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The Microscopists

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Microscopy
Cancer Research
Mental Health
Fluorescence Microscopy
Research Funding
Network Of European Bioimage Analysts
EMBL
STEM Education
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Women In STEM
Bioimage Data Analysis
Biology
Correlated Imaging Methodologies
Collaboration In Science
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Technician Commitment
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Spinal Cord Injury
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The Microscopists is a podcast from Bitesize Bio and ZEISS Microscopy that takes you into revealing, entertaining, and personal meetings with the great microscopists of our time. Your host is Dr Peter O’Toole. Peter will help you understand what drives great, successful scientists, what really inspires them and what they enjoy most in life. This set of candid, fun, and engaging interviews serves n... more

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This time on The Microscopists, we're joined by Christophe Leterrier, team leader at NeuroCyto in Marseille and director of a Nikon Center of Excellence for super-resolution microscopy.

Christophe reflects on the make-or-break moment at the end of h... more

We're thrilled to bring you the latest episode of The Microscopists, this time featuring Robert Haase, Lecturer and Training Coordinator at Leipzig University.

In this episode, Robert chats about the challenges of creating AI-relevant courses for b... more

This time on The Microscopists, we're thrilled to have Maddy Parsons, Professor of Cell Biology and Director of the Nikon Imaging Centre at King's College London, as our special guest.

Maddy reflects on the dynamic nature of bioimaging in the UK and... more

#84 — Louise Cole is MIF Director and Associate Professor of the Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection at the University of Technology Sydney. In this episode of The Microscopists, Louise joins Peter O’Toole to discuss trashy TV, travel... more

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Maddy Parsons
Scientist at Nikon Imaging Centre, King's College London
King's College London
Episode: Maddy Parsons (King's College London)
Anna Schueth
Researcher at Maastricht University, focused on cancer research.
Maastricht University
Episode: Anna Schueth (Maastricht University)
Ammasi Periasamy
Professor at the University of Virginia and an expert in microscopy
University of Virginia
Episode: Ammasi Periasamy (University of Virginia)
Mike Dustin
Groundbreaking immunologist at The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology
The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology
Episode: Michael Dustin (The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology)
Kelly Vere
MBE from the University of Nottingham, advocating for technician recognition in academia.
University of Nottingham, UK Institute of Technical Skills and Strategy
Episode: Kelly Vere (University of Nottingham)
John Eriksson
Director General of Euro-BioImaging and Professor of Sound Biology at the University of Turku
Euro-BioImaging
Episode: John Eriksson (Euro-BioImaging)
Timo Zimmermann
Team leader at EMBL and microscopy expert
European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL)
Episode: Timo Zimmermann (EMBL)
Kota Miura
Freelance bioimage analyst currently based in Japan
Episode: Panel Discussion — The Network of European Bioimage Analysts (NEUBIAS)
Robert Haase
Bioimage informatics expert and stakeholder in NEUBIAS
German Cancer Research Center
Episode: Panel Discussion — The Network of European Bioimage Analysts (NEUBIAS)

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Peter O'Toole
Host of the show, Peter O'Toole engages deeply with topics of microscopy, work-life balance, and the personal experiences of scientists in a candid and relatable manner.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Really enjoying this series

    Great to listen to on the commute or while setting up samples for imaging 🔬

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    M_Hennessy92
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Christophe Leterrier (CNRS & Aix-Marseille Université)
Q: What would you say is the most fun time of your career?
Christophe mentioned that his most fun times are collaboration with longstanding collaborators, exchanging ideas and data over the years.
Christophe Leterrier (CNRS & Aix-Marseille Université)
Q: What has been the most difficult time in your career?
The most stressful time was the end of his post-doc, where he felt close to leaving academia due to not securing a position until the last minute, leading to his current role at CNRS.
Christophe Leterrier (CNRS & Aix-Marseille Université)
Q: How did you get into microscopy? How did you fall into your academic career?
Christophe shared that he didn't always know he wanted to be an academic but became inspired during his time in engineering school, where he discovered a passion for being in labs and contributing to science.
Robert Haase (Leipzig University)
Q: What are the key metrics for success in bio-image analysis?
It is important to secure proper recognition for software development contributions, as many valuable projects are not typically recognized in traditional metrics.
Robert Haase (Leipzig University)
Q: What made you switch from working in programming to academia?
A desire for the academic lifestyle and the freedom to pursue independent research.

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The content features engaging interviews with leading figures in microscopy, focusing on their professional journeys, personal anecdotes, and perspectives on science and work-life balance. Through candid conversations, listeners are introduced to the varied paths these scientists have taken, highlighting themes such as the challenges facing women in STEM, mental health within academia, and the importance of core facility staff in promoting scientific endeavors. This insightful blend of personal stories and professional insights aims to inspire both aspiring scientists and seasoned professionals while emphasizing the humanity behind scientific achievements.

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1. Maddy Parsons
2. Anna Schueth
3. Ammasi Periasamy
4. Mike Dustin
5. Kelly Vere
6. John Eriksson
7. Timo Zimmermann
8. Kota Miura

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