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  • The Science Behind the Film - The Pod Generation

    In this episode, Dr. Bahijja Raimi-Abraham reviews the film 'The Pod Generation' and discusses the scientific concepts behind it. The film explores the idea of growing and developing an embryo outside the natural biological womb in an artificial environment.

    Dr. Raimi-Abraham delves into the research on artificial wombs and womb-on-chip technology, highlighting the potential benefits and ethical considerations. She also discusses the director's perspective on societal pressures related to pregnancy and motherhood.

    Overall, she gives the film a strong four out of five rating for its thought-provoking themes and excellent acting.

    Takeaways

    • The film 'The Pod Generation' explores the concept of growing and developing an embryo outside the natural biological womb in an artificial environment.
    • Research on artificial wombs and womb-on-chip technology is still in the theoretical stage, but there are promising developments in sustaining preterm fetuses and modeling the maternal-fetal interface.
    • The film raises important ethical considerations, such as parental bonding, the risk of designer babies, and the integration of AI in reproductive technology.
    • Societal pressures related to pregnancy and motherhood, as well as financial incentives for women to delay childbirth, are highlighted in the film.

      • Additional Information

      • Episode 74 - Let's Talk About Single Women's Fertility and Egg Freezing
      • Thursday Special - Parenthood Over 40

        • Keywords

          film review, artificial womb, womb-on-chip, scientific research, ethical considerations, societal pressures, pregnancy, motherhood

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          35 min
        • Throwback Thursday - What is Chemistry to you?

          In this Thursday Special's episode, Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham introduced the new episode format and interviews Sandile Mtetwa, a 3rd year PhD Research at the University of Cambridge (bio. here) as part of our Royal Society of Chemistry funded project aimed at opening up conversations about diversity in chemical sciences and engaging the public with chemistry using creative approaches.


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          37 min
        • Dilemma Monday - PhD Researcher struggles with managing a healthy work-life balance.

          In this episode, Dr. Bahijja Raimi-Abraham discusses her recent paper publication (https://doi.org/10.1021/acsami.3c17384 ) and the research work of one of her PhD researchers. The paper focuses on non-animal based modeling of infectious diseases, specifically human liver stage malaria. The study involves creating a viable and bio-relevant liver model using synthetic nano scaffolds. Dr. Raimi-Abraham also talks about her recent interview on the Pharma Drama YouTube channel and her plans to be interviewed on other podcasts and platforms. The episode concludes with Dr. Raimi-Abraham addressing a listener's dilemma about balancing research work with personal life.


          Takeaways

          • Dr. Raimi-Abraham's research focuses on non-animal based modeling of infectious diseases, particularly human liver stage malaria.
          • The recent paper publication explores the creation of a viable and bio-relevant liver model using synthetic nano scaffolds.
          • Dr. Raimi-Abraham discusses her interview on the Pharma Drama YouTube channel and her plans for more interviews on different platforms.
          • She provides advice on finding a better work-life balance, emphasizing the importance of having a personal life and hobbies, giving oneself permission to rest, and seeking support and advice from supervisors when workload becomes overwhelming.


            • Keywords

            paper publication, PhD research, infectious diseases, liver model, nano scaffolds, interview, work-life balance

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            19 min
          • Throwback Thursday - 1 in 5 people saved by CPR recall Lucid Dying

            In this Thursday Special's episode...Dr Bahijja talks about a recent finding that 1 in 5 people saved by cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) recalled "lucid dying". 

            🛑 Trigger warning - today’s episode contains discussions about death which some people find disturing 🛑 

            Episode Photo by Pixabay

            Additional Information

            • NYU Langone Health Press Release - https://nyulangone.org/news/lucid-dying-patients-recall-death-experiences-during-cpr


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              14 min
            • Parenting, Resilience, and Child Development with Prof. Nicole Letourneau

              In this episode, Dr. Bahijja Raimi-Abraham interviews Professor Nicole Letourneau (University of Calgary) about her work in parenting and child development.

