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LifeSciences ScienceLifeE11: Career perspective after a PhDTowards a fulfilling professional life.
Making career choices can be exciting at the same time challenging. It is often a self-realisation process that promises fulfilment and professional growth.
In this episode, we sit down with Daniel, who takes us through on his inspiring journey after earning a PhD that embodies his passion for academic research and teaching. Having spent several years as a professor at Anahuac University in Mexico, he transitioned to a postdoctoral research position in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Vienna, bringing a unique perspective on navigating academic careers across borders. He shares...2025-07-1727 minLifeSciences ScienceLifeE10: Research mobility as a PhD studentVisiting another lab to learn and flourish
Step into the world of international research with Bogi, a PhD student at the University of Pécs, as she recounts her three-month mobility experience at the University of Vienna.
In this episode, Bogi offers a candid look at balancing productive research work with everyday life in a new country and environment. She shares how transitioning between institutions not only enhanced her professional skills and expanded her laboratory network, but also pushed her to leave her comfort zone, embrace new challenges and adapt to a different setting. Her journey is a powerful r...2025-06-1921 minLifeSciences ScienceLifeE9: Immigration - seen and unforeseenChallenges and joys of moving to a foreign country to do a PhD
Are you thinking of moving to a distant country to do your doctorate, or have you already done so? Does it feel like it's all new and even though you've prepared so much, there's still a lot to do?
Then join PhD students/early career researchers in Pharmaceutical Sciences - Thi Ngoc Lan Vu, Andrea Cabrera and Shara Natalia Sosa Cabrera - as they discuss some of the challenges they faced as international students and share their best tips on how to overcome them...2025-02-2021 minLifeSciences ScienceLifeE8: Healthy ageingHow to keep your body healthy as you age
Are you curious about how ageing works at a molecular level? Do you want to know how our bodies defend themselves against stress?
Then tune in to this episode, where we interviewed our regular hosts. Agnes, a freshly graduated PhD from the Department of Nutritional Sciences, discussed the importance of vitamin D and protein intake and the effect they have on our bodies as we age. Shara, a PhD candidate from the Division of Pharmacognosy, explained how the protein NRF2 detoxifies our bodies and keeps them healthy through time. Agnes...2025-01-1626 minLifeSciences ScienceLifeE7: Academia vs. Industry: a Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow perspectiveDifferences between research done in academia and industry
Have you ever wondered what you want to do after finishing your PhD? Are you having a hard time choosing between industry and academia because you still need more information to make up your mind? Then this episode is made for you!
We chatted with Vincenzo, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie PhD fellow, about his research journey through academia and industry during his doctoral studies. He shared insights into the differences in working culture between countries and how research is conducted in both sectors. Vincenzo also reflected on transitioning back t...2024-12-1922 minLifeSciences ScienceLifeE6: PhD afterlifeCareer choices after PhD completion
Are you wondering what your life will look like once you’ve finished your PhD? What opportunities await you out there? When should you start preparing for the next steps in your life?
In this (not) spooky episode, Agnes Draxler, an Alumna and early postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Nutritional Sciences, switched from host to guest to discuss with us what life is like after finishing a PhD. We talked about everything from job opportunities and salaries, when to start looking and applying for positions, to how to choose your next re...2024-11-2112 minLifeSciences ScienceLifeE5: Plant-based diets' impact on healthHealthy life with different dietary patterns
In this episode, we talk with Catharina Candussi, a PhD student in Nutritional Sciences, about her research on plant-based diets and their impact on health. With 5% of Europeans identifying as vegetarian and 3% as vegan, this trend is growing for reasons ranging from ethics to health benefits.
Catharina explores how plant-based diets can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. She also discusses the COPLANT (COhort on PLANT-based diets) study, the largest study on plant-based nutrition in the German-speaking world to date, in which the University...2024-10-1716 minLifeSciences ScienceLifeE4: Building bridges through bioengineeringExplore the journey to more effective cancer treatment.
Don't miss this fascinating discussion with Irem Duman, a PhD student in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Vienna, to find out how cutting-edge technology is is revolutionising drug development and cancer treatment strategies. She sheds light on how researchers are pushing the boundaries of cancer research to discover better cancer treatments, and how dynamic 3D cell culture systems are reshaping our understanding of cancer cell behaviour and treatment response. Irem also shares her strategies for managing her busy research schedule and staying motivated.
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In this episode, Christian Fellingerand Andrea Cabrera, both PhD students in Pharmaceutical Chemistry in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, join us to discuss how the whole drug development process works. They dive into the drug design part of the process and explain how current research is seeking to make it more efficient using different tools, including AI. They also give us some insights and tips on how to balance work and personal life. Tune in to hear how they are working together to improve the...2024-08-1529 minLifeSciences ScienceLifeE2: Long covid and exerciseConducting a study in the field of exercise rehabilitation.
In episode 2, Johanna Sick gives an insight into the field of exercise therapy and shares her personal experience of planning and running a human trial. Now in the fourth and final year of her PhD studies in Sport Science, Johanna has been involved in all the crucial steps of a scientific study and talks openly about what went wrong along the way, who supported her most and the mental health challenges she faced. Tune in to learn how exercise can be beneficial in the rehabilitation of people facing long covid-19...2024-07-1814 minLifeSciences ScienceLifeE1: BioplasticsBioplastics impact on health.
In this episode we interviewed Sarah Stellnberger, a 2nd year PhD student, about her research project on the cellular effects of bioplastics and their implications for human health and environmental sustainability. We explore the challenges and breakthroughs in this research field, which is currently attracting significant interest, shedding light on the quest for safer, more sustainable materials. We also share how meditation played a pivotal role in helping Sarah maintain focus and balance throughout her PhD journey. Tune in to learn about the fascinating world of bioplastic research and discover practical tips for integrating meditation...2024-06-2029 minLifeSciences ScienceLifeTeaser LifeSciences ScienceLifeJoin us and listen!
Listen to our PhD students in pharmaceutical, nutritional and sport sciences discussing their latest research experiences and follow them on their journey through PhD life. Whether you're a budding researcher or just curious about the academic world, make sure you don't miss an episode by tuning in every third Thursday of the month. Our first episode on the cellular effects of bioplastics and their implications for human health is set to air on the 20th of June 2024. We also invite you to follow us on @LinkedIn and on the @PhaNuSpo homepage.2024-06-1301 min