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Happy BirthdayCelebrate the Legendary Peter O'Toole and the Trivia of August 2nd with Alice the AIGood morning, fellow podcats—yes, I said podcats, because why not start the day with a pun that makes you paws for thought? It's August 2nd, and I’m Alice the AI, your mildly clever, mostly caffeinated co-pilot through the swirling depths of today’s calendar curiosities. Buckle up, because we’re diving headfirst into the Bermuda Triangle of trivia, birthdays, and possibly a questionable metaphor or two.Let’s kick things off with something factual, because my creators insist on at least one moment of educational integrity before I spiral into wordplay. On this day in 1870, the first unde...
2025-08-0202 min
People of Pathology PodcastEpisode 208: Colin Murphy and Peter O'Toole - Harnessing The Power Of Structured Data In Pathology With mTuitiveToday my guests are Peter O'Toole and Colin Murphy from mTuitive.
What we discuss with Colin and Peter:
Colin's and Peter’s journeys to mTuitive
The origin story of mTuitive
Challenges and adoption of structured data
Collaborations with CAP and ACS
The future of digital pathology and structured data
Real-time reference materials feature in mTuitive
Customer success stories and favorite features
Integration with major EHR systems
Future innovations and improvements
Links for this episode:
The Path to PathA
Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network
Health Podcast Network
LabVine Learning
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2025-06-3055 min
Only Fee-Only#119 - Cut the Clutter: CircleBlack’s Sarah Toole on Smarter FintechAfter meeting Sarah Toole and the CircleBlack team at XYPN Live, we knew we had to have them on the podcast. Many financial advisors are drowning in tech, juggling too many platforms that don’t talk to each other. Sarah joins us to break down a better way.We dig into how fintech can actually make an advisor’s life easier instead of more complicated. Sarah shares how CircleBlack’s open architecture gives advisors the freedom to build the tech stack they want—without losing a unified view of their clients. Clunky systems and hidden fees? Not here.
2025-02-1926 min
Book Vs Movie PodcastThe Lion in Winter (1968) Katharine Hepburn, Peter O'Toole, Anthony Hopkins & Timothy DaltonBook Vs. Movie: The Lion in WinterThe 1966 Play Vs. the 1968 FilmFew stories transcend mediums as powerfully as James Goldman’s *The Lion in Winter*. Whether presented on stage or on screen, this tale of royal power struggles and familial manipulation in 12th-century England captivates audiences with its sharp dialogue, rich character dynamics, and timeless themes. But how do the 1966 play and its 1968 film adaptation compare? Let’s explore the similarities and differences between these two iconic versions.Which did the Margos prefer? Listen to find out!
2024-12-161h 23
The MicroscopistsLouise Cole (Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection)#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, and microscopy-themed bake-offs. She also shares her experience of hitting the glass ceiling, how it affected her, and what she did about it.Watch or listen to all episodes of The Microscopists: http://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/
2024-10-031h 04
The MicroscopistsAnna Schueth (Maastricht University)#83 — Anna Schueth is an Assistant Professor at the Faculty of Health, Medicine, and Life Sciences at Maastricht University. In this episode of The Microscopists, Anna joins Peter O'Toole to discuss starting her academic group despite personal and financial setbacks. They chat about championing women in STEM, how she expresses herself with cool tattoos, and finding a path through serious mental health challenges by taking up running.Plus, Anna opens up about some of the stigma women can experience surrounding marriage and pregnancy and shares how she turns it into a positive by channeling th...
2024-09-191h 04
The MicroscopistsThe Microscopists Mental Health Special with Beth Cimini, Kedar Narayan, and Jason Rodgers#82 — In this special episode, our host, Peter O'Toole, and a panel of guests discuss mental health and its impact by sharing their struggles and victories.Beth Cimini opens up about her struggle with guilt and making peace with seeking help, even turning to medication to be the best version of herselfKedar Narayan shares his battle with depression stemming from childhood pressures and academic competition. And Jason Rodgers talks about the importance of seeking help, finding motivation, and overcoming the societal stigma of mental health.With:• Beth Cimini, Senior Grou...
