
LifeSciences ScienceLife
Welcome to LifeSciences and ScienceLife, the podcast from the University of Vienna’s Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional, and Sport Sciences! Get ready to join our team of PhDs on a journey through current research topics and the PhD experience. Expect friendly discussions on everything from breakthroughs and wins to the challenges of academic life. Whether you're a budding researcher or simply curious about the academic world, mark your calendar for our episodes every third Thursday of the month. Don't forget to follow us on social media for updates on upcoming episodes!
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E14: Proteomics - beyond the genome
In this episode, Dr. Feng Xian offers a broad and insightful overview of proteomics and its growing role across interdisciplinary research fields. He explains how proteomics represents the next step beyond genomics, providing a deeper understanding of how biology truly functions. By exploring the proteins that drive cellular processes, proteomics complements genomics, transcriptomics, and metabolomics, delivering a real-time and functional perspective on complex biological processes.

E13: Musculoskeletal modelling
This episode provides an engaging introduction to the future of sport science, focusing on musculoskeletal modelling. Alexander Pürzel, a PhD student in Sport Science at the University of Vienna and former Austrian national powerlifter, explains what musculoskeletal modelling is, how it works and how it can support safer training and improve rehabilitation. How can digital models help us to understand strength training? Curious? Then dive straight into Alexander’s podcast!

E12: Impact of null results in a PhD
What should you do if your PhD research leads to null results? Join Dr. Marietta Zille, Assistant Professor at the University of Vienna, as she shares her experiences of navigating the challenges and value of inconclusive data. From managing shifting expectations to building resilience, this episode explores the hidden impact of null research on academic careers.

E11: Career perspective after a PhD
How do you build a fulfilling academic career after your PhD? Join Daniel as he shares his journey from professor in Mexico to postdoctoral researcher in the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Vienna in Austria. He is offering advice, personal stories and global perspectives to help you navigate your own academic path.

E10: Research mobility as a PhD student
Think a PhD is all lab work and papers? Bogi, a PhD student from the University of Pécs, spent 3 months at our university - and proved you can travel, explore, and still get research done. Tune in to hear how she made it all work!

E9: Immigration - seen and unforeseen
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 us. We discuss some of the challenges we've faced as international students and share our best tips on how to overcome them.

E8: Healthy ageing
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 learn about the body’s defense system and the role of the protein NRF2 and vitamin D play! We will also discuss the impact scientific conferences have had during our academic journey. #Protein #VitaminD #NRF2 #REDOX #Conferences

E7: Academia vs. Industry: a Marie Skłodowska-Curie fellow perspective
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! Listen to Vincenzo, a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Fellow who has conducted research in both industry and academia, to find out his perspective on the biggest differences between the two!! #Industry #Academia #PhD #ResearchLife #Podcast

E6: PhD afterlife
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? Is life after a PhD really that scary? Then tune in to this episode as our guest Agnes discusses these and many more scary stories that turned out to be far less scary, and listen to her tips and advice!

E5: Plant-based diets' impact on health
Tune in to learn how plant-based diets can benefit both your personal health and the environment!

E4: Building bridges through bioengineering
Don't miss this fascinating discussion with Irem Duman, a PhD student in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Vienna. She unlocks the secrets of cancer research. Immerse yourself in the world of 3D cell culture and learn how cutting-edge technology is revolutionising drug development and cancer treatment strategies.

E3: Drug development, AI and saying no
In this week's podcast episode, Christian Fellinger and Andrea Cabrera, PhD students in Pharmaceutical Sciences, discuss the goals and challenges of the drug design process, as well as the benefits and requirements of using AI to make it more efficient. They also talk briefly about their experiences of balancing their free time and lab work!

E2: Long covid and exercise
Join us for this insightful episode about long covidate 19 and exercise therapy, the various tasks that doctoral student Johanna Sick undertook in conducting a controlled study with human subjects, and the struggles along this way, including mental health challenges.

E1: Bioplastics
This podcast explores the health effects of bioplastics at the cellular level. Discover the research, challenges and potential for safer, sustainable materials. Perfect for fellow researchers and sustainability enthusiasts! And for those interested in personal wellbeing, we hear how meditation played a crucial role in Sarah's PhD journey.

Teaser LifeSciences ScienceLife
Listen to doctoral students from the University of Vienna's Doctoral School of Pharmaceutical, Nutritional and Sport Sciences explore their latest research experiences and follow them on their journey through doctoral 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.
