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If you are interested in opportunities for organisations to collaborate with the Microbiology Society, please email knockingoutamr@microbiologysociety.org or to register your individual interest please visit the Knocking out AMR webpage. To find out about the latest updates, follow us on Twitter @MicrobioSoc using the hashtag #KnockingOutAMR. You can also read the latest edition of Microbiology Today here. To read Chloe's work published in Microbiology, visit our journals site. You can keep up to date with Chloe's public engagement work visit MICROBIhOME for general microbiology and AMR content and here for phage content. Chloe's work is funded by Knowledge for Change and BBSRC.Music: 'Origin' by Comma-Media via Pixabay. You can download a full transcript of the podcast on our website.

How is speech and ability to perform action affected by aging? On episode 394, Dr. Helen Nuttall of Lancaster University joins us to discuss effects of aging on speech, how our minds work in different capacities, and some of her research in the field. Dr. Nuttall is a Lecturer in Cognitive Neuroscience and a BBSRC […]

Andrew Neal is a Soil Microbiologist researching how farmers can optimise the health of their soil. His research places organic carbon at the heart of soil: “Despite carbon's critical role, the mechanisms underlying carbon dynamics and the link to soil water and nutrient availability are poorly understood,” says Neal. “Society still struggles with the concept of what soil is and how it can be managed effectively because it is such a complex combination of biological, chemical and physical processes”. Combining modern techniques such as shotgun metagenomics and X-ray computed tomography, and borrowing heavily from the extended phenotype concept developed by Dawkins, the emerging processual view of biology and critical systems theory, he is working with colleagues to develop a radically different way of thinking about soil. Neal is a regular public speaker and his work has been featured on BBC Radio 4's Inside Science, at New Scientist Live events and podcasts (Agrii Tramlines Podcast, Croptec Podcast) as well as speaking at the Parliamentary ERFA committee and featuring in BBSRC's video feature - What happens when you switch farmland from livestock to crops? He maintains an international portfolio of research, collaborating with colleagues in Australia, Brazil, China, India and Uruguay. Find Andy on Twitter here - https://twitter.com/microbass1 (@microbass1) Instagram - @chatting_fit @finlay_maclaren www.finmaclaren.co.uk YouTube - @chattingfit

In this episode of the Food & Farming podcast, AHDB's Knowledge Exchange Manager Emma Steele joins Dr Liz Nabb. They discuss the management and control of lameness in sheep, focusing on footrot vaccination which Liz looked at in her recently completed AHDB funded PhD whilst also covering the five-point plan.   With lambing just around the corner for many, they also briefly discuss top tips for lambing 2023 in the wake of reported iodine shortages and reinforce the importance of good quality colostrum for newborn lambs. This podcast is in support of this month's #ColostrumIsGold campaign. Find out more here: colostrumisgold.org  Dr Liz Nabb is a Veterinary Investigation Officer (VIO) at APHA following 16 years as a practising farm vet in North Devon and then recently completing her AHDB and BBSRC funded PhD at University of Birmingham looking at the footrot vaccine in sheep.   Useful links: ·         Watch Liz's webinar on her PhD results and managing lameness AHDB Beef & Lamb: Managing lameness in sheep inc. vaccinating against footrot - YouTube ·         Read our information on Reducing lameness for Better Returns | AHDB ·         Read our information on Reducing lamb losses for Better Returns | AHDB ·         #ColostrumIsGold https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/colostrum-management-for-lambs ·         Order hard-copy publications here: AHDB Beef & Lamb Order Form | AHDB

