BioPOD

BioPOD

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BioPOD episodes

  • Of molecules and machines: How AI is transforming Biology

    In this episode, Débora interviews Dr Didier Devaurs, a researcher working at the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow, Scotland) on biomolecular AI and computational structural biology, exploring how algorithms and data can help uncover the secrets of life at the molecular level.


    29 min
  • Paperstars: Goodreads for Researchers

     Ever wondered how scientists assess the quality of published research? Get your answers to that and more on our episode today. Join us as Debora chats to Dr. Daniela Schnitzler about Paperstars, an initiative that allows researchers to select better quality publications based on scientific metrics, and not necessarily publication-based metrics. Interview by Debora, editing by Niamh and Debora, production and art by Manushri. 

    20 min
  • Science and Policy: Regulation, Genetically Modified Crops and Beyond

    Are regulations truly barriers to scientific innovation? To find out, join Markella as she interviews Prof. Joyce Tait, interdisciplinary researcher and cofounder of the Innogen Institute, on the role of regulators in research and development, the value of interdisciplinary approaches in policymaking, and the importance of good public engagement.  

    38 min
  • Cattle Disease

    Everything really is tuberculosis all the way down; in this episode, Nitara interviews Prof. Jayne Hope, Chair of Immunology at the Royal School of Veterinary Studies, who goes over the challenges of tackling bovine TB, and her research in developing effective treatments, diagnostics, and vaccines.

    19 min
  • Fertility: Research & Art

    In this episode, Liz talks to Aleksandra Byrska, Gerard Pieper and Geraldine Hartsthorne, about their research on embryo development and IVF and learn more about the glass art exhibition which aims to help fertility patients. 

    Read more about the Fertility Glass Art project here https://biology.ed.ac.uk/new-horizons-ivf-engagement/meet-artists

    52 min
  • AI in healthcare

    In this episode, Analia talks to Ben Glocker from CHAI (Causality in Healthcare AI) Hub, a network of scientists designing the next generation of healthcare Artificial Intelligence.

    26 min
  • Signs of life: detecting biosignals from fossil

    In today’s episode, Nitara chats with Dr. Corentin Loron about how to interpret signatures of life, and what they might tell us about the first life forms. Please respond to our survey so we can find out more about you and what you want to listen to!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqoV4JoROJCfcMtvk4-Wer0uJGpvQfzUj3M4Mz8vx_9ScjKA/viewform?usp=header

    23 min

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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…