Opportunities in Science with Dr Mhairi Towler
By Opportunities in Science Podcast
Opportunities in Science with Dr Mhairi TowlerDec 12, 2022
Opportunities in Science S4 Ep4: Dr Chris Jeffs
In Episode 4 of Series 4 of the 'Opportunities in Science' podcast, we talk to Dr. Chris Jeffs, who is a Careers Adviser at Oxford University.
He has great insights in terms of assessing your career path and is delighted to have found joy and fulfilment himself, from helping students define their careers.
Find out more about Chris at his LinkedIn profile https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-jeffs-635abb145/
or Twitter https://twitter.com/CTJeffs.
Opportunities in Science S4 Ep3: Dr Lewis Mattin
Welcome to Episode 3 of Series 4 of the 'Opportunities in Science' podcast.
Today's episode features the energetic Dr. Lewis Mattin, who is currently a Lecturer at Westminster. Lewis talks us through his research path in sports science and nutrition, which stemmed from his career as a competitiveswimmer.
He is full of energy and drive and tells us about his 'winning mindset'.
He is a member of The Physiological Society and a member of The Endocrinology Society, where he is involved in public engagement.
Find out more about Lewis at his LinkedIn profile here
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-lewis-mattin-81508b69/.
Opportunities in Science S4 Ep2: Dr Chinedu Agwu
In Episode 2, Series 4 of the 'Opportunities in Science' podcast, we feature the inspirational Dr. Chinedu Agwu, who is a Lecturer in Biosciences at Brunel Medical School.
Chinedu has also started her own passion project, BioSci Toolkit which you can find @bioscitoolkit on Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok.
BioSci Toolkit is a non-profit organisation aiming to support prospective and current students into bioscience degrees and careers, especially racially minoritised groups.
Find out more about Chinedu here https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-chinedu-agwu-691180108/ and listen in to the episode today to hear more about her career and her BioSci Toolkit initiative.
Opportunities in Science S4 EP1: Dr Jennifer Paxton
I am delighted to be launching Episode 1 of Series 4 of the 'Opportunities in Science' podcast today!
In today's episode, we feature the wonderfully talented Dr. Jennifer Paxton, who is a Senior Lecturer in Anatomy at The University of Edinburgh.
Jennifer has also been involved in many interesting public engagement projects such as, 'I am a scientist...get me out of here!', a programme for local primary schools called, 'Building Body Parts', and she has authored a series of public interest anatomy books called Anatomicum.
Find out more about Jennifer here
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-paxton-aaba8715/
and here https://twitter.com/Dr_JZP
and listen in to the episode today to hear more about her fabulous work.
Opportunities in Science S3 Ep6: Prof Leonie Ringrose
In the final episode of Series 3 (Episode 6) of the 'Opportunities in Science' podcast, my guest is the wonderfully talented Prof. Leonie Ringrose. We would like to dedicate this episode to Leonie's late husband, Marc Rehmsmeier. You can read about their life together here http://www.ringroselab.com/marc.
Leonie is currently a Professor at the Institute of Biology in The Faculty of Life Sciences at The University of Humboldt in Berlin. We met through the EPIGENESYS network of excellence, a consortium of scientists researching epigenetics and systems biology. Leonie later commissioned Vivomotion to make an animation about her research in this area for a special public lecture she was giving at The University of Bergen in Norway. Leonie is fantastic at communicating science to experts and non-experts alike and you can see her public lecture here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MmKHVSl5Wlo. Enjoy what she has to say about making career decisions in science and also find out more about the work she had started with Marc, and continues now here www.science-kitchen.net.
Opportunities in Science S3 EP5: Laura Bates
In this weeks episode (Episode 5/Series 3) of the 'Opportunities in Science' podcast, we speak to Laura Bates. Laura is currently Head of Research Impact at The University of St. Andrews. Find out more about Laura here https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-bates-6b2156b2/
I met Laura when we worked together on a programme for doctoral researchers in The Scottish Graduate School for Arts & Humanities called 'A Creative Enlightenment', a THE-award nominated programme designed for PhD students who were thinking about entrepreneurial possibilities in the creative sector. She has since moved on to develop her career in Research Impact, and has a wealth of experience to share on career decision making.
Tune in to find out more.
Opportunities in Science S3 EP4: Dr Ross Donaldson
In this weeks episode (Episode 4/Series 3) of the 'Opportunities in Science' podcast, we speak to Dr. Ross Donaldson who is a Royal Academy of Engineering Research Fellow and Assistant Professor at Heriot Watt University in Edinburgh.