2024-09-051h 15
The MicroscopistsIlaria Testa (Karolinska Institutet Science Park)#81 — Ilaria Testa is an Associate Professor in the Science for Life Laboratory at Karolinska Institutet Science Park. In this episode of The Microscopists, Ilaria joins Peter O'Toole for a candid chat about the challenges and triumphs of grant writing and balancing family life with groundbreaking science.She also talks about her love for Magritte's paintings because they challenge our perceptions and her lab's award-winning cake shaped like a neuron. Watch or listen to all episodes of The Microscopists: http://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/
2024-08-221h 02
They Think Kits All Over - The Football Shirt ShowEpisode 119: Peter O'TooleHello again, and welcome to episode 119 of They Think Kits All Over.
This week, we're joined but the fantastic Peter O'Toole, to talk about his incredible artwork, including his latest Serie A kit magazine!
And of course, there's the usual news and nonsense.
As always: like, subscribe, leave us a review. Find us on X, Instagram, YouTube and Bluesky @TheyThinkKits
2024-08-141h 25
The MicroscopistsAmmasi Periasamy (University of Virginia)#80 — Ammasi Periasamy is a Professor and Director of Keck Center for Cellular Imaging at the University of Virginia.In this episode of The Microscopists, Ammasi joins Peter O’Toole to discuss pioneering metabolic imaging techniques and growing up in a small farming village. They also chat about Ammasi's transition from India to the US, the foundations of the Keck Center, cooking, and cheering on the Lakers.Watch or listen to all episodes of The Microscopists: http://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/
2024-08-081h 00
They Think Kits All Over - The Football Shirt ShowEpisode 119 - Peter O'Toole Hello again, and welcome to episode 119 of They Think Kits All Over. This week, we're joined but the fantastic Peter O'Toole, to talk about his incedible artwork, including his latest Serie A kit magazine! And of course, there's the usual news and nonsense! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
2024-08-051h 25
The MicroscopistsMichael Dustin (The Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology)#79 — Michael Dustin is a Kennedy Trust Professor of Molecular Immunology and Director of Research at the Kennedy Institute of Rheumatology at the University of Oxford. In this episode of The Microscopists, Michael joins Peter O’Toole to discuss how changing the way you pitch grant applications influences how well they are received and how antibodies got their naming convention. They also chat about patent funding and networking through social media.Watch or listen to all episodes of The Microscopists: http://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/
2024-07-251h 05
Still Smiling: A Huddersfield Town PodcastMy Town: Peter O'TooleWelcome to the My Town series, the show that reminds you why you love The Terriers and put yourself through all the highs, lows and heartache. Hosts Brady Frost and Tom Bradshaw speak to Huddersfield Town fans, former and current players, and others with a connection to the club as they relive their Terrier-following life with questions about their favourite and worst moments.The lads are delighted to welcome Peter O'Toole to the My Town series! Pete has supported The Terriers for 30 years and his day job is as a illustrator and graphic d...
2024-07-231h 32
Biopic: A Podcast StoryEpisode 12: Becket, Starring Peter O'Toole as Henry IIHow’d we get a biopic about the one-time Archbishop of Canterbury and his bromance with King Henry II before Roberto Clemente? Should we have watched this movie during Pride Month? Rena and Sara debate these and other issues like when forks actually arrived in Great Britain and whipping-as-penance. Sara has many dumb questions because she majored in Valley of the Dolls Studies at college, but Rena has answers because she has been fascinated by the Plantagenets since middle school.
There’s a struggle to stay on task as other issues are considered: the charmlessness of drunk perf...
