The Lab Coats & Life™ Podcast

&nbsp; In this episode, Dr. Nicole Quinn speaks with Dr. Rachel Owen, a sustainability and science policy entrepreneur and founder of RKO Consulting, about how scientists can engage effectively in policy and advocacy. Rachel shares her journey from soil science to science policy and explains how researchers can get “in the room” with policymakers through professional societies, relationship-building, or formal policy roles. The conversation explores how to communicate uncertainty, build trust across political divides, and present science using an honest broker approach. Rachel also outlines practical pathways for scientists who want to stay at the bench while influencing policy, as well as those considering full-time careers in science policy. Image courtesy of Dr. Rachel Owen. <div id="footable_parent_4813" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_0" data-footable_id="4813" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad One" id="footable_4813" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_3320840998_4813" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4813 ninja_table_unique_id_3320840998_4813 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_4814" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_1" data-footable_id="4814" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad Two" id="footable_4814" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_821271122_4814" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4814 ninja_table_unique_id_821271122_4814 ui table nt_type_ajax_table footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

&nbsp; In this episode, Dr. Nicole Quinn speaks with Dr. Tenneille Ludwig, board member of the International Society for Stem Cell Research, and Dr. Rita Carsetti, President of the International Union of Immunological Societies, about the essential role scientific societies play in the global research ecosystem. They discuss how societies bring researchers together across borders, establish guidelines and nomenclature, support early-career scientists, and advocate for science at the policy level. The conversation also explores how international societies promote equitable access to knowledge, combat misinformation around issues like stem cell therapies and vaccines, and strengthen public trust through clear communication and global collaboration. Image courtesy of Drs. Tenneille Ludwig and Rita Carsetti <div id="footable_parent_4813" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_2" data-footable_id="4813" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad One" id="footable_4813" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_2990859629_4813" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4813 ninja_table_unique_id_2990859629_4813 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_4814" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_3" data-footable_id="4814" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad Two" id="footable_4814" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_1236528133_4814" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4814 ninja_table_unique_id_1236528133_4814 ui table nt_type_ajax_table footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

&nbsp; In this episode, Drs. Nicole Quinn and Daylon James speak with Dr. Sarahanne Field, Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Trial and Error, about the importance of publishing negative results and studying science itself through meta-science. Sarahanne shares how the journal was founded to challenge publication bias and create space for well-designed studies that produce unexpected or null findings. The conversation explores incentives in academic publishing, the “file drawer problem,” registered reports, open data, and how cultural and structural change can support more transparent and rigorous science. Sarahanne closes with a hopeful vision for a research culture that rewards honesty, collaboration, and high-quality work, even when the results are not flashy. Image courtesy of Dr. Sarahanne Field <div id="footable_parent_4813" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_4" data-footable_id="4813" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad One" id="footable_4813" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_2910765228_4813" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4813 ninja_table_unique_id_2910765228_4813 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_4814" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_5" data-footable_id="4814" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad Two" id="footable_4814" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_2212185425_4814" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4814 ninja_table_unique_id_2212185425_4814 ui table nt_type_ajax_table footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

&nbsp; In this episode, Drs. Nicole Quinn and Brenda Raud speak with Dr. Rachel Perry at the Yale School of Medicine about the long-standing expectation that scientists must move between institutions or countries to advance their careers. Rachel shares her unconventional path of remaining at Yale from undergraduate training through faculty appointment, and discusses the intentional decisions, mentorship strategies, and clear scientific differentiation required to build independence while staying in one place. Brenda offers a contrasting perspective shaped by international mobility, highlighting both the professional benefits and personal costs of relocating. Together, they explore how shifting norms around dual-career couples, family considerations, remote collaboration, and open data are challenging traditional models of academic progression, and offer practical advice for scientists navigating whether to move—or stay—while building meaningful, impactful careers in science. Image courtesy of Dr. Rachel Perry. <div id="footable_parent_4813" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_6" data-footable_id="4813" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad One" id="footable_4813" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_3209107058_4813" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4813 ninja_table_unique_id_3209107058_4813 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_4814" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_7" data-footable_id="4814" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad Two" id="footable_4814" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_2351686889_4814" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4814 ninja_table_unique_id_2351686889_4814 ui table nt_type_ajax_table footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

