BioPOD
70 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago -Explore the edges of known biology and meet the people - a podcast direct from the PhD students at the heart of university research. BioPOD is the official podcast from the School of Biological Sciences at the University of Edinburgh.
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The world of editing
March 14, 2024 08:00 - 45 minutes - 31.5 MBIn this episode of BioPod's publishing series, Severina and Dr Seema Grewal discuss the world of editing for scientific journals. Seema is the Executive Editor for the Journal of Cell Science, and talks through her journey entering publishing, advice for PhD students wanting to enter the industry, and gives helpful tips for those wanting to publish their own papers.
Entrepreneurship series: NucBarcoder- Barcoding DNA to identify various species ft. Dr. Wu Huang
February 14, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 21.9 MBIn this episode of BioPod’s entrepreneurship series, Keshav and Dr. Wu Huang discuss the journey behind NucBarcoder, a species identification tool hoping to tackle the biodiversity crisis. Wu talks through some of the challenges and rewards of growing a start-up idea and how Edinburgh Innovations from the University of Edinburgh advised and helped throughout the process.
Science communication and Education
January 19, 2024 10:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MBIn this episode Anna and Andrea Paterlini talks about the approach to education of genetics and his experience developing a course for 2nd year bachelor students. They discuss diversity and inclusion in science and what remains to be done to be scientifically accurate when it comes to these sensitive topics in education as well as everyday life. Andrea also mentions what he and other scientists did to address the statements of the secretary of state for science (which you can find here ). An...
The ins and outs of scientific publishing
December 11, 2023 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBWith many PhD students interested in alternative career pathways in science, we are keen to explore and demystify the world of scientific publishing. In this episode, Severina Marija Pociunaite talks to Dr Manuel Breuer, a deputy editor at Springer Nature, about his journey into scientific publishing. In particular, they explore the diversity of the role, how scientific publishing has changed in recent years, and advice for scientists preparing and submitting their manuscripts to improve the...
Let’s chat, meet Prof. Thorunn Helgason, new head of Biology School at the University of Edinburgh
November 06, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, Haomiao chats with Professor Thorunn Helgason, the head of the School of Biological sciences at Edinburgh University. It’s been a year since Thorunn started her post here in August 2022, let’s meet her and hear how she sees the past academic year in the school, and how she expects the future to happen. And, have you also wondered how was Edinburgh Uni like years ago? Well, Thorunn doesn’t just see the university thriving today, she also witnessed the changes happened since s...
Plant fossils and the story they tell
October 04, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn this episode Neelakshi talks to Dr. Sandy Hetherington about the work in plant paleobotany and evolution. They discuss what are plant fossils, how and where they are formed and what they can tell us about plant history today. Sandy focuses on plant root evolution as part of his research and introduces one of the best-preserved plant fossil deposits here in Scotland, called Rhynie chert Find out more about Dr. Hetheringtons research here: https://www.ed.ac.uk/biology/groups/hetherington
Introduction to RNA Therapies with Prof Amy Buck
September 05, 2023 09:00 - 21 minutes - 14.6 MBWith the advancements of RNA synthesis techniques due to the success of the Covid-19 vaccine we are asking what other therapeutic purposes RNA could have. In this episode, Alastair Scott talks to Prof Amy Buck about her somewhat accidental journey to becoming a RNA biologist, her labs current research and her outlook on the field. In particular, they chat about the curious role of RNA as a communicator and signalling molecule. Find out more about Prof Bucks research here: https://www.buckl...
Plastic: From Bin to Bake
July 28, 2023 08:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBIn this episode, Severina Pociunaite chats to Dr Jo Sadler about how to view plastic as a resource, that can be turned into useful chemicals. Plastic can not only be recycled, but also upcycled: by breaking it down using biotechnology and reusing the carbon to make secondary products. What kind of plastic do microbes like best? And how can the products of digestion be manufactured into something new? They also discuss how Dr Sadler went about setting up her own lab, including the unique ch...