2024-07-161h 12
The MicroscopistsErin Tranfield (VIB Bioimaging Core, Ghent)#78 — Erin Tranfield is Head of the VIB Bioimaging Core, Ghent. In this episode of The Microscopists, Erin joins Peter O’Toole to discuss her inspirational contribution to microscopy despite enormous personal challenges. She also chats about her time at NASA, her mum's career advice, the exotic countries she has worked in, and lunar dust.Watch or listen to all episodes of The Microscopists: http://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/
2024-07-111h 05
The MicroscopistsKelly Vere (University of Nottingham)#77 — Kelly Vere is the University Director of Technical Strategy at the University of Nottingham. In this episode of The Microscopists, Kelly joins Peter O’Toole to discuss funding her degree by working as a Junior Medical Technician with no science A Levels. They also chat about the amazing work Kelly has done to champion the work of technicians in education and get their contributions internationally recognized.Watch or listen to all episodes of The Microscopists: http://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/
2024-06-2759 min
The MicroscopistsPanel Discussion — Non-academic Career Paths#75 — In this episode, Peter O'Toole hosts an entertaining panel discussion with former members of his lab group who have gone on to pursue non-academic science careers. His guests are:• Lotta Katriina Räty, Senior Marketing Manager at Miltenyi Biotec.• Rakesh Suman, Innovation Development Officer at the University of Leeds.• Richard Kasprowicz, Investigator and GSK Associate Fellow at GlaxoSmithKline Pharma GmbH.The panel shares their motivations for choosing their respective career paths and highlights of their respective jobs. Richard explains how working in pharmaceuticals can bring you closer to the translational impact of resear...
2024-06-131h 06
World Cinema History1-23. "The Ruling Class" (1971) S: Peter O'Toole"Sometimes God turns His back on His people and breaks wind. And the stench clouds the globe!"Musical? Black Comedy? Horror? We discuss Peter O'Toole and Alistair Sims in film that's all of this and more. With Hy Bender and Sila Blume.On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@worldcinehist?si=4DsReM_sKKWQ6JTt on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/world-cinema-history/id1744483892or follow us on X (The Artist Formerly Known as Twitter): @etrommaterLike, Subscribe and Comment. If you're on Apple Podcasts consider taking a minute to write us a review.
2024-06-121h 58
The MicroscopistsGraham Wright (A*STAR Agency for Science, Technology and Research)#75 — Graham Wright is the Director of the Research Support Centre at A*STAR Agency for Science, Technology and Research. In this episode of The Microscopists, Graham joins Peter O’Toole to discuss his motives for switching from research to running a core facility. They also chat about his exciting move from the UK to Singapore and how he manages his hobbies and family between the two countries.Watch or listen to all episodes of The Microscopists: http://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/
2024-05-301h 05
The MicroscopistsJulia Fernandez-Rodriguez (University of Gothenburg)#74 — Julia Fernandez-Rodriguez is the Head of the Centre for Cellular Imaging Core Facility, University of Gothenburg, Sweden, and President of the Core Technologies for Life Sciences (CTLS) Association. In this episode of The Microscopists, Julia joins Peter O’Toole to discuss the role of the CTLS. They also chat about why you shouldn't let the doubters get in the way of how you want to work, wild science parties, and seafood.Watch or listen to all episodes of The Microscopists: http://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/
2024-05-161h 07
The MicroscopistsJohn Eriksson (Euro-BioImaging)#73 — John Eriksson is the Director General of Euro-BioImaging. In this episode of The Microscopists, John joins Peter O’Toole to discuss how he fell in love with microscopy and shares some beautiful images from his early career. They also chat about his favorite cities, his liter of tea in the mornings, and Finnish hamburgers.Watch or listen to all episodes of The Microscopists: http://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/
2024-05-021h 01
The MicroscopistsPaul Verkade (University of Bristol)#72 — Paul Verkade is a Professor of Bioimaging in the School of Biochemistry at the University of Bristol. In this episode of The Microscopists, Paul joins Peter O’Toole to discuss his inspirations and involvement in developing correlative light and electron micropy (CLEM). He also chats about co-establishing the Wolfson Bioimaging Facility and his favorite Christmas movies. Watch or listen to all episodes of The Microscopists: themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com
2023-11-301h 04
Two Minute PeoplePeter O'Toole: The Iconic Journey of a Screen LegendEmbark on the iconic journey of Peter O'Toole, a screen legend whose charisma and talent shone in classics like 'Lawrence of Arabia'. From his captivating stage performances to unforgettable roles in cinema, delve into the life of an actor known for his dramatic flair and enduring impact on the film industry.