I met Ross when he contacted Vivomotion to make an animation about his research on Satellite Quantum Communications in the Single-Photon Group https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yocfFT1XeAo.
From our meetings I knew he had plenty information to share on progressing a career in this area. Find out more about Ross here https://www.linkedin.com/in/ross-donaldson-4b889853/ or follow him on Twitter
Opportunities in Science S3 EP3: Dr Ally Hughes
Welcome to Episode 3 of Series 3 of the 'Opportunities in Science' podcast.
Today's episode features the talented and passionate Dr. Ally Hughes, who is Project Manager at the Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance (SULSA). As an organisation, SULSA are hugely progressive and have a number of resources you can access here https://sulsa.ac.uk/.
Find out more about Ally here https://www.linkedin.com/in/ally-hughes-2945a1123/ and listen in to get some great advice from Ally, on how she navigated her PhD to get to where she is today.
Opportunities in Science S3 EP2: Dr Mhairi Stewart
This week, in Episode 2 of Series 3 of the 'Opportunities in Science' podcast, we speak to Dr. Mhairi Stewart who is Acting Head of Berlin School of Public Engagement.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhairi-stewart/
I met Mhairi when she was Head of Public Engagement at St. Andrews University, and like many people featured on this podcast, having trained as a scientist, she found her niche out with a lab setting. Listen in to see how the world of public engagement with research has grown, and is still developing, thanks to talented cross-sectoral public engagement professionals like Mhairi.
Opportunities in Science S3 EP1: Dr Jillian Couto-Phoenix
It is with great pleasure that Series 3 of the 'Opportunities in Science' podcast is launched, featuring the very talented Dr. Jillian Couto-Phoenix.
Jillian is currently Head of Skills and Talent at The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre, which is a wonderful organisation working towards improving fish health.
You can find out more about Jillian at her LinkedIn profile here https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-couto-phoenix-69007415/
and more about The Sustainable Aquaculture Innovation Centre here
https://www.sustainableaquaculture.com/,
https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainableaqua/,
https://www.instagram.com/sustainableaqua/,
https://www.facebook.com/sustainableaqua,
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdo3ykvyVbNtCCW3VmDy4Ug
Enjoy!
Opportunities in Science S2 EP6: Dr. Priyanka Tibarewal
Episode 6 of Series 2 of the 'Opportunities in Science' podcast is the last in our series featuring Dundee University Alumni.
This weeks episode profiles the wonderful Dr. Priyanka Tibarewal https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyanka-tibarewal-aba8629/ Priyanka has stayed in academia and is a Research Associate at University College London.
In the podcast she shares with us the ups and downs of her journey in the lab. She is working on a very specific disease related to the protein PTEN, and gets to meet with patient groups, which gives her the motivation to continue with her research.
Tune in to find out more from this passionate researcher.
Opportunities in Science S2 EP5: Dr Andrew McBride
This week, in Episode 5 of Series 2 of the 'Opportunities in Science' podcast, we speak to Dr. Andrew McBride, Entrepreneur in Residence at Edinburgh Innovations.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-mcbride/
I used to work alongside Andrew in the lab and I always appreciated his philosophies on work and life.
Tune in to hear some great career advice from Andrew.
Opportunities In Science S2 Ep4: Dr Emma Cwiklinski
Episode 4 of Series 2 of the 'Opportunities in Science' podcast features the talented and energetic Dr. Emma Cwiklinski
(https://www.linkedin.com/in/emma-cwiklinski-8b1b6a1a/?originalSubdomain=uk)
Emma is a Senior Clinical Research Associate II at IQVIA.
She has worked her way up to this position, and it's an inspiration to hear about her commitment to get to where she is today.
Tune in to find out more.
Opportunities In Science S2 Ep3: Dr. Terri Gaskell
Episode 3 of Series 2 of the 'Opportunities in Science' podcast features the wonderful Dr. Terri Gaskell (https://www.linkedin.com/in/terri-gaskell-21425932/).
Terri is currently Chief Technology Officer at Rinri Therapeutics Ltd.
Terri explains that throughout her career she has been interested in finding new therapies to address unmet medical needs. She has some expert tips and advice for anyone looking to move into the area of cell and gene therapy. Tune in to find out more.
Opportunities in Science S2 Ep2: Dr Fiona Plain
Episode 2 in Series 2 of 'Opportunities in Science' features Dr. Fiona Plain.
Dr. Plain is currently Project Manager at Kyowa Kirin International plc. but started out studying Pharmacology at The University of Dundee.
Find out more about Dr. Plain on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/fiona-plain-475b6877/ or tune into the podcast to hear first-hand about the ins and outs of her career so far.
