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194. Mailbag: Do I Have to Do Animal Research? Jun 16, 2023

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It’s no secret that biomedical research relies heavily on animal models. Our mammalian cousins share so many common genes and pathways that we can often make breakthrough advances in human medicine through the use of animal proxies. But animal research is neither easy nor fun. Experiments are expensive, time consuming, and it’s often dirty, smelly […]

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122. Tenure Tracker – The Life Non-Linear with Dr. Jimena Giudice (R) Jun 01, 2023

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Dr. Jimena Giudice has all the traits of a promising new faculty member. Through her training and early career, she has earned more than a dozen grants and awards. She’s co-authored two dozen papers. And she has trained students and postdocs, gaining a reputation as a highly effective mentor. You’d expect that Dr. Giudice’s undeniable […]

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193. Listener Mailbag – Undergrad Research and Choosing a Master’s Program May 18, 2023

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This week, we open the mailbag to answer listener questions about getting extra research experience as an undergrad, and making a difficult choice between Master’s programs. Stay with us! Could Great be Perfect? Our first letter comes from Owen. He’s a freshman who found a research lab he loves, and is doing some amazing work. […]

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192. Careers In Focus: Medical Writer May 02, 2023

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When you think about your day, which events and activities feel the most fulfilling? Which tasks do you tolerate, but would rather avoid? Maybe your experiments feel like a drag, but you get a lot of satisfaction out of crafting an abstract for your latest research article. Or perhaps you love training new students in […]

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191. The Tough Times are Worth It w/ Dr. Emma Hinkle Apr 19, 2023

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A few months ago, Emma Hinkle was organizing her lab notebooks as she prepared to start a career. She had completed her graduate training, earned a PhD, and had a job lined up that started on Monday. In those few moments of quiet between her years of graduate school and the career to come, she […]

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190. Mailbag: Can I blend art with science? Mar 31, 2023

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It’s time to open the listener mailbag to answer your question about the human side of science, and life in the lab! This week: the importance of lunch, blending art with science, and the dream of a lab-based sitcom. We didn’t have to dig very deep into to the mailbag this week because we heard […]

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129. Grad School Rejection: Why it Happens and How to Get Accepted (R) Mar 19, 2023

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I feel a little disheartened because I’ve been rejected from many of the places I applied to and haven’t heard back from a number of others. Is it worth it to hold out hope for the ones that haven’t sent out updates? I have been rejected from 5 schools and am expecting 3 more rejections […]

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189. Crafting an Unforgettable Job Talk w/ Dr. Andres De Los Reyes Mar 01, 2023

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Think about your favorite action movie that kept you on the edge your seat. Did it look certain that the hero would fall, only to emerge at the very last moment to save the day? Now picture a great movie trilogy or TV series. Did each episode introduce a dangerous cliffhanger at the end, enticing […]

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188. Grad School Time Management According to ChatGPT Feb 16, 2023

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We get asked all the time about strategies for more effective time management during graduate school. Not surprisingly, some of our most popular past episodes deal with time management. While we have covered a lot of ground over the years on this evergreen topic, there’s a new expert on the scene who seems to know […]

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187. Pro-Tips For Creating a Scientific Poster Feb 01, 2023

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Scientific conferences are a great way to meet other scientists and share your research. Perhaps your advisor got lucky and was invited to give a talk. If your research doesn’t get time on stage, how can you make connections and tell others about your project? The poster session is your ticket to fame and glory. […]

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