OGI Bio: An Automated Bioreactor Start-Up
June 27, 2023 08:00 - 31 minutes - 20.6 MBHow did this Edinburgh Professor move from studying physics to starting a Biotechnology spin-out company? In our new episode, we hear from Professor Teuta Pilizota all about how her past research experiences led her to where she is today, how her research keeps leading her to new technological developments and how this culminated in her starting a biotech spin-out company. Many researchers spent a significant amount of time cultivating microorganisms, so they reach the desired growth phas...
Circadian Rhythms with Dr Gerben van Ooijen
May 30, 2023 09:00 - 19 minutes - 12.5 MBWhy do you think you are awake right now? You might be aware that your circadian rhythm determines your sleep cycle. But how does your body keep time? Can a cell have a clock? And how can this system survive perturbations? Gerben van Ooijen and his lab @vanOoijenLab work on finding out some of the cellular mechanisms that are behind the ability of an organism to keep time. They study modified algae that give off light during some phases of the circadian clock, to shine some light on the pa...
Green Bioactives: A biomanufacturing spin-out company
May 06, 2023 08:00 - 24 minutes - 17 MBIn this episode, Apple Chew chats to Professor Gary Loake, a group leader at the Institute of Molecular Plant Sciences at the University of Edinburgh. His group researches the immune responses of plants. Gary is also the founder and chief scientific officer of the biotech startup Green Bioactives. Since plants can produce immune-related products with sometimes useful properties and up to 25% of pharmaceuticals trace back to plant natural products, his company develops a biomanufacturing pla...
Campus Conservation with Dr Sophie Haupt
March 28, 2023 08:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBWhere do plant scientists get their plant materials from? How do you best grow a new species? In this episode, Haomiao sits down with Dr Sophie Haupt, the manager of the plant growth facility at the University of Edinburgh. As part of the facility team, she supports research and teaching projects by growing all kind of plants in grow domes, glass houses, and of course outside. Sophie is also working on a conservation project on campus, to provide a safe and biodiverse habitat for native w...
PhD Advice from the New Director of Grad School
February 28, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MBIn this episode, Liz Gaberdiel chats to Gerben van Ooijen, postgraduate advisor and Director of the Graduate School at the University of Edinburgh. They discuss the role of postgraduate advisors and how they can help during PhD studies. We hear what situations postgraduate advisors can help with and Gerben gives us some vital advice on how to maintain a productive, healthy and enjoyable PhD journey. They also discuss his work as the Director of the Graduate Schoo and illustrate the key role...
PhD Advice from postgraduate administrators Karen and Mairead
January 31, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 12.4 MBIn this episode Liz Gaberdiel interviews Karen Woodcock and Mairead Rae, the Postgraduate Programme Administrators of ICB, IQB3 and IEB, IIIR, IMPS, respectively, in the School of Biological Science at the University of Edinburgh. They share their experiences working with postgraduate students, what insights they accumulated from that work and share top tips on a successful PhD. They also introduce a wide range of support they can provide and share useful resources for a successful PhD. Vi...
Trash to Treasure with Dr Stephen Wallace
December 27, 2022 10:00 - 51 minutes - 35.3 MBFossil fuels are used everywhere, in our clothing, our medicine, and even our cooking. Wouldn’t it be great if we could use another source to synthesise these necessary molecules. Maybe something that’s very abundant and unwanted, such as waste streams from other processes? In this episode, we’re diving into how microorganisms could be useful in synthesising biomaterials. Even better, they can be used to clean up waste products and turn them into something useful. Severina Pociunaite sits...
The Origins of Antimicrobial Resistance
November 29, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBRight on the heels of the 2022 World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, this episode covers a broad overview of the key topics associated with antimicrobial resistance. Rose Doyle from BioPOD teamed up with Carys Redman-White from the new Edinburgh antimicrobial resistance podcast EdiAMR to chat to Dr Brian Wee about his work. We hear his thoughts on the best tools and tactics to combat the rise of antibiotic resistance as well as a deep dive into one decade-long research project about the spread...
