#1) In our inaugural episode, BG Lab research assistant, Claire Diana-Gonsalves joins Dr. Gyawali for a wide-ranging discussion that covers: working in a HIC-setting vs an LMIC-setting (2:05), Dr. Gyawali’s pathway to research (9:40), mentorship and seeking out mentors (19:00), Dr. Gyawali’s passion for physics and how the discipline has altered his approach to research (39:08), and future plans for the podcast (53:08).