Researcher Radio
22 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 3 ratingsResearcher Radio is your look into the world of scientists, academics and publishers from around the world.
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Prof Chi Huey Wong - Development of a more effective COVID-19 vaccines
August 25, 2022 16:02 - 6 minutes - 16 MBThis content is part of the Research in Practice in Immunology series of interviews with scientists, focusing on how their research work can have an impact on medical practice. Click here to follow Research in Practice in Immunology - for free - on Researcher for more great interviews. You can read and discover Prof Chi Huey Wong's research here. Vaccination with SARS-CoV-2 spike protein lacking glycan shields elicits enhanced protective responses in animal models is published in Science T...
Prof Alessandro Lagana - Multiple myeloma treatment
August 10, 2022 09:32 - 9 minutes - 21.6 MBThis content is part of the Research in Practice in Cancer series of interviews with scientists, focusing on how their research work can have impact on medical practice. Click here to follow Research in Practice in Cancer - for free - on Researcher for more great interviews. You can read and discover Prof. Alessandro Lagana’s research here. A Three-Gene Signature Predicts Response to Selinexor in Multiple Myeloma is published in American Society of Clinical Oncology Hosted on Acast. See ...
Nanotechnology - Moving research from the lab bench to the market shelf
July 02, 2020 15:53 - 53 minutes - 31.3 MBListen to a panel discussion, ‘Nanotechnology – Moving research from the lab bench to the market shelf’, co-hosted by Nano from Springer Nature and Researcher. The panel discussion examines the process by which nanoscience and technology research can be transferred from academic labs to the private sector, and identifies best practices, policies, and other activities that can facilitate the commercialization of research for the benefit of society and economic competitiveness. The panel con...
Academic Research in Africa: a Q&A with academic authors
February 27, 2020 14:42 - 1 hour - 143 MBWelcome back to Researcher Radio. In this episode, we will discuss the challenges faced by academics in Africa. Learn more about how academics choose the journals they publish in and the funding available to them, the challenges they face in accessing research and the future vision for science and research in Africa. If you have any questions or if you would like to participate in an up and coming webinar, feel free to send an email to [email protected]. Researcher Radio is y...
Open Access in Asia-Pacific Countries: a Q&A with academics
January 30, 2020 16:58 - 51 minutes - 118 MBWelcome back to Researcher Radio. In this episode, we will discuss the benefits and challenges that academics face with Open Access publishing in Asian and Pacific countries. Learn more about how academics choose the journals they publish in, the challenges they face in accessing research and the role of Open Access in their research and publishing processes. If you have any questions or if you would like to participate in an up and coming webinar, feel free to send an email to joseph.fento...
Exploring the reading habits of academics: a Q&A
November 07, 2019 09:06 - 1 hour - 60.1 MBWelcome back to Researcher Radio. In this episode, we will explore the reading habits of academics. Learn more about how academics discover new research, how much time they dedicate to paper discovery and how they use social media in their research processes. If you have any questions or if you would like to participate in an up and coming webinar, feel free to send an email to [email protected]. Researcher Radio is your look into the world of scientists, academics and publis...
How to build relationships with academic authors and market to them successfully: a Q&A
October 03, 2019 15:43 - 1 hour - 45 MBWelcome back to Researcher Radio. In this season we will delve into the world of academic publishing and publisher relationships with authors. In this episode, we will discuss the following themes that follow the author journey. This includes the pre-submission and journal selection process, submission and peer review process, and post-publication marketing and aftercare. If you have any questions or if you would like to participate in an up and coming webinar, feel free to send an email to ...
Boundary conditions of workplace coaching outcomes - Dr Rebecca Jones
February 06, 2019 12:37 - 35 minutes - 81.5 MBToday we are joined by Dr Rebecca Jones from the University of Reading. Rebecca is the author of 'Boundary conditions of workplace coaching outcomes'. Join us to discover more about the the role of coaching in the workplace. What is O*NET? What is blended coaching and how has this changed the coaching industry? In this episode, Rebecca answers all of these questions and more. We will also gain further insights into 'Boundary conditions of workplace coaching outcomes', its impacts and the mo...
