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Dr. Abby Gillespie on Teaching Science in Jails
In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Abby Gillespie, who is currently a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Joe Nassour’s lab. She shares her interests in telomeres, especially their role in aging and protecting chromosomes, how she ended up at CU Anschutz, and her past outreach activities in jails. We talk about how her research regarding telomere shortening and repair didn’t necessarily match with preconceived notions, demonstrating science is an ever evolving platform. Additionally ,we learn about how she got involved in jail outreach, what activities typically occur, and the impact her work has had on those that are currently incarcerated. This is a great episode for those interested in combining interests in Academia with something more academia adjacent, specifically looking at science policy as an interesting career path.
Date Recorded: April 21, 2026
🛠️ Resources & Links Mentioned:
https://www.vera.org/
https://clas.ucdenver.edu/communication/cu-denver-prison-education-program
https://tjpcolorado.org/
https://www.denverjusticeproject.org/
https://nassourlab.com
https://jailoutreach.biosci.ucsd.edu/
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🎵 Credits:
Hosts: Jon Woodward and Natasha Shrivastava
Editor: Jon Woodward
Music By: Jeff Westcott
Cover Art By: Johnathan Biffar
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Science Bridge, Project Bridge Colorado, or CU Anschutz Medical Campus. The information provided is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for specific guidance.
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In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Abby Gillespie, who is currently a postdoctoral fellow in Dr. Joe Nassour’s lab. She shares her interests in telomeres, especially their role in aging and protecting chromosomes, how she ended up at CU Anschutz, and her past outreach activities in jails. We talk about how her research regarding telomere shortening and repair didn’t necessarily match with preconceived notions, demonstrating science is an ever evolving platform. Additionally ,we learn about how she got involved in jail outreach, what activities typically occur, and the impact her work has had on those that are currently incarcerated. This is a great episode for those interested in combining interests in Academia with something more academia adjacent, specifically looking at science policy as an interesting career path.
Date Recorded: April 21, 2026
🛠️ Resources & Links Mentioned:
https://www.vera.org/
https://clas.ucdenver.edu/communication/cu-denver-prison-education-program
https://tjpcolorado.org/
https://www.denverjusticeproject.org/
https://nassourlab.com
https://jailoutreach.biosci.ucsd.edu/
🎙️ Other episodes you may like:
Neel Mukherjee: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2tBo070C6q1rW1DSlg6Xux?si=6a194f68d6144ff5
Dominic Shayler: https://open.spotify.com/episode/211aKD8sWnwKowzKHxZRkE?si=sIfK4Ey8R9CfC5tAsh54_Q
✨ Connect With Us:
Follow The Science Bridge Podcast on Instagram & BlueSky
Visit our Linktree here
Project Bridge Colorado Website
Follow Project Bridge Colorado on Instagram & BlueSky
Email us at [email protected] if you have any inquiries
🎵 Credits:
Hosts: Jon Woodward and Natasha Shrivastava
Editor: Jon Woodward
Music By: Jeff Westcott
Cover Art By: Johnathan Biffar
Disclaimer:
The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the guests and hosts and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of The Science Bridge, Project Bridge Colorado, or CU Anschutz Medical Campus. The information provided is for entertainment and informational purposes only and should not be considered as professional advice. Always consult with a qualified professional for specific guidance.