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In this podcast, we interview Scientists to understand their research methods, explain the materials they use, and the processes they choose to gain a deeper understanding of the web of science.
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- Feb 10, 202636 min
Can We Grow Humans To Help With Toxicology? | Dr. Thomas Hartung
Hey guys, today we meet Dr. Hartung, a renowned researcher and professor from Johns Hopkins University. If you have a question on evidence based toxicology, this is your guy. We discussed the many tools that are used in toxicology, ranging from AI to Microphysiological systems. I hope you all enjoy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jdsubra.substack.com
- Feb 10, 202640 min
Insects Might Be The Gateway Into Sci-Fi | Dr. Brent Sinclair
Hey guys, sorry it’s been a while. In this episode, I met with Dr. Sinclair, who is a Professor of Entomology at Cornell. We discussed insects and their interesting methods of fighting through the cold, by controlling the freeze through their bodies. If we can understand how they utilize this mechanism, there might be a way for us to harness it. I had a lot of fun talking to Dr. Sinclair. I hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jdsubra.substack.com
- Dec 17, 202523 min
Polymers might solve everything | Dr. Austin Evans
Hello again! Today I’m joined by Professor Austin Evans, a synthetic inorganic researcher at UF studying polymers and how they apply to pretty much everything. He enlightened us on how polymers, usually insulating materials, can become thermally conductive. Additionally we discussed polymeric roles in harnessing light energy and filtering molecules. Polymers are the future and Dr. Evans is here to tell us about it. I hope you all enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jdsubra.substack.com
- Dec 11, 202522 min
Soon, ammonia fertilizer might be as easy as ever produce | Dr. Leslie Murray
Hello again, this is the second video I’ve posted today, but its only because I have a backlog of videos to edit. Today, we meet Dr. Murray, a professor in the Chemistry Department at UF, but also the director of graduate research here. We discuss his research on cooperative catalysts and how they make pathways have a much higher reactivity. These cooperative catalysts have applications in almost every field, specifically in dinitrogen to ammonia, which could greatly increase crop yields in more rural areas. I hope you enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jdsubra.substack.com
- Dec 11, 202521 min
How parasites could actually save us | Dr. Rebecca Butcher
Hi everyone! In this episode Dr. Butcher, a professor at UF in the Chemistry Department, discusses her research on nematodes, a type of round worm parasite. She teaches us about how she stumbled upon this haven of interesting production of natural products after her PhD. We also learn about the many pathways in nematodes, some of which might have applications in anti-cancer drugs. I hope you enjoy the episode! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jdsubra.substack.com
- Nov 26, 202529 min
The Answer to the Insect Crisis is a Tough One | Dr. Melissa Guzman
On the very first virtual episode, we meet Dr. Guzman, a professor in the Department of Entomology at Cornell. In this episode, we discuss the reason for the striking decline in insect populations across the globe. She also explains her community centric methods of collecting data to get the full picture of insect populations, specifically pollinators. I’ve been looking forward to filming this episode, so I hope you all enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jdsubra.substack.com
- Nov 15, 202518 min
Habitat Fragmentation is a Bigger Problem than you Think | Dr. Emilio Bruna
Today I was joined by Dr. Emilio Bruna, a professor in the Department of Wildlife Ecology and Conservation. Unfortunately, the recording malfunctioned so I lost the last 10 minutes of the recording. We discussed Dr. Bruna’s research about the interactions between different habitat fragments. Despite the technical difficulties, I had a great time recording this episode. I hope you all enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jdsubra.substack.com
- Oct 21, 202538 min
How we can implement Biologics as the newest drug | Dr. Matthew Eddy
In this episode we meet Dr. Eddy, a professor in the Chemistry Department at UF. He researches how the cell environment can affect drugs that bond to receptor proteins that sit on the outside of the cell. Additionally, we discusses how biologics, a new protein based drug, could be used despite its trouble existing in the human body. I hope you all enjoy! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jdsubra.substack.com
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