The Molecular Genetic Basis of Herbivory between Butterflies and their Host-Plants - Dr Sumitha Nallu
January 10, 2019 11:56 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MBToday we are joined by Dr Sumitha Nallu from the University of Chicago. Sumitha is the author of 'The Molecular Genetic Basis of Herbivory between Butterflies and their Host-Plants'. Join us to discover more about the genetic basis of herbivory between butterflies and plants. What is comparative transcriptomics analysis ? How was next generation sequencing used in this paper? What impacts will this piece have on our environment? In this episode, Sumitha answers all of these questions and mor...
Multiplexed protein maps link subcellular organization to cellular states - Dr Gabriele Gut
December 12, 2018 17:25 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBToday we are joined by Dr Gabriele Gut from the University of Zurich. Gabriele is the author of 'Multiplexed protein maps link subcellular organization to cellular states'. Join us to discover more about the combination of traditional biology and computational techniques. What is 4i? How can 4i change clinical trial processes? Why should you talk to a lab before starting a PhD? In this episode, Gabriele answers all of these questions and more. We will also gain further insights into 'Multip...
Lonely sensational icons: semantic neighbourhood density, sensory experience and iconicity - David Sidhu
December 03, 2018 14:29 - 30 minutes - 28.4 MBThis week we are joined by David Sidhu from the University of Calgary. David, alongside Dr Penny Paxman, is the author of 'Lonely sensational icons: semantic neighbourhood density, sensory experience and iconicity.' Join us to discover more about language, sound and it's meaning. What is iconicity and how is it measured? What is the Maluma/Takete effect? What techniques are best for academic productivity? In this episode, David answers all of these questions and more. We will also gain furt...
The Rare Special Powers Movement - Dr Eleonora Passeri
November 22, 2018 12:41 - 37 minutes - 86.4 MBThis week we are joined by Dr Eleonora Passeri from the movement Rare Special Powers. Rare Special Powers is a movement that advocates for the advancement of rare disease through the power of art and beauty. Join us to discover more about the Rare Special Powers movement. Why and how does Eleonora combine the beauty of art with science? What does this movement hope to achieve? What was Eleonora's motivation to start this movement? In this episode, Eleonora answers all of these questions and...
Triple oxygen isotope evidence for limited mid-Proterozoic primary productivity - Dr Peter Crockford
November 15, 2018 15:16 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBThis week we are joined by Dr Peter Crockford from Princeton University and the Weizmann Institute of Science. Peter is the author of 'Triple oxygen isotope evidence for limited mid-Proterozoic primary productivity'. Join us to discover more about the earth's biosphere 1.5 billion years ago. What evidence is there for fluctuating oxygen levels 2.5 billion years ago? How have computing techniques evolved over time? What is it like to work in two academic institutes? In this episode, Peter an...
Ecosystem restructuring along the Great Barrier Reef following mass coral bleaching - Dr Rick Stuart- Smith
November 08, 2018 16:11 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBThis week we are joined by Dr Rick Stuart-Smith from the University of Tasmania. Rick is the author of 'Ecosystem restructuring along the Great Barrier Reef following mass coral bleaching'. Join us to discover more about the effects of mass coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef. What is coral bleaching? What funding is in place to combat this? How has mass coral bleaching changed the habitats for fish in the area? In this episode, Rick answers all of these questions and more. We will a...
Modeling outcomes of soccer matches - Alkeos Tsokos
October 31, 2018 17:12 - 22 minutes - 51.6 MBThis week we are joined by Alkeos Tsokos from University College London. Alkeos is a co-author of ‘Modeling outcomes of soccer matches'. Join us to discover more about machine learning and its relationship to the sporting world. How successful can soccer matches be predicted and what is the Alan Turing Institute? In this episode, Alkeos answers all of these questions and more. We will also gain further insights into 'Modeling outcomes of soccer matches', its impacts and the motivation behin...
