Since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, we've become accustomed to seeing senior scientists on the news discussing their research. But we rarely hear from Early Career Researchers (ECRs), who have made crucial contributions to understanding the virus.

In this episode of COVID Questions, we showcase the work of an Early Career Researcher. We interview Nazia Thakur, a PhD student in immunology, virology and vaccinology at the University of Oxford and The Pirbright Institute. Nazia explains her study of the susceptibility of animals to infection by the COVID-19 virus, as well as her work on antibody responses and what it's like to do a PhD in her field during a pandemic. Tune in to find out more!

This interview took place on the 6th of May 2021.

Episode credits:

• Producer: Roberta Wilkinson
• Interview: Maisie Vollans
• Editors: Roberta Wilkinson and Emily Georgiades
• Series producer: Emily Georgiades
• Music from https://www.zapsplat.com
• Artwork by https://lizmaygeorge.wixsite.com/mysite 

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