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UHN Trainee Podcast: Seeds of Science

University Health Network has over 1300 graduate students and post-doctoral fellows performing research in seven different research institutes, at sites all across Toronto, Canada. Each of these trainees has diverse experiences, backgrounds, research, and stories to share. The Seeds of Science podcast provides a platform for UHN graduate students and postdoctoral fellows to tell their stories and to connect and learn from each other. Furthermore, through the podcast, trainees offer their advice to junior trainees and undergraduate students who are considering a research career. In Season 1, each episode spotlights a single trainee at different stages of their training - whether Masters or PhD candidates, or post-doctoral fellows. Learn about their exciting research, their unique goals for the future, and what they enjoy doing outside of their research. Proudly supported by UHN Office of Research Trainees (ORT) and brought to you by research trainees at the Krembil Brain Institute and Toronto General Hospital Research Institute.Disclaimer: The views expressed in the podcast episodes are not necessarily those of UHN or ORT.

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UHN Trainee Podcast: Seeds of Science

Bioinformatics to Improve Female Health Care - A chat with Dr. Emma Bell

September 28, 2023 • UHN Office of Research Trainees • Season 2 • Episode 1

In the Season 2 premier, Dr. Emily Mills chats with Dr. Emma Bell, a postdoctoral researcher in the De Carvalho lab at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre.

This episode follows Emma’s scientific journey, from their beginnings as a wet-lab researcher to discovering their true passion for bioinformatics and coding during their second Masters project and PhD. Their current project in the De Carvalho lab examines the use of liquid biopsies as a less invasive alternative to standard tissue biopsies for diagnosing gynecological cancers. Whether or not they continue in academia, Emma’s primary career goal is to become a leader in female health equity.

Emma’s story will resonate with many trainees and junior researchers who love science but aren’t sure whether they are in the lab or field best suited to them. Tune in to find out how Emma has turned failures into learning opportunities, learn about important advancements in the field of liquid biopsies, and hear more about their beloved corgi, Sophie!

UHN Trainee Podcast: Seeds of Science is proudly supported by the UHN Office of Research Trainees. For more information on the podcast and interviewees, visit our webpage: https://uhntrainees.ca/trainee/seeds-of-science-podcast/

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Emily Mills

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Rima El-Sayed

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