2023-11-1902 min
The MicroscopistsTimo Zimmermann (EMBL)#71 — Timo Zimmermann is Team Leader in Light and Microscopy Service and Development at the European Molecular Biology Laboratory (EMBL) Imaging Centre. In this episode of The Microscopists, Timo joins Peter O’Toole to discuss how the microscopy courses they have attended changed their career paths. They also chat about Timo's stunning recent 3D renderings using data he collected in 1996 and how Star Trek helped him learn a second language. Watch or listen to all episodes of The Microscopists: themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com
2023-11-161h 08
Flow StarsAfrica Special with Karen Hogg (University of York) and Margaret Mbuchi (Kenya Medical Research Institute)#S4:E6 — Karen Hogg is a Technical Specialist at the University of York, and Margaret Mbuchi is a Principal Research Scientist at the Kenya Medical Research Institute. In this episode of Flow Stars, Karen and Margaret join Peter O’Toole to celebrate the achievements of flow cytometry initiatives across Africa and discuss some of the logistical challenges involved. Karen shares some of the logistical and technical hurdles involved in transporting cytometers and reagents to African countries, and Margaret shares some of the issues that can arise when recruiting study participants in areas of civil unrest. If y...
2023-11-151h 03
The MicroscopistsPanel Discussion — The Network of European Bioimage Analysts (NEUBIAS)#70 — In this special panel discussion, Peter O'Toole is joined by members of the Network of European Bioimage Analysts (NEUBIAS), including:• Elnaz Fazeli, Imaging Specialist in the Department of Anatomy at the University of Helsinki.• Kota Miura, freelance image analyst and Vice Chair of NEUBIAS.• Robert Haase, Group Leader in Bio-image Analysis Technology Development in the DFG Cluster of Excellence "Physics of Life" at TU Dresden.In this episode of The Microscopists, the panel discusses how hard it is to establish a funding model for bioimage analysis core facilities—and why you need to be a bit w...
2023-11-021h 09
Flow StarsAlexis Perez Gonzalez (University of Melbourne)#S4:E5 — Alexis Perez Gonzalez is the Melbourne Cytometry Platform Manager at the University of Melbourne. In this episode of Flow Stars, Alexis joins Peter O’Toole to discuss how academic progression works in Cuba and how much fun he had working with Andy Riddell. They also chat about his magnificent collection of spices and cookbooks. Watch or listen to all episodes of Flow Stars: flowstars.bitesizebio.com
2023-11-011h 03
The MicroscopistsPanel Discussion — Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS) Technology Focus#69 — In this special technology focus episode, Peter O'Toole is joined by experts in Fluorescence Correlation Spectroscopy (FCS), including: • Thorsten Wohland, Professor in the Department of Biological Sciences at the National University of Singapore. • Annette Bergter, Marketing Manager, Business Sector Life Sciences at ZEISS Research Microscopy Solutions.• Chris MacDonald, Researcher and Senior Lecturer in the Department of Biology at the University of York. In this episode of The Microscopists, the panel discusses why FCS data is so rich and illustrates how challenges of developing technology and instruments to make FCS more accessible are being overcome...
2023-10-191h 04
Flow StarsRyan Brinkman (British Columbia Cancer Agency)#S4:E4 — Ryan Brinkman is Professor Emeritus at the British Columbia Cancer Agency and Chair of the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry's (ISAC) Data Standards Task Force. In this episode of Flow Stars, Ryan joins Peter O’Toole to discuss generating data without a wet lab. They also discuss bioinformatics' clinical and translational benefits and consider what motivates academics. Watch or listen to all episodes of Flow Stars: flowstars.bitesizebio.com #BioInformatics #FlowCytometry #FlowStars
2023-10-181h 02
The MicroscopistsBeth Cimini (Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard)#68 — Beth Cimini is a Senior Group Leader at the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard. In this episode of The Microscopists, Beth joins Peter O’Toole to discuss the challenges of developing popular software tools like CellProfiler in academia and why harsh peer review leads to user-friendly software. They also chat about why someone on Twitter got mad when Beth shared a picture of pasta.Discover the research carried out by the Cimini Group: https://www.broadinstitute.org/bios/beth-cimini Watch or listen to all episodes of The Microscopists: themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com
2023-10-051h 05
Flow StarsJessica Back (Wayne State University)#S4:E3 — Jessica Back is Assistant Professor - Research at the Karmanos Cancer Institute at Wayne State University. In this episode of Flow Stars, Jessica joins Peter O’Toole to discuss her difficulties getting through grad school. They also chat about places you can talk science without feeling like the odd one out and the time she had to process a spleen in front of a news crew.Watch or listen to all episodes of Flow Stars: flowstars.bitesizebio.com
2023-10-041h 04
The MicroscopistsPanel Discussion — BioImaging North America (BINA) Executive Board Members#67 — In this special episode, Peter O'Toole is joined by Executive Board Members of BioImaging North America (BINA), including:• Alison North, Research Associate Professor and Senior Director at The Rockefeller University. • Claire Brown, Associate Professor & Director, Advanced BioImaging Facility at McGill University.• Nikki Bialy, BINA Program Coordinator at the Morgridge Institute for Research.In this episode of The Microscopists, the panel discusses the origins of BINA, why it's beneficial to have inclusive and diverse technique-based communities and the challenges, ideas, and future prospects for BINA. Watch or listen to all episodes of The Micr...