Personality Traits and Social Media Use in 20 Countries - Professor Homero Gil de Zúñiga
October 24, 2018 16:23 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBThis week we are joined by Professor Homero Gil de Zúñiga from the University of Vienna. Homero is the author of ‘Personality Traits and Social Media Use in 20 Countries: How Personality Relates to Frequency of Social Media Use, Social Media News Use, and Social Media Use for Social Interaction'. Join us to discover more about personalities and the way they affect social media use. There are 5 big personality traits, but will this soon change? How are minorities affected by social media use?...
Measuring Perception Control on Social Media - Dr Melanie Keep
October 19, 2018 16:36 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBThis week we are joined by Dr Melanie Keep from the University of Sydney. Mel, alongside Dr Alison Attrill-Smith, is the co-author of ‘Controlling You Watching Me: Measuring Perception Control on Social Media’. Join us to discover more about social media perception and identity. What is e-health and what are its benefits? How and why do we define ourselves on social media? Why is age a factor in social media identity? In this episode, Mel answers all of these questions and more. We will al...
Defining microbiome function - Dr Jonathan Klassen
October 12, 2018 11:58 - 27 minutes - 63.8 MBToday we are joined by Dr Jonathan Klassen from the University of Connecticut. Jonathan is the author of ‘Defining microbiome function’. Join us to discover more about the microbiome world; Why is the human gut so important? How important are ants? Why is there now a call for the cross disciplinary training in logic and philosophical microbiome research? We will gain further insights into 'Defining micbrobiome function', its consequences and the motivation behind Jonathan's research. In to...
Psychological Trauma and Memory Control - Dr Justin Hulbert
October 03, 2018 07:00 - 40 minutes - 18.8 MBThis week's guest on RESEARCHER Radio is Dr Justin Hulbert from Bard College. Join us to discover more about psychological trauma and memory control, as well as Justin’s life as an academic. Justin explains the relationship between trauma and memory, how trauma and adversity is measured and also gives us insights into transnational co-collaboration. We will gain further insights into the paper, its consequences and Justin's motivation behind his research. In today's episode, we discuss: J...
The Curo-Pi3 Conference - Professor Rik Tykwinski
September 26, 2018 07:00 - 27 minutes - 12.8 MBThis week's guest is Professor Rik Tykwinski from the University of Alberta. Rik was recently a speaker at the University of Oxford's Curo-Pi3 conference. The third edition of the CURO-Pi conference was hosted by Professor Harry Anderson, and discussed the latest developments in the chemistry and physics of curved pi-conjugated molecules. Join us to discover more about the CURO-Pi3 conference, its speakers and Rik's favourite posters. Rik also discusses what young academics and PhD's should...
Getting a grip on sensorimotor effects in lexical-semantic processing - Alison Heard
September 19, 2018 07:00 - 15 minutes - 6.92 MBThis week's guest on RESEARCHER Radio is Alison Heard from the University of Calgary. Join us to discover more about language processing. Just how well do we generate language and convey meaning? Just how far can a better understanding of sensorimotor effects take us? And what should you do when you first begin the PhD programme? We will also gain further insights into the paper, its consequences and Ali's motivation behind her research. In today's episode, we discuss: Alison's academic b...
Welcome to RESEARCHER Radio - Dr Ramiz Nathani
September 14, 2018 07:00 - 8 minutes - 3.94 MBWelcome to the first ever RESEARCHER Radio episode. Throughout this series, we will be speaking to different academics from all around the world about their specialist subjects. Each academic guest would have produced written, examined, analysed and published work that is trending throughout the RESEARCHER community, and the wider scientific community. We will be finding more about the paper, the steps that are taken to create it and it's potential consequences in the academic or real world....