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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Our podcast is dedicated to highlighting the human side of science. Behind every discovery, there is a story & the people who made it happen. Thank you to the team at @innovativeresearch.bsky.social for helping us tell these stories by supporting our show, including a new episode w/ Dr Meenal Datta.

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

How do tumors grow in space? Dr. Meenal Datta shared her work on how gravity & other forces affect growth, progression, treatment resistance, & immune response to cancer. We covered successes, her path, how she almost left research & what made her stay. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-meenal-da...

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Dr. Saad Bhamla develops very low-cost scientific tools & medical devices that are more accessible & affordable. He also examines how animals move very rapidly & how organisms form aggregates that sense their environment & share information. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-saad-bham... #scicomm

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Dr. Erica Walker shares how she went from struggling with noisy neighbors to studying how sound & other exposures impact communities. She described the research that brought her back to her home state of Mississippi, major challenges, her passion for ceramics, advice, & more. 👩‍🔬 tinyurl.com/myn52du9

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Dr. Chris Cederroth studies hearing loss and #tinnitus, which is the perception of ringing in the ears. Over 300 million people in the world have hearing problems, & he is dedicated to understanding the causes & developing treatments. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-christoph... #scicomm #science

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 24/08/2026

What were mammals living with dinosaurs like? @gpwilson11.bsky.social didn't start his path to paleontology obsessed w/ fossils, but a summer of fieldwork sealed the deal. He discussed his career, a fossil that may shed light on how mammals survived the mass extinction, & more: tinyurl.com/3hr5nj5x

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

Thanks to our long-time partner, @innovativeresearch.bsky.social for supporting this week's episode w/ Dr. Alan Cohen. For more than 20 yrs, Innovative Research has delivered biological products to scientists, allowing labs to focus on doing impactful science. Visit innov-research.com to learn more.

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

What is aging? And how do all the pieces of our biology work together in complex dynamic systems to keep us healthy? Dr. Alan Cohen is investigating these questions. He discussed his research, career path, biggest challenges, advice & more here: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-alan-cohen/ #scicomm

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

From childhood rock hunting trips to research on the roles of antioxidants, @harrislab.bsky.social shares stories from his life & science on our podcast! He describes how he became a scientist, people who have shaped his journey, advice & more. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-isaac-har... #scicomm

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Why do some features & branches of organisms evolve really fast, while others are nearly inert for millions of years? Dr. Martha Muñoz is working to better understand how & why evolution proceeds unevenly across the tree of life. Learn more: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-martha-mu... #scicomm 👩‍🔬

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

From studying crocodiles in Belize to conserving turtles in Myanmar, Dr. Steve Platt's work has taken him around the world to help save species from extinction. Steve shares stories from the field, his path to wildlife biology, hobbies, advice, & more. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-steven-pl...

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Companies like @innovativeresearch.bsky.social are key for advancing #science & #innovation. Our podcast episode w/ Dr Ash Shetty was made possible w/ support from Innovative Research, & we appreciate their belief in our mission to humanize science by sharing scientists' voices, stories, & journeys.

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

With rapidly rising cases of Alzheimer's disease & dementia, new treatments are critically needed. Dr. Ash Shetty is developing new therapies w/ stem cell-derived vesicles to slow brain aging. Learn about his work, career, challenges, advice, & more! www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-ashok-she...

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Wildfires can have devastating effects, but microbes and fungi play key roles in helping ecosystems recover. Dr. @sydneyglassman.bsky.social discusses some of her latest research, stories from her scientific journey, advice, & more: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-sydney-gl... #science #scicomm 👩‍🔬

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

Dr. Ted Bergin is an astrochemist who studies how & why stars, planets, & living things came to be. He examines the formation of stars & planets to better understand the origins of Earth & life on Earth. Learn more in his podcast interview: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-ted-bergi... #scicomm

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

Can we build better models to study compulsivity? @bradfield-neuro.bsky.social shares her exciting work on how inflammation in brain areas affects compulsive behaviors, as well as her career path, current challenges, favorite hobbies, advice & more! 👩‍🔬 🧪 www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-laura-bra...

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

How does the brain protect itself if it gets infected? @tajieharris.bsky.social shares insights from her work on the parasite Toxoplasma gondii & gives a candid account of her career path, exciting successes, challenges, travel to Tuscany, & more. 👩‍🔬 🧠📈 www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-tajie-har...

