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Have you ever thought about a different path in your science career? This week, Alicia Levey talks about her unique career, how to grow from collaborations and friendships, and that great feeling we all get when everything comes together!Dr Alicia Levey is a company operator and investor; she has just sold Pionyr Immunotherapeutics, after four years serving as President and Chief Operating Officer.

In this episode, Dr Rose Perry discusses the different languages of science, breaking down silos, and how our community can influence our health. As a social neuroscientist turned social innovator, Rose Perry, PhD, founded Social Creatures – a non-profit organization democratizing access to social connection.

How can our community help us get through the challenges we so often face as scientists? We're joined by Dr Ravindran Kumaran from abcam to discuss the value of conversations outside the lab, finding strength from our peers, and how he was able to turn around an early project that wasn't going to plan. As Scientific Team Leader and Collaborations Manager, Dr Kumaran oversees the development of new products at abcam and manages a number of abcam's partnerships and collaborations.

Why does kindness go such a long way in the lab? We're joined by Dr Kara Margolis from New York University to discuss the traits she values most in collaborators, the benefits of strong mentor-mentee relationships, and the joy she gets from making an impact in people's lives. Dr Margolis is a pediatric gastroenterologist with expertise in brain-gut axis disorders, including autism spectrum disorders (ASD).

What's the influence of serendipity in science? We hear from Professor Giles Yeo from the University of Cambridge on being in the right place at the right time, his motivations for staying in science, and navigating the different cultures inside and outside the lab. Professor Giles Yeo studies the genetic and neurological factors influencing obesity and appetite regulation.

Sean speaks with three scientists involved with the HuBMAP consortium about what it takes to bring over 300 diverse experts together to achieve a common goal. Prof Katy Börner from Indiana University, Dr John Hickey from Stanford University and Dr Andrea Radtke from the US National Institutes of Health all know each other from their involvement in the Human Biomolecular Atlas Program (HuBMAP). They discuss the importance of teamwork and structure in bringing together a large and diverse group to solve a common problem. Developed in partnership with Science. Listen now

Prof Linda Griffith from MIT shares the importance of good personal relationships within impactful collaborations. Linda Griffith is Director of the Center for Gynopathology Research at MIT. Linda shares some fascinating personal experiences from over 30 years of working with many colleagues across multiple disciplines. Developed in partnership with Science. Listen now

Malcolm Skingle from Glaxo Smith-Kline tells Sean about the huge opportunities within industry-academia collaborations to drive science for the greater good. Prof Malcolm Skingle manages academic liaison at Glaxo Smith-Kline and faces the challenge of collaborating with people across disciplines and borders, but also bridging academia and industry. Malcolm describes the challenges and opportunities of bringing these diverse groups together and highlights the importance of ensuring that everyone involved benefits from the collaboration. Developed in partnership with Science. Listen now

Sean is joined by Oded Rechavi from Tel Aviv University who discusses the power of collaborations that bring together different fields and perspectives. Oded Rechavi is a professor at Tel Aviv University in Israel and is on a mission to challenge fundamental long-held dogmas. We hear how partnerships with people with diverse backgrounds and expertise allow Oded to do things differently, and of the importance of communication and breaking down barriers in building diverse networks. Developed in collaboration with Science. Listen now

A thought-provoking conversation between Science Magazine's Sean Sanders and ex stand-up comedian/Assistant Prof at NYU Langone Health, Dr. Shruti Naik about why the scientific community is better together. Developed in partnership with Science. Listen now