In this episode, co-hosts Drs. Nicole Quinn and Arun Sharma speak with Euan Adie, Founder of Altmetric, about rethinking how we measure research impact beyond traditional citations. Euan shares the origin story of Altmetric and explains the difference between attention and real-world influence, including policy, education, and clinical impact. The conversation explores the challenges of reforming research assessment, the role of social media and institutional communications in increasing visibility, and how AI is changing the way scientific information is discovered and evaluated. Euan also reflects on the need to better reward researchers for contributions outside of traditional publications, and what meaningful change in research culture could look like. Image courtesy of Euan Adie. <div id="footable_parent_4813" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_8" data-footable_id="4813" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad One" id="footable_4813" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_266189964_4813" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4813 ninja_table_unique_id_266189964_4813 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_4814" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_9" data-footable_id="4814" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad Two" id="footable_4814" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_3754174741_4814" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4814 ninja_table_unique_id_3754174741_4814 ui table nt_type_ajax_table footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

&nbsp; In this episode, co-hosts Drs. Nicole Quinn and Jason Goldsmith chat with Rob Henderson, President and CEO of BioTalent Canada. Rob shares insights on workforce trends in the life sciences and explains why the biggest skills gaps in biotech aren’t technical, but in so-called “success skills” like communication, project management, and critical thinking. He discusses how co-ops, internships, and work-integrated learning help bridge the gap between academic training and industry expectations, the role of government and employers in building talent pipelines, and what trainees can do to better prepare for careers in today’s bioeconomy. Image courtesy of Rob Henderson <div id="footable_parent_4813" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_10" data-footable_id="4813" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad One" id="footable_4813" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_1216617602_4813" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4813 ninja_table_unique_id_1216617602_4813 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_4814" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_11" data-footable_id="4814" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad Two" id="footable_4814" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_2509116665_4814" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4814 ninja_table_unique_id_2509116665_4814 ui table nt_type_ajax_table footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

In this episode, co-hosts Drs. Nicole Quinn and Jason Goldsmith chat with Dr. César de la Fuente, Presidential Associate Professor at the University of Pennsylvania. Dr. de la Fuente discusses his work using AI to discover new antibiotics, and building a new large language model in his lab. He talks about opportunities for AI to assist researchers with administrative tasks, as well as current limitations of the technology. He also touches on the future of AI, including the generation of &#8220;AI scientists,&#8221; and the need to address server use and environmental impacts. Image courtesy of Dr. César de la Fuente <div id="footable_parent_4813" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_12" data-footable_id="4813" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad One" id="footable_4813" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_1860320715_4813" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4813 ninja_table_unique_id_1860320715_4813 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_4814" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_13" data-footable_id="4814" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad Two" id="footable_4814" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_3530812852_4814" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4814 ninja_table_unique_id_3530812852_4814 ui table nt_type_ajax_table footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

In this episode, co-hosts Drs. Nicole Quinn and Arun Sharma chat with Tamara Poles, Founder and CEO of Universal SciCom. Tamara discusses her career path into science communication and how she helps scientists become effective communicators. She also talks about the importance of authenticity and storytelling when engaging with the public, and how early-career scientists can cultivate their communication skills. <div id="footable_parent_4813" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_14" data-footable_id="4813" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad One" id="footable_4813" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_3358072055_4813" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4813 ninja_table_unique_id_3358072055_4813 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_4814" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_15" data-footable_id="4814" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad Two" id="footable_4814" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_1972745123_4814" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4814 ninja_table_unique_id_1972745123_4814 ui table nt_type_ajax_table footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

In this episode, co-hosts Drs. Nicole Quinn and Daylon James chat with Drs. Lisa Corwin and Sandhya Krishnan from the University of Colorado, Boulder. Dr. Corwin is an Associate Professor and Principal Investigator of the REACH Lab, which studies how early-career scientists engage with and persevere through challenges in their research. Dr. Krishnan is a NSF Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Postdoc Associate with FLAMEnet, and Project Lead at the Science of Failure. They talk about how students cope with research failures and how mentors can normalize and allow for failure on a smaller scale. They also talk about how researchers can be transparent with their experimental results. Images courtesy of Drs. Lisa Corwin and Sandhya Krishnan <div id="footable_parent_5544" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_16" data-footable_id="5544" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Prioritize and Manage Research" id="footable_5544" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_3433268882_5544" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5544 ninja_table_unique_id_3433268882_5544 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_5460" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_17" data-footable_id="5460" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="How to Organize" id="footable_5460" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_3356865968_5460" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5460 ninja_table_unique_id_3356865968_5460 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Get Updates! Sign up to receive helpful advice and updates on new episodes. Sign Up

