Postdocalypse: King's College London Health Sciences DTC Podcast

Welcome to Postdocalypse on Lockdown! This episode is a re-release of our "Cohabitants on COVID" episode. We have all been busy in the labs since we were allowed back in to work but we hope you'll forgive us... we will get back to filling your ears with sciencey sounds ASAP! In this re-release, we corner our flatmates to talk about working on COVID in this socially distant episode! We answer some of your burning COVID FAQs - and some Qs you didn't even know you had - when we talk to a doctor and a scientist who have both taken time out of their training to work on the front lines or redirect their work to the current pandemic. Madeleine asks Josh about about the challenges of being a doctor on the COVID Intensive Care Unit, the COVID science and the impact of COVID on science and the NHS. Julie grills Gabriella on how testing works and her research chasing microbes and now viruses around the UK on touched surfaces...look out for some weird happenings on the tube on the summer solstice! We also talk about how PhD students can work with their supervisors to manage any anxieties about going back to work through the pandemic. Mind Charity https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/mental-health-at-work/taking-care-of-your-staff/employer-resources/wellness-action-plan-download/ Hosts: Madeleine Iafrate, Julie Burrill ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As always, get in touch! twitter.com/Postdocalypse18 postdocalypsepod@gmail.com

Welcome to Postdocalypse on Lockdown! Some Postdocalypse team members corner their flatmates to talk about working on COVID in this socially distant episode! We answer some of your burning COVID FAQs and some Qs you didn't know you had when we talk to a doctor and a scientist who have both taken time out of their training to work on the front lines or redirect their work to the current pandemic. Madeleine asks Josh about about the challenges of being a doctor on the COVID Intensive Care Unit, the COVID science and the impact of COVID ON science and the NHS. Julie grills Gabriella on how testing works and her research chasing microbes and now viruses around the UK on touched surfaces...look out for some weird happenings on the tube on the summer solstice! Mind Charity https://www.mind.org.uk/workplace/mental-health-at-work/taking-care-of-your-staff/employer-resources/wellness-action-plan-download/ Hosts: Madeleine Iafrate, Julie Burrill ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- As always, get in touch! twitter.com/Postdocalypse18 postdocalypsepod@gmail.com

Welcome to episode 7 of Postdocalypse 2019! This podcast is produced by health sciences postgraduate researchers at King's College London. This month we have a special guest! We met Anne-Marie Coriat, Head of UK and EU Research Landscape at the Wellcome Trust, at VItae Conference and we are so excited to have picked her brains about the changing face of academia. Listen on to hear all about Anne-Marie's job, how she got there, her experiences and musings on the future of PhDs. Here are some of the links that Anne-Marie and Julie referred to in this episode: - Wellcome Global Monitor: https://wellcome.ac.uk/what-we-do/our-work/wellcome-global-monitor - Wellcome Review of PhD Training: https://wellcome.figshare.com/articles/Wellcome_Review_of_PhD_Training_in_Biomedical_Research/7309163 - ON EDGE @ Science Gallery London: https://london.sciencegallery.com/seasons/on-edge - Play Well @ Wellcome Collection: https://wellcomecollection.org/exhibitions/XSg-7xEAACcAGVXc As always, if you have any comments or things you would like us to address, get in touch... Twitter: twitter.com/Postdocalypse18 Email: postdocalypsepod@gmail.com ............................................................................ Host: Elisa Brann Guest: Anne-Marie Coriat Panelists: Julie Burrill & Madeleine Iafrate Producer: Madeleine Iafrate

Welcome to the episode 6 of Postdocalypse 2019! This podcast is produced by health sciences postgraduate researchers at King's College London. This episode was recorded ***live*** at Vitae International Researcher Development Conference, where we led a special interest session with KCL’s Careers in Your Ears! This episode concerns how to get researchers’ voices heard and other reasons why we set up our podcasts. We have a few tips and advice for setting up podcasts, and some audience questions too. Enjoy! Lastly, if you're interested in joining us on the podcast, please get in touch! If you're a King's College London student, the Health Sciences Doctoral Training Centre will be running their famous podcast session (famous because that's how Postdocalypse was born) in November. Sign up here: https://kings.onlinesurveys.ac.uk/hsdtc9-podcast-training-nov-2019 Get in touch... Twitter: twitter.com/Postdocalypse18 Email: postdocalypsepod@gmail.com ............................................................................ Host: Donald Lush (Careers in Your Ears Podcast) Guests: Madeleine Iafrate and Vicki Tipton Panelists: The audience at Vitae1 Producer: Madeleine Iafrate

