All Be inspired articles – Page 5
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CareersThe Pride in Microbiology Network: empowering 2SLGBTQIA+ microbiologists
A resource for inspiring microbiologists to follow their career prospects with no need to enclose or restrict themselves for what they are.
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CareersUncovering the secrets of the mummy
To his great surprise, microbiologist Frank Maixner found himself turning his scientific skills to mummy research