              Takeaways

              • Parenting and child development are crucial for giving children the best start in life.
              • Resilience is important, but it is better to prevent toxic stressors and provide supportive environments for children.
              • Parents need social support, good mental health, and socioeconomic stability to be the best parents they can be.
              • Intergenerational trauma can be addressed and stopped through improved parenting and support.
              • Parents should seek support and be adaptable and responsive to the individual needs of each child.

                • Additional Information

                • Scientific Parenting: What Science Reveals About Parental Influence (2013)
                • What Kind of Parent Am I? (2018)
                • Parenting and Child Development: Issues and Answers (2020)

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                  Keywords

                  parenting, child development, resilience, stressors, social support, mental health, child development, intergenerational trauma, support, adaptability

                  1 hr 1 min
                • Throwback Thursday - PhD Chats - MPhil to PhD Upgrade Viva

                  Welcome back to our latest Thursday Specials episode.

                  This episode features PhD Researchers from Dr Bahijja's research group "The Raimi-Abraham Group".

                  In this episode Saad Niaz (LiDo PhD Researcher) and Tamara Akpobolokemi (PhD Researcher) describe their MPhil to PhD Upgrade Viva experiences.

                  Additional Information

                • Find out more about The Raimi-Abraham Group (www.theraimiabrahamgroup.com) 
                • Saad's PhD explores the influence of 3D printed soft-matter scaffold shape on cell growth.
                • Tamara's PhD is focused on the development of nanotechnology-based approaches in Tuberculosis treatment. 

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                  38 min
                • Exploring AI in Dating Apps, Human-AI Trust and Atlas (Netflix) review with Dr. Bahijja Raimi-Abraham

                  Episode Summary

                  In this episode, Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham (Monday Science Founder and Host) provides a catch-up and shares her experience attending an AI journal club. She discusses the use of AI in dating apps and profiles, as well as the ethical implications of AI-generated photos. She also shares her thoughts on the film 'Atlas' and the themes of trust and control in human-AI interactions.

                  This episode contains spoilers for the new Netflix sci-fi film, Atlas.


                  Keywords

                  AI, journal club, dating apps, AI-generated photos, trust, control, human-AI interactions, film 'Atlas', Dilemma Mondays


                  Takeaways

                  • AI is becoming increasingly integrated into various aspects of our lives, including dating apps and profiles.
                  • The use of AI-generated photos in dating apps raises ethical questions and can be seen as a form of deception.
                  • Trust is a crucial factor in human-AI interactions, and it is important to consider both human trust in AI and AI's trust in humans.
                  • The film 'Atlas' explores themes of trust and control in the context of human-AI relationships.
                  • Dr Bahijja reminds listeners of the upcoming 'Dilemma Mondays' segment, where listeners can submit their dilemmas and questions related to academia.
                  • Dr Bahijja expresses gratitude to her listeners for their support and encourages them to continue tuning in.

                    • Additional Information

                    • Episode 14: This Person Does Not Exist
                    • Atlas - Netflix


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                      38 min
                    • Throwback Thursday - Why do we only see positive results published?

                      In today's Thursday Specials episode, Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham answerers a listener's question "Why do we only see positive results published?"

                      Additional Information

                    • Publication bias: the problem that won't go away  - Dickersin and Min (1993) Annals of The New York Academy of Sciences
                      • The importance of no evidence -  Editorial Nature Human Behaviour (2019)
                      • When Scientists Find Nothing: The Value of Null Results - Inside Science (2020)
                      • Monday Science Episode 70 - COVID19 Retracted Papers 
                      • Example of where studies have investigated the influence of publication bias and impact
                      • Suicide risk with selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and other new-generation antidepressants in adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies [Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 2021]
                      •  Vitamin D and covid-19 [BMJ, 2021] - Rapid Responses 

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                        28 min
                      • Catch up with future pharmacists...oh and hello from Rhodes!

                        In this episode Dr Bahijja Raimi-Abraham returns from an overdue break in Rhodes (Greece) and catches up with future pharmacists!


                        Additional Information

                        • Find out more about the socialisation placement/internship -
                          • Undergraduate Education for Medicines
                          Optimisation Principle 1: The ‘Socialisation
                          Internship’ and views from Mosaic Clubhouse,
                          one of the partner organisations [Journal of Medicines Optimisation]


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                          20 min

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