2023-09-211h 10
Flow StarsPeter Lopez (New York University)#S4:E2 — Peter Lopez is Associate Professor in the Department of Pathology at New York University and former Director of the Cytometry and Cell Sorting Laboratory. In this episode of Flow Stars, Peter joins Peter O’Toole to discuss the benefits of semi-retirement. They also chat about his side hustle making pizza and maple syrup. Watch or listen to all episodes of Flow Stars: flowstars.bitesizebio.com
2023-09-201h 03
The MicroscopistsAndres Kamaid, Leonel Malacrida, and Mariana De Niz#66 — In this special episode, Peter O'Toole is joined by researchers from the Latin American community, including: • Andres Kamaid, Researcher at the Institut Pasteur de Montevideo.• Leonel Malacrida, Associate Professor and Head of the Advanced Bioimaging Unit at the Universidad de la República & Institut Pasteur de Montevideo.• Mariana De Niz, Research Assistant Professor and Manager of the Nikon Imaging Center at Northwestern University.In this episode of The Microscopists, the panel discusses aspects of international cooperation to grow scientific initiatives and opportunities and nurture talent across Latin America. Watch or listen to all ep...
2023-09-071h 06
Flow StarsLive at CYTO 2023 with Jessica Houston, Pratip Chattopadhyay, and Paul Wallace#S4:E1 — In this special episode of Flow Stars recorded live at CYTO 2023, host Peter O'Toole welcomes a panel of distinguished experts, including Jessica Houston (New Mexico State University), Pratip Chattopadhyay (NYU Langone Health (PIL)), and Paul Wallace (Roswell Park Cancer Comprehensive Center).Join them for an enlightening conversation as they dive into the future of flow cytometry and provide their unique perspectives on how the utilization of flow cytometry could evolve in the next 5-10 years.But that's not all! Our guests share their favorite lab tools, revealing a world beyond cytometers. They reveal wh...
2023-09-0636 min
Flow Stars🆕 Flow Stars is back with Season 4!The Flow Stars podcast from Beckman Coulter and Bitesize Bio, hosted by Peter O’Toole (University of York), is back for a fourth season. Bringing you closer to the big hitters in flow cytometry, we get to know the leaders in the field outside of the lab.Join Peter as he talks to some of the big hitters in flow cytometry, including Jessica Houston, Paul Wallace, Pratip Chattopadhyay, Peter Lopez, Jessica Back, Ryan Brinkman, Alexis Perez Gonzalez, Karen Hogg, and Margaret Mbuchi!Watch all episodes on YouTube here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvFacfba2WccXyWuhTGEb8h7...
