Saturday Morning Lab

Helen Collins says take the time to get to know yourself and what excites you!

On this week's episode, I chat with the brilliant and thoughtful Dr. Helen Collins, Assistant Professor of Cardiology at the University of Louisville. We talk about discovering her passion for research, the struggle to find a postdoc position at the height of the recession, moving to the US and establishing her research program exploring mechanisms that underlie female cardiovascular health and resilience.

Re-release: Julia Bauman says take notice of your reaction to things!

This week, I revisit my episode with the fun, engaging, and thoughtful Julie Bauman, a graduate student at Stanford and a science content creator in her own right! Through her TikTok channel 60 Second Science she hopes to distill and disseminate science to the expert and lay public. We talk about her how she developed an early interest in science and medicine, pivoting away from medical school and devote her time to thesis training. 

Kenneth Gouin says be open to new opportunities!

On this first episode of season 2, I sit down with my colleague and friend, Kenneth Gouin, a brilliant and thoughtful bioinformatics scientist. We discuss his early interest in regenerative medicine, his pivot to bioinformatics, his experience in industry, and the importance of philosophical literacy in research. 

Season 2-Promo

Hey Friends,
Welcome to the second season of Saturday Morning Lab! We started a little later this year as I've been wrangling with a severe flu virus. But great things have also happened since season 1! I published a flagship paper from my lab (https://www.science.org/doi/10.1126/scitranslmed.adp1338), and other cool developments I'm sharing in this promo! Season 2 episodes start Friday January 30th!

Amanda Williams says be open to the magic and positivity of the world around you.

On National Neonatal Nurses Week, I sit down with Amanda Williams, a neonatal clinical nurse specialist, content creator, and consultant at Amanda's NICU ED. We talk about her path to a nursing career, the unique calling of working in the neonatal intensive care unit, the challenges and the future of the nursing profession, and much more. Find Amanda's very helpful content on Instagram, Tiktok, and Youtube. 

Summer Book Club: Labwork to Leadership by Dr. Jen Heemstra

Hey friends, in this special episode, I review the book "Labwork to Leadership: a concise guide to thriving in the science job you weren't trained for". Scientists receive sufficient training to develop lines of investigation, but little to no training on leading the very people who make this effort possible. In this easy read, Jen offers first-hand insight into self-development, leading others, and creating future leaders.
 
Find "Labwork to Leadership" here or at your independent book seller: 

Summer Bonus: My former intern, Jamie Lee, says keep asking questions!

My former research intern Jamie Lee stops by my office to record a bonus episode! We talk about her beginnings as a naturalist, a seeker, her "aha" moment for medicine and discovering her passion for research, and her path as a yogi. In our honest conversation, we discuss what resilience looks like for her. She is applying to MD/PhD programs (AMCAS ID: 15756334) this year so MSTP admissions committees take note! 

Campfire Confessions 5 of 5: A waning crescent

On this last installment of Campfire Confessions, I reflect on having lunch with a friend I hadn't seen in a long time and one Arabic translator's experience working in a refugee camp on an Greek Island. 

Campfire Confessions 4 of 5: Gun it!!

On this episode of Campfire Confessions, I talk about a time when I caused havoc on the UC Irvine campus driving a semi-truck. I also talk about a very pleasant surprise by my research team. 

Campfire Confessions 3 of 5: Quid pro fellow

On the third installment of Campfire Confessions, I recount an awkward instance when a conference speaker showed up to an empty hall save one enthusiastic audience member. I also share a recent experience taking a train for the first time in years. For pics of the beautiful Glendale station, please find us on our Instagram page (https://www.instagram.com/satmorninglab/).  As always, you're welcome to reach out to me with stories or guest nominations at saturdaymorninglab@outlook.com.