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Dr. Eric Pop's research spans electronics, electrical engineering, physics, nanomaterials, and energy. He applies materials with nanoscale properties to engineer better electronics like transistors, circuits, & data storage mechanisms. #scicomm #science

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Dr. Ana Luisa Trejos is an engineer who is designing wearable mechatronic technologies that are comfortable for users & can restore mobility & quality of life for people with upper body movement problems.

Learn more about her life & work here:
www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-ana-luisa... #scicomm

859: Dr. Lawrence Uricchio: Modeling How Ecological and Evolutionary Processes Drive Adaptation in a Changing World - People Behind the Science Podcast Listen to the Episode Below (0:49:07) 0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 0:000:49:07 859: Dr. Lawrence Uricchio: Modeling How Ecological and Evolutionary Processes Drive Adaptation in a Changing World Apple Podca...

Curiosity is critical for success in #science, but you also need determination & passion. Dr Lawrence Uricchio shared stories from his career path, his modeling research on how evolutionary & ecological processes work in snails, advice, & more!
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858: Dr. Douglas Fields: Studying New Cellular Mechanisms of Memory Involving Myelin - People Behind the Science Podcast Listen to the Episode Below (0:47:08) 0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 0:000:47:08 858: Dr. Douglas Fields: Studying New Cellular Mechanisms of Memory Involving Myelin Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyPlayer...

Dr. Doug Fields studies how the brain develops and the mechanisms involved in changes to the brain’s structure and function (plasticity). He wants to know how experience regulates brain development & plasticity, and the mechanisms of learning. #scicomm

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Dr. Talithia Williams is a mathematician creating models of the rates at which groups of people develop cataracts over time. Cataract surgery isn't accessible for everyone around the world, & identifying areas w/ the greatest need for treatment is key.

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I enjoyed this conversation with a fantastic engineer and entrepreneur! Worth a listen for researchers weighing their options in academia, industry, and startups. Tyler has done it all, and he shares some helpful insights and advice!

#scicomm #robotics #engineering #academia #sciencecareers

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For people w/ mobility issues, walking can be a major challenge. With a background in #engineering & #robotics, Dr. Tyler Susko designed adaptive shoes that may make it easier for people to take their next step.

Learn more about Dr. Susko & his career:
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855: Dr. David Sedlak: Working to Purify and Preserve Our World's Water Supply - People Behind the Science Podcast Listen to the Episode Below (0:41:52) 0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 0:000:41:52 855: Dr. David Sedlak: Working to Purify and Preserve Our World’s Water Supply Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyPlayer Embed...

Dr. David Sedlak is dedicated to creating technologies that will allow future generations to have access to adequate amounts of clean, safe water. Learn more about his life, his career, and his research in this podcast episode! #scicomm

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853: Dr. Donald Smith: Getting to the Root of How Microbes Help Plants Thrive Under Stress - People Behind the Science Podcast Listen to the Episode Below (0:42:22) 0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 0:000:42:22 853: Dr. Donald Smith: Getting to the Root of How Microbes Help Plants Thrive Under Stress Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify...

A big thank you to Innovative Research for their support of this week's episode featuring Dr. Donald Smith from @mcgill.ca!

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#science #scicomm #biology #plants #biotech #research

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2026 is our 3rd year partnering w/ the amazing team at @innovativeresearch.bsky.social as podcast sponsors! We appreciate their support & belief in our mission to humanize science by sharing the voices, stories & journeys of researchers. Visit innov-research.com to learn about them & their products.

Starting on his family's apple farm in rural Nova Scotia, Don took a roundabout route to a research career. He discussed successes & challenges, as well as life outside the lab, exciting travel, & more.

Thank you to @innovativeresearch.bsky.social for providing support for this podcast episode!

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"When you get a result that doesn't conform to what you expect, don't just brush it off."

Wise words from the wonderful Dr. Donald Smith! He shares how unexpected results transformed his career & had lasting impacts on #science & agriculture. #scicomm

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852: Dr. Andrew Friedman: Using Astrophysics to Unravel the Enigma of Quantum Entanglement - People Behind the Science Podcast Listen to the Episode Below (0:49:50) 0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 0:000:49:50 852: Dr. Andrew Friedman: Using Astrophysics to Unravel the Enigma of Quantum Entanglement Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotify...

As an astrophysicist and cosmologist, Dr. Andy Friedman studies the history of the universe from the Big Bang through present day. He uses observations of astronomical objects in other galaxies to learn about fundamental physics and quantum mechanics.

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851: Dr. Kristen Rasmussen: Examining Extreme Weather Events and Earth's Most Intense Storms - People Behind the Science Podcast Listen to the Episode Below (0:38:41) 0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 0:000:38:41 851: Dr. Kristen Rasmussen: Examining Extreme Weather Events and Earth’s Most Intense Storms Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpoti...