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

Dr. Eric Pop's research spans electronics, electrical engineering, physics, nanomaterials, and energy. He applies materials with nanoscale properties to engineer better electronics like transistors, circuits, & data storage mechanisms. #scicomm #science www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-eric-pop-2

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 13/04/2026

Dr. Ana Luisa Trejos is an engineer who is designing wearable mechatronic technologies that are comfortable for users & can restore mobility & quality of life for people with upper body movement problems. Learn more about her life & work here: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-ana-luisa... #scicomm

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 23/03/2026

Dr. Talithia Williams is a mathematician creating models of the rates at which groups of people develop cataracts over time. Cataract surgery isn't accessible for everyone around the world, & identifying areas w/ the greatest need for treatment is key. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-talithia-...

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 16/03/2026

For people w/ mobility issues, walking can be a major challenge. With a background in #engineering & #robotics, Dr. Tyler Susko designed adaptive shoes that may make it easier for people to take their next step. Learn more about Dr. Susko & his career: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-tyler-sus...

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 24/02/2026

2026 is our 3rd year partnering w/ the amazing team at @innovativeresearch.bsky.social as podcast sponsors! We appreciate their support & belief in our mission to humanize science by sharing the voices, stories & journeys of researchers. Visit innov-research.com to learn about them & their products.

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 23/02/2026

"When you get a result that doesn't conform to what you expect, don't just brush it off." Wise words from the wonderful Dr. Donald Smith! He shares how unexpected results transformed his career & had lasting impacts on #science & agriculture. #scicomm www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-donald-sm...

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 02/02/2026

Don’t be afraid to try things. Working on a research project in college changed the trajectory of Dr. Dave Jackson's career, & he shared more about his career path, his research on plant growth & development, challenges he has overcome, advice, & more. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-dave-jack...

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 19/01/2026

Sometimes even the best-laid plans have to change. Dr. Bryan Cassone discussed his early pivot from pharmacy to #biology, & how he's never looked back. He shared stories about his 1st research grant, traveling the world for field work, football, & more! www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-bryan-cas...

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 29/12/2025

Don't be afraid to be different. Being unconventional is a strength for @msahsorin.bsky.social, including in her work on the physical signals our bodies use to control plasticity, regeneration, & health. She shares key experiences that shaped her life.👩‍🔬 www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-nirosha-m...

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 09/12/2025

Thanks to @innovativeresearch.bsky.social for their support of this week's #podcast episode with Dr. Trudy Oliver! Visit innov-research.com to learn about their #reagents, #proteins, #antibodies, #assays, #biologicals, and more! Episode link: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-trudy-oli... #science

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 01/12/2025

How we can reduce damage early after a stroke and improve stroke recovery? Dr. Ian Winship shared details about his research, his career, and his life outside the lab in this #podcast episode: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-ian-winsh... #scicomm #neurorehabilitation #stroke #neuroscience

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 10/11/2025

Dr. Jonathan Payne studies interactions between the changes in earth’s environments & the #evolution of life on Earth. He focuses on large extinction events like asteroid impacts & volcanic eruptions, & how these impacted ocean life. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-jonathan-... #scicomm #science

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

How do #emotions like boredom & anger impact our daily lives? Dr. Heather Lench describes her exciting #research, how she navigated different steps of her career & her interests in glassblowing & a variety of other hobbies. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-heather-l... #scicomm #psychology #science

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Thanks to @innovativeresearch.bsky.social for providing support for our new #podcast episode w/ Dr. Elaine Guevara! Visit innov-research.com to learn about their #reagents, #proteins, #antibodies, #assays, & more! Episode: www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-elaine-gu... #biology #science #scicomm

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 13/10/2025

What can we learn about brain aging by studying some of our closest relatives? Dr. Elaine Guevara shares stories about her career, exciting findings on key differences in age-related inflammation, field work in Madagascar, overcoming challenges, & more! www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-elaine-gu...

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 01/09/2025

Dr. Djuna Croon studies the mysterious subatomic particles we call dark matter. In this episode, she discusses her exciting research, her career path spanning multiple countries, advice for early-career scientists, life outside the lab & more! www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-djuna-cro... #science

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

We are grateful to @innovativeresearch.bsky.social for their support of our new #podcast episode w/ Dr. Beth Stroupe! They have been great partners in helping us share the stories of scientists for 3 years! Follow them & visit www.innov-research.com for more info on their products & services. #bio

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

The road to scientific discovery can be long & full of unexpected twists. Dr. Beth Stroupe shared her career path & a recent structural #biology breakthrough in her lab that was decades in the making. Learn more in this new podcast episode! #scicomm 👩‍🔬 www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-beth-stro...