iGEM2022 Petalution - How to clean our water using synthetic biology
October 11, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this very special episode, we hear from Dev, Charity, and Diana, who are part of a team competing in this years’ iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) competition. Students from the University of Edinburgh and from the University of Health and Allied Services in Ghana joined forces to develop synthetic biology projects to solve local problems. The local problem they want to tackle? Heavy metal and plastic pollution in water bodies. Detecting pollution in rural areas can be d...
iGEM2022 Petalution - How to clean our water using synthetic biology
October 11, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBIn this very special episode, we hear from Dev, Charity, and Diana, who are part of a team competing in this years’ iGEM (International Genetically Engineered Machine) competition. Students from the University of Edinburgh and from the University of Health and Allied Services in Ghana joined forces to develop synthetic biology projects to solve local problems. The local problem they want to tackle? Heavy metal and plastic pollution in water bodies. Detecting pollution in rural areas can be d...
Beetlejuices – How beetles take care of their offspring
September 27, 2022 08:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBIn this episode, Chris Donohoe (@dono_heptane) chats with PhD students Casey Patmore (@paseycatmore) and Georgia Lambert (@GALambert3) about the fascinating world of the behavioural ecology of burying beetles. They discuss how to "keep calm and carrion" when researching beetles, who need carrion to raise their progeny. What factors affect their parenting behaviour and what can it teach us about the complex responses of insects to effectively care for their offspring?
Academia Through Time
August 30, 2022 09:00 - 50 minutes - 34.8 MBIn this unique episode, Hend and Julie chat with scientists at different career stages and backgrounds about changes that have been happening in Academia over the years. We hear from Prof. Jim Kaufman and Dr Nisha Philip of the Institute of Immunology and Infection Research, and Prof. Loeske Kruuk, and Dr Helen Alexander of the Institute of Ecology and Evolution. How was Academia when these scientists began their careers and how have their lived experiences shaped who they are now as academi...
Spore Wars - Microbial Biotechnology in Space with Dr Rosa Santomartino
July 27, 2022 22:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this episode, Rose Doyle talks to Dr Rosa Santomartino of the UK Centre for Astrobiology about her research that’s “out of this world”. Rosa talks about her journey to become an astrobiologist and what she does as a researcher in Astromicrobiology: the study of microorganisms and their behaviour in an extra-terrestrial environment. We hear about her work on sending microbes to the International Space Station to mine precious metals from asteroids, the excitement and the difficulties of ...
Biology Without the Cells with Dr Nadanai Laohakunakorn
June 28, 2022 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25.4 MBIn this episode, Louis and Liz chat to Dr Nadanai Laohakunakorn about his journey from a background in physics to now leading a group in synthetic biology. He describes how he adapted his thinking when he changed disciplines, interdisciplinary culture shocks, and how different sciences are taught. We then hear about his current research on building cell-free systems – building a functional cell from the ground up – and how this can be used to synthesise proteins. How are these systems buil...
Psychoacoustic explorers: turning proteins into sounds with Edward Martin
May 31, 2022 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBIn this episode, Rose Doyle talks to BioPOD alumnus and PhD student Eddie Martin. They discuss different ways of visualising protein structures and how sound can help us get more information from protein sequences. In his research, he turns a protein sequence into a short melody. From this melody, it is then possible to “hear out” some distinct features of the protein. Eddie also explains the intricacies of sound design and how to best convey the variations between different amino acids. ...
PhD Advice from recent PhD grad Dr Lizzie Wadsworth
April 26, 2022 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBIn the second episode of our PhD advice series, Liz talks to Dr Lizzie Wadsworth, who recently finished her PhD at the University of Edinburgh. Looking back on her experience she gives very valuable advice to new and current PhD students about how to address common struggles with a graduate degree. She shares with us how she got started with her PhD, tips on how to have a good relationship with your supervisor, and strategies to deal with mental health issues. We also get to hear about her c...
COP26 Debrief: Food Security with Dr Annis Richardson
March 29, 2022 09:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBIn the second episode of our COP26, Chris chats to Dr Annis Richardson about her research on food security. With climate change causing extreme weather, crop growth is getting increasingly difficult, so of course food security is a major topic of research. Annis Richardson works closely with the agricultural department on understanding how plants grow and how much food the plant then produces, so that we can more effectively feed the world.