Professor Mike Allen is an Associate Professor of Single Cell Genomics in the College of Life and Environmental Sciences at University of Exeter. His interests are varied and encompass both blue skies and applied research topics. Blue skies research focuses mainly on understanding the role of viruses in the ocean using genomic, proteomic, transcriptomic and metabolomic approaches. Applied research focuses on biocatalysis, bioremediation, biotransformation, bioprocessing and technology development.Mike's current academic research projects include co-evolution of coccolithophores and coccolithoviruses, sphingolipid biosynthesis, novel protein characterisation, lytic and latent phytoplankton viruses, phytoplankton and virus isolation. Applied projects include biofuel production and processing, bioremediation, water sanitation, high throughput liquid processing and the development of novel photobioreactor technologies for promoting microalgal growth. Current and recent funding sources include The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation, The Roddenberry Foundation, BBSRC and Innovate UK.For more information on Mike, follow him @Mike_J_Allen on twitter, check out his website www.bluemicrobe.co.uk, or one of his project pages at www.phycomex.uk .

In our May Broadcast, we are delighted to have chat with Professor Dawn Arnold of Harper Adams University (HAU), where will be discussing How Harper Adams University Connects & Creates Long Term Benefits for Our Industry Sectors. Dawn is Professor of Molecular Plant Pathology and Research Director of HAU. She has over 25 years' experience working with bacterial pathogens and their interaction with their hosts, pea and bean. Her work has involved molecular genetic studies of the genes responsible for controlling host specificity and pathogenesis. Her main area of focus is specifically investigating the role of horizontal gene transfer in the evolution of pathogenicity. Other areas of work include investigations into tree pathogens, in particular the bacteria that are associated with Acute Oak Decline in the UK. Her work is funded by BBSRC and charities such as Woodland Heritage. She was President of the British Society for Plant Pathology 2019, is a senior editor of Plant Pathology journal and an academic editor for PLoS One (until 2020). She serves on BBSRC Committee B from 2018. She regular publishes in a range of international journals and is invited as a keynote speaker a number of international and national conferences. Her teaching includes plant pathology, genetics, genomics and molecular biology techniques. At HAU she leads and supports the development of research in many areas of the university strategic research with a focus around ‘Net Zero' in agriculture and food supply chains in concert with the wider requirements for ‘sustainable agriculture' (e.g. rural economies, social justice, animal welfare, nutrient cycling and pollution). She also leads the research pillar of The School of Sustainable Food and Farming at HAU which is supported by our steering partners: Morrisons, McDonalds UK & Ireland and National Farmers Union. Women in Food and Farming is a group of professional women in food, agriculture and the land-based industries at all stages of their careers, who get together to discuss business issues, support each other via mentorship and advice, and help generate networks of contacts that might be useful to themselves and their businesses. Founded in 2011 by Christine Tacon CBE, the group started back in 2011 with just five women and has now grown to over 500 members. Christine is known to many as the first Grocery Code Adjudicator and head of the Co-op's farming business, she has just been appointed Chair of Assured Food Standards which operates the Red Tractor Assurance scheme amongst other roles.

