Science and Policy: Regulation, Genetically Modified Crops and Beyond

In this episode, Débora interviews Dr Didier Devaurs, a researcher working at the University of Strathclyde (Glasgow, Scotland) on biomolecular AI and computational structural biology, exploring how algorithms and data can help uncover the secrets of life at the molecular level.

 Ever wondered how scientists assess the quality of published research? Get your answers to that and more on our episode today. Join us as Debora chats to Dr. Daniela Schnitzler about Paperstars, an initiative that allows researchers to select better quality publications based on scientific metrics, and not necessarily publication-based metrics. Interview by Debora, editing by Niamh and Debora, production and art by Manushri. 

In this episode, join Javi and Keiran as they dive into the world of AI experimental design and biotech startup life with Dr Stefan Bostock, Co-founder and CEO of Danu Insights.

In today's episode, Charli chats with Dr. John Reynolds-Wright about the state of sexual and reproductive healthcare, including progress on the development of novel male contraception and abortion care. Interview by Charli, editing by Niamh, and production by Emilee.https://open.spotify.com/episode/0F8Kp5RUQqOolcsDWhnYqj?si=0cb527ef0e8b45ed 

Are regulations truly barriers to scientific innovation? To find out, join Markella as she interviews Prof. Joyce Tait, interdisciplinary researcher and cofounder of the Innogen Institute, on the role of regulators in research and development, the value of interdisciplinary approaches in policymaking, and the importance of good public engagement.  

Everything really is tuberculosis all the way down; in this episode, Nitara interviews Prof. Jayne Hope, Chair of Immunology at the Royal School of Veterinary Studies, who goes over the challenges of tackling bovine TB, and her research in developing effective treatments, diagnostics, and vaccines.

In this episode, Manushri and Nitara interview Dr Ester Gaya, a researcher working at Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, on the Fungi genome project.

In this episode, Liz talks to Aleksandra Byrska, Gerard Pieper and Geraldine Hartsthorne, about their research on embryo development and IVF and learn more about the glass art exhibition which aims to help fertility patients. Read more about the Fertility Glass Art project here https://biology.ed.ac.uk/new-horizons-ivf-engagement/meet-artists

In this episode, Analia talks to Ben Glocker from CHAI (Causality in Healthcare AI) Hub, a network of scientists designing the next generation of healthcare Artificial Intelligence.

In today’s episode, Nitara chats with Dr. Corentin Loron about how to interpret signatures of life, and what they might tell us about the first life forms. Please respond to our survey so we can find out more about you and what you want to listen to!  https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScqoV4JoROJCfcMtvk4-Wer0uJGpvQfzUj3M4Mz8vx_9ScjKA/viewform?usp=header