Saturday Morning Lab Podcast

Interested in the raw experiences and rich perspectives of everyday PhDs, academics, or industry professionals? Check out Saturday Morning Lab on Apple, Spotify, or wherever podcasts are downloaded. podbean.com/media/share/pb…

Introducing the "Summer Tour", a limited bonus series where I interview academics and professionals from around the world! podbean.com/ea/pb-j72h8-1b…

In the finale episode of our second season, I sit down with @mbeisen, Professor of Genetics and Development at UC Berkeley. We talk about how his love of sports inspired a career in science. We also talk about the challenges facing academia and its role in society. Mike is genuine, principled, and does not pull his punches. His informed perspective is helpful in addressing the systemic problems facing science, politics, and their often tense relationship. podbean.com/eas/pb-mvw7j-1…

In today's episode, I sit down with my colleague and friend, @VondriskaLab. Tom is a Professor of Medicine at @dgsomucla where he studies the role of chromatin dynamics in #cardiovascular #disease. We discuss his early beginnings in a small Ohio town, his path to research, and perspective on the role of #science and safeguarding the public trust. Check out thomasvondriska.substack.com to get more of his take on important issues. podbean.com/eas/pb-easm5-1…

On this week's episode, I interview Mariana G. Weber, a kind and charismatic Medical Science Liaison. We talk about her journey from a small town in Brazil to a PhD in microbiology, surviving layoffs and setbacks to land her first Medical Science Liaison role. Her secret? Resilience, mentorship, and taking ownership of her career. #MSL #LifeSciences #Biotech #CareerDevelopment podbean.com/eas/pb-rft85-1…

@jenheemstra The joy was all mine, Jen! Hope you'll come back on 😁🙏

@SatMorningLab Thank you for this incredibly fun conversation!!

On this week's episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Professor @jenheemstra. Jen is the chair of the chemistry department at Washington University in St. Louis and author of the highly acclaimed #book “Lab Work to Leadership”. She discusses her early years, mentors who inspired her towards research, and the struggles of tenure. We touch on themes of imposter syndrome, gratitude, leading and building leaders. Jen is not only an inspiring leader but she does some really exciting translational chemistry! podbean.com/eas/pb-6why5-1…

On this week's episode, I chat with the insightful Kim Prince, an expert in functional neurology and creator of Neuro Resilience Training. We talk about her early years in a small town in Southern Illinois, her early passion for medicine, discovering occupational therapy and cognitive therapy. We discuss her important work using physical movement as a therapeutic strategy for mental health therapy. In our discussions, themes of faith, family, purpose, kindness, and grace come up as principles of her practice and posture in life. podbean.com/eas/pb-5eppn-1…

On this week's episode, I have the joy of chatting with Jennifer Bezaire, MSc, CCP, a talented and kind cardiovascular #perfusionist and movement educator. We discuss her experiences in the #performing arts, her transition to #nursing and ultimately #cardiovascular perfusion. In this thoughtful discussion, we reflect on themes of self-exploration, care, what it means to provide healing to oneself and others and the universal values that matter. podbean.com/eas/pb-pptbu-1…

On this week's episode I have a deep and thoughtful conversation with Teresa Sellinger, a Physician's Weekly Editor for Formedics. We discuss her early life in the Midwest, her early passion for journalism, transition to communications and marketing, and her rich professional life that led her to a career in medical writing and editing. Teresa's wealth of life experience is inspiring and her personal story is one of fortitude, vulnerability, and just genuine kindness. I learned so much, but I also dug up some old feelings. podbean.com/eas/pb-xr5r5-1…

On this week's episode I have the privilege of chatting with Dr. Mel Thacker, an ear, nose, and throat surgeon, TED speaker, podcast host, and founder and Master Coach at MelThackerCoaching.com. She is also one of the leading voices for reform in the field of #surgery and #medicine in general. We discuss how a childhood surgery set her on a path to the profession. We also delve into her experiences with the systemic challenges and pressures facing the #surgeons and the profession. This was one of my favorite episodes as the topics are not only relevant to surgery but to system reform at large. lnkd.in/giG52_7A

On this week's episode, I interview the visionary @DrCatharineY, Senior Fellow at @HarvardChanSPH and former Assistant Director of the Cancer Moonshot Program under former President Biden. We discuss her early beginnings in South Africa, and her incredible career path through biomedical research, scientific policy, fellowship at the @theNASciences and current role. We also reflect on health policy and what inspires her during these singular times. podbean.com/eas/pb-yq244-1…

The most beautiful molecular recorder 😍 GEMINI is a self-assembling protein system that records cellular events as physical layers, readable via imaging. Achieves down to 15 min resolution and works nicely in vivo! From @DingchangLin's lab in @Nature

This week, I interview my good friend Kristin Luther, an industry specialist in extracellular vesicles (EVs). We talk about her broad interest early in life, her foray into medical illustration, PhD years, and transition into industry. We also have a thoughtful conversation on finding your calling, facing roadblocks, and maintaining one's sense of optimism through curiosity. podbean.com/eas/pb-5ut7j-1…

Hey friends, check out our new podcast logo! Courtesy of my friend (and podcast guest) Emma Vidal of @DrawImpacts ! Emma effectively combined the themes of fun retro, warmth, and relaxed conversation in these beautiful designs. The process was fun and the art is true to show☺️ If you are looking for art that conveys your science, Emma and her team are exceptional.

This week, I interview the kind, creative and talented Emma Vidal, scientific illustrator, and founder of @DrawImpacts. We talk about her early years in a small fishing village in France, her fateful entry into scientific illustration and her creative process! podbean.com/eas/pb-vyrfa-1…

On International Women's Day, I celebrate the often underappreciated Arab woman, whose heroism, leadership, selflessness, vision, and indomitable spirit have kept societies in this region standing strong in the face of unbearable challenges. podbean.com/eas/pb-wyet6-1…

This week, I chat with the brilliant and effortlessly funny @AldertonBiol . Gemma is a consultant, editor and writer with nearly two decades of editor experience in Nature and Science journals. We discuss her early passion for art and chemistry, cancer research and scientific publishing. We also discuss at length the many challenges facing this prevailing but precarious model. podbean.com/eas/pb-xui69-1…