By Jasmin Giles
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The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.
On Episode 39 of Black in Science, I sat down with Dr. LaShanta Smart Brice, who currently works as a Scientific Engagement and Clinical Education Scientist for Stago. To open, Dr. Brice reflects on her upbringing as a child in a military family before segueing into her undergraduate experience as a Clinical Lab Science (CLS) major at Virginia Commonwealth University. After providing a detailed overview of the necessary prerequisites for a career in CLS, Dr. Brice delves into the nuances of working and teaching in a military hospital. Following this, Dr. Brice recounts her experience pursuing several advanced degrees while working full time, including her Doctorate of Clinical Laboratory Science from the University of Texas, Medical Branch. To conclude, Dr. Brice highlights the importance of joining CLS advocacy groups, exploring interdisciplinary professional societies and more.
If you’ve enjoyed listening to Dr. Brice’s episode of the podcast and wish to contact her with questions, feel free to reach out via:
Email: [email protected]
Instagram: so_lab_shaune
On Episode 38 of Black in Science, I spoke with Deanna Darnes, who currently works as a Genetics Counselor and Clinical Trial Specialist for Scripps Translational Research. To open, Deanna recounts her childhood while growing up all over the country before segueing into her undergraduate experience as a biology major at the University of New Mexico, Albuquerque. After providing a detailed overview of her journey towards becoming a certified and licensed genetics counselor–including the ins and outs of her master’s program and thesis work at the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston–Deanna describes the clinical research she works on in her current position. To conclude, Deanna shares her advice on the importance of listening to your gut, remaining self assured and more.
If you’ve enjoyed listening to Deanna’s episode of the podcast and wish to contact her with questions, feel free to reach out via:
Twitter: @ FuriousATGC
Email: [email protected]
On Episode 37 of Black in Science, I sat down with Dr. W. Marcus Lambert, who currently occupies a dual role at SUNY Downstate as the Associate Vice President for Research Strategy and Operations, as well as an Associate Professor in the Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. To open, Dr. Lambert discusses his childhood while growing up in Cincinnati, Ohio and Atlanta, Georgia. He then transitions into his undergraduate experience at Howard University before segueing into his time as a graduate student at NYU’s Grossman School of Medicine. After recounting the work he did for his Ph.D in Biomedical Science, Dr. Lambert discusses his shift into research related to the social sciences, education policy, and DEI. To conclude, Dr. Lambert outlines the health equity and disparities work his lab currently focuses on before sharing his views on the importance of developing a mentorship network and pursuing opportunities that prioritize your own fulfillment.
If you’ve enjoyed listening to Dr. Lambert’s episode of the podcast and wish to contact him with questions, feel free to reach out via:
Twitter: @marcus_phd
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.drmarcuslambert.com/
On Episode 36 of Black in Science, I sat down with Dr. Whitney Stevens-Sostre who currently works as a Postdoctoral Research Associate at the University of Wisconsin, Madison. To start, Dr. Stevens-Sostre recounts her childhood while growing up in Ponce, Puerto Rico, before segueing into her time as an undergraduate student at the University of Puerto Rico. While reflecting on a conversation that altered her future plans after college, Dr. Whitney discusses the events that lead to her enrollment in the University of Wisconsin’s Neuroscience Training Program. After outlining the biophysics work she completed for her Ph.D, Dr. Whitney shares the details of her postdoctoral research at the University of Wisconsin. To conclude, Dr. Stevens-Sostre shares what inspired her to create the Black in Biophysics platform before disclosing her advice on the importance of becoming your own cheerleader, charting your own path and more.
If you’ve enjoyed listening to Dr. Stevens-Sostre’s episode of the podcast and wish to contact her with questions, feel free to reach out via:
Twitter: @BlackInBiophys
Twitter (Personal): @stevenssostre
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.blackinbiophysics.org/
On Episode 35 of Black in Science, I spoke with Dr. Esther Ngumbi, who currently works as an Assistant Professor of Entomology at the University of Illinois, Urbana Champaign. To open, Dr. Ngumbi discusses her childhood while growing up on the Kenyan Coast before transitioning to her time as an undergraduate Biochemistry and Zoology major at Kenyatta University. After describing the research she did for her master’s thesis in Entomology, Dr. Ngumbi delves into her experience as a Ph.D candidate in the Department of Entomology and Plant Physiology at Auburn University. Before outlining the ecological, environmental and entomology-related research her lab presently focuses on, Dr. Ngumbi recounts the remarkable series of events that led to her current position. To conclude, Dr. Ngumbi shares her feelings on the importance of remaining focused and driven, embracing your individuality and more.