2023-09-0603 min
The MicroscopistsRon Germain (National Institutes of Health)#65 — Ronald Germain, M.D. is a Distinguished Investigator and Lab Chief of the Lymphocyte Biology Section at the National Institutes of Health. In this episode of The Microscopists, Ron joins Peter O’Toole to discuss why you need to think like a surfer in science. They also chat about what he does to entertain himself when he gets bored in meetings and why he let go of being a control freak.Watch or listen to all episodes of The Microscopists: themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com
2023-08-241h 02
The MicroscopistsJean-Yves Tinevez (Institut Pasteur)#64 — Jean-Yves Tinevez is a Research Engineer at Institut Pasteur. In this episode of The Microscopists, Jean-Yves joins Peter O’Toole to discuss why he finds supporting other researchers at a core imaging facility so rewarding. They also chat about storing his extensive collection of comic books in his Parisian apartment and some favorite countries to work in. Watch or listen to all episodes of The Microscopists: themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com
2023-08-101h 01
The Partially Examined Life(sub)Text: Competing Affections in "The Lion in Winter" (Peter O'Toole, Katherine Heburn)Before Henry VIII changed history for lack of a son, Henry II had too many. His eldest, Richard, a fierce soldier who controls the wealthy Aquitaine, is the favorite of his mother, Eleanor. The youngest, John, is immature and dull, but his father’s favorite. And the middle son, scheming Geoffrey, is, quite dangerously, no one’s favorite. In the end, there are no winners; competing affections and power schemes serve only to cancel each other out. Is it true then, as this story suggests, that being a favorite amounts to nothing more than a target on one’s back...
2023-07-3156 min
The MicroscopistsKedar Narayan (Frederick National Laboratory and National Cancer Institute)#63 — Kedar Narayan (Frederick National Laboratory and National Cancer Institute) joins Peter O’Toole to discuss how he originally wanted to be a designer and never took high school biology because he thought it was icky. They also dive into why developing technologies is demanding and the potential downsides to AI in science.Watch or listen to all episodes of The Microscopists: themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com
2023-07-271h 04
The MicroscopistsLucy Collinson (The Francis Crick Institute) and Kirk Czymmek (The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center)#62 — Lucy Collinson (The Francis Crick Institute) and Kirk Czymmek (The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center) join Peter O’Toole to discuss volume EM. Together they highlight what volume EM is, how it has been a quiet revolution, and share resources to help those wanting to get started using this powerful new technology. They discuss how amazingly friendly and engaged the volume EM community is, how you can get involved, and the dangers of saying web addresses too quickly. Watch or listen to all episodes of The Microscopists: themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com
2023-07-1357 min
The MicroscopistsLindau Special - A personal interview with Joachim Frank (Columbia University)#61 — Joachim Frank is a Professor of Biological Sciences at Columbia University and winner of the 2017 Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his involvement in the development of CryoEM. In this episode of The Microscopists, Joachim joins Peter O’Toole to discuss how his early interactions with an electron microscope shaped his career and how he considered moving into environmental research. They also chat about Joachim's passion for writing literary fiction.Watch or listen to all episodes of The Microscopists: http://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/
2023-06-291h 01
The MicroscopistsMahmoud Maina (BioRTC), Ben Loos (SABI), and Caron Jacobs (ABIC)#60 — In this episode of The Microscopists, Peter O'Toole is joined by three representatives of bioimaging networks in Africa: Caron Jacobs of the African BioImaging Consortium (ABIC), Ben Loos of the South African BioImaging Community (SABI) and Mahmoud Maina of the Biomedical Science Research and Training Centre (BioRTC) at Yobe State University. They discuss how their communities operate, and what the challenges are for researchers using microscopy in Africa. We learn about equipment shortages and lack of local training, and we hear about researchers who keep the communities running on a volunteer basis.Watch or Listen to all ep...