Looking Back on COP26: Sustainable Biotechnology with Professor Louise Horsfall
March 15, 2022 12:00 - 26 minutes - 18.2 MBIn this episode of our COP26 series, Chris talks to Prof. Louise Horsfall, Chair of Sustainable Biotechnology at the University of Edinburgh, about her participation in the COP26 conference in Glasgow. We get to hear about her experience as a scientist hearing the sometimes conflicting ideas of politicians and companies. Prof. Horsfall also talks about how her lab uses engineered microbes to recycle metals from battery waste. Resources mentioned: Faraday Institution: the UK’s battery ...
PhD Advice from Dr Harriet Harris, the University Chaplain
February 25, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBIn the first episode of our PhD Advice series, Liz (@lizgaberdiel) talks to Rev. Dr. Harriet Harris, the University of Edinburgh Chaplain, about how PhD students can look after themselves through practicing mindfulness with everyday tasks, and overall building healthy habits. We get to learn about services being offered by the Chaplaincy to help support PhD students who may be struggling with mental health, as well as those who wish to find a community. Resources mentioned: Taming yo...
Living the PhD Life
February 02, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBIn this extra special episode, 5 different PhD students at different stages discuss their own unique PhD journey. We hear from the recent graduate Miguel (@mcueva89) about how his career plans changed during the highs and lows of his experience. Rist discusses how he dealt with getting scooped – and how he experienced fatherhood at the same time. Joan (@JoanCortadaGar) moved with his supervisor from Glasgow to Edinburgh in the midst of his second year and talks about the impact this had on h...
Crop improvement: getting inspiration from algae
December 31, 2021 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.9 MBWhat does algae photosynthesis have to do with solving food insecurity? In this episode on crop improvement, @_applechew interviews Liat Adler (@noodlyscientist) to hear how algae can help us improve the photosynthesis efficiency of “land plants”! Crop photosynthesis is not exactly perfect. One key enzyme in the mechanism called RuBisCo is slow and gets confused between carbon and oxygen: not what you want from your energy storage mechanism! Algae, however, have developed a syste...
Cell differentiation: When DNA met Sall4
November 01, 2021 08:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBHave you ever wondered what neglected regions of the genome do? In this episode we hear about the search for AT rich region binding proteins. Jack Suitor (@JackTSuitor) talks to Raphael Pantier (@R_Pantier) and Kashyap Chhatbar (@kashyapchhatbar) from the Bird lab at the University of Edinburgh about their work on the DNA binding protein Sall4. They discover that Sall4 binds to AT rich regions which affects large scale gene expressions and enables differentiation. Sall4 could help time cel...
Scotland's BioTech Stories: Engineered proteins in action
September 17, 2021 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBThis is the second episode of the BioPOD series: Scotland's Biotech Stories. In this instalment, BioPodder Liz Gaberdiel interviews Professor Lynne Regan on how to design biologically useful proteins. Proteins with unusual properties can enable super-resolution imaging, spontaneously self-assemble into structures, or coat a surface with a particular protein layer! Introduction and editing by Apple Chew Media by Liz Gaberdiel and Chris Donohoe
Scotland's BioTech Stories: CryoEM - the cutting edge of structural biology with Dr. Marcus Wilson
August 13, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBWelcome to a new BioPOD series: Scotland's Biotech Stories. In this installment, BioPodder Liz Gaberdiel interviews Dr. Marcus Wilson on Cryogenic electron microscopy (CryoEM), a technique that has undergone some serious upgrades since its initial development in the 1960s. Introduction by Neelakshi Varma & Editing by Sam Haynes Media by Hanna Peach and Chris Donohoe
Scotland's BioTech Stories: CryoEM - the cutting edge of structural biology with Dr. Marcus Wilson
August 13, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 28.4 MBWelcome to a new BioPOD series: Scotland's Biotech Stories. In this installment, BioPodder Liz Gaberdiel interviews Dr. Marcus Wilson on Cryogenic electron microscopy (CryoEM), a technique that has undergone some serious upgrades since its initial development in the 1960s. Introduction by Neelakshi Varma & Editing by Sam Haynes Media by Hanna Peach and Chris Donohoe
Water 'bout cyanobacteria?: Producing high value products using sunlight ft. Anton Puzorjov
July 20, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBDear listeners, Welcome back to another episode of BioPod! Today we walk you through to potential of cyanobacteria: turning tasty sunlight into a high-product value delight! Apple Chew interviews Anton Puzorjov from The McCormick Lab at The University of Edinburgh on his project supported by ScotBio Art by Christian Donohoe , Editing by Apple, Media by Hanna Peach
Evergreen: How to block viral transmission ft. Prof. Neil Mabbott
June 15, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn the fourth and final installment of BioPOD's #Vaccine15 miniseries, we have Liz Gaberdiel interviewing Professor Neil Babbott on how vaccines can block viral transmission. Edited by Ruby White, Media by Hanna Peach.
