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Beyond the LabEpisode 22: PhDs in Business: Ainil Hawa JasniA Technology Director, an entrepreneur, a biotechnologist and a PhD Candidate, Ainil is a real-life superwoman! Tune in as she take us through lab to market processess, her wealth of knowledge in skincare business and her efforts to making Cophoria an all rounded brand!
2022-06-2952 minBeyond the Lab[Dr. Lai Hung Wei- Joining Academia]After completing his PhD at Tokyo Institute of Technology and graduating as the valedictorian, Dr. Lai Hung Wei, currently a senior scientist and assistant professor at Kochi University, is diving deeper into the world of academia. Tune in to find out more about how he started his career, and how you too can best prepare for a career in academia.
2022-03-1131 minBeyond the Lab[Dr. Leong Sook Sam - Diagnosing Chronic Kidney Diseases using Medical Physics]Why do chronic kidney disease patients show deranged renal functions, high creatinine but normal ultrasound? Join Dr Leong Sook Sam to learn more about using medical physics in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and other health related diseases, and how you too can enjoy a fulfilling career in medical physics!
2022-01-1634 minBeyond the Lab[Ayappa Subramaniam - Founder of MYBIOSA] Learn about Malaysia Biotechnology Students' AssociationTune in to find out about their programs and how you can partake in them.
2021-12-1843 minBeyond the Lab[Saliza Bono - Marine Biologist] Swimming with DolphinsJoin us as we learn about dolphins, the ocean and marine biology education with PhD Candidate and Marine Biologist, Saliza!
Saliza is also part of the Marecet team : https://www.marecet.org
2021-10-0953 minBeyond the Lab[Dr. Lydia Tan-Veterinarian]- Becoming a VetThinking of becoming a vet? Find out more from Dr. Lydia Tan, a practicing veterinarian in Australia! In this episode, Lydia shares the pathways to becoming a vet, career perspectives and an insight on the profession itself.
What if I am not a vet but interested in working with animals? Lydia's got your back too!
2021-09-0333 min
Beyond the Lab[Professor Dr. Ng Kwan Hoong - Medical Physics Pioneer] - A Journey into a New World of Medical PhysicsMeet the Award Winning scientist - Prof Dr Ng Kwan Hoong! He’s the dumbledore of Medical Physics. You’ll definitely learn about medical physics in this episode.
But you’ll also learn beyond this topic. He touches on his personal experience working with the Fukushima nuclear disaster, risk communication, his book writing experience and so much more. There’s definitely little nuggets of wisdom throughout!
2021-07-041h 06Beyond the Lab[Professor Sudesh Kumar - Head of Ecobiomaterial Research Laboratory, USM] - Breaking it down: BioplasticsMeet Prof Sudesh! Having spent over 2 decades researching bioplastics, I believe that calling him an expert would still be an understatement.
Using simple analogies, he really sheds light on the plastic problem and how bioplastics might not be the best answer (as of now at least). That being said, bioplastics research is still important to tackle this problem. He talks about how he uses bacteria to create bioplastics, the different kinds of bioplastics out there and how they are not all created equal.
Learn more at his website here: https://www.ecobiomaterial.com/
2021-05-2759 minBeyond the Lab[Sio Chun Jia - Founder, Life Origin] - Insects as Innovative Future FoodInsects are probably the future of food, and even more! Don’t believe me?
Meet Sio Chun Jia! Coming from a corporate background, he took a leap of faith and dove into black soldier fly farming, founding Life Origin! He talks about the sustainability factor surrounding BSF farming, the benefits of BSF larvae as feed, and potential human consumption.
This just might be the future of food and a great alternative protein source. Soon, we might be all eating BSF larvae ice cream, peanut butter, or protein powder (P.S. He actually ran research on th...
2021-04-2634 minBeyond the LabPhDialogue: The Leap into Japan with Wei Ming [EP13 - Beyond the Lab]Ever wanted to study in Japan? How does one end up in Japan doing a Ph.D.?
Meet Wei Ming! In his time in Japan, he looked into computational life sciences, which he explains in this episode. We also talked about his time in Japan, on Japan’s culture, work colleagues, and of course his journey!
Now that you got a better understanding, go ahead and apply for that University in Japan!
2021-04-1018 minBeyond the LabBreaking it down: Bioinformatics and Artificial Intelligence with Sin Yee [EP12 - Beyond the Lab]What does all these jargons surrounding AI and bioinformatics mean? What future does it hold in Malaysia? How is it actually being applied?
Meet Sin Yee! Though young, she has tonnes of knowledge and experience on bioinformatics and AI. She has worked (and still is) on the coronatracker, and is currently a full time research assistant in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia. She breaks down what these technical jargons mean, how it is used, and the future of these fields for Malaysia. She also shares what her research and past projects, such as the ones on autism and coronatracker...