2023-01-201h 18
The MicroscopistsLaura Waller (UC Berkeley)#58 — Laura Waller is Professor in the Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at UC Berkeley. In this episode of The Microscopists, Laura joins Peter O'Toole to talk about how she got interested in optics and engineering and what it's like to run a lab. She also talks about her unusual extreme reading hobby, which has seen her read scientific papers atop mountains, on an elephant, and in zero gravity!Watch or Listen to all episodes of The Microscopists here: https://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/
2022-12-161h 02
The MicroscopistsMichael Albiez (Zeiss Microscopy)#57 — Michael Albiez is CEO of Carl Zeiss Research Microscopy Solutions. He chats to Peter O'Toole about how Zeiss Microscopy recently won the German Future Prize live on national TV, and he shares what it's like to connect with many different researchers who all use microscopy in their work. We also hear about his aspirations to become a teacher, and his musical experience playing in a jazz trio.Watch or Listen to all episodes of The Microscopists here: https://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/
2022-12-021h 05
The MicroscopistsStefan Hell (Max Planck Institute)#56 — Stefan Hell is Director at the Max Planck Institute for Multidisciplinary Sciences in Göttingen and at the Max Planck Institute for Medical Research in Heidelberg. In this episode of The Microscopists, Stefan tells Peter O'Toole about his quest to overcome the diffraction barrier, why he doesn't think of himself as a microscopist, and staying motivated after winning a Nobel Prize. They also chat about food, hiking in the hills, and spending time with family. Watch or Listen to all episodes of The Microscopists here: https://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/
2022-11-181h 02
The MicroscopistsEmma Lundberg (Stanford and KTH Royal Institute of Technology)#55 — Emma Lundberg is Associate Professor of Bioengineering at Stanford, Professor in Cell Biology Proteomics at KTH Royal Institute of Technology, and Head of the Subcellular Section of the Human Protein Atlas. Emma joins Peter O’Toole to talk about crowdsourcing image analysis for the Human Protein Atlas program within the EVE Online virtual game. We also hear how she manages research groups in two time zones and her love of skiing.Watch or Listen to all episodes of The Microscopists here: https://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/
2022-11-041h 03
The MicroscopistsFlorian Jug (Human Technopole, Milan)#54 — Florian Jug is Research Group Leader and Head of the Image Analysis Facility at Human Technopole, Milan. Florian joins Peter O'Toole to discuss his research using AI and machine learning to better analyze and quantify biological data. They chat about his early ambitions in computer science, and he tells us why he enjoys teaching various courses across the globe. We also hear about his hobbies of running (sometimes over 24 hours!) and pottery.Watch or Listen to all episodes of The Microscopists here: https://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/
2022-10-211h 01
The MicroscopistsChristian Eggeling (IPHT, Jena)#53 — Christian Eggeling is Head of the Department of Biophysical Imaging at the Institute of Photonic Technologies (IPHT, Jena). In this episode of The Microscopists, Christian joins Peter O'Toole to discuss his varied career to date, starting with a degree in physics, a short stint in a biotech company, followed by faculty positions in Oxford and then Jena. They discuss the importance of scientific freedom and failures—and the impact that both Brexit and the COVID-19 pandemic have had on science. We also hear about the challenges of balancing research with teaching—and his favorite movies—Pulp Fiction and the Big Lebo...
2022-10-071h 01
The MicroscopistsWah Chiu (Stanford University)#52 — Wah Chiu is Wallenberg Bienenstock Professor, and Professor of Bioengineering, and Microbiology and Immunology at Stanford University. In this episode of the Microscopists, Wah chats with Peter O' Toole about his pioneering cryoEM work and his research goals of understanding the structural biology of organelles.They also discuss careers in academia versus industry, the role of AI and alpha fold in structural biology, and speculate on the future of microscopy. On a lighter note, they chat about the importance of keeping fit, seeing family, and taking a break on holiday—and touch on being productive on plane jour...
2022-09-231h 05
The MicroscopistsAntje Keppler (Euro-BioImaging)#51 — Antje Keppler is the Director of Euro-BioImaging Bio-Hub. In this episode of The Microscopists, Antje joins Peter O'Toole to discuss the recent explosion and expansion of techniques in microscopy and how Euro-BioImaging is helping researchers access these. They also chat about fishing in Scandinavia and her reaction after being told girls shouldn't learn chemistry!Watch or Listen to all episodes of The Microscopists here: https://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/
2022-09-091h 07
The MicroscopistsMichael Sheetz (UTMB)#50 — Michael Sheetz is the Robert A. Welch Distinguished University Chair in Chemistry at the Department of Biochemistry & Molecular Biology at the University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) at Galveston. In this episode of the Microscopists, Michael joins Peter O'Toole to tell us about his new exciting work on cell senescence, and his time living in Singapore—and he gives us some great scientific advice.Watch or Listen to all episodes of The Microscopists here: https://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/
2022-08-261h 01
Flow StarsSara De Biasi and Andrea Cossarizza (UNIMORE)#S3:E6 — Sara De Biasi and Andrea Cossarizza from the University of Modena and Reggio Emilia (UNIMORE) chat with Peter O'Toole about how they were able to quickly respond to news of a novel coronavirus as early as January 2020, and how their work was crucial to understanding the effect of COVID-19 on the immune system.They also discuss the pros and cons of moving abroad or staying where you are to pursue a career, as well as achieving a good work-life balance. Sara and Andrea also reminisce about the first flow cytometers they worked with and leave us...