COVID19: How to mass produce a vaccine ft. Dr Prerna Vohra
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.48 MBEver wondered how vaccines are made in smaller batch scales, then upscaled to a world market? Hint: it's not the same as cooking a larger lasagne when family comes to visit. Tune into our third installment of #Vaccine15 to learn about the large scale production of vaccines. In this episode, BioPodder Liz Gaberdiel interviews Dr Prerna Vohra. Editing by Hanna Peach. Enjoy, and #GetVaccinated!
COVID19: How to mass produce a vaccine with Dr Prerna Vohra
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.46 MBEver wondered how vaccines are made in smaller batch scales, then upscaled to a world market? Hint: it's not the same as cooking a larger lasagne when family comes to visit. Tune into our third installment of #Vaccine15 to learn about the large scale production of vaccines. In this episode, BioPodder Liz Gaberdiel interviews Dr Prerna Vohra. Editing by Hanna Peach. Enjoy, and #GetVaccinated!
Viral Variants: How to track and tackle COVID variants ft. Dr Thomas Williams
June 01, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode of our four-part vaccine 15-minute miniseries, biopodder Chris Donohoe interviews Dr. Thomas Williams on how to track and tackle the different COVID variants. edited by Apple Chew (Yen Peng) media and art by Hanna Peach
Viral Variants: How to track and tackle COVID variants featuring Dr Thomas Williams
June 01, 2021 05:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode of our four-part vaccine 15-minute miniseries, biopodder Chris Donohoe interviews Dr. Thomas Williams on how to track and tackle the different COVID variants. edited by Apple Chew (Yen Peng) media and art by Hanna Peach
Eureka! How To Design A Vaccine With Dr Christine Tait-Burkard
May 25, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBOur #Vaccine15 four-part 15-minute miniseries begins today! This week is all about how COVID vaccines were developed and designed with @CTaitBurkard from @EdinburghUni @roslininstitute Interviewer and Art @donohoho Editing by @_applechew Media and Art @hanna_peach_
Eureka! How To Design A Vaccine ft. Dr Christine Tait-Burkard
May 25, 2021 06:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBOur #Vaccine15 four-part 15-minute miniseries begins today! This week is all about how COVID vaccines were developed and designed with @CTaitBurkard from @EdinburghUni @roslininstitute Interviewer and Art @donohoho Editing by @_applechew Media and Art @hanna_peach_
Darwin Tree of Life: Sequencing the Biome of the Great Britain Ft. Prof. Mark Blaxter & Dr. Alex Twyford
May 19, 2021 13:00 - 58 minutes - 40.2 MBIn this episode, we talk about the Darwin Tree of Life: Sequencing the Biome of the Great Britain with Professor Mark Blaxter & Dr Alex Twyford The Darwin Tree of Life project aims to sequence the genomes of all 70,000 species of eukaryotic organisms in Britain and Ireland. It is a collaboration between biodiversity, genomics and analysis partners that hopes to transform the way we do biology, conservation and biotechnology. The Darwin Tree of Life Project is one of several initiatives acr...