Opportunities in Science S2 Ep1: Katherine Wernsen-Towler
I am excited to kick off Series 2 of 'Opportunities in Science' with a very special guest... MY SISTER, Katherine Wernsen-Towler! In this series we will host a number of University of Dundee alumni and highlight all the interesting scientific related roles that Dundee University graduates have gone on to do.
Katherine is now Technical Manager at Simon Howie Foods. You can find out more about her journey from Biochemistry graduate to Technical Manager at her LinkedIn profile here https://www.linkedin.com/in/katherine-wernsen-towler-00a976226/, but also by tuning in to the podcast.
More about Simon Howie products here https://www.facebook.com/SimonHowieButchers/
https://www.instagram.com/simonhowiebutcher/
Opportunities in Science EP6. Dr Claudia Duffy
In this weeks episode of 'Opportunities in Science', the last in series 1, I talk to the multi-talented Dr. Claudia M. Duffy.
Claudia began her career in science, but is now a European Patent Attorney and Intellectual Property Entrepreneur. Enjoy hearing about her interesting journey.
Find out more about Claudia at her social media links and website below.
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-claudia-m-duffy-8036191b/
Twitter - @ClaudiaMDuffy
Innovare IP website - https://www.innovare-ip.co.uk/
Alta IP website - https://www.alta-ip.com/
Opportunities in Science Ep5. Dr Elizabeth Adams
In this weeks episode of 'Opportunities in Science' I interview the wonderfully talented and knowledgeable Dr. Elizabeth Adams.
Elizabeth is currently a Learning and Development Consultant for Harrison Network as well as running her own coaching consultancy www.scafellcoaching.com.
She originally trained in science, then moved into the world of researcher development and research culture at The University of Glasgow.
Elizabeth has many insights to share from her interesting career. Find out more about her here on
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/elizabeth-adams-7353a910/
Opportunities in Science Ep4. Dr Lucia Juarez
In this episode I talk to the wonderful Dr. Lucia Juarez. Lucia tells us about her experience living in different countries and how she has combined her academic experience and personal skills to become a life and academic coach, helping students with the tools, strategy and support to make the most of their academic lives and keep their eyes shining.
Find out more about her group coaching and one-to-one support here https://www.luciajuarez.com/ and more about Lucia on her LinkedIn page here https://www.linkedin.com/in/luciajuarezcoach/
Life and Academic Coach, who helps postgraduate students to achieve their academic goals by increasing their focus and productivity so they can have a successful and balanced life
If you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please contact Mhairi at mhairi@vivomotion.co.uk
You can also find me on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhairitowler
Find our more about Vivomotion at www.vivomotion.co.uk
Opportunities in Science Ep3: Dr Violet Warwick
Welcome to Opportunities in Science!
In this episode, we hear about the interesting career path of Dr. Violet Warwick
https://www.linkedin.com/in/violet-warwick
Violet is currently Research Programme Manager at The University of Dundee. She also has a passion for Data Science.
Enjoy!
Opportunities in Science Ep2: Lorenzo Croce
In this episode I enjoyed talking to the incredibly positive Lorenzo Croce. If you ever need an enthusiast then talk to Lorenzo. He is a PhD Student in Neuroscience and Neuropharmacology at the University of Aberdeen and is the PhD Industry Ambassador for the Scottish Universities Life Sciences Alliance. He is one of the EASTBIO PhD student cohort 2021. Hear about his scientific career to date.
Find out more about Lorenzo on his LinkedIn page https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenzo-croce-msc-msci-a2a57a147/
If you'd like to be a guest on the podcast, please contact Mhairi at mhairi@vivomotion.co.uk
You can also find me on Linkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhairitowler
Find our more about Vivomotion at www.vivomotion.co.uk
Opportunities in Science Ep1: Emma Melchor
Delighted to have interviewed Dr. Emma Melchor for our first episode of 'Opportunities in Science'. Emma has an interesting career path moving from Medicine, through Science and now Illustration. Find out more about Emma at her website and social media sites below. Also a blog that she wrote recently:
- website: www.emma-melchor.com
- instagram: @emmmitagm
- twitter: @emmitagmillu
- blog post: https://lifeology.io/blog/2022/02/15/12-tips-for-making-a-career-move-into-freelance-illustration/
If you'd like to take part and be a guest on the podcast, please contact Mhairi at mhairi@vivomotion.co.uk
You can also find me on LInkedin at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mhairitowler/
Opportunities in Science - Trailer
Explore Career options after completing a degree in science, with Dr Mhairi Towler of Vivomotion