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Being a Scientist
by Srishti
A podcast aimed to bridge the gap between Scientists and non-Science people, to translate the challenges and exciting work that researchers do and bring their work forward to the public eye.
Episodes
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#28: Women’s Health: The Past, Present and Future with Ida Tin
Women’s health has been under-prioritised for too long. What will it take to change that? All of us! In this live podcast conversation, I speak with Ida Tin, co-founder of Clue and mother of the term "Femtech", about the past, present and future of women’s health. We discuss the questions that…
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#21: Making Biology Fun for Kids via science games with Poorti Kathpalia
Can a game make children more curious about biology? In this video podcast episode, I speak with Poorti Kathpalia - neuroscientist, science communicator and creator of The Gene Game - about making science more engaging for children in India. Poorti shares how she noticed a gap: there were few...
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#26 teaser: A cash prize that change a career trajectory with Karishma Kaushik
When a research award leads you to a new career path 💫During her MD, Dr. Karishma Kaushik worked on a research project studying chickenpox strains in India. At the time, adult soldiers in the Indian Army were experiencing outbreaks, raising important questions around transmission and the…
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#24 teaser: When Biology Meets Physics: The Power of Interdisciplinary Science with Eszter Papp
What happens when biology meets physics? We often learn science as a collection of separate disciplines: biology, physics, chemistry, mathematics, engineering. But the problems scientists encounter in the real world rarely fit so neatly into those categories. In this conversation, biophysicist...
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#25 teaser: The Forgotten Women Who Changed Medicine with Nina Chhita
What if some of the women who helped shape modern medicine never made it into the history books? While researching women in science, Nina kept encountering the same place: Harlem Hospital. Again and again, accounts of remarkable medical breakthroughs contained a small reference to the hospital.…
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#22 teaser: Building a Career in Science Communication with Margot Wohl
What does it actually take to build a career in science communication? Science communication is becoming an increasingly recognised career path, but getting started can feel like a classic catch-22: you need experience to get the job, but how do you get experience if nobody gives you the...
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#16 Joni Symon: Biotech Startups, Precision Fermentation & Life Lessons
In this episode, I speak with Joni Symon, co-founder of de novo Labs, about her journey from biochemistry to building a biotech startup in South Africa developing sustainable proteins through precision fermentation. We explore how De novo Labs is creating animal-free lactoferrin, the realities of...
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#19 Danielle Spice: Diving into stem cell facts and exploring everyday science wonders
What if I told you that stem cell clinics charging thousands of dollars might be selling false hope? Or that scientists can now grow mini organs in a dish, use AI to detect heart disease from mammograms, and are getting closer to engineering cells that can evade the immune system? In this…
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#21 teaser: Learning science by playing instead of memorizing with Poorti Kathpalia
What if science felt more like a game than a subject? 🎲 When Poorti Kathpalia finished her PhD, she noticed something interesting. There were plenty of games teaching physics, engineering, and robotics—but very few that made biology fun and interactive. Instead of waiting for one to exist, she...
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#20 teaser: demystifying the problem with stress with Erin Harris
Stress isn’t the problem. Staying stressed is. As neuroscientist Erin Harris explains, our stress response is actually designed to help us. When we encounter a challenge—whether it’s a looming deadline, a difficult conversation, or, in our ancestors’ case, a bear—our bodies release cortisol to...
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#17 Deepak Modi: The Science of Implantation, Inflammation & Contraception
What does it really take for a pregnancy to begin? In this episode of Being a Scientist, I sit down with reproductive biologist Dr. Deepak Modi to explore some of the most fascinating and least understood aspects of human reproduction. We begin with the remarkable process of embryo…
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#19 teaser: decoding how your entire body started as one cell with Danielle Spice
Stem cells sound complex… but what if they’re just a ball rolling down a hill? 👀 In this conversation, Danielle Spice breaks down one of biology’s most fascinating ideas — how a single cell can give rise to every cell in your body. From skin to eyes to organs, it all begins with one cell making…
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#18 Cassandra Fieldson: The Science of Mosquitoes: Beyond the Bite
Mosquitoes are one of the most disliked insects — but how much do we actually understand about them? In this episode, I’m joined by Cassandra Fieldson, who studies mosquitoes and brings a refreshing, curiosity-driven perspective to understanding them. Together, we explore the lifecycle of...
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#18 teaser: Exploring Why Mosquitoes Exist with Cassandra Fieldson
Mosquitoes are often seen as nothing more than a nuisance — but do they actually have a purpose? In this conversation with Cassandra, we explore their role in ecosystems, from pollination to their place in the food chain and their function as decomposers in early life stages. It’s a simple and...
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#16 teaser: Microbes Producing Human Proteins by Joni Symon
How can microbes be used to produce human proteins? In this clip, Joni Symon explains precision fermentation — a process where a human gene is introduced into microbes, allowing them to produce proteins efficiently due to their rapid growth. It’s a simple yet powerful example of how biotechnology...
