It All Starts Here

This week's episode is about PCOS, or polycystic ovary syndrome. To do this, we have Dr. Bassel Wattar, who is a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist based in London – United Kingdom with advanced expertise in the fields of fertility, assisted conception, endocrine gynaecology, polycystic ovary syndrome, and menopause. He is a experienced clinician scientist and currently co-leads a research group dedicated to evidence synthesis at University College London. We discuss what PCOS is, the different signs and symptoms associated, and the management of this condition. 

Date of episode recording: 2023-09-05
Duration: 00:33:17
Language of episode: English 
Presenter: Olivia Moir
Guests: Dr. Bassel Wattar
Producer: Olivia Moir, UCL Changemakers

Hosted by Olivia Moir, today we discuss Gene Therapy with Professor Simon Waddington. He is a professor and researcher in the field of Gene Therapy here at UCL. The topic of gene therapy can come across as slightly daunting to those who may not have a background in the field, but this episode dives into the nitty gritty to help clear things up! We cover what gene therapy really is about, from the different types and their methods, to the applications of this in clinic - and the little bits in between.

For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/womens-health/it-all-starts-here-ega-ifwh-institute-womens-health-podcast

Date of episode recording: 2023-07-18
Duration: 00:33:13
Language of episode: English
Presenter: Olivia Moir
Guests: Prof Simon Waddington
Producer: Olivia Moir

Today's episode, hosted by Olivia Moir, discusses preconception health, or health before pregnancy with Dr. Jenny Hall. She is a Clinical Associate Professor and NIHR Advanced Fellow here at the Institute for Women's Health. When it comes to reproduction, socialization often focusses on two main areas: either not getting pregnant or being pregnant. But there is more to it, and it’s important to educate on and consider the additional areas in between and the seemingly tiny details are part of these topics – because when it comes to reproduction, it’s often those tiny details that can go on to make a huge difference in terms of pregnancy outcomes and maternal health. 

For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/womens-health/it-all-starts-here-ega-ifwh-institute-womens-health-podcast

Date of episode recording: 2023-06-12
Duration: 00:35:56
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Olivia Moir
Guests: Dr. Jenny Hall 
Producer: Olivia Moir 

Hosted by Olivia Moir, this week's topic looks further into fertility education with Dr. Zeynep Gurtin, focussing specifically on the topic of egg freezing. Dr Zeynep Gurtin is a sociologist of reproduction and gender with research interests in the social, ethical, and relational issues surrounding fertility, infertility, assisted reproductive technologies, and new family forms. Her work brings together  changing social trends in fertility with women's own personal accounts of their expectations and experiences, to provide insights about contemporary reproduction and relationships.  We discuss what this process really looks like, who is using this kind of technology, the success rates and some of the ethical concerns around this topic.

Date of episode recording: 2023-06-20
Duration: 00:35:46
Language of episode: English
Presenter:Olivia Moir
Guests: Dr. Zeynep Gurtin
Producer: Olivia Moir, UCL Changemakers

Hosted by Olivia Moir, this week's topic focusses on Fertility Education with the lovely Professor Joyce Harper. She has as worked in the fields of fertility, genetics, reproductive health and women’s health for over 30 years and is passionate about education and discussion of all aspects of women’s health. We discuss the the lack of fertility education in school systems, how this might be overcome, and why it's so important to be taught about topics relating to Fertility from a young age. 

For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/womens-health/episode-3-fertility-education

Date of episode recording: 2023-06-05T00:00:00Z
Duration: 31:52
Language of episode: English
Presenter: Olivia Moir
Guests: Professor Joyce Harper 
 

This episode hosted by Olivia Moir, looks at the importance of the Placenta in human development with special guest Prof Eric Jauniaux. We discuss his background and how he got into the study of this organ, why it is so important to understand it's role, and the interactions and influence of the Placenta with the environment. 

For more information and to access the transcript: www.ucl.ac.uk/womens-health/it-all-starts-here-ega-ifwh-institute-womens-health-podcast

Date of episode recording: 2023-05-19
Duration: 00:28:32
Language of episode: English 
Presenter: Olivia Moir
Guests: Prof Eric Jauniaux
Producer: Olivia Moir, UCL Arena

Hosted by Olivia Moir, this episode dives into science communication with guest Dr. Kim Botting. We discuss the progression of this field across time and the importance of continual developments and contributions being made. We unpack the barriers faced by scientists attempting to contribute to this field, as well as flaws of this field from the perspective of the public.

For more information and to access the transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/womens-health/episode-1-science-communication

Date of episode recording: 2023-05-17
Duration: 00:31:32
Language of episode: English
Presenter: Olivia Moir
Guests: Dr. Kim Botting
Producer: Olivia Moir