Dr. Kristen Rasmussen studies extreme #weather events like heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hail storms. She is examining these extreme event systems in the context of our current climate and how they may change in the future. 👩‍🔬

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@cshlnews.bsky.social #scicomm #biology #science #genetics 🧬 🧪

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Don’t be afraid to try things. Working on a research project in college changed the trajectory of Dr. Dave Jackson's career, & he shared more about his career path, his research on plant growth & development, challenges he has overcome, advice, & more.
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849: Dr. Joyce Ohm: Examining the Role of Epigenomics in Development and Disease - People Behind the Science Podcast Listen to the Episode Below (0:42:53) 0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 0:000:42:53 849: Dr. Joyce Ohm: Examining the Role of Epigenomics in Development and Disease Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyPlayer Emb...

Dr. Joyce Ohm studies epigenomics in development & disease, particularly in cancer. Your cells package the genome differently to efficiently use genes they need. This is key during development, & there are problems with the epigenome in cancer. #scicomm
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Sometimes even the best-laid plans have to change. Dr. Bryan Cassone discussed his early pivot from pharmacy to #biology, & how he's never looked back. He shared stories about his 1st research grant, traveling the world for field work, football, & more!
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847: Dr. Natalia Vergara: Scientist with Her Sights Set on Using Stem Cells to Study and Treat Retinal Degeneration - People Behind the Science Podcast Listen to the Episode Below (0:43:01) 0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 0:000:43:01 847: Dr. Natalia Vergara: Scientist with Her Sights Set on Using Stem Cells to Study and Treat Retinal Degeneration Apple Podca...

Dr. Natalia Vergara uses stem cells to understand how the retina forms during development and how it degenerates during disease. She aims to develop therapies to help patients who suffer from vision loss.

Learn more about her life & research:
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Beautiful paintings!

846: Dr. Randy Blakely: Studying the Genetics and Mechanisms of Specialized Proteins in the Brain that Regulate Neurotransmission - People Behind the Science Podcast Listen to the Episode Below (0:58:58) 0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 0:000:58:58 846: Dr. Randy Blakely: Studying the Genetics and Mechanisms of Specialized Proteins in the Brain that Regulate Neurotransmissi...

Dr. Randy Blakely studies how #neurons control signaling, & how different drugs impact neurotransmitters. He's interested in how normal neurotransmitter regulation, & changes due to drugs, ultimately impact behavior.

Learn more about his life & career:
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This was a fun conversation with a wonderful scientist doing cool research at the intersection of quantum mechanics, biophysics, biomedical engineering, & #neuroscience! We covered a range of topics from light-emitting cells in the brain to lab Olympics, travel mishaps, advice, and more!

#scicomm 🧪

Thank you Marie for holding a (digital) space for one of the most *real* conversations I've had in a long time.

“Do not fear to be eccentric in opinion, for every opinion now accepted was once eccentric.” — Bertrand Russell

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Don't be afraid to be different. Being unconventional is a strength for @msahsorin.bsky.social, including in her work on the physical signals our bodies use to control plasticity, regeneration, & health. She shares key experiences that shaped her life.👩‍🔬
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532: Dr. Sonia Contera: Applying Physics and Nanotechnology to Understand Mechanics and Shape in Biological Systems - People Behind the Science Podcast Listen to the Episode Below (00:41:31) 0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 0:0000:41:31 532: Dr. Sonia Contera: Applying Physics and Nanotechnology to Understand Mechanics and Shape in Biological Systems Apple Pod...

Dr. Sonia Contera is working to understand the #physics that allow biological systems to build nano-scale molecules into cells, organs, tissues, and organisms. Her research ranges from pancreatic tumor treatments to how plants grow.

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👩‍🔬 #scicomm #science

843: Dr. Donovan German: Breaking Down the Mysteries of Digestion in Animals With Unusual Diets - People Behind the Science Podcast Listen to the Episode Below (0:38:38) 0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 0:000:38:38 843: Dr. Donovan German: Breaking Down the Mysteries of Digestion in Animals With Unusual Diets Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSp...

Dr. Donovan German studies how food moves through the gut, which enzymes are secreted during digestion, what microbes are there, & what role the microbes play. He particularly focuses on animals with unusual diets. Learn more:
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#scicomm #science #biology

Thanks to Dr. McNeely @phdmarie.bsky.social for profiling our work and putting together such an awesome podcast on scientists--the people behind the work. #STEM And now that #Basal and #Tuft are quasi famous.... will have to post them here. ;)

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842: Dr. Trudy Oliver: Investigating the Biology and Origins of Small Cell Lung Cancer - People Behind the Science Podcast Listen to the Episode Below (0:38:56) 0.75x 1x 1.25x 1.5x 2x 0:000:38:56 842: Dr. Trudy Oliver: Investigating the Biology and Origins of Small Cell Lung Cancer Apple PodcastsGoogle PodcastsSpotifyPlay...

Knowing how #cancer starts can inform treatment & prevention. @tgoliver.bsky.social shares her discovery that small cell lung cancer likely originates from lung basal stem cells, stories of persisting through challenges, mentors who helped her on her path, and more! #scicomm 👩‍🔬

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