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#17 teaser: Beginning of Life inside a womb by Dr. Deepak Modi
How does an embryo actually attach during pregnancy? In this short clip, Dr. Deepak Modi explains the fascinating “cross-talk” between the embryo and the endometrium — the lining of the uterus that is only one cell thick. Before implantation happens, the embryo and the uterus communicate in a...
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#15 Alex Dainis: Why the 5-Second Rule Doesn’t Work (and Other Science Surprises)
We often grow up hearing science “rules” and simple explanations — like the famous five-second food rule or the idea that DNA is the main character running everything inside our cells. But science is rarely that simple. In this conversation with geneticist and science communicator Dr. Alex…
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#14 Roselin Rosario: Science behind beauty - from long-lasting lipstick to skincare myths
What really goes into your favorite lipstick, nail polish, or skincare routine? 🧪 In this episode, I sit down with Roselin Rosario — a chemist turned entrepreneur, inventor, and patent holder — who takes us behind the scenes of the beauty industry. Roselin shares her journey from polymer science...
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#15 teaser: The 5-Second Rule: Myth or Microbiology? with Alex Dainis
We’ve all done it: dropped food on the floor and thought, “If I grab it fast, it’s fine.” But what does science say? 🦠 In this teaser, we put the 5-second rule under the microscope and reveal the truth about germs, food safety, and everyday myths you never question. Full conversation with...
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#12 Kevin J DeBruin: 3 Tries to NASA, Big Dreams & What Space Teaches Us About Life
What does it really take to work at NASA? And what happens when your dream job isn't the end of the road — but just the beginning? In this awe-inspiring episode, I sit down with Kevin J. DeBruin — former NASA engineer, space communicator, and science storyteller — to talk about life in and beyond...
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#14 teaser: Skin Deep: Busting Beauty Myths with Dr. Roselin Rosario
Think your skincare seeps deep into your bloodstream? Think again. In this quick snippet, we scratch the surface of what your skin really does — and doesn’t — let through. A tiny dose of science for your everyday routine. Full conversation with chemist and innovator Roselin coming soon — stay...
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#13 Samantha Harden: Finding Stillness in Chaos: Slow Living, Self-Prioritization & Transition Fatigue
Do you ever feel like life is moving too fast — like you're constantly trying to catch up, but never quite getting there? In this deeply grounding episode, I’m joined by Dr. Samantha Harden — movement scientist, yoga instructor, researcher, and fierce advocate of slow living and intentional rest....
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#13 teaser: Managing stress from changing environments with Dr. Samantha Harden
Is transition fatigue real? In conversation with behavioural psychologist, Dr. Samantha, who shares insights and crucial knowledge on how to manage stress through changing environments. For more video trailers, check out the Instagram page! #videopodcast #sciencepodcast...
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#11 Joseph Barnes: Microplastics in Our Bodies & Oceans: What You Need to Know (and Can Do)
Have you ever thought about where plastic goes after you throw it away? Most of us don’t — but we should. In this episode, I’m joined by a brilliant microplastics researcher and community science advocate, Joseph Barnes, who walks us through the truth about microplastics — those tiny, invisible...
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#10 Krista Shoe: On understanding corals and real entrepreneurship spirit
What if the key to saving marine life — and protecting our planet — lies in something many mistake for a rock? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, I’m joined by Krista Shoe — coral reef restoration expert, marine biologist, and founder of a purpose-led nonprofit dedicated to bringing coral...
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#12 teaser: Why has Jupiter's moon "Europa" gotten all the attention? with Kevin J DeBruin
What is NASA’s latest mission all about? In conversation with former rocket scientist himself, Kevin J DeBruins 🤩, who shares insights and exciting knowledge on the ‘Europa Clipper’, all set to get launched this October! For more video trailers, check out the Instagram page!...
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#11 teaser: The horror of Microplastics with Joseph Barnes
Microplastics are found EVERYWHERE they have been tested for - this blew my mind 🤯 In conversation with Joseph Barnes to understand what are these dangerous, tiny particles and where are they found in our surroundings. For more video trailers, check out the Instagram page!...
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#10 teaser: Redefining Coral reefs with 'Mother of Corals' aka Krista Shoe
Have you always heard that Corals need to be saved but always struggled to find what they actually are ? What better than Krista Shoe, Founder and President of Mother of Corals, joining in today to giving a Biology 101 intro into the topic! For more video trailers, check out the…
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#9 Reshma Patil: Keeping Science real, mentoring young minds, redefining nerdiness
Today, I bring with me Dr. Reshma Patil! A scientist, mentor, and an influencer. She takes us through her roller-coaster journey and combines it with her love for Science into a mirror that she shares with her Instagram community, taking us through her experiences and working in the lab in real...
