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In this episode, we talk with Catharina Candussi, a PhD student in Nutritional Sciences, about her research on plant-based diets and their impact on health. With 5% of Europeans identifying as vegetarian and 3% as vegan, this trend is growing for reasons ranging from ethics to health benefits.

Catharina explores how plant-based diets can reduce the risk of chronic diseases such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease. She also discusses the COPLANT (COhort on PLANT-based diets) study, the largest study on plant-based nutrition in the German-speaking world to date, in which the University of Vienna is one of the 9 project partners. Additionally, Catharina shared with us how she is deals with stress during her PhD.

This episode was written by Catharina Candussi (PhD student in Nutritional Sciences), hosted by Agnes Draxler (Alumna and early-postdoc research at the Department of Nutritional Sciences) and Shara Natalia Sosa Cabrera (PhD student in Pharmaceutical Sciences), recorded and edited by Simon Schenk-Mair, and produced by Andrea Cabrera (PhD student in Pharmaceutical Sciences).

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Don't miss this fascinating discussion with Irem Duman, a PhD student in Pharmaceutical Sciences at the University of Vienna, to find out how cutting-edge technology is is revolutionising drug development and cancer treatment strategies. She sheds light on how researchers are pushing the boundaries of cancer research to discover better cancer treatments, and how dynamic 3D cell culture systems are reshaping our understanding of cancer cell behaviour and treatment response. Irem also shares her strategies for managing her busy research schedule and staying motivated.

This episode was written by Irem Duman (Pharmaceutical Sciences), hosted by Agnes Draxler (Alumna and early-postdoc research at the Department of Nutritional Sciences) and Shara Natalia Sosa Cabrera (Pharmaceutical Sciences), edited by Simon Schenk-Mair, and produced by Andrea Cabrera (Pharmaceutical Sciences).

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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?

In this (not) spooky episode, Agnes Draxler, an Alumna and early postdoctoral researcher at the Department of Nutritional Sciences, switched from host to guest to discuss with us what life is like after finishing a PhD. We talked about everything from job opportunities and salaries, when to start looking and applying for positions, to how to choose your next research project. Is life after a PhD really that scary? Tune in to find out!

This episode was written by Agnes Draxler (Alumna and early-postdoc researcher at the Department of Nutritional Sciences), hosted by Shara Natalia Sosa Cabrera (PhD student in Pharmaceutical Sciences), recorded and edited by Simon Schenk-Mair, and produced by Andrea Cabrera (PhD student in Pharmaceutical Sciences).

In episode 2, Johanna Sick gives an insight into the field of exercise therapy and shares her personal experience of planning and running a human trial. Now in the fourth and final year of her PhD studies in Sport Science, Johanna has been involved in all the crucial steps of a scientific study and talks openly about what went wrong along the way, who supported her most and the mental health challenges she faced. Tune in to learn how exercise can be beneficial in the rehabilitation of people facing long covid-19 and why it can be helpful to talk to a therapist about your PhD journey.

This episode was written by Johanna Sick (PhD student in Sport Science), hosted by Agnes Draxler (Alumna and early-postdoc research at the Department of Nutritional Sciences) and Shara Natalia Sosa Cabrera (PhD student in Pharmaceutical Sciences), edited by Simon Schenk-Mair, and produced by Andrea Cabrera (PhD student in Pharmaceutical Sciences).

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In this episode we interviewed Sarah Stellnberger, a 2nd year PhD student, about her research project on the cellular effects of bioplastics and their implications for human health and environmental sustainability. We explore the challenges and breakthroughs in this research field, which is currently attracting significant interest, shedding light on the quest for safer, more sustainable materials. We also share how meditation played a pivotal role in helping Sarah maintain focus and balance throughout her PhD journey. Tune in to learn about the fascinating world of bioplastic research and discover practical tips for integrating meditation into your own academic and professional life.

This episode was written by Sarah Stellnberger (PhD student in pharmaceutical sciences), hosted by Agnes Draxler (Alumna and early-postdoc research at the Department of Nutritional Sciences) and Shara Natalia Sosa Cabrera (PhD student in pharmaceutical sciences), edited by Simon Schenk-Mair, and produced by Andrea Cabrera (PhD student in pharmaceutical sciences).

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