD project involves investigating the roles of mitochondria in Parkinson’s disease, using fruit flies as a model system. The project combines a mix of genetics with molecular biology. She hopes that this research will improve knowledge around the mechanisms that cause Parkinson’s disease, and pave the way for future therapeutics. Unsurprisingly, this research has increased Maria’s interest in the power mitochondria have in the body and as a result, she is particularly interested in the role of mitochondria in health and disease, and hopes to continue researching this. Prior to starting her PhD, Maria completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Biomedical Science with a diploma in professional practice, as a result of a placement year in an NHS Histology laboratory. Following this, she went on to complete a Master of Research degree in Medical and Molecular Biosciences, completing a project in the replication of mitochondria during early embryo development. Outside of her PhD, Maria exercises her passion for science communication not only via her Instagram account (@ABioBlog) but also by writing for her blog (https://abioblog.wordpress.com). She is keen to improve science outreach in areas in the UK that experience deprivation and higher levels of unemployment, with the hope that this enhances access to STEM careers for women. Outside of science, Maria enjoys exploring the Northern countryside with her cockapoo, Monty.

    1h 12m

  2. 04/23/2021

    Calories in and calories out with Dr Nicholas Norwitz

    Dr. Nicholas Norwitz holds a PhD from Oxford University in ketogenic and brain metabolism, works as a metabolic health practitioner, conducts clinical research, writes papers, lectures on the international stage, and is now pursuing his MD at Harvard Medical School. In addition to Nick's, academic credentials he has a history of struggling with and overcoming life-threatening metabolic diseases. https://youtu.be/y2louDfTFt0 - Story  https://newmediketo.com - His website   https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/4/1362/htm - His most recent paper

    1h 51m

  3. 03/24/2021

    How do we measure the COVID-19 vaccine response with Dami Collier

    Dami is a clinician-scientist with an interest in virology. She is currently doing a Ph.D. at UCL and is a visiting clinal research fellow at the University of Cambridge.  She has a background in epidemiology and has worked at Africa Health Research Institute where she worked on HIV central nervous system escape and HIV resistance. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, she has worked on SARS-COV-2, exploring the impact of viral evolution and the variants of concern on patient outcomes and vaccine response.

    1h 7m

  4. 03/21/2021

    Life as a PhD student during COVID with Diana Dakik

    Diana is a PhD student at the University of Surrey and is based at the Animal and Plant Health Agency working on characterizing equine immune cells and determining their interactions with viruses.

    1h 18m

  5. 03/02/2021

    Cell replacement therapy as a treatment for type 1 diabetes with Katrina

    Katrina is a Ph.D. student based at the University of Strathclyde in Glasgow. She's enrolled in a centre for doctoral training that combines medical research with business studies at the University of Edinburgh. She uses new microscopy techniques to study the pancreas and is interested in treating type one diabetes with cell replacement therapy.

    1h 8m

  6. 02/07/2021

    Overcoming failures in a PhD with Aamir Hussain

    Hey everyone welcome to another podcast episode. Today I had with me Aamir Hussain who is a post-doc at the University of Leicester in the field of Respiratory Pharmacology. He completed his PhD at De Montfort University looking at different novel antiangiogenic compounds.

    1h 19m

  7. 02/07/2021

    Why study a PhD abroad with Liam Oliver

    Liam is an SENr-registered Sport and Exercise Nutritionist (Graduate), having completed his undergraduate degree in BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science at Sheffield Hallam University and MSc Sport and Exercise Nutrition at Leeds Beckett University. He has now relocated and enrolled in a PhD in the School of Exercise and Nutrition Sciences at Queensland University of Technology (QUT). His experience in sport science and nutrition began with British Diving in Sheffield during his undergraduate degree. Next, alongside postgraduate study at Leeds Beckett University, Liam volunteered in the Applied Practice Programme. This led to experience working as a performance nutritionist with a para-powerlifter, regional rugby players, female sports teams and Team GB Racewalking. Before moving abroad, Liam worked in the NHS as a Dietetic Assistant with the Type 2 Diabetes team in Leeds. Personally, he had the privilege of attending trials for Team GB Para-Triathlon and Cycling, and England Football as a teenager. He is now an endurance enthusiast and a classified T38 (cerebral palsy) Para-Athletics athlete. Liam is more than happy for you to contact him via the details below if you wish! Twitter: https://twitter.com/LiamOliverNutri

    1 hr

  8. 02/07/2021

    Novel gene targets for treating obesity related diseases with Shehroz

    Hey everyone today on the podcast I had Shehroz with me. Shehroz is a PhD student at Aberdeen University looking broadly at novel gene targets for treatments of obesity-related diseases more specifically focusing on a target involved in fatty liver disease. We spoke about using animal models in research, research around obesity, and general life as a PhD student. Enjoy the episode.

    1h 5m
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On this podcast I will be covering a range of topics. From understanding the molecular mechanisms of why interventions such as exercise & nutrition can improve our quality of life. Also, I will be talking to different PhD students, about why they started a PhD and tips and tricks they have for anyone wanting to start one.

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  • Creator
    Joe
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    17
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Joe
  • Show Website
    The research lounge