In this episode, co-hosts Drs. Nicole Quinn and Brenda Raud chat with Dr. Judy Mielke and Kate Gardner, Co-Founders of scientifyRESEARCH, a database that helps connect researchers with funding opportunities. They discuss trends in scientific funding, how to be strategic when applying, and opportunities for researchers in lower- and middle-income countries. Images courtesy of Dr. Judy Mielke and Kate Gardner <div id="footable_parent_4813" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_18" data-footable_id="4813" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad One" id="footable_4813" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_1379852629_4813" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4813 ninja_table_unique_id_1379852629_4813 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_4814" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_19" data-footable_id="4814" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad Two" id="footable_4814" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_3744629344_4814" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4814 ninja_table_unique_id_3744629344_4814 ui table nt_type_ajax_table footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Get Updates! Sign up to receive helpful advice and updates on new episodes. Sign Up

In this episode, co-hosts Drs. Nicole Quinn and Arun Sharma chat with Dr. Karen Kelsky, the founder of The Professor Is In, an online resource, book and consultancy for navigating academic careers. Dr. Kelsky shares how she has helped over 15,000 PhDs find fulfilling paths inside and outside academia, reflects on her own career journey, and gives practical advice for thriving in the academic job market. Image courtesy of Dr. Karen Kelsky <div id="footable_parent_4813" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_20" data-footable_id="4813" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad One" id="footable_4813" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_1604093267_4813" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4813 ninja_table_unique_id_1604093267_4813 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_4814" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_21" data-footable_id="4814" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad Two" id="footable_4814" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_1372875798_4814" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4814 ninja_table_unique_id_1372875798_4814 ui table nt_type_ajax_table footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Subscribe to our newsletter! Never miss updates about new episodes. Subscribe

In this episode, Drs. Nicole Quinn and Jason Goldsmith chat with Lynn Csontos, VP of Regulatory Affairs at STEMCELL Technologies. Lynn discusses the process of developing reagents for the manufacture of cell and gene therapies, how standards vary from country to country, and the need for diversity in clinical trials. She also talks about her career transition from research and development to regulatory affairs and the creativity involved in her role. Image courtesy of STEMCELL Technologies <div id="footable_parent_4813" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_22" data-footable_id="4813" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad One" id="footable_4813" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_2690867392_4813" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4813 ninja_table_unique_id_2690867392_4813 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_4814" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_23" data-footable_id="4814" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad Two" id="footable_4814" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_1530723635_4814" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4814 ninja_table_unique_id_1530723635_4814 ui table nt_type_ajax_table footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Get Updates! Sign up to receive helpful advice and updates on new episodes. Sign Up

Guest: In this episode, Drs. Nicole Quinn and Brenda Raud chat with Dr. Nokuthula Mchunu, Deputy Director of the African Open Science Platform. Dr. Mchunu discusses challenges faced by scientists in Africa, including infrastructure limitations, language barriers, and inequities in research funding and publishing. She shares insights on fostering equitable partnerships, strengthening research systems, and rethinking scientific publishing to ensure broader access to knowledge and collaboration across the global scientific community. Image courtesy of Dr. Nokuthula Mchunu <div id="footable_parent_5654" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_24" data-footable_id="5654" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Journal Club Toolkit" id="footable_5654" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_505490186_5654" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5654 ninja_table_unique_id_505490186_5654 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_5543" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_25" data-footable_id="5543" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Which Scientific conferences" id="footable_5543" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_1819509861_5543" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5543 ninja_table_unique_id_1819509861_5543 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Get Updates! Sign up to receive helpful advice and updates on new episodes. Sign Up

In this episode, Drs. Nicole Quinn and Daylon James chat with Dr. Brandon Stell, Research Scientist at the National Center for Scientific Research in Paris and Founder of PubPeer.com, a website that provides scientists with a forum to discuss published research literature. Dr. Stell talks about his and his co-founders&#8217; motivations for launching, and the platform&#8217;s impacts since then. He discusses PubPeer as a place for not only scrutinizing data, but also for facilitating discussions between researchers. He also talks about receiving an Einstein Foundation Award, the role of anonymity on the site, and future plans for the platform. Image courtesy of Dr. Brandon Stell <div id="footable_parent_5654" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_26" data-footable_id="5654" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Journal Club Toolkit" id="footable_5654" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_2885256675_5654" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5654 ninja_table_unique_id_2885256675_5654 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_5483" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_27" data-footable_id="5483" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Effective Presentations" id="footable_5483" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_4290549461_5483" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5483 ninja_table_unique_id_4290549461_5483 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Get Updates! Sign up to receive helpful advice and updates on new episodes. Sign Up

