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194. Mailbag: Do I Have to Do Animal Research?
June 16, 2023

Its no secret that biomedical research relies heavily on animal models. Our mammalian cousins share so many common genes and pathways that we can often make breakthrough advances in human medicine th

122. Tenure Tracker – The Life Non-Linear with Dr. Jimena Giudice (R)
May 31, 2023

Dr. Jimena Giudice has all the traits of a promising new faculty member. Through her training and early career, she has earned more than a dozen grants and awards. Shes co-authored two dozen papers.

193. Listener Mailbag – Undergrad Research and Choosing a Master’s Program
May 17, 2023

This week, we open the mailbag to answer listener questions about getting extra research experience as an undergrad, and making a difficult choice between Masters programs. Stay with us! Could Great

192. Careers In Focus: Medical Writer
May 02, 2023

When you think about your day, which events and activities feel the most fulfilling? Which tasks do you tolerate, but would rather avoid? Maybe your experiments feel like a drag, but you get a lot of

191. The Tough Times are Worth It w/ Dr. Emma Hinkle
April 18, 2023

A few months ago, Emma Hinkle was organizing her lab notebooks as she prepared to start a career. She had completed her graduate training, earned a PhD, and had a job lined up that started on Monday.

190. Mailbag: Can I blend art with science?
March 30, 2023

Its time to open the listener mailbag to answer your question about the human side of science, and life in the lab! This week: the importance of lunch, blending art with science, and the dream of a l

129. Grad School Rejection: Why it Happens and How to Get Accepted (R)
March 19, 2023

I feel a little disheartened because Ive been rejected from many of the places I applied to and havent heard back from a number of others. Is it worth it to hold out hope for the ones that havent

189. Crafting an Unforgettable Job Talk w/ Dr. Andres De Los Reyes
February 28, 2023

Think about your favorite action movie that kept you on the edge your seat. Did it look certain that the hero would fall, only to emerge at the very last moment to save the day? Now picture a great mo

188. Grad School Time Management According to ChatGPT
February 15, 2023

We get asked all the time about strategies for more effective time management during graduate school. Not surprisingly, some of our most popular past episodes deal with time management. While we have

187. Pro-Tips For Creating a Scientific Poster
February 01, 2023

Scientific conferences are a great way to meet other scientists and share your research. Perhaps your advisor got lucky and was invited to give a talk. If your research doesnt get time on stage, how