Disabled Scientists

What do science communication and a traumatic brain injury have in common?In this episode, James Piercy discusses his career in science communication leading to his current role as a public and patient involvement and engagment lead, brain injury, applying the social model of disability to ones experience whilst choosing not to self-identify as disabled, and sharing your biscuits.Find James here:Bluesky @ThePiercyLinkedIn /ThePiercySpotify Talking TraumaBBC Radio Programme My HeadAlso see:HealthTech research centre brainhrc.orgSTEM Communicators Network big.uk.comSciCommer NewsletterFind more of Disabled Scientists here: More episodes and transcripts: www.disabledscientists.com Bluesky @disabledscientists.com

What do autism and cyber security have in common? In this month's episode, Jon, a cyber security researcher, speaks with Sofie about his career, disclosing a neurodevelopmental disorder to his whole company for autism awareness month, and researching autistic experiences as a hobby.Find more of Jon here:x @ChristianityOnBlueSky @ChristianityOnChristianity On The Spectrum PodcastFind more of Disabled Scientists here: More episodes and transcripts: www.disabledscientists.com Bluesky @disabledscientists.com

What do EDS, POTS, and floral scents have in common? In this episode, Sofie speaks with Dr Kelsey Byers, a disabled evolutionary chemical ecologist, about developing identity as a disabled person in STEM, disclosure and advocacy, and norfolk bees!Kelsey can be found:Bluesky @plantpollinator.bsky.social Webpage plantpollinator.org/Find more of Disabled Scientists here: More episodes and transcripts: www.disabledscientists.com Bluesky @disabledscientists.com

What do AuDHD and biopharmaceuticals have in common?In this episode, John, a validation engineer, speaks with me about autism and ADHD, the decision not to disclose his neurodivergence at his current workplace, and gives an overview of large-scale biopharmaceuticals manufacturing. Find more of Disabled Scientists here: More episodes and transcripts: www.disabledscientists.com Bluesky @disabledscientists.com

What do a functional movement disorder and lab access guidelines have in common?In this episode, Dr Katherine Deane, associate professor in healthcare research at the University of East Anglia, speaks about the role of Access Ambassador, her work improving accessibility in and out of the laboratory, and the impact of accessibility on research funding.For more information on lab access guidelines, visit: accessingbrilliance.orgTranscript available here.Find more of Disabled Scientists here: More episodes and transcripts: www.disabledscientists.com Bluesky @disabledscientists.com