Insight Out
Insight Out is a podcast brought to you by Pavel and Carolina as a side activity during their PhD studies. We are curious minds and science enthusiastics. Insight Out focuses on daily lives of academicians and entrepreneurs. We like to talk about all types of experiences in science, scientific commmunities and especially love personal stories of our guests. This is the place where science get unfiltered with honest, truthful and engaging discussions with our guests!
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Wietske van der Ent: Zebrafish Is A Powerful Ally For Research And Medicine
The second guest of the podcast series was Wietske van der Ent, senior researcher in Camila Esguerra Group at Center for Molecular Medicine Norway (NCMM). Wietske provided a fascinating look into the realm of zebrafish research and its significance in studying neurodevelopmental disorders and cancer-related research. With a rich academic history from her PhD at Leiden University in Netherlands to her current role in Norway, Wietske shares her narrative of transition, highlighting the advantages and ethical considerations of using zebrafish as a model system in scientific studies.
We will explore the intricate process of handling those tiny organisms in a laboratory setting and touching upon the advancements in technology that aid in the precise execution of experiments. The practicality of zebrafish, coupled with their rapid development and transparent nature, allows researchers to observe physiological processes in real-time, making them a valuable tool in biomedical research.
Kick back, relax, and let the waves of wisdom wash over you in this podcast episode – where learning meets laughter, and knowledge is served with a side of chill vibes.
Wietske van der Ent (Linkedin): https://no.linkedin.com/in/wvanderent/en
Publication discussed in the episode: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0160412023005445?via%3Dihub
Camila Esguerra Group: https://www.med.uio.no/ncmm/english/about/organization/research-groups/esguerra-group/
For curious minds; https://projects.au.dk/nordic-embl-partnership/show-news/artikel/meet-camila-esguerra-converting-skeptics-to-believers-on-the-versatility-of-zebrafish-models
All music clips were used from the song "Jukka Tukka" after agreement with amazing band and friends 2+1 Jam band.
This podcast episode was created under the technical and official support of University of Oslo, Norway.