Hey all episode 15 of the SGNZ podcast is up now! This time we have Libby around for a chat about microbiology, research labs vs teaching labs, and the industry.   

Libby, after a random path through university, got an MSc in plant-microbe interactions. She is now working in research for a crop protection company. Listen to this episode to find out how she got to where she is today.

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Intro: "Cali" By Jonas Bjørnstad (https://pixabay.com/music/beats-cali-1171/?fbclid=IwAR0yGsfL9GEURuj4VpzFIUKdXmmH1Pik3YxUokmsKJ1QLNQdaPJC-HKsNsg)

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Episode 14 is up and running! Come have a listen as we talk to Christian about research, moving from Germany and the hurdles he encountered on his journey to a PhD in New Zealand.

Christian got his Bachelors and Masters degree in Human and Molecular Biology in Germany. In 2015, he visited The University of Auckland to study abroad for one semester as part of his Masters programme. After spending an amazing 6 month in NZ he decided to return in 2017 to do a PhD in Microbiology.

Christian submitted his doctoral thesis in December 2020 and is currently awaiting his examination. In the meantime, he is working as a research assistant and medical microbiologist at the Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences at the University of Auckland.

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Episode 13 is up now! Grace joins us tonight for a different side of science, this time focusing on food science because who doesn’t love food?

Grace certainly does. So considering her strong interest in science, a degree and career in Food Technology was a pairing as classic as wine and cheese. Listen to this episode of SGNZ to find out how chugging down food science can lead to being paid to chow down on ice cream, chocolate and more!

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Episode 12 is out now! Officially hitting the dozen mark for the SGNZ podcast. Tonight we have Ashley joining us for an insightful episode on her journey to becoming a dental hygienist from her original biomedical science roots.  

Ashley has completed a BSc in biomed at UoA and BOH at Otago. While studying at Otago she also completed a summer research studentship in qualitative education research. She is a dual scoped clinician that is able to treat children under the age of eighteen for all of their dental needs and adults for dental hygiene care. She has worked in both the public and private sector and has a real passion for oral health.

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Tonight we have Himesh joining us for the 11th episode of the SGNZ podcast! We are almost at the dozen mark with many more episodes to go!

Himesh has he's Bachelor of Pharmacy degree from Rhodes University in South Africa and a post graduate diploma in Business Administration from Unitec in NZ. After graduation, life took a weird twist and turn and suddenly he's so called good degree could not enable him to make ends meet due to a severe financial crisis. Through these twists and turns, Himesh ended up in the commercial side of pharmaceuticals as well as being into personal development as a motivational content creator and speaker.

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Episode 10 is up and featuring Charlton! Tonight he talks to us about his journey through biomedical sciences and into the competitive postgraduate medicine entry!

Charlton went through UoA studying a BSc, PgDipSci and an MSc in biomedical science. After finishing his masters, Charlton went through the postgraduate route into medicine through the MAPAS scheme and is now a doctor

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Already up and ready to listen to is Episode 9 featuring Theo! If you were ever interested in learning about a highly varied and seasoned career then by all means listen.

Theo went through UoA studying a BSc, PgDipSci and an MSc in biological sciences. He lived in auz for the last five years and has decided to make his way back home. Over the years he has worked in a range of industries such as Tertiary education, Banking, Hospitality and Entertainment. Theo is finishing up his MBA in HR management and is currently a P&C manager.

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Episode 8! Tonight we have Si Yin joining us to share her science story. From her inspirations that sparked her interest and drive to pursue a PhD overseas.

Si Yin recently started her PhD at the University of New South Wales in Sydney, working on a project that is a collaborative effort between neuroscience and psychology. Her interest in science started as a kid in Singapore, followed her through high school in Wellington, developed into a passion for the brain during university at Auckland and (luckily) persevered during a 2-year hiatus from studies as her plans to move across the Tasman were halted by the pandemic.

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Would you look at that! Episode 7 is already up and running?! Come give our podcast episode number 7 a listen as we talk to Frank about the research path and moving to Melbourne.

Françios is a PhD candidate in infection and immunity at Monash University in Melbourne. In addition to research, he also enjoys university tutoring. Francios’s journey in research started with The University of Auckland when he enrolled into a Masters of Science in 2016.

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Hey all today we have for you the 6th episode of the SGNZ podcast! This time featuring Sam who will take us through a unique progression from majoring in physiology to bioscience enterprise to now working in the medical device field.  

“Hey! I’m Sam and I have worked at Fisher & Paykel Healthcare for 3 years as a Product Manager but started off from the Grad Programme.  
I studied Physiology and continued to a Masters of Bioscience Enterprise.  
I have been pretty lucky throughout my career and love I can combine my passion for science and enterprise together!”

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