WeScience Podcast
WeScience Podcast
Podcast Description
WeScience Podcast brings you inspiring conversations with world-leading scientists—from the lab bench to the global stage. Each episode dives into the personal stories, ground-breaking discoveries, and bold visions shaping our future. Whether you're a curious mind, a student, or a seasoned researcher, WeScience offers a fresh, accessible look at the human side of science. No jargon, just real talk. Join us on this 45-minute journey to discover what drives today’s brightest minds—and how science is changing the world around us. Tune in, get inspired and stay curious.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast centers around topics like groundbreaking scientific discoveries, personal journeys in research, and innovative medical advancements. Episode examples include discussions on childhood leukaemia by Dr. Vincent Kuek, addressing the challenges in funding and treatment, and RNA therapeutics by Professor Rakesh Veedu, who shares his entrepreneurial journey within the scientific community, highlighting the significance of mentorship and drug development.
WeScience Podcast brings you inspiring conversations with world-leading scientists—from the lab bench to the global stage. Each episode dives into the personal stories, ground-breaking discoveries, and bold visions shaping our future. Whether you’re a curious mind, a student, or a seasoned researcher, WeScience offers a fresh, accessible look at the human side of science. No jargon, just real talk. Join us on this 45-minute journey to discover what drives today’s brightest minds—and how science is changing the world around us. Tune in, get inspired and stay curious.
Summary
In this episode of WeScience, Dr. Carlos Aya-Bonilla interviews Dr. Emma De Jong, a bioinformatician at the Minderoo OceanOmics Centre. They discuss Emma's journey from human medical research to marine biology, her motivations for becoming a scientist, and the importance of bioinformatics in understanding complex biological systems. Emma shares insights on her research in sepsis, transcriptomics across chronic diseases (asthma and cancer), and profiling of environmental DNA as critical tool for conservation of our marine life, highlighting the significance of collaboration and data quality in scientific research. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced in genomic studies and the need for open access to research resources in marine life research.
Keywords
#bioinformatics, #marinelife#marinebiology#environmentaldata#environmentalDNA#immunology#asthma#fish#cancer#cancerresearch#transcriptomics#genomics#sepsis#systemsbiology#referencegenomes#catalog#immunity#genome
Takeaways
Emma's motivation to become a scientist stemmed from her siblings' experiences with cancer.
Negative data is crucial for guiding future research directions.
Understanding sepsis in pre-term infants is vital due to their high susceptibility to infections.
Bioinformatics bridges the gap between wet lab and computational biology.
Transcriptomics provides a dynamic view of biological responses.
Data quality control is essential in research to avoid costly mistakes.
Transitioning to marine biology has allowed Emma to explore new scientific avenues.
Environmental DNA technologies can revolutionize biodiversity monitoring.
Reference genomes are critical for advancing marine research.
Collaboration across disciplines enhances scientific outcomes.
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