PhD:The experience

S4 - Episode 13: Building a Career in Clinical Data Management with Dr. Susan Ghazi

Dr. Susan Ghazi went from cardiovascular research to a PhD in kidney physiology to Lead Clinical Data Manager and almost none of it was planned. In this episode, she refl

S4 - Episode 12: PhD, Industry & Everything In Between with Dr. Gabriella Sauerwein

Gabriella Sauerwein completed her PhD on stem cells and schizophrenia with honors, but not without seriously considering quitting along the way. In this episode, she shar

S4-Episode 11: Leaving Academia Isn't Failure. It's a Choice. - with Dr. Anne Schreiter

What does it really mean to leave academia? And how do you figure out what comes next? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Anne Schreiter, CEO of GSO (Guidance, Skills

S4-Episode 10: What Hiring Managers Actually Think And What PhDs Get Wrong with John Bowler

Ever wonder what's really going on in the head of the person deciding whether to hire you? In this episode, I sit down with John Bowler, 'the Basel Job Coach', a former

S4 - Episode 9: Writing Your Own Rules: From PhD Research to Scientific Writing & Strategy with Dr. Christos Efthymiou

What happens when a scientist refuses to choose just one path? In this episode, I sit down with Christos Efthymiou, biochemist, former PhD researcher at UCL, startup fou

S4 - Episode 8: Bench to Boardroom: From PhD to MSL to CEO with Dr. Alex Palumbo

What does it actually take to go from pipettes to pitches? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Alex Palumbo: neuroscientist, former Medical Science Liaison, and founde

S4 - Episode 7: Falling Back in Love with Science with Dr. Filippo Dall'Armellina

Filippo Dall'Armellina, a biochemist and recent PhD graduate from the University of Liverpool, opens up about the highs and lows of doctoral research: from self-doubt to

S4 - Episode 6: The Network That Shapes Your Academic Career with Lorena

In the latest episode of PhD: The Experience, I sat down with Lorena Rodriguez Curiel, a recent master's graduate and incoming PhD student, for an honest and energising c

S4 - Episode 5: Conversations with Dr. Benita Olivier

For this episode I sit down with Dr. Benita Olivier, a professor at Oxford Brookes University and a strong believer that we can work at the pace of our ambition without s

S4 - Episode 4: Conversations with Dr. Igori Balta

In this episode, I speak with Dr. Igori Balta about his academic journey and evolving research focus, from the early spark that drew him to biotechnology to his work in a

S4 - Episode 3: Conversations with Dr. Christian Frezza

In this episode, I speak with Professor Christian Frezza about his journey into mitochondrial research and the experiences that shaped his academic path. We explore his P

S4 - Episode 2: Conversations with Dr. Patrick Esser

In this episode, I speak with Professor Patrick Esser about his academic journey, from his PhD years to postdoctoral life and the transition to becoming a professor withi

S4 - Episode 1: Conversations with Dr. Federico Bleckwedel

In this inaugural episode of "PhD The Experience - Conversations with PIs," I sit down with Federico Bleckwedel, a senior researcher who shares his fascinating journey fr

S3- Episode 23: It's All Hard—So Choose Wisely - with Dr.Elena

For this episode I chatted with Dr. Elena Hoffer, a scientist and an entrepreneur. Elena discusses her journey in academia, moving abroad to pursue a PhD and eventually t

S3- Episode 22: Industrial chemistry, the job market and passion for science - with Dr. Kevin

For this episode I sat down with Dr. Kevin who received his PhD in industrial chemistry and is now working in the industry in Germany. Kevin talks about his PhD experienc

S3 - Episode 21: Academia can be attractive too - with Dr. Alessia

In the latest episode of my podcast, I’m joined by Alessia, a postdoctoral researcher currently based in Sweden. We dive into her academic journey — from the ups and dow

S3-Episode 20: PhD is the fastest way to personal growth - with Dr. Franka

For this episode I sat down with Dr. Franka, a leadership coach, specializing in systemic business coaching. For the last three years Franka has been a freelancer, nevert

S3 - Episode 19 Part II: Becoming a Scientist: The Academic Road - with Dr. Perianen

For this episode I sat down with Dr. Perianen (Krishna), a postdoctoral researcher in Neuroscience. In this two-parts episode we discuss his academic journey from early o

S3 - Episode 19 Part I: Becoming a Scientist: The Academic Road - with Dr. Perianen

For this episode I sat down with Dr. Perianen (Krishna), a postdoctoral researcher in Neuroscience. In this two-parts episode we discuss his academic journey from early o

S3 - Episode 18: Resilience and Rights: An International PhD's Path to Research in the U.S. - with Dr. Ritesh

In this episode, we hear from an international PhD who relocated from India to the United States to support his spouse’s career move—only to find himself navigating compl