People Behind the Science

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For people w/ mobility issues, walking can be a major challenge. With a background in #engineering & #robotics, Dr. Tyler Susko has designed adaptive shoes that may make it easier for people to take their next step. Learn more about Dr. Susko & his career: peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-tyler-susko/

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, & his research in this podcast episode! peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-david-sedla… #scicomm #STEM #engineering

A big thank you to Innovative Research for their support of this week's episode featuring Dr. Donald Smith from @mcgillu! Link to this week's podcast episode: peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-donald-smit… #science #scicomm #biology #plants #biotech #research

2026 is our 3rd year partnering w/ the amazing @labnerds team 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, Don took a roundabout route to a research career. He discussed successes and challenges, as well as life outside the lab, exciting travel, and more. Thank you to Innovative Research (@labnerds) for providing support for this podcast episode!

"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. peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-donald-smit… #science

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. peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-andrew-frie…

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. peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-kristen-ras… #scicomm #science

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. peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-dave-jackso…

Dr. Joyce Ohm’s research examines 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. peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-joyce-ohm-2/

Sometimes even the best-laid plans have to change. Dr. Bryan Cassone discussed his early pivot from pharmacy to #biology, and how he's never looked back. He shared stories about his 1st research grant, traveling the world for field work, football, & more! peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-bryan-casso…

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 and research: peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-natalia-ver…

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 & research: peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-randy-blake…

This was a fun conversation with a wonderful scientist doing cool research at the intersection of quantum mechanics, #biophysics, biomedical engineering, and neuroscience! We chatted about light-emitting cells in the brain, lab Olympics, travel mishaps, advice, and more!

Don't be afraid to be different. Being unconventional is a strength for @msahsorin, including in her research on the physical signals that our bodies use to control plasticity, regeneration & health. She shares key experiences that shaped who she is today. peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-nirosha-mur…

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. peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-sonia-conte… #scicomm #science #STEM

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: peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-donovan-ger… #scicomm #science #biology

Thanks to @labnerds for their support of this week's #podcast episode with Dr. Trudy Oliver! Visit innov-research.com to learn about their #reagents, #proteins, #antibodies, #assays, #biologicals, and more! Episode link: peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-trudy-olive… #biology #biotech #science

This podcast episode was made possible with support from Innovative Research (@labnerds). #science #research #STEM #lungcancer #cancer #CancerResearch #biology #podcast #podcasts #scicomm #sciencecommunication

Knowing how #cancer starts can inform treatment & prevention. Dr. Trudy Oliver shares her discovery that small cell lung cancer likely originates from lung basal stem cells, stories of persisting through challenges, her career path, and more! peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-trudy-olive… @Duke_PCB