Guest: In this episode, Drs. Nicole Quinn and Jason Goldsmith chat with Dr. Alex Shalek, the J. W. Kieckhefer Professor in the Institute for Medical Engineering &amp; Science and the Department of Chemistry at MIT. He and members of his lab strive to engineer and create technologies and methods achievable by any lab, anywhere in the world through open source experimental protocols and computational packages. He talks about ownership, reproducibility, and privacy considerations when sharing data. Featured Products and Resources: Which Scientific Conferences Should You Attend? How to Prioritize and Manage Your Research Image courtesy of Dr. Alex Shalek <div id="footable_parent_5543" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_28" data-footable_id="5543" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Which Scientific conferences" id="footable_5543" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_2077584311_5543" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5543 ninja_table_unique_id_2077584311_5543 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_5544" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_29" data-footable_id="5544" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Prioritize and Manage Research" id="footable_5544" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_3751628317_5544" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5544 ninja_table_unique_id_3751628317_5544 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Get Updates! Sign up to receive helpful advice and updates on new episodes. Sign Up

Guest: In this episode, Drs. Nicole Quinn and Brenda Raud chat with Dr. Sara Yeo, an Associate Professor of Communications at the University of Utah. Specializing in science and risk communication, Dr. Yeo’s research explores the intersection of science, media, and politics. She talks about building trust and engagement in science communication and how humor can help. She also discusses unconventional career paths and how social media can help scientists be more open. Featured Products and Resources: Personalize Your Science News Webinar: Using Social Media to Advance Your Scientific Career Image courtesy of Dr. Sara Yeo <div id="footable_parent_5499" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_30" data-footable_id="5499" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Science News" id="footable_5499" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_1569329231_5499" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5499 ninja_table_unique_id_1569329231_5499 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_5531" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_31" data-footable_id="5531" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Advance Your Scientific Career" id="footable_5531" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_4134027626_5531" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5531 ninja_table_unique_id_4134027626_5531 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Get Updates! Sign up to receive helpful advice and updates on new episodes. Sign Up

Guest: In this episode, Drs. Nicole Quinn and Arun Sharma chat with Dr. Caroline Hookway, a Scientist at the Allen Institute for Cell Science, who specializes in live-cell imaging. She talks about how to choose the right technology to answer scientific questions, strategies to ensure quality and reproducibility, and overcoming barriers to adopting new technologies. Image courtesy of Dr. Caroline Hookway <div id="footable_parent_5517" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_32" data-footable_id="5517" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Nine Habits" id="footable_5517" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_3130946334_5517" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5517 ninja_table_unique_id_3130946334_5517 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_5520" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_33" data-footable_id="5520" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Growing Organoids" id="footable_5520" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_2577441051_5520" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5520 ninja_table_unique_id_2577441051_5520 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Get Updates! Sign up to receive helpful advice and updates on new episodes. Sign Up

Guest: In this episode, Drs. Nicole Quinn and Daylon James chat with Dr. Richard Sever, Assistant Director of Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory in New York and Co-founder of the preprint servers bioRxiv and medRxiv. He discusses how preprints can help advance science, the role of funding, and the future of peer review. Image courtesy of Dr. Richard Sever <div id="footable_parent_5499" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_34" data-footable_id="5499" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Science News" id="footable_5499" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_955431942_5499" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5499 ninja_table_unique_id_955431942_5499 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_5500" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_35" data-footable_id="5500" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="SciComm Webinar" id="footable_5500" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_2655149035_5500" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5500 ninja_table_unique_id_2655149035_5500 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Get Updates! Sign up to receive helpful advice and updates on new episodes. Sign Up

Guest: In this episode, Drs. Nicole Quinn and Arun Sharma chat with Dr. Raeka Aiyar, Vice President of Scientific Outreach &amp; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging at the New York Stem Cell Foundation (NYSCF). Raeka is an experienced geneticist turned science communicator, whose research has focused on applying genomics to the study of disease, with the goal of enabling precision medicine. She and the hosts talk about the importance of inclusive science and how NYSCF and other organizations are working to promote equity. Image courtesy of Dr. Raeka Aiyar <div id="footable_parent_5482" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_36" data-footable_id="5482" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="PSC EDU PSS Course" id="footable_5482" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_2707254386_5482" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5482 ninja_table_unique_id_2707254386_5482 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_5483" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_37" data-footable_id="5483" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Effective Presentations" id="footable_5483" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_1861187276_5483" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5483 ninja_table_unique_id_1861187276_5483 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Get Updates! Sign up to receive helpful advice and updates on new episodes. Sign Up

