Episode 8 – Community Dentistry with Charlotte Bowes

We’re excited to welcome Charlotte Bowes to the Why I research podcast. Charlotte is a working dentist and researcher looking at the importance of community dentistry.

We spoke to Charlotte about her journey into dentistry and the importance of dentistry in the community.   

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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 Bowes

Episode 7 – Organic Transplants with John Dark

John Dark joins us in the Why I Research studio this week. John is a Professor at Newcastle University who works in transplantation research.

We spoke to John about the future of organ transplants and the current research carried out by the NIHR blood and transplantation research unit into improving the longevity of organ transplants.

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, John Dark. 

Episode 6 – Doctors of the Future with Doyin Alano

This week we’re delighted to have Doyin Alao on the podcast. Doyin is research fellow and a GP in the North East. Doyin works in Medical Education, training the next generation of doctors, and her research explores the involvement of members of the public and patients in medical education.

We spoke to Doyin about the importance of having patients involved in training future doctors, and why this makes them better prepared for working in medicine.   

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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, Doyin Alao.

Episode 5 – Women’s Health with Claire Smiles

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.

Episode 4 – Genetic Libraries with Emma Raine

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.

Episode 3 – Addictive Behaviours With Zach Petzel

Addictive behaviours with Zach Petzel

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.


Episode 2 – Health in Children With Laura Basterfield

Health in children with laura basterfield

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.


Episode 1 – The Ageing Skeleton with Giorgia Perri

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.