Welcome to the episode 5 of Postdocalypse 2019! This podcast is produced by health sciences postgraduate researchers at King's College London. This month we have a very special treat for listeners - a whole episode dedicated to open science - What is it? Why should we be talking about it? And how is it changing the face of research? Ale Lautarescu interviews Sam Westwood, KCL lead for the UK Reproducibility Network and founder of the RIOT science club. Haris and Elisa weigh in towards the end to ask all the questions you're probably thinking! Here are some of the useful links Sam shared with us: - The UK Reproducibility network: http://www.dcn.ed.ac.uk/camarades/ukrn/ - John Tennant’s Open Science MOOC: https://opensciencemooc.eu/ - ‘Improving your stats’ available on Coursera: https://www.coursera.org/learn/statistical-inferences - The Open Science Forum: https://osf.io/ Lastly, if you're interested in shaping post doc culture, then check out The Second National Postdoc Meeting taking place on September 13th at Queen Mary University. Register for FREE here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/shaping-postdoc-culture-the-second-national-postdoc-meeting-tickets-63961996052 Get in touch... Twitter: twitter.com/Postdocalypse18 Email: postdocalypsepod@gmail.com ............................................................................ Host: Alexandra Lautarescu Guest: Sam Westwood Panelists: Haris Shuaib & Elisa Brann Producer: Elisa Brann

It's our 4th Postdocalypse episode of 2019! You know what they say...4th time's a charm. Right? That's definitely what they say. They also say that this podcast is produced by Health Sciences PhD researchers at King's College London. In this episode we will hear about Olatz's PhD research into the complex and difficult-to-quantify relationship between genetics and dietary nutrition. If you've been waiting for a scientist to tell you it's OK to eat whatever you want, your moment is here! We also have a panel discussion with our Postdocalypse team about negotiating that crucial supervisor-PhD student relationship. We may not have all the answers for navigating those sometimes-tricky waters, but we do wrap it up with a nice little aphorism you can embroider on a pillow. Take the W. Host: Julie Burrill Guests: Olatz Mompeo-Masachs Panelists: Elisa Brann, Stefan Gillott, Olatz Mompeo-Masachs, Ale Lautarescu Technical Support: Stefan Gillott Production Editor: Julie Burrill Get in touch... Twitter: twitter.com/Postdocalypse18 Email: postdocalypsepod@gmail.com

The third episode of 2019 has dropped! This podcast is produced by Health Sciences PhD researchers at King's College London. This a career special where Madeleine Iafrate interviews two speical guests, Dr's Samantha Terry and Daniel Burnham. They discuss the practicalities of being academics in a relationship and maintaining a good work life balance. Get in touch.... Twitter: twitter.com/Postdocalypse18 Email: postdocalypsepod@gmail.com

Welcome to the second Postdocalypse episode of 2019! This podcast is produced by Health Sciences PhD researchers at King's College London. In this episode, we will help you sort out your life! Just kidding, but we will interview Donald Lush from the Careers & Employability office who has some reassuring advice about post-PhD options. Don't worry, you will find a job! In addition, we will hear from Elisa's favourite crime-solving gumshoe, Julie, who will discuss her research getting to the bottom of touch DNA in forensic science. Basically, you will never want to touch anything again! Spoiler: Your DNA is everywhere, even if you weren't. Check out the Master Class series we mention at Guy's Hospital to "broaden your perspective of how the science you generate fits in with the world at large." https://www.kcl.ac.uk/events/event-series?id=5a83b462-242a-41b7-adc5-21fff0ca0471 Reach out to Donald and his colleagues by any means necessary! You heard it here first - he responds to carrier pigeons. Challenge accepted, Donald. For more traditional methods, check out the Careers & Employability website for some seriously reassuring advice: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/campuslife/services/careers/index or just email: careers@kcl.ac.uk Add another PhD podcast to your life with Donald and colleagues' great series, Careers in Your Ears. Host: Elisa Brann Guests: Julie Burrill, Donald Lush Technical support: Olatz Mompeo-Masachs, Haris Shuaib Production Editor: Julie Burrill Get in touch... Twitter: twitter.com/Postdocalypse18 Email: postdocalypsepod@gmail.com