Guest: In this episode, Drs. Nicole Quinn and Daylon James chat with Dr. Nika Shakiba, Allen Distinguished Investigator and Assistant Professor at the School for Biomedical Engineering at the University of British Columbia. Nika has a passion for outreach and mentorship and is co-founder of the Advice to a Scientist initiative. Nika and the hosts talk about how the landscape of mentorship is changing, the importance of teaching scientific storytelling, and ways to build resilience. Image courtesy of Dr. Nika Shakiba. <div id="footable_parent_5470" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_38" data-footable_id="5470" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Science Mentorship" id="footable_5470" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_1192599952_5470" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5470 ninja_table_unique_id_1192599952_5470 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_5472" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_39" data-footable_id="5472" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Lab Coats &amp; Life Updates" id="footable_5472" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_627533980_5472" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5472 ninja_table_unique_id_627533980_5472 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Get updates! Sign up to receive helpful advice and updates on new episodes. Sign Up

Guest: In this episode, Drs. Nicole Quinn and Jason Goldsmith chat with Dr. Nima Najand, Director of the Life Sciences Innovation Hub at the University of Calgary. They discuss the ways in which scientists can transition their research into the clinic with a focus on transferring early-stage technologies from academic labs to industry, starting spin-off companies, and strategies for commercialization. Image courtesy of Dr. Nima Najand <div id="footable_parent_5457" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_40" data-footable_id="5457" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Stockroom" id="footable_5457" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_1986794259_5457" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5457 ninja_table_unique_id_1986794259_5457 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_5458" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_41" data-footable_id="5458" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Lab Bench" id="footable_5458" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_3502345845_5458" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5458 ninja_table_unique_id_3502345845_5458 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Get updates!Sign up to receive helpful adviceand updates on new episodes. Sign Up

Guest: In this episode, Drs. Nicole Quinn and Brenda Raud chat with Dr. Jennifer Polk, a career coach, educator, and recognized expert in careers for graduate students and PhDs. They discuss the big question facing many academics, “to postdoc or not to postdoc?”, and key questions to consider when making the decision. Dr. Polk, who runs the website From PhD to Life, talks about how to find your niche, the nature of postdoctoral positions, and alternatives to traditional academic career paths. Image courtesy of Dr. Jennifer Polk <div id="footable_parent_5459" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_42" data-footable_id="5459" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Stay Motivated" id="footable_5459" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_2143655086_5459" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5459 ninja_table_unique_id_2143655086_5459 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_5460" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_43" data-footable_id="5460" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="How to Organize" id="footable_5460" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_2643123463_5460" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_5460 ninja_table_unique_id_2643123463_5460 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Get updates!Sign up to receive helpful adviceand updates on new episodes. Sign Up

Launching in February 2024, the Lab Coats &amp; Life Podcast will provide listeners with reflective conversations with guests from all corners of science who are passionate about passing on their knowledge and experience to others. Although this podcast is for scientists, it is not your typical science podcast. Instead, each episode aims to keep you informed about useful soft skills, relevant trends, and important efforts from within the scientific community to help you thrive as a scientist. Stay tuned for episodes with influential guests, including career coach Jen Polk, bioRxiv co-founder Richard Sever, SciComm specialist Sara Yeo, and more.  The Lab Coats &amp; Life Podcast is brought to you by STEMCELL Technologies, a global biotechnology company supporting life science research and fostering communication and collaboration in science. The podcast forms part of the Lab Coats &amp; Life Mentorship Resources, where you can find helpful articles, free downloadable toolkits, and more. STEMCELL provides the podcast under its Science Communication Program, alongside several other services to keep scientists current and connected with their fields. <div id="footable_parent_4813" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_44" data-footable_id="4813" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad One" id="footable_4813" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_2390531355_4813" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4813 ninja_table_unique_id_2390531355_4813 ui table nt_type_ajax_table vertical_centered footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> <div id="footable_parent_4814" class=" footable_parent ninja_table_wrapper loading_ninja_table wp_table_data_press_parent semantic_ui "> <table data-ninja_table_instance="ninja_table_instance_45" data-footable_id="4814" data-filter-delay="1000" aria-label="Global Sidebar Ad Two" id="footable_4814" data-unique_identifier="ninja_table_unique_id_3630942470_4814" class=" foo-table ninja_footable foo_table_4814 ninja_table_unique_id_3630942470_4814 ui table nt_type_ajax_table footable-paging-right ninja_table_search_disabled"> Get updates!Sign up to receive helpful adviceand updates on new episodes. Sign Up