Penn Talks Science

Join the Penn Talks Science podcast team as they discuss how scientists search beyond our solar system for exoplanets, from early detection methods to powerful new telescopes finding planets where life might exist.

This episode features exclusive interviews with Penn Professor, Dr. Cullen Blake, an expert in exoplanets, and Penn Alumni Dr. Sam Halverson, who is an astronomer and optical engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. 

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In this new episode of scientist spotlight we interviewed Dr. Robert “Bob” Cail who is a Postdoctoral Fellow in the Physiology department in the Michael Ostap and Yale Goldman labs  studying  mechano-proteins called myosins. 

We delve further into his research, diverse academic background, and views on diversity in science at the trainee level. If you are interested in learning more about his work, visit his labs website: https://www.med.upenn.edu/ostaplab/ or follow is research on pubmed https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Cail+RC&cauthor_id=35532382

Explore the science behind IVF, the hurdles in its development, and how Penn researchers are advancing our understanding of the earliest stages of development.

We interview Dr. Nicolas Plachta, a principal investigator at UPenn's Cell and Developmental Biology Department. Nicolas' lab performs live imaging of the earliest stages of development of both mouse and human embryos.

Additionally, we interview Sena Sarikaya, a Ph.D. candidate in the Developmental, Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology program working in the Mir lab. Sena shares insights into her personal connection with IVF, as the child of an IVF nurse.

We hope you all learn something from and enjoy this episode! Please provide any feedback by contacting us through our social media platforms. IG and Linkedin: @penntalkscience

In this new episode of scientist spotlight we interviewed Dr. Juan Alvarez who is an assistant professor in the cell and developmental biology department studying cell maturation and the circadian rhythm. We delve further into his research, background, and  philosophy of science. If you are interested in learning more about his lab, visit his lab website: https://j-radlab.com/ or follow him on twitter @JuanAlvarezDom.

Join us on an expedition through the trials and tribulations on the road to the Nobel Prize. In this episode, Ryann and Emma discuss quotes and advice from Nobel Laureates. Featuring an interview with Avia and Dr. Allyson Mackey from the Department of Psychology at the University of Pennsylvania.

What are neutrinos? How do we detect them? These questions and more will be answered in this episode of PennTalksScience. Featuring an interview with Professor Josh Klein from the University of Pennsylvania.

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The Penn Talks Science team is back with a new episode covering psychedelics, hallucinogenic substances that have recently re-gained popularity due to promising therapeutic potential for treating mental disorders such as depression and anxiety. We also interview members of the Penn Society for Psychedelic Science, Victor Pablo Acero and Emily Cribas, who share their insights and opinions regarding these substances. Give it a listen and leave a review! For more resources check out our Twitter!

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The Penn Talks Science team is back with a new episode covering the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, and the consequences of the following toxic chemical spill. Such is one of many incidents, so we wanted to understand the implications of improper transport of toxic chemicals. We reached out to the Penn community and invited Dr. Trevor Penning from the Center of Excellence in Environmental Toxicology to speak about the spill. Give it a listen and leave a review! For more resources check out our Twitter!

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