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Careers Policy Science Communication

May 20, 2026

S3E6: “When Science Meets Governance: Turning Data into Decisions” Featuring Dr. Rachel Owen

In this episode, Dr. Nicole Quinn speaks with Dr. Rachel Owen, a sustainability and science policy entrepreneur and founder of RKO Consulting, about how scientists can engage effectively in policy…

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ISSCR IUIS Scientific Societies

May 6, 2026

S3E5: “How Societies Sustain Science and Scientists” Featuring Drs. Tenneille Ludwig and Rita Carsetti

In this episode, Dr. Nicole Quinn speaks with Dr. Tenneille Ludwig, board member of the International Society for Stem Cell Research, and Dr. Rita Carsetti, President of the International Union…

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Negative Results Publishing Trial and Error

April 22, 2026

S3E4: “The Cost of Ignoring Negative Results” Featuring Dr. Sarahanne Field

In this episode, Drs. Nicole Quinn and Daylon James speak with Dr. Sarahanne Field, Assistant Professor at the University of Groningen and Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Trial and Error,…

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Academia Career Relocation

April 8, 2026

S3E3: “Is the Relocation Rule Real?” Featuring Dr. Rachel Perry

In this episode, Drs. Nicole Quinn and Brenda Raud speak with Dr. Rachel Perry at the Yale School of Medicine about the long-standing expectation that scientists must move between institutions…

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Altmetrics Impact Factor

March 25, 2026

S3E2: “Beyond the Impact Factor” Featuring Euan Adie

In this episode, co-hosts Drs. Nicole Quinn and Arun Sharma speak with Dr. Euan Adie, Founder of Altmetric, about rethinking how we measure research impact beyond traditional citations. Euan shares…

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BioTalent

March 11, 2026

S3E1: “Growing Talent: Creating Careers in the Life Sciences” Featuring Rob Henderson

In this episode, co-hosts Drs. Nicole Quinn and Jason Goldsmith chat with Rob Henderson, President and CEO of BioTalent Canada. Rob shares insights on workforce trends in the life sciences…

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S3E6: “When Science Meets Governance: Turning Data into Decisions” Featuring Dr. Rachel Owen

S3E5: “How Societies Sustain Science and Scientists” Featuring Drs. Tenneille Ludwig and Rita Carsetti

S3E4: “The Cost of Ignoring Negative Results” Featuring Dr. Sarahanne Field

S3E3: “Is the Relocation Rule Real?” Featuring Dr. Rachel Perry

S3E2: “Beyond the Impact Factor” Featuring Euan Adie

S3E1: “Growing Talent: Creating Careers in the Life Sciences” Featuring Rob Henderson