Welcome to the first Postdocalypse episode of 2019! This podcast is produced by health sciences postgraduate researchers at King's College London. In this episode, Haris Shuaib interviews Katie Begg about her PhD research investigating the cellular mechanisms behind radiotherapy response in head and neck cancer. Later in the episode they are joined by Julie and Olatz to talk about the hot-button topic of working during your PhD. In addition to nostalgic references to beanie babies, the panel give some useful pointers about how to make a little extra cash! As mentioned in the podcast, Kings Talent Bank is a​ ​single portal to access all temporary employment opportunities at Kings College London (open to all King's student workers, temporary staff, alumni, visiting lecturers and contractors) https://www.kingstalentbank.com/ Make sure to check out the exciting exhibition we mentioned - SPARE PARTS @ the Science Gallery is open till May 28th 2019. https://london.sciencegallery.com/seasons/spare-parts Lastly, if you enjoy Postdocalypse then you'll probably love Frankenwine, a show that tells you all the things you didn't know you wanted to know about science... and wine! It's also hosted by our very own Katie Begg! Get in touch... Twitter: twitter.com/Postdocalypse18 Email: postdocalypsepod@gmail.com ............................................................................ Host: Haris Shuaib Panelists: Katie Begg, Julie Burrill, Olatz Mompeo-Masachs Producer/Editor: Elisa Brann

Welcome to the seventh episode of Postdocalypse, produced by health sciences postgraduate researchers at King's College London. This episode is hosted by Emily Prpa interviewing Dr Francis Smith about Treacher Collins Syndrome, research motivation and anglophilia. Dr Smith talks to us about his experience of living with Treacher Collins Syndrome and about his research at the University of Colorado. In this episode, we also have the pleasure of talking to Professor Abigail Tucker, Associate Dean of Research studies at Kings. Panellists Katie Begg and Mads Iafrate join in the discussion throughout the episode. Special thanks to our listener Suveer Sachdeva for recommending our guest for this episode. ............................................................................ Host: Emily Prpr Panelists: Katie Begg, Madeleine Iafrate Producer: Alexandra Lautarescu

Welcome to the sixth episode of Postdocalypse, produced by health sciences postgraduate researchers at King's College London. This episode is hosted by Haris Shuaib interviewing Joe Barnby about his research into the role of dopamine in psychosis, and how he founded and set up his very own company alongside his PhD studies. Joe tells us about the state of psychosis research, the use of economic games and drug studies in his own experiments, and how he came across the idea for his very own business, Senscapes. Panellists Katie Begg and Ale Lautarescu join in the discussion throughout the episode. Make sure to catch Joe at the Science Gallery London this weekend for the Preview Weekend where he will be giving people free coffee for an experiment! https://london.sciencegallery.com/events/preview-weekend Twitter: twitter.com/Postdocalypse18 Joe: twitter.com/JoeBarnby Senscapes: twitter.com/senscapes Students have been identified as a high-rish category for experiencing psychosis. If you have been affected by anything discussed in this episode, please consider using the following helpline services: Rethink Mental Illness: https://www.rethink.org/about-us/contact-us Mind: https://www.mind.org.uk/ Samaritans: https://www.samaritans.org/ ............................................................................ Host: Haris Shuaib Panelists: Katie Begg, Alexandra Lautarescu Producer: Madeleine Iafrate Editor: Alexandra Lautarescu, Haris Shuaib

