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Claire Smiles joins us in the Why I Research studio this week. Claire is a PhD student at Newcastle University, Claire’s research explores the reproductive health and social care needs of women who use drugs. We spoke to Claire about the importance of person focused research and the impacts of her work.

Make sure to follow us on twitter @WhyIResearchNCL so you never miss future episodes!

Why I Research would not be possible without the brilliant efforts of our production team.
Hosted by Charlie Wilkinson
Edited by Rachel Teate
Produced by Rachel Teate and Charlie Wilkinson
Recorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team.

With thanks again to this weeks guest, Claire Smiles.

We have the brilliant Emma Raine on the podcast this week. Emma is the manager of the NIHR BioResource centre in Newcastle which supports research through a library of patient data.

We spoke to Emma about her research journey which has led her to the post she works in now, and the importance of the work of the BioResource centre.  

Make sure to follow us on twitter @WhyIResearchNCL so you never miss future episodes!

Why I Research would not be possible without the brilliant efforts of our production team.
Hosted by Charlie Wilkinson
Edited by Rachel Teate
Produced by Rachel Teate and Charlie Wilkinson
Recorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team.

With thanks again to this weeks guest, Emma Raine.

This week we’re delighted to have Zach Petzel on the podcast. Zach is a lecturer in psychology at Newcastle University. Zach chats to us about his research areas in psychology looking at things like drinking behaviours and experiences of women in STEM.

Make sure to follow us on twitter @WhyIResearchNCL so you never miss future episodes!

Why I Research would not be possible without the brilliant efforts of our production team.
Hosted by Charlie Wilkinson
Edited by Rachel Teate
Produced by Rachel Teate and Charlie Wilkinson
Recorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team.

With thanks again to this weeks guest, Zach Petzel.

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This week we’re excited to welcome Laura Basterfield to the podcast. Laura is a senior Research Associate, investigating physical activity in childhood, and the associations between physical fitness and mental wellbeing. We spoke to Laura about what fitness means and why its important for young people.

Make sure to follow us on twitter @WhyIResearchNCL so you never miss future episodes!

Why I Research would not be possible without the brilliant efforts of our production team.
Hosted by Charlie Wilkinson
Edited by Rachel Teate
Produced by Rachel Teate and Charlie Wilkinson
Recorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team.

With thanks again to this weeks guest, Laura Basterfield.

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This week we are delighted to start of the new series of Why I Research with Giorgia Perri. Giorgia is a final year PhD student just finishing up her thesis. We spoke to Giorgia about her research into nutrition and bone health, and how her childhood influenced her love of science and the natural world!

Make sure to follow us on twitter @WhyIResearchNCL so you never miss future episodes!

Why I Research would not be possible without the brilliant efforts of our production team:

• Hosted by Charlie Wilkinson
• Edited by Rachel Teate
• Produced by Rachel Teate and Charlie Wilkinson
• Recorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team.

With thanks again to this weeks guest, Giorgia Perri.

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To finish off the first season of Why I Research, we have the brilliant Louis Goffe on the podcast chatting about the research he is involved with looking at vaccine hesitancy around the COVID-19 vaccination. The research from the policy research unit looks at understanding why people who wouldn’t get the vaccination are unsure about it.

We chatted to Louis about his experience in different areas of STEM, the topical nature of his research, and how much he loves working in research.

Make sure to follow us on twitter @WhyIResearchNCL for the latest updates. And subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you never miss future episodes!

Why I Research would not be possible without the brilliant efforts of our production team.

• Hosted by Charlie Wilkinson
• Edited by Rachel Teate
• Produced by Rachel Teate and Charlie Wilkinson

Recorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team. With thanks again to this weeks guest, Louis Goffe

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This week we are the lovely and inspirational Jennifer Deane chatting to us. Jennifer is a PhD student at Newcastle University researching diagnosis of head and neck cancer. Jennifer’s research examines how we can help people to get diagnosed earlier for head and neck cancers by chatting to people from across the region.

We chatted to Jennifer about her incredible journey into science, the beauty of being in the right place at the right time, and the impacts she’s hoping to make with her brilliant research.

Make sure to follow us on twitter @WhyIResearchNCL for the latest updates. And subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you never miss future episodes!

Why I Research would not be possible without the brilliant efforts of our production team.

• Hosted by Charlie Wilkinson
• Edited by Rachel Teate
• Produced by Rachel Teate and Charlie Wilkinson

Recorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team. With thanks again to this weeks guest, Jennifer Deane

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This week we are the brilliant Harley Stevenson-Cocks on the podcast. Harley is a Lecturer in Biomedical Sciences at Newcastle University with a research background in physiology. Harley’s research looks at computational modelling of arrhythmia, understanding how we can better explore conditions like arrhythmia digitally.

We chatted to Harley about the complexities of his research, his uni choices influenced by his love of rugby, and the importance of good science communication.

Follow us on twitter @WhyIResearchNCL for latest updates. And make you subscribe on your favourite podcast platform so you never miss future episodes!

Why I Research would not be possible without the brilliant efforts of our production team.

• Hosted by Charlie Wilkinson
• Edited by Rachel Teate
• Produced by Rachel Teate and Charlie Wilkinson

Recorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team.

With thanks again to this weeks guest, Harley Stevenson-Cocks.

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This week we are thrilled to have Alison Jane on the podcast. Alison is a PhD student at Newcastle University researching a project funded by FUSE. Alison researches experiences of universal credit in South Tyneside and has tracked these experiences throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.

We chatted to Alison about the her research findings and adapting to research during a pandemic, and her wealth of experience in communities that adds to her work.

For the latest updates follow @WhyIResearchNCL on Twitter. And subscribe on your favourite podcast app so you never miss future episodes!

Why I Research would not be possible without the brilliant efforts of our production team.

• Hosted by Charlie Wilkinson
• Edited by Rachel Teate
• Produced by Rachel Teate and Charlie Wilkinson

Recorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team. With thanks again to this weeks guest, Alison Jane

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This week we are thrilled to have Charlotte Roughton on the podcast. Charlotte is a PhD student at Newcastle University researching in microbiology. Charlotte researches the superbug C. Difficile (or C-diff to the cool kids). C. Difficile is a difficult bug to treat and Charlotte is working on finding ways to target the bug other than using antibiotics.

We chatted to Charlotte about the importance of her research and antibiotic resistance, how she got interested in science, the importance of diversity in STEM, and her love of animals.

Make sure to follow us on twitter @WhyIResearchNCL so you never miss future episodes!

Why I Research would not be possible without the brilliant efforts of our production team.

• Hosted by Charlie Wilkinson
• Edited by Rachel Teate
• Produced by Rachel Teate and Charlie Wilkinson

Recorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team. With thanks again to this weeks guest, Charlotte Roughton

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