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#8 Hip Hop Science MD: Captivating Science, sea adventures and youth empowerment
Today, I bring with me a celebrity! He is an entrepreneur, a Hip Hop star, science communicator, and so much more, joining me today is none other than Maynard Okereke aka the Hip Hop Science MD! He takes us through his journey of combining his curiosity of science with hip hop to deliver very...
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#9 teaser: Sharing lab stories with Dr. Reshma Patil
Were you always intrigued by what really happens in the lab? Did you wish there was a channel where you could see the experiments that researchers do? Dr. Reshma provides just this platform on her Instagram handle, to inspire youngsters to get a better idea of what research looks like! For more...
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#7 Dr. Tripti Bhatnagar: Entrepreneurship challenges and sustainability revolution
We talk about bioremediation to utilize microbes to clean our ecosystem and discuss how sustainability revolution can take place
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#8 teaser: Mapping ocean floors and STEM power with Hip Hop MD
Find out what it really takes to carry out large ocean explorations and be a part of an expert team to carry out sea floor mapping! For more video trailers, check out the Instagram page! #videopodcast #sciencepodcast #beingascientist #oceanscience #research
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#6 Dr. Christine Wong: Women in STEM, Parenthood and Immunological sciences
Dr. Christine Wong takes us through who not only takes us through the cornerstones of immunology but highlights the missing women in higher academic positions and we discuss how this can be addressed with better infrastructure and making people acquainted with bringing kids to safe workplaces.
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#5 Dr. Frederick Gyapon Quast: Glycosylation and taking the leap in career
In this amazing conversation, we discuss how life has amazing things planned for you, if you are wiling to try! We dive into how glycosylation helps in the formation of proteins in our body and helps shield those proteins from the immune attack.
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#7 teaser: Nanobots to our rescue with Dr. Tripti Bhatnagar
Do you know little robots are now fighting pollution for us? You have to listen in to this amazing new research area! For more video trailers, check out the Instagram page! #videopodcast #sciencepodcast #beingascientist #sustainability #research #environment
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#6 teaser: Culturing cells in lab with Dr. Christine Wong
How are cells cultured in a lab? What does the process look like? Tune into this fun episode of deciphering how cells are researched to understand the body's functioning! For more video trailers, check out the Instagram page! #videopodcast #sciencepodcast #beingascientist #cellculture #research
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#5 teaser: Glycosylation to the rescue with Dr. Frederick Gyapon Quast
Glycosylation and what makes apes better than us! Tune into this fun and insightful conversation understanding how our immune system recognises a microbe and protects against it! For more video trailers, check out the Instagram page! #videopodcast #sciencepodcast #beingascientist #sugar #research
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#4 teaser: Healthy sugars - what now? with Haijie Li
The age old question on which sugars are healthy for us is demystified in this teaser! Tune into the details in the full episode! For more video trailers, check out the Instagram page! #videopodcast #sciencepodcast #beingascientist #sugar #research #diabetes #goodsugar #eatinghabits
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#4 Haijie Li: Healthy sugar and diverging career paths
Today, I bring with me, Haijie Li, an ardent nutritionist, marketing leader, professional badminton player and so much more! She is a dear friend who takes us through how to combine education with personality, how scientific terminology are becoming the new normal and the secrets of sugar intake...
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#3 Dr. Ankit Srivastava: Personalised medicine and reliability of Science
Today, I bring with me my mentor Dr. Ankit Srivastav. Catch the first teasers on the Instagram page. In this power-packed conversation, he delves into some very intriguing Scientific topics such as a medicine’s journey from research to reaching our hands, how drugs are customised for us like our...
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#3 teaser: The hardships of a medicine with Dr. Ankit Srivastava
What does it take for a medicine to reach you? Listen in to find out its journey here! For more video trailers, check out the Instagram page! #videopodcast #sciencepodcast #beingascientist #drug #research #medicine #pharma
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#2 teaser: Self sufficiency of plants with Dr. Ritu Jain
Always amazed by how plant leaves always know where to turn to to grow? Join the club! For more video trailers, check out the Instagram page! #videopodcast #sciencepodcast #beingascientist #plant #research #sustainability
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#2 Dr. Ritu Jain: Indian shastras and generational gap in Science
Today I bring with me, my Biotechnology teacher from school, Dr. Ritu Jain. With her immense knowledge of Indian shastras and her passion for the subject, she deep dives into Indian history and the impact of foreign invasions on the rich Scientific Indian culture, and beautifully contextualizes…
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#1 Srishti Munjal Mehta: How it all started
This is the very first special pilot episode to convey the reason behind starting this podcast! Do give it a listen!
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
A podcast aimed to bridge the gap between Scientists and non-Science people, to translate the challenges and exciting work that researchers do and bring their work forward to the public eye.
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