Opinionated Science

Can Humans Be Made on a Microchip?

Get ready to step into the future of biomedical research with the ground-breaking technology of "body-on-a-chip."

In this exciting episode, we chat with Professor Don Ingber, the incredible mind behind this revolutionary technology, to uncover the potential of miniature "organs-on-a-chip".

By listening to this episode you'll discover how these tiny chips are poised to revolutionize healthcare and drug discovery.

Sneak Peek: Unlocking the Power of Therapeutic Antibodies

Join us on a journey to the forefront of therapeutic antibody development.  

In this sneak peek episode you'll gain insights into how scientists and specialists at Bio-Rad are revolutionizing the biopharmaceutical industry through their customized approach to antibody discovery.

Discover how the Pioneer Antibody Discovery platform is leading the development of exclusive, high-quality biologic candidates and providing unique advantages over commercially available discovery solutions.

Full episode HERE.

 

Opinionated Science Sneak Peek: How To Simplify Your Electrophoresis Workflow

Opinionated Science welcomes Paulius Palaima for a remarkable behind-the-scenes look into the world of Electrophoresis.

Lucy and Paulius discuss the Invitrogen E-gel Power Snap Plus electrophoresis system, and the features and benefits in both high- and low-throughput applications...there's even a mention of Pokémon to listen out for!

Listen to the full episode now. 

 

 

Opinionated Science Sneak Peek: The Future of Vaccines

Opinionated Science welcomes Dr. Armand Balboni for a remarkable behind-the-scenes look into the world of vaccines.

Lucy and Armand discuss everything from how vaccines are developed, to future strategies for global vaccination – including a push toward needle-free vaccinations.

Opinionated Science is a podcast by Technology Networks’, where our team of scientists-turned-journalists cut out the chewy jargon and serve up slices of the most fascinating stories from the world of science.

To listen to the full episode, click here. 

Opinionated Science Sneak Peek: Accelerating the Lab of the Future with Automation

Opinionated Science is Technology Networks’ homemade podcast, where our team of scientists-turned-journalists cut out the chewy jargon and serve up slices of the most fascinating stories from the world of science. 

In this incredible episode of Opinionated Science, we will discuss the exciting concept of the Lab Of the Future with senior manager of product management at Thermo Fisher Scientific Dean Mulyk.  

Dean will be answering those tricky questions of why organisations should be looking to invest in this concept, how artificial intelligence will be impacting the lab of the future, and if people will still be essential in this futuristic laboratory.

To listen to the full episode, click here. 

 

Opinionated Science Sneak Peek: Optimizing Bioprocesses Through Innovation

Opinionated Science is Technology Networks’ homemade podcast, where our team of scientists-turned-journalists cut out the chewy jargon and serve up slices of the most fascinating stories from the world of science. 

In this sneak peek episode, Lucy Lawrence will discuss the world of optimizing bioprocesses with Geoffroy Malherbe, Senior Technical Sales Manager for Single-Use Technologies at Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Lucy and Geoffroy will discuss how these technologies are being used to achieve process compression and their effect on biopharmaceutical purification processes of the future.

To listen to the full episode, click here. 

 

Episode 49: The Emerging Crisis of ”Forever” Chemicals

This latest episode is an audio version of a cover story from our online magazine, The Scientific Observer. Writer Kerry Taylor Smith explores the spread of "forever" chemicals called PFAS. Persistent and ever-present, scientists are only starting to unravel the impact PFAS may have on the environment and our health. 

Read the full article here: 

The Scientific Observer Issue 18

Opinionated Science x Extraordinary Grace: Growing a Culture of Opportunity in STEM

Watch Grace's Keynote HERE. 

This episode of Opinionated Science is part of our latest podcast mini-series, where we are joined by esteemed STEM advocates, scientists as well as diversity, equity and inclusion experts who share their experiences interacting with and mentoring a virtual scientist named Grace.

Grace represents the next generation of scientists, but also, the underrepresented. She has the potential to change the face of analytical science; hers is an incredible, but fragile journey that called upon scientists across the globe for mentorship.

In this episode of Opinionated Science, we are joined by Farzana Azam who heads up Ideation at SCIEX as part of the Strategy and Innovation team to discuss the power of building a culture of opportunity in STEM fields.

By listening to this podcast, you’ll be joining an unprecedented conversation in science.

Now, wouldn’t that be extraordinary?

Watch Grace’s keynote.

Episode 48: From Culture Plate to Dinner Plate –The Lingering Promise of Lab-Based Meat

This latest episode is an audio version of a cover story from our online magazine, The Scientific Observer. In that article, writer Tanaaz Khan explores the “lingering” promise of lab-based meat, investigating whether this future food will deliver for the world’s rapidly growing population.

Read the full article here: 

The Scientific Observer Issue 16

Opinionated Science x Extraordinary Grace: Using Mentoring As a Catalyst Within STEM

Watch Grace's Keynote HERE. 

This episode of Opinionated Science is part of our latest podcast mini-series, where we are joined by esteemed STEM advocates, scientists as well as diversity, equity and inclusion experts who share their experiences interacting with and mentoring a virtual scientist named Grace.

Grace represents the next generation of scientists, but also, the underrepresented. She has the potential to change the face of analytical science; hers is an incredible, but fragile journey that called upon scientists across the globe for mentorship.

In this episode, voices of change, Arpana Vaniya, PhD and Maryam Goudarzi, PhD, discuss how we can achieve gender equity and more diversity in STEM disciplines through mastering outreach and mentorship.

 

By listening to this podcast, you’ll be joining an unprecedented conversation in science.

Now, wouldn’t that be extraordinary?

Watch Grace’s keynote.