In December 2019, DeepMind's AI system, AlphaFold, solved a 50-year-old grand challenge in biology, known as the protein-folding problem. A headline in the journal Nature read, “It will change everything” and the President of the UK's Royal Society called it a “stunning advance [that arrived] decades before many in the field would have predicted”. In this episode, Hannah uncovers the inside story of AlphaFold from the people who made it happen and finds out how it could help transform the future of healthcare and medicine.For questions or feedback on the series, message us on Twitter @DeepMind or email podcast@deepmind.com. Interviewees: DeepMind's Demis Hassabis, John Jumper, Kathryn Tunyasunakool and Sasha Brown; Charles Mowbray and Monique Wasuna of the Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi]) & John McGeehan of the Centre for Enzyme Innovation at the University of Portsmouth CreditsPresenter: Hannah FrySeries Producer: Dan HardoonProduction support: Jill AchinekuSounds design: Emma BarnabyMusic composition: Eleni ShawSound Engineer: Nigel AppletonEditor: David PrestCommissioned by DeepMind Thank you to everyone who made this season possible!  Further reading: AlphaFold blog, DeepMind: https://deepmind.com/blog/article/alphafold-a-solution-to-a-50-year-old-grand-challenge-in-biologyAlphaFold case study, DeepMind: https://deepmind.com/research/case-studies/alphafoldIt will change everything, Nature: https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-020-03348-4AlphaFold Is The Most Important Achievement In AI—Ever, Forbes: https://www.forbes.com/sites/robtoews/2021/10/03/alphafold-is-the-most-important-achievement-in-ai-ever/?sh=359278426e0aBacteria found to eat PET plastics, NewScientist: https://www.newscientist.com/article/2080279-bacteria-found-to-eat-pet-plastics-could-help-do-the-recycling/Protein Structure Prediction Center: https://predictioncenter.org/An interview with Professor John McGeehan, BBSRC: https://bbsrc.ukri.org/news/features/enzyme-science/an-interview-with-professor-john-mcgeehan/John McGeehan profile, University of Portsmouth: https://researchportal.port.ac.uk/en/persons/john-mcgeehanDrugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi): https://dndi.org/A doctor's dream, DNDi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tk31iucWYdEThe Curious Cases of Rutherford and Fry, BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07dx75g/episodes/downloadsHannah Fry: https://hannahfry.co.uk/

View the published video podcast of Dr. Dolores Cahill - "mRNA Gene Therapy and its Effects" on Quantum Nurse Rumble https://rumble.com/vkozma-dr.-dolores-cahill-mrna-gene-therapy-and-its-effects-qn-freedom-intl-live.html or Quantum Nurse Bitchute https://www.bitchute.com/video/PSeLnFBcexGk/ Quantum Nurse www.quantumnurse.life presents Freedom International Livestream August 3, 2021 Tuesday @ 3:00 PM EST 9:00 PM UK 10:00 PM Germany Guest: Dr. Dolores Cahill Topic: mRNA Gene Therapy and Its Effects https://www.freedomtravelalliance.com/ https://dolorescahill.com/ Professor Cahill received her degree in Molecular Genetics from Trinity College Dublin (1989) and her Ph.D. in Immunology from Dublin City University in 1994. She was the group leader of the Protein Technology Group in the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, Berlin, Germany (1996-2003) She co-founded a biotechnology company, Protagen AG (www.protagen.de) in Dortmund to commercialize this technology. She was a Professor of Translational Science at the UCD School of Medicine and Medical Sciences from 2005 until March 2021 when she was removed as a lecturer because of her stance on the current critical issues. Her research, publication, and patent record are in high content protein/antibody arrays and their biomedical applications. Applications include the characterization of antibody specificity (including therapeutic antibodies), biomarker discovery validation, diagnostics, assay development, protein-interaction studies, proteomics, large-scale/systems biology research. For the past ten years, she has been on a number of Science Advisory & Review Boards, including for BMBF/DLR in Germany; BBSRC in the UK; Vinnova in Sweden. She has received prizes for her research, including the prestigious BMBF ‘BioFuture' Award from the German Minister of Science. She was awarded the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) 2009 Award for her research & its significance. Other recipients of this award include Prof. J. Craig Venter & Prof. Robert Huber. Interview Council Dr. Jayne Marquis, ND Podcast: INpowered https://linktr.ee/INpoweredhealth Grace Asagra, RN MA Podcast: Quantum Nurse: Out of the Rabbit Hole from Stress to Bless https://linktr.ee/GraceAsagra www.quantumnurse.life Hartmut Schumacher Podcast: GO YOUR OWN PATH https://anchor.fm/hartmut-schumacher-path Jai Onofrey Podcast: ThriveTribes Live https://linktr.ee/ThriveTribesGlobal Roy Coughlan Podcast: AWAKENING https://www.awakeningpodcast.org/