2021-03-1828 minBeyond the LabPutting the Science back into Skincare with Dr Hanhushar - [EP11 - Beyond the Lab]How do the ingredients like graphene, vitamin C, antioxidants and so on in your skincare products actually help your skin? How do they complement each other? Meet Dr Hanhushar! She demystifies skincare ingredients as she talks about how she put the ingredients together to form the perfect sheet mask. And of course, we talked about her goals and toughest challenges as she embarks on her entrepreneurial journey with TheoryBox.
2021-03-0641 minBeyond the LabRethinking Science Education in the New Normal with Dr Yap - [EP10 - Beyond the Lab]Meet Dr Yap! She's a senior lecturer and programme director for the School of Biosciences in Taylor's University. In this episode, she shares how Taylor's have adopted different measures and solutions to enable students to learn effectively from home despite not being able to carry out many modules. We also talked about the challenges from a lecturer's perspective, one which I find is not being touched on enough.
2020-12-2721 minBeyond the LabBreaking it Down: Next Generation Sequencing with Ju Lin - [EP9 - Beyond the Lab]Meet Ju Lin! With Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) becoming more prevalent in many industries, we break NGS down into bite size pieces so everybody can understand. Ju Lin does a great job covering what it is, its applications, how it works, and so much more! It's definitely a great introduction or recap to everyone at all knowledge levels.
2020-12-1326 minBeyond the LabAll You Need to Know about Covid-19 with Kumitaa - [EP8 - Beyond the Lab]Meet Dr Kumitaa, one of the frontliners involved in the testing of Covid-19! With over a decade of experience in virology, she shares what is Covid-19 really all about. She sheds some light on the lethality, transmission rate, and its mutation. We also spent a good chunk of time talking about the latest development in this pandemic - vaccines!
2020-12-0128 min
Beyond the LabSea Turtle Hero with Lyvia Chong - [EP7 - Beyond the Lab]Meet Lyvia! A biotechnology student turned Sea Turtle Researcher. She plays a vital role in sea turtle conservation through research and education to the public! We talked about how her research works, and experience beyond research. She also shared a few really interesting facts and the dos and don'ts with sea turtles nearing the end!
2020-11-1431 min
Beyond the LabRethinking Food and Agriculture with Jay Desan - [EP6 - Beyond the Lab]Meet Jay Desan! She is the Co-Founder and Director of BoomGrow, a data driven vertical farm. We talked about how she and her team incorporates technology (think: 5G, Artificial Intelligence, Automation) to optimise the entire supply chain from farm to plate. She also shared her amazing journey with her team throughout different stages of BoomGrow. Learn more about them here: boomgrowfarms.com
2020-11-0127 min
Beyond the LabPhDialogue: Cholesterol - More than just Fat with Ngee Kiat - [EP5 - Beyond the Lab]Meet Ngee Kiat! Our conversation revolved around his time as a PhD student in University of New South Wales. He shared his knowledge on Cholesterol and Squalene Monooxygenase, which was primarily what his PhD centers around. We also talked about the more human aspect of his PhD journey. Tune in to hear the highs and the lows, the lessons he learnt, and a lot more in this episode!
2020-10-1730 min
Beyond the LabThe Magic of Nanomedicine with Izzat Fahimuddin - [EP4 - Beyond the Lab]For this episode, I had Dr Izzat Fahimuddin, Assistant Professor in Drug Delivery and Nanomedicine on the show to talk about all things nanomedicine. This conversation really deepened my understanding on how nanomedicine actually works. We also talked about his work in the breast cancer space and his contribution towards building a Covid-19 sensor in the MIT Solve Challenge. I specifically enjoyed his great explanations and relatable analogies!
2020-10-0335 min
Beyond the LabThe Scientists behind 100 Scientist of Malaysia - [EP 3 - Beyond the Lab]In this episode, I had a talk with the three founders of a huge movement within and beyond the scientific community - 100 Scientist of Malaysia. We discussed some of the current issues in the STEM scene and how we, the future generation, can contribute positively to this field. Of course, we also talked about their journey with 100 SoM and the future of this movement. Look out for them @100Scientist on Facebook and @100.scientistofmalaysia on Instagram.
2020-09-2035 min
Beyond the LabTaking on the global food waste issue with Chelsea Chee - [EP 2 - Beyond the Lab]In this episode, I had a conversation with Chelsea Chee, CEO and founder of MAEKO. MAEKO provides the solution to a global problem - food waste. We dived into the science and business aspects of MAEKO. We also talked about their scientific progress and their future as a business. Follow us on Facebook (@beyondthelab) and Instagram (@_beyondthelab)
2020-09-0235 min
Beyond the LabA step into the world of academia with Apple Chew - [EP 1 - Beyond the Lab]In this episode, I talked to Apple Chew, a Malaysian pursuing a PhD in Molecular Plant Sciences in the University of Edinburgh. Tune in to listen to her journey as a PhD student away from home, and some interesting aspects of her current research. We also touched a little bit about a Malaysian Bioscience Scholars, a bioscience student organisation. Follow us on Facebook (@beyondthelab) and Instagram (@_beyondthelab)
2020-09-0225 min
Beyond the LabJust an introduction! - [EP 0 - Beyond the Lab]Short episode for a short introduction about me and this podcast!
2020-09-0102 min