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

Proteins aren't static, & the dynamic nature of proteins is critical for many biological functions. Dr. Ganesh Anand brings the world of shape-changing proteins to life as he discusses his research on molecular switches, his career path & more! www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-ganesh-an... #scicomm

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

How do cells in your body know where to go & when? Dr. Michelle Starz-Gaiano shares insights from her research on this topic, as well as stories from her scientific journey, how she gets through tough times, a recent success, scientific travel & more! 🧪 www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-michelle-...

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 26/06/2025

Looking for a #podcast that gives you a behind-the-scenes look at the lives of scientists? People Behind the Science brings you exciting new #research, career advice, and (of course) really cool stories from the amazing people who are doing #science today. www.peoplebehindthescience.com #scicomm

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

Thank you to @innovativeresearch.bsky.social for providing support for this week's new People Behind the Science episode with Dr. Luiz Bertassoni! Follow them & visit innov-research.com to browse their #reagents, #proteins, #antibodies, #biologicals, & more! #biology #biotech #science #scicomm

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Dr. Luiz Bertassoni discussed his career across 3 continents & his research applying #engineering tools to #biology to study #cancer & regenerative medicine. He also shared stories of scientific travel, building a new research center, surfing, & music. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-luiz-bert...

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Dr. Sarah Gabbott describes her discovery of a 444-million-year-old fossil, her prior work that overturned the prevailing theory for eye evolution, her path to becoming a paleontologist, her hobbies outside of work, & more in this episode! www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-sarah-gab... #scicomm 🧪 👩‍🔬

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Dr. Jennifer Wargo is a physician-scientist who performs surgeries and does research to find better ways to treat patients with #cancer and understand how cancer may ultimately be prevented. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-jennifer-... #cancerresearch #science #medicine #scicomm 👩‍🔬

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Dr Joe Ryan studies DNA from squishy marine invertebrates like comb jellies, jellyfish, sea squirts, & sea cucumbers. He's interested in how different types of animals are related, how they adapt to extreme environments, & how they've evolved over time. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-joseph-ry...

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 05/05/2025

Dr Jingchun Li has traveled across the US & around the world studying interactions between species. She shares a book series that sparked her interest in #science, field work challenges, new findings on how giant clams & symbiotic algae interact & more. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-jingchun-...

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

We are grateful to @innovativeresearch.bsky.social for supporting this week's new People Behind the Science #podcast episode featuring @mitoscientist.bsky.social! Visit innov-research.com to learn more about their #reagents, #proteins, #antibodies, & more! #biology #biotech #science #STEM #scicomm

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

From an early age, @mitoscientist.bsky.social was inspired to make a difference. His important new discoveries about mitochondria, aging & longevity are now being translated into new therapies. www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-keshav-si... Thanks to episode sponsor @innovativeresearch.bsky.social!

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 31/03/2025

In this new #podcast episode, Dr. Leo Li shares his research on emergent quantum phenomena in 2D materials, their recent discovery of a new type of particle, his path to becoming a physicist, life outside the lab, and more! www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-jia-leo-li/ #scicomm #science #physics

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 17/03/2025

Grasslands play key roles in our world, & Dr. Andrew Felton studies how they are impacted by changes in water availability. He shares his career path, scientific challenges & successes, life outside the lab, & more in this episode! www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-andrew-fe... #science 🧪 #scicomm

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 03/03/2025

With the recent solar maximum, the #aurora has been dazzling in the night sky. Dr. Emma Spanswick shares an exciting new discovery related to the aurora, her path to working in #space #physics, travel for field work & meetings, advice & more. 👩‍🔬 www.peoplebehindthescience.com/dr-emma-span... #SciComm

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People Behind the Science @pbtscience.bsky.social · 25/02/2025

Thank you to @innovativeresearch.bsky.social for providing support for this week's new People Behind the Science #podcast episode featuring Dr. Kyle Cromer! Visit innov-research.com to learn more about their #reagents, #proteins, #antibodies, and more! #biology #biotech #science #STEM #scicomm

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