Quantum Nurse www.quantumnurse.life presents Freedom International Livestream August 3, 2021 Tuesday @ 3:00 PM EST 9:00 PM UK 10:00 PM Germany Guest: Dr. Dolores Cahill Topic: mRNA Gene Therapy and Its Effects https://www.freedomtravelalliance.com/ https://dolorescahill.com/ Professor Cahill received her degree in Molecular Genetics from Trinity College Dublin (1989) and her Ph.D. in Immunology from Dublin City University in 1994. She was the group leader of the Protein Technology Group in the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, Berlin, Germany (1996-2003) She co-founded a biotechnology company, Protagen AG (www.protagen.de) in Dortmund to commercialize this technology. She was a Professor of Translational Science at the UCD School of Medicine and Medical Sciences from 2005 until March 2021 when she was removed as a lecturer because of her stance on the current critical issues. Her research, publication, and patent record are in high content protein/antibody arrays and their biomedical applications. Applications include the characterization of antibody specificity (including therapeutic antibodies), biomarker discovery validation, diagnostics, assay development, protein-interaction studies, proteomics, large-scale/systems biology research. For the past ten years, she has been on a number of Science Advisory & Review Boards, including for BMBF/DLR in Germany; BBSRC in the UK; Vinnova in Sweden. She has received prizes for her research, including the prestigious BMBF ‘BioFuture' Award from the German Minister of Science. She was awarded the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) 2009 Award for her research & its significance. Other recipients of this award include Prof. J. Craig Venter & Prof. Robert Huber. Interview Council Dr. Jayne Marquis, ND Podcast: INpowered https://linktr.ee/INpoweredhealth Grace Asagra, RN MA Podcast: Quantum Nurse: Out of the Rabbit Hole from Stress to Bless https://linktr.ee/GraceAsagra www.quantumnurse.life Hartmut Schumacher Podcast: GO YOUR OWN PATH https://anchor.fm/hartmut-schumacher-path Jai Onofrey Podcast: ThriveTribes Live https://linktr.ee/ThriveTribesGlobal Roy Coughlan Podcast: AWAKENING https:GFace//www.awakeningpodcast.org/

Freedom Broadcasters presents Livestream (www.freedombroadcasters.com) Roy Awakening Podcast from 10Mins to 30Mins August 3, 2021 Tuesday Guest: Dr. Dolores Cahill Topic: mRNA Gene Therapy and Its Effects What we Discussed: - Organ donations and blood transfusions - Common Law and how to get Freedom - Facing the Police without fear - Nurenburg Trials and Patents - MRNA Vax and the Animals tested and lots more https://www.freedomtravelalliance.com/ https://dolorescahill.com/ Professor Cahill received her degree in Molecular Genetics from Trinity College Dublin (1989) and her Ph.D. in Immunology from Dublin City University in 1994. She was the group leader of the Protein Technology Group in the Max Planck Institute for Molecular Genetics, Berlin, Germany (1996-2003) She co-founded a biotechnology company, Protagen AG (www.protagen.de) in Dortmund to commercialize this technology. She was a Professor of Translational Science at the UCD School of Medicine and Medical Sciences from 2005 until March 2021 when she was removed as a lecturer because of her stance on the current critical issues. Her research, publication, and patent record are in high content protein/antibody arrays and their biomedical applications. Applications include the characterization of antibody specificity (including therapeutic antibodies), biomarker discovery validation, diagnostics, assay development, protein-interaction studies, proteomics, large-scale/systems biology research. For the past ten years, she has been on a number of Science Advisory & Review Boards, including for BMBF/DLR in Germany; BBSRC in the UK; Vinnova in Sweden. She has received prizes for her research, including the prestigious BMBF ‘BioFuture' Award from the German Minister of Science. She was awarded the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) 2009 Award for her research & its significance. Other recipients of this award include Prof. J. Craig Venter & Prof. Robert Huber. Freedom Broadcasters Panel Dr. Jayne Marquis, ND Podcast: INpowered https://linktr.ee/INpoweredhealth Grace Asagra, RN MA Podcast: Quantum Nurse: Out of the Rabbit Hole from Stress to Bless https://linktr.ee/GraceAsagra www.quantumnurse.life Hartmut Schumacher Podcast: GO YOUR OWN PATH https://anchor.fm/hartmut-schumacher-path Jai Onofrey Podcast: ThriveTribes Live https://linktr.ee/ThriveTribesGlobal Roy Coughlan Podcast: AWAKENING https://www.awakeningpodcast.org/

