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Guest interviews
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71 episodes
since Oct. 5, 2023
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Dr. Susan Ghazi went from cardiovascular research to a PhD in kidney physiology to Lead Clinical Data Manager and almost none of it was planned. In this episode, she reflects on how she made decisions throughout her career by trusting what felt right, how the PhD built skills she uses every day in …

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Gabriella Sauerwein completed her PhD on stem cells and schizophrenia with honors, but not without seriously considering quitting along the way. In this episode, she shares how therapy helped her push through, how she transitioned from academia into regulatory affairs, and what PhD students should …
Gabriella Sauerwein completed her PhD on stem cells and schizophrenia with honors — but not without seriously considering quitting along the way. In this episode, she shares how therapy helped her push through, how she transitioned from academia into regulatory affairs, and what PhD students should…
What does it really mean to leave academia? And how do you figure out what comes next? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Anne Schreiter, CEO of GSO (Guidance, Skills & Opportunities for Researchers), a Berlin-based non-profit helping researchers navigate career transitions at every stage. A…
Ever wonder what's really going on in the head of the person deciding whether to hire you? In this episode, I sit down with John Bowler, 'the Basel Job Coach', a former recruiter, ex-Novartis global staffing lead, and someone who has spent years on both sides of the hiring table. John brings a rar…
What happens when a scientist refuses to choose just one path? In this episode, I sit down with Christos Efthymiou, biochemist, former PhD researcher at UCL, startup founder, and now scientific writer and strategist, for a conversation that's as wide-ranging as his career. From studying rare blood …
What does it actually take to go from pipettes to pitches? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alex Palumbo: neuroscientist, former Medical Science Liaison, and founder & CEO of MEDSCION, for an honest, energizing conversation about life after academia. Alex shares how a biology bachelor's in…
Filippo Dall'Armellina, a biochemist and recent PhD graduate from the University of Liverpool, opens up about the highs and lows of doctoral research: from self-doubt to rediscovering his passion for science through podcasting. He reflects on how the PhD shaped his critical thinking, his shift from…
In the latest episode of PhD: The Experience, I sat down with Lorena Rodriguez Curiel, a recent master's graduate and incoming PhD student, for an honest and energising conversation about what it means to grow in academia. We talked about: → Her journey into life sciences and what led her to pursu…
For this episode I sit down with Dr. Benita Olivier, a professor at Oxford Brookes University and a strong believer that we can work at the pace of our ambition without sacrificing our sanity. Through her work, she shares evidence-informed insights on productivity, personal development, and navigat…
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