Marine ecologist Adriana Humanes researches why some corals are more resistant than others, and how to make reef ecosystems more resilient to climate change. In this final episode, we talk all things corals but also about the importance of luck and nationality in the research career. Music by Borrtex and Vasily Novikov. Hosted by Pablo Izquierdo. #…

Sigourney Bell works at the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute at the University of Cambridge. She focuses on developing novel models and therapeutics for a rare paediatric tumour which currently has little to no treatment options beyond surgery. Sigourney is also a co-founder of Black in Cancer, an organisation that aims to empower and encoura…

Neuroscientists Dani Ruiz and Makis Tzioras join me for a special episode on neuroscience and pop culture (ft. Taylor Swift). A lot is going on in the world, and is there anything better than people speaking about the things they love? Hosted by Pablo Izquierdo. #HowToSciOleh Pablo Izquierdo

Makis Tzioras is a neuroscientist who studies the brain's immune cells, and how they can cause dementia - or help us prevent it. In this episode, we speak about brain donors, how to tell if a mouse is dementing, the importance of having a good mentor and much more. Music by Scott Buckley and Vasily Novikov. Hosted by Pablo Izquierdo. #HowToSci…

Clarice Phelps is a nuclear chemist and mechanical engineer who became part of the history of science in 2014, as she and her team took part in the discovery of element 117, Tennessine. In this episode, we speak about chemistry, ships powered by nuclear reactors, fitting in in academia and accepting failure. Music by Borrtex and Vasily Novikov. Hos…

Efra Rivera-Serrano is a virologist who decided to switch gears when the pandemic hit, and now works as a full-time science communicator. In this episode, we speak about viruses (a lot), leaving academia, missing home, and the impact that social media has on us. Music by Borrtex and Vasily Novikov. Hosted by Pablo Izquierdo. #HowToSci…

Welcome to How To Make A Scientist! Science is diverse and so are the people who do it. With this show I'll try and bring emotion and identity back into science. This is a podcast series about science and diversity, and will feature conversations with a range of fascinating people in science. Here's a short trailer just to set the mood and give you…