In this episode we talk to Prof Jane Calvert and Dr Rob Smith who work in the department of Science, Technology and Innovation Studies, also known as STS. Jane and Rob talk about the Crossing Kingdoms project, which is part of their work in the Centre for Mammalian Synthetic Biology, but we also cover Jane's work on synthetic yeast, funded by the BBSRC, and Rob's work on gene drives, funded by the British Academy. We chat about the social, political and ethical dimensions of synthetic biology research and discuss the fundamental value of interdisciplinary collaboration.

How can understanding and technologies from the basic biosciences contribute to the wider field of mental health research? What cross-disciplinary interface areas involving biosciences open up areas for innovative translational research? And what are some of the barriers and enablers to working across disciplines involving the basic biosciences? In this #MentalHealthResearchMatters podcast Dr Sadhana Sharma (Strategy and Policy Manager) and Dr Iain Templeman (Senior Portfolio Manager) at the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council (BBSRC) discuss these questions and outline how the BBSRC’s portfolio and strategy fits in with the wider landscape of mental health research. https://bbsrc.ukri.org/research/science-remit/

Prof. Cahill received her degree in Molecular Genetics from Trinity College Dublin (1989) and her PhD in Immunology from Dublin City University in 1994. She was group leader of the Protein Technology Group in the Max-Planck-Institute of Molecular Genetics, Berlin, Germany (1996-2003) She co-founded a biotechnology company, Protagen AG (www.protagen.de) in Dortmund to commercialise this technology. Since 2005, she is Professor of Translational Science at the University College Dublin School of Medicine and Medical Sciences. Her research, publication and patent record is in high content protein/antibody arrays and their biomedical applications. Application include the characterisation of antibodies specificity (including therapeutic antibodies), biomarker discovery validation, diagnostics, assay development, protein-interaction studies, proteomics, large scale/systems biology research.  She is a member of a number of Editorial and Science Advisory and Review Boards. For the past 10 years she has been involved in policy development in the areas of science, technology and innovation, including in the EU Health, Innovation and Infrastructure. Since 2003, she is a Member of the Irish Government’s Advisory Science Council (ASC) (www.sciencecouncil.ie), appointed by the Minister for Industry, Trade and Employment. For the past ten years, she is on a number of Science Advisory & Review Boards, including for BMBF/DLR in Germany; BBSRC in the UK; Vinnova in Sweden. She has received prizes for her research, including the prestigious BMBF ‘BioFuture’ Award from the German Minister of Science. She was awarded the Federation of European Biochemical Societies (FEBS) 2009 Award for her research & its significance. Other recipients of this award include Prof. J. Craig Venter & Prof. Robert Huber.

In this episode, we have a female scientist - the S from STEM - as Ush talks to Jacqui’s sister. Alana’s research interests include the comparative anatomy and function of vertebrates to understand the relationships between form, function and evolution of the musculoskeletal system in extinct and extant taxa. Specifically, cranial biomechanics, and the morphology, function and development of cranial sinuses.    Alana completed a BSc in Zoology (Monash University, Australia) followed by a PhD in December 2014 at Monash University, Australia, on the cranial morphology and biomechanics of Diprotodon and other related extinct and extant marsupials. She used methods such as computed tomography (CT) based 3D biomechanical modelling, finite element analysis and virtual reconstruction to analyse the biomechanical function of the skull and cranial sinuses. She started a postdoctoral research fellowship at the University of New England, Australia, in 2015 where she also lectured in human anatomy, and then moved to London in 2017 to work as a research associate at University College London on a BBSRC project with Prof. Susan Evans on the role of soft tissues in cranial biomechanics.   In September 2018, Alana joined the University of Liverpool as a Lecturer in human anatomy.   www.alanacsharp.com