How Synthetic Microorganisms can Biofacture High Value Products with Dr. Tessa Moses
April 23, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThis episode is about the use of synthetic organisms to produce pharmaceuticals and other high-value products. Preceding the development of synthetic drugs in the 18th and 19th centuries, medicine relied on the use of products found in nature. It is not surprising even nowadays that a lot of drug discovery undertaken by the pharmaceutical industry incorporates compounds found in nature. Biotechnology offers the opportunity to create these same natural products in large quantities, in a su...
How Synthetic Microorganisms can Biofacture High Value Products ft. Dr. Tessa Moses
April 23, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes - 30.4 MBThis episode is about the use of synthetic organisms to produce pharmaceuticals and other high-value products. Preceding the development of synthetic drugs in the 18th and 19th centuries, medicine relied on the use of products found in nature. It is not surprising even nowadays that a lot of drug discovery undertaken by the pharmaceutical industry incorporates compounds found in nature. Biotechnology offers the opportunity to create these same natural products in large quantities, in a su...
Detecting Parasitic Infections in Cows by Small RNA (Trypanosomiasis) with Dr Maria Contreras-Garcia
March 25, 2021 21:00 - 36 minutes - 25.1 MBThe parasite Trypanosoma brucei is transmitted via tsetse flies. It causes a disease known as trypanosomiasis or sleeping sickness in humans, but in cows, it's known as nagana or animal African trypanosomiasis. In this episode, Joan Cortada García interviews Maria Contreras-Garcia from The Roslin Institute on her work to validate and characterize the use of a small RNA as a diagnostic test for trypanosomiasis. Media by Hanna Peach. Here is a link to the event mentioned by Ruby White in our...
How Bacteria Produce Eco Nylon (BIOFACTURING). Featuring PhD Student Jack Suitor
February 26, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBHow can we produce useful materials from Bacteria? Today we have PhD Student Jack Suitor to tell us how we can modify bacteria against their own nature to act as mini-factories to convert guaiacol, a paper industry byproduct, to adipic acid, a key component of Nylon production that is otherwise produced from oil! Our CODA is a special dive into microbiology with our resident microbiologist Hanna Peach.
How Bacteria Produce Eco Nylon (BIOFACTURING). Ft. PhD Student Jack Suitor
February 26, 2021 13:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBHow can we produce useful materials from Bacteria? Today we have PhD Student Jack Suitor to tell us how we can modify bacteria against their own nature to act as mini-factories to convert guaiacol, a paper industry byproduct, to adipic acid, a key component of Nylon production that is otherwise produced from oil! Our CODA is a special dive into microbiology with our resident microbiologist Hanna Peach.
Carbon Dynamics and Climate Change in the Dry Tropics with Associate Professor Kyle Dexter
January 21, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBJoin us for this interesting installment of BioPod featuring Associate Professor Kyle Dexter, interviewed by Hazel Huang. from the department of Geosciences here at the University of Edinburgh. The episode is about monitoring the carbon dynamics of the dry tropics and climate change. A lot of people know about vegetation, biodiversity, and the abundance of wet tropics such as the Amazonian Rainforest, but let us take you on a journey through the dry tropics and the way climate change will ...
Carbon Dynamics and Climate Change in the Dry Tropics with Associate Professor Kyle Dexter
January 21, 2021 00:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBJoin us for this interesting installment of BioPod featuring Associate Professor Kyle Dexter, interviewed by Hazel Huang. from the department of Geosciences here at the University of Edinburgh. The episode is about monitoring the carbon dynamics of the dry tropics and climate change. A lot of people know about vegetation, biodiversity, and the abundance of wet tropics such as the Amazonian Rainforest, but let us take you on a journey through the dry tropics and the way climate change will ...
All Hands on Deck: Three Epidemiology PhD Students Who Contributed to COVID-19 Research in Edinburgh
December 18, 2020 09:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBThree PhD students, a genomic epidemiologist studying Ebola virus, a molecular epidemiologist studying Polio virus, and an infectious disease modeller studying anti-microbial resistance dynamics between humans and livestock. So, what do these three researchers have in common, you might wonder? Well, they all lent their expertise to study the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we will be learning about how COVID-19 shaped their year in research and learn some interesting facts about epid...