Are We Thinking About Women's Health Too Late? | Pregnancy & Heart Health

We talk a lot about pregnancy and thehealth of the baby.

But what about the mother's health?

In this episode of The ViVa, I sit down with Jasmine Kiley, a PhD researcher in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology at the University of Cambridge, to explore women's health through the lens of pregnancy and cardiovascular health.

We discuss why heart health matters during pregnancy, why the period after birth can be particularly important for women with heart conditions, and why women's health needs to be considered beyond pregnancy itself.

Jasmine also explains her research on postnatal care and preconception health, including what researchers are learning about how to better support women before, during and after pregnancy.

We also explore the wider questions around women's health, healthcare and research and what Jasmine's work could mean for the way women are supported throughout their health journey.

As always, The ViVa aims to make research simple, engaging and accessible, so that complex ideas can be understood by everyone.

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Winning a fully funded PhD scholarship can feel like an impossible goal, but where do you even begin?

In this episode of The ViVa, Dr. Adewunmi Akingbola shares the story behind receiving the prestigious MRC iCASE Enterprise Scholarship to pursue a DPhil in Primary healthcare at the University of Oxford.

We discuss finding the right programme, preparing a competitive application, handling interviews, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the lessons he learned throughout the process.

If you're considering postgraduate study or applying for scholarships, this episode is packed with practical advice and inspiration.

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What Is It Really Like to Study at Cambridge?

Everyone sees the beautiful colleges, historic buildings, and graduation photos.

But what is it really like to move across the world and study at the University of Cambridge?

In this special episode of The ViVa, I sit down with Elishammah, Tasha, and Adeline for an honest conversation about their experiences as international students at Cambridge.

We talk about:

• What surprised them most after arriving at Cambridge
• The highs and lows of studying abroad
• Finding community and belonging
• Academic life and personal growth
• Challenges, and lessons learned
• Advice for students hoping to study overseas

Whether you're thinking about studying at Cambridge, preparing to study abroad, or you're simply curious about what life is really like behind the scenes, this episode offers an honest and relatable perspective.

As always on The ViVa, we keep conversations simple, engaging, and accessible.

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Can Missing Data Change Healthcare Decisions?

Every day, governments, hospitals, and researchers rely on data to make life-saving public health decisions. But what happens when that data is incomplete?

In this episode of The ViVa, I sit down with Dr. Akingbola, medical doctor, public health practitioner, King's College scholar, Cambridge MPhil graduate, Forbes 30 Under 30 honouree, and winner of the Cambridge Public Health Early Career Researcher Award.

Together, we explore how missing data can distort our understanding of diseases such as Hepatitis C and why improving the quality of health data leads to better research, better policies, and ultimately better health outcomes.

As always on The ViVa, there's one challenge: Can you explain your research in a way that a 10-year-old can understand?

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In this episode of The ViVa Podcast, I sit down with Junior KikaLusu, a PhD student at the Crop Science Centre, to uncover the fascinating world of root-knot nematodes, tiny but powerful threats that impact crops, farmers, and global food security.

We explore why these hidden agricultural challenges matter, how research is helping us better understand and manage them, and what inspired Kika’s journey into this field.

Kika also shares his path to University of Cambridge, his experiences as a researcher, and how he balances the demands of a PhD with his leadership role as President of the African Society at the University of Cambridge.

This is a conversation about science, curiosity, leadership, andusing research to make a difference. We tried to talk about science in a way that a 10-year-old can understand.

What happens to healthcare when conflict destroys hospitals, disrupts supply chains, and puts healthcare workers at risk?In Episode 1 of The ViVa, Dr Saleyha Ahsan joins us to explore the often-overlooked health consequences of armed conflict and humanitarian emergencies.We discuss how modern conflicts increasingly target civilian infrastructure, the impact this has on healthcare delivery during times of crisis.This episode offers a reminder that the effects of war extend far beyond the battlefield.The ViVa is a podcast where research is made simple enough for a 10-year-old to understand.Hosted by Samuel Agyapong.

Welcome to The ViVa, the podcast where research is made simple enough for a 10-year-old to understand.

Hosted by Samuel Agyapong, The ViVa brings researchers, PhD students, and innovators into relaxed conversations about their work, their discoveries, and the stories behind the science.

Whether it's cancer research, climate change, artificial intelligence, education, or engineering, we break down complex ideas into conversations everyone can follow.

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