If you’ve enjoyed listening to Dr. Ngumbi’s episode of the podcast and wish to contact her with questions, feel free to reach out via:
Twitter: @estherngumbi
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.estherngumbi.com/
On this solo episode of Black and Science, I recap the major events that have occurred on and off the podcast in 2022 while also discussing upcoming changes for 2023. To open, I disclose a few of the reasons for the inconsistent uploading schedule during the latter half of 2022 before discussing the major changes that have happened in my life recently. Following this, I delve into the plans and goals I have for the podcast in the new year and share a few personal goals I have for myself in 2023.
If you’ve enjoyed listening to this episode of the podcast and want to stay up to date or contact us with questions, comments or concerns, feel free to reach out via:
Twitter: @podcast_bis
Instagram: @blackinscience
Email: [email protected]
On Episode 33 of Black in Science, I spoke with Future Dr. Caprice Phillips, who’s currently enrolled as a 4th year Ph.D Candidate in the Department of Astronomy at the Ohio State University. To start, Caprice recounts her childhood while growing up in Hot Springs, Arkansas before segueing into her time as an undergraduate physics major at the University of Arkansas, Little Rock. After sharing her long list of extracurriculars, Caprice delves into her contrasting graduate school experiences at two separate institutions. Following this, Caprice discusses her current dissertation work pertaining to exoplanet atmospheric biosignatures and dwarf planets before describing her long and short term goals. To conclude, Caprice shares her advice on the importance of investing in your mental health, wisely choosing the right advisor and more.
If you’ve enjoyed listening to Caprice’s episode of the podcast and wish to contact her with questions, feel free to reach out via:
Twitter: @capricephillips
Email: [email protected]
Website: CapricePhillips.github.io
On Episode 32 of Black in Science, I sat down with Dr. Anny Reyes, who recently started her postdoctoral fellowship in neuropsychology at University of California, San Diego (UCSD) Health. To open, Dr. Reyes discusses her childhood while growing up in the Dominican Republic and Washington Heights, NYC before transitioning to her undergraduate experience as a biology major at the State University of New York (SUNY), Albany. After outlining the details of her master’s thesis research in psychology at NYU, Dr. Reyes delves into her experience as a graduate student in the clinical psychology program at UCSD. While sharing the specifics of her Ph.D dissertation work, Dr. Reyes describes the nuances of pursuing an advanced degree with academic and clinical requirements. Before concluding, Dr. Reyes discloses her long-term career aspirations, as well as her feelings on the importance of pursuing relevant research experiences, assembling a team of mentors and more.
If you’ve enjoyed listening to Dr. Reyes’ episode of the podcast and wish to contact her with questions, feel free to reach out via:
Twitter: @annyreyesneuro
Email: [email protected]
On Episode 31 of Black in Science, I sat down with Dr. Jamaine Davis who currently works as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Biochemistry and Cancer Biology at Meharry Medical College. To open, Dr. Davis discusses his childhood while growing up in Long Island, New York. He then segues into his experience as an undergraduate chemical engineering major at Temple University and Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania before discussing his transition into the biomedical research field. After sharing the details of his Ph.D dissertation research in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics at the University of Pennsylvania, Dr. Davis delves into the work he did for both of his postdoctoral fellowships at the National Cancer Institute in Maryland. Following this, Dr. Davis describes the Breast cancer and Alzheimer's structural biology and health disparities research his lab focuses on before disclosing his short term and long term goals. To conclude, Dr. Davis shares his feelings on the importance of seeking help, remaining your authentic self and more.
If you’ve enjoyed listening to Dr. Davis’ episode of the podcast and wish to contact him with questions, feel free to reach out via:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @jscdavis
On Episode 30 of Black in Science, I spoke with double Dr. Chidi Akusobi who currently works as a first year Internal Medicine Resident at Massachusetts General Hospital. To open, Dr. Akusobi recounts his childhood while growing up in the Bronx, NY before transitioning to his time as an undergraduate Evolutionary Biology major at Yale University. Following this, Dr. Akusobi shares his experience while completing his Master’s in Biochemistry from the University of Cambridge. After rehashing the details of his graduate research project, Dr. Akusobi discusses his time as an MD/Ph.D candidate at Harvard Medical School, including his dissertation work surrounding the characterization of essential genes pertinent to the survival of Mycobacterium Abscessus. Before disclosing his long-term career plans, Dr. Akusobi delves into his experience undergoing the Matching process for residency. To conclude, Dr. Akusobi reveals his feelings on the importance of developing a supportive community, prioritizing self care and embracing a proper work ethic.
If you’ve enjoyed listening to Dr. Akusobi's episode of the podcast and wish to contact him with questions, feel free to reach out via:
Email: [email protected]
Twitter: @chidiakusobi
Instagram: @chidiakusobi
The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.