Hey friend, welcome to Away from the Bench where we explore how on earth researchers are attempting to remain productive in unproductive circumstances, maintain their positivity and look after themselves and their families during uncertain times.

Today I've got a conversation I had with the wonderful Marelen Magalhaes, a Post Doc in Cardiovascular Research at The University of Edinburgh in Scotland recorded on the 7th of April.

We talk about her coffee protocol optimisation, hosting a thesis writing workshop for PhD students, all while pandering to her needy co-worker cat.

I hope you enjoy it.

Check out Marelene here: @MarleneMaPi

The Insiders Guide to Writing a Thesis: https://blogs.ed.ac.uk/iad4researchers/2020/04/15/the-insiders-guide-to-thesis-writing/