Welcome to the fifth episode of Postdocalypse, produced by health sciences postgraduate researchers at King's College London. This episode is hosted by Katie Begg interviewing Mads Iafrate about her research in cell tracking that aims to improve efficacy and safety of cell therapies for cancer patients. Mads discusses how she uses molecular biology techniques and genetic engineering to modify proteins that could be used to monitor cells used as therapies. She discusses her experience as a chemist-turned-biologist, as well as the ethical considerations of her work and how to give back to the community through engagement activities. Panellists Peter Gawne and Ahsen Ustaoglu join in the discussion throughout the episode. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Postdocalypse18 Royal Society Summer Science Festival: https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2018/summer-science-exhibition/ London Innovation Society: http://londoninnovation.org/ Ahsen’s blog, Thoughts of a Scientist: https://thoughtsofascientist.wixsite.com/thoughtsofascientist I’m a Scientist get me out of here: https://imascientist.org.uk/ Soapbox science: http://soapboxscience.org/ Pint of Science festival: https://pintofscience.co.uk/ London SciComm socials: https://www.facebook.com/groups/LondonSciCommSocials/about/ The Brilliant Club tutoring: https://thebrilliantclub.org/the-brilliant-club-for-researchers/working-as-a-phd-tutor/ The University of the Third Age: https://www.u3a.org.uk/ Three Minute Thesis: https://www.vitae.ac.uk/events/three-minute-thesis-competition ............................................................................ Host: Katie Begg Producer: Katie Begg Editor: Haris Shuaib

Welcome to the fourth episode of Postdocalypse, produced by health sciences postgraduate researchers at King's College London. This episode is hosted by Alexandra Lautarescu, interviewing Elisa Brann about her research into the neuroscience behind verbal-auditory hallucinations, otherwise known as voice-hearing. Elisa discusses how she uses hypnosis as a way of mimicking the voice-hearing experience, as well as the issue of gender equality in science. Panellists Haris Shuaib and Katie Begg join in the discussion throughout the episode. The Global Institute for Women’s Leadership: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/giwl/index.aspx 500 Women Scientists: https://500womenscientists.org/ The LeanIn website based on Sheryl Sandberg’s book: https://leanin.org/ ............................................................................ Host: Alexandra Lautarescu Panelists: Katie Begg, Haris Shuaib, Producer: Katie Begg Editor: Haris Shuaib, Alexandra Lautarescu

‘Does an apple a day keep the doctor away?’ Welcome to the third episode of Postdocalypse, produced by health sciences postgraduate researchers at King's College London. This episode is hosted by Michael Norman from the Dental Institute, interviewing Emily Prpa from Nutritional Sciences about her research on the effects of polyphenols, commonly found in large amounts of fruits, on blood sugar levels. In the second discussion, Michael and Emily discuss how media portrays science. They are joined in this episode by Jane Chang from Psychological Medicine and Haris Shuaib from Neuroimaging, who join in the discussion throughout the episode. ............................................................................ Host: Michael Normal Panelists: Jane Chang, Haris Shuaib Producer: Jane Chang Editor: Alexandra Lautarescu Production team: Haris Shuaib

Welcome to the second episode of Postdocalypse, produced by health sciences postgraduate researchers at King's College London. This episode is hosted by Elisa Brann, interviewing Alexandra Lautarescu about her research in neurodevelopment and mental health. In the second discussion, Elisa and Ale discuss mental health and wellbeing as a postgraduate student. They are joined in this episode by Katie Begg and Emily Prpa, who join in the discussion throughout the episode. KCL Counselling service: https://www.kcl.ac.uk/campuslife/services/counselling/index.aspx Emily's fundraising page: https://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-display/showROFundraiserPage?userUrl=EmilyPrpa&pageUrl=1 ............................................................................ Host: Elisa Brann Panelists: Katie Begg, Emily Prpa Producer: Alexandra Lautarescu Editor: Haris Shuaib

Welcome to the inaugural episode of Postdocalypse, produced by health sciences postgraduate researchers at King's College London. This episode is hosted by Emily Prpa, interviewing Haris Shuaib about his research in applying Artificial Intelligence to brain tumour prognosis. In the second discussion, Emily and Haris discuss orthodox and unorthodox paths to getting onto a PhD program. They are joined in this episode by Laura Meade and Naomi Hartopp, who join in the discussion throughout the episode. ............................................................................ Host: Emily Prpr Panelists: Laura Meade, Naomi Hartopp Producer: Haris Shuaib Editor: Elisa Brann, Alexandra Lautarescu Production team: Jane Chang, Katie Begg, Madeleine Iafrate