2022-08-101h 01
Switch The EnvelopeSeat Fillers: Peter O’TooleOnly 1 out of every 5 Oscar nominated actors actually gets to enjoy the ceremony with a win. The remaining 80% of the audience then become very talented Seat Fillers. Join Jeff and Cory on this inaugural StE Presents series, as they take you through the many Oscar misses of the King of Seat Fillers, Peter O’Toole. His career was heralded, his characters iconic, but for every nomination he faced, The Academy had other plans. Were his performances under appreciated? Was the deck constantly stacked against him? Did he spend more time drinking with Richard Burton than Burton’s own 2nd and 3...
2022-08-0513 min
Flow StarsJessica Houston (NMSU)#S3:E5 — Jessica Houston chats to Peter O'Toole about developing her own niche as a new PI, while balancing this with a busy family home life. She discusses her new appointment as president-elect for the International Society for Advancement of Cytometry (ISAC), and the important role societies can play in science. She recalls her early career developing her research, and how she knew industry wasn't for her!Jessica also chats about living in Japan as a Fulbright scholar for 6 months, as well as some more difficult times in her career. Watch or Listen to all ep...
2022-07-271h 05
Flow StarsBill Telford (NCI)#S3:E4 — Bill Telford is Head of the NCI Research Flow Facility at the NCI Center for Cancer Research.In this episode of Flow Stars, Bill joins Peter O'Toole to discuss his early career inspirations, his passion for supporting international instrument donation and training initiatives, some of the challenges he's faced running a flow core facility, and being a bit of a science geek—he builds his own flow cytometers using 3D-printed components.Watch or Listen to all episodes of Flow Stars here: https://flowstars.bitesizebio.com
2022-07-131h 05
Flow StarsAndrea Holme (University of Aberdeen)#S3:E3 — Andrea Holme is Head of the Iain Fraser Cytometry Centre at the University of Aberdeen.In this episode of Flow Stars, Andrea joins Peter O'Toole to discuss how she was able to use her passion for traveling to her advantage during her varied scientific career. They also chat about the key differences between industry and academia, why she thinks it's important to be involved in different scientific societies, and about some of her pet hates and hobbies.Watch or Listen to all episodes of Flow Stars here: https://flowstars.bitesizebio.com
2022-06-291h 02
Flow StarsGrace Chojnowski (Queensland Institute of Medical Research)#S3:E2 — Grace Chojnowski is Flow Cytometry and Imaging Facility Manager at the Queensland Institute of Medical Research.In this episode of Flow Stars, Grace joins Peter O'Toole to discuss why understanding the theory behind your experiment is key in flow cytometry, why she'd like a flow lab in the Alps, and her early career as an Australian living in London. We also hear about a funny interview story and talk candidly about how she avoided the stress of isolation and burnout at the start of her career.Watch or Listen to all episodes of Fl...
2022-06-151h 05
Flow StarsJohn Tigges (Harvard Medical School)#S3:E1 — John Tigges joins Peter O'Toole in the latest episode of Flow Stars to discuss his passion for training the next generation of scientists in flow cytometry, his hobbies of DJing and MCing, and managing the business side of a core facility. We also hear why he thinks people who work in core facilities are often like the bartenders of the science world—and how he has often heard more than he should have!Watch or Listen to all episodes of Flow Stars here: https://flowstars.bitesizebio.com
2022-06-011h 04
The MicroscopistsGail McConnell (University of Strathclyde)#44 — Gail McConnell, Professor of Biophotonics at the University of Strathclyde chats to Peter O'Toole about her groundbreaking work developing new imaging techniques on the Mesolens, discusses her career highlights, and remembers the time she once got into trouble at an international conference.We'll discuss creating good work-life balance, and how the first ever female professor of physics at the University of Strathclyde wasn't immune to feelings of imposter syndrome early in her career.Watch or Listen to all episodes of The Microscopists here: https://themicroscopists.bitesizebio.com/
2022-04-291h 07