Dr Johnston has successfully led projects studying links between circadian, metabolic and nutritional physiology funded by the BBSRC, MRC and Diabetes-UK. His recent research outputs include the analysis of: timed meal effects on the human circadian system; human metabolome rhythms; human skeletal muscle rhythms and time-restricted feeding in humans.

This week, we’re presenting two stories from scientists about the people and places that inspired them. Part 1: Just before she leaves for her dream opportunity to teach marine science on the Red Sea, Latasha Wright gets a call that puts her plans in jeopardy. Part 2:  Growing up, Sheena Cruickshank's teenage older brother inspires her love of science, but then one summer he returns from university with a lump on his arm. Latasha Wright received her Ph.D. from NYU Langone Medical Center in Cell and Molecular Biology. After her studies, she went on to continue her scientific training at Johns Hopkins University and Weill Cornell Medical Center. She has co­authored numerous publications and presented her work at international and national conferences. In 2011, she joined the crew of the BioBus, a mobile science lab dedicated to bringing hands­on science and inspiration to students from all socioeconomic backgrounds. The BioBus creates a setting that fosters innovation and creativity. Students are encouraged to ask questions, formulate hypotheses, and design experiments. Through the BioBus, Latasha was able to share her love of science with a new generation of potential scientists. Everyday that she spends teaching students about science in this transformative environment helps her remember that science is fun. She loves sharing the journey of discovery with students of all ages. In 2014, the BioBus team launched an immersive, un­intimidating laboratory space called the BioBase, a community laboratory model. At the BioBase students are encouraged to explore their scientific potential through in­-depth programming and hands­-on experimentation. Latasha has lead the efforts in establishing this community laboratory model, and hopes to build on its success in other communities. The efforts of the BioBus’ team to promote science   education to all communities in New York City has been recognized by numerous news outlets, including the WNYC science radio program Hypothesis. Additionally, Latasha has been featured as NY1’s New Yorker of the Week.   Sheena Cruickshank graduated in Biochemistry and Immunology from the  University of Strathclyde and did a PhD in Immunology with Cancer  Research UK at the University of Leeds. She is now an immunology  Professor  in the University of Manchester and also is their University Academic  Lead for Public Engagement. Her research aims to understand how the  immune response distinguishes harm from benefit e.g. parasitic  infections versus the friendly bacteria that live in and  on our bodies. She has a focus on using her research to help develop  tools to improve patient diagnosis and management. Sheena is passionate  about communicating her research with the public and her public  engagement work is very closely linked to her research.  She co-developed resources to help educate about parasite infections  and their impact with a set of resources called “the Worm Wagon” and  focuses on enabling access to science for non-native English speakers.  She also co-developed a UK nationwide citizen science  project to understand allergies and the impacts of pollution  (@BritainBreathing). She was a AAAS Leshner Fellow and has received  awards and commendations for her outreach from organisations such as the  Royal Society of Biology, BBSRC and NCCPE and has presented  her work in the media including the radio and television.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Humans possess an extraordinary capacity for cultural production, from the arts and language to science and technology. How did the human mind―and the uniquely human ability to devise and transmit culture―evolve from its roots in animal behavior? Darwin’s Unfinished Symphony presents a captivating new theory of human cognitive evolution. Professor Kevin Laland shows how the learned and socially transmitted activities of our ancestors shaped our intellects through accelerating cycles of evolutionary feedback. Kevin Laland is Professor of Behavioural and Evolutionary Biology at the University of St Andrews, UK. After completing his PhD at University College London, Laland held a Human Frontier Science Programme fellowship at UC Berkeley, followed by BBSRC and Royal Society University Research fellowships at the University of Cambridge, before moving to St Andrews in 2002. He has published nearly 250 scientific articles and 11 books on a wide range of topics related to animal behaviour and evolution, particularly social learning, cultural evolution and niche construction. He is an elected Fellow of the Royal Society of Edinburgh and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Biology. To learn more about Provocative Enlightenment Radio, go to http://www.provocativeenlightenment.com

In this episode we spoke to Jackie Hunter, CEO of Benevolent Bio, a company that utilises machine learning and AI to find previously overlooked drug candidates within the research literature. Jackie was previously Chief Executive of the BBSRC and comes into the AI space with a wealth of experience in industrial drug discovery.  

A little football science to get you ready for the big game on Sunday!  How does a QB lead a receiver, how does the receiver using visual information to run to the ball and how good are officials at judging pass interference calls?   Articles/links: BBSRC funded study on cricket catching To see or not to see: Effects of visual feedback on performance and intuitions of quarterbacks in American football Receivers in American football use a constant optical projection plane angle to pursue and catch thrown footballs Expertise and decision-making in American football   More information: http://perceptionaction.com/ My Research Gate Page (pdfs of my articles) My ASU Web page Podcast Facebook page (videos, pics, etc)   Credits: The Flamin' Groovies - Shake Some Action El Sagrado – Pass Me the Fire Mark Lanegan - Saint Louis Elegy via freemusicarchive.org and jamendo.com

Bringing together the University’s engineers and biologists in high-tech labs to work on multi-disciplinary solutions is the aim of the ChELSI (Chemical Engineering at the Life Science Interface) institute. Professor Phillip Wright discusses how EPSRC and BBSRC funding is being used on a range of challenges – from pinpointing the early signs of colon cancer disease progression through to understanding how new sources of biofuels can be developed via synthetic biology and metabolic engineering tools.

Inspirational talk given to young female science students as part of the 3rd Annual OxFest Symposium 2014 - "WHY SO SLOW? Closing the gender gap in STEM" Thursday 27th February 2014 OxFEST (Oxford Females in Engineering, Science and Technology) is an Oxford University society founded in 2005. Its initial vision was to promote and support women working in engineering and scientific disciplines within the university and its associated institutes. Professor Jackie Hunter is the chief executive of the BBSRC and has over 30 years experience in the bioscience research sector, working across academia and industry and playing a key role in innovative collaborations and partnerships. She holds a personal chair from St George's Hospital Medical School, which was awarded in recognition of her contribution to bioscience research.

Rigour and Open Access. Douglas Kell from BBSRC gives a talk for the Rigour and Openness in 21st Century Science held on the 11th and 12th April 2013.

This podcast provides an insight and showcases national, regional, institutional and researcher perspectives on engaging with employers. This is coupled with the sharing of practice on placements and other ways to engage with employers successfully. Throughout the podcast , a wide range of perspectives will be heard from including AGCAS, BBSRC, Brunel University, Cambridge University, CRAC, UKRSA and Warwick University. These perspectives will discuss the wide range of activities that researcher developers can leverage from within their own institutions to engage with employers. The podcast also features a regional Hub survey identifying some of the ways regional institutions are successfully engaging with employers. The podcast closes with a summary of outcomes from the day and ways forward into 2012 from Alison Mitchell, Deputy Director of Vitae.

Professor Barbara Evans (Dean of Graduate School, University of British Columbia) speaks during the Opening Plenary of the Researcher Development Conference on developing researchers for diverse careers.

An introduction taken from the opening plenary at the Vitae researcher development conference 2010. The welcoming speech is delivered by Dr Janet Metcalfe (Chair and Head, Vitae). Ellen Pearce (Director, Vitae) delivers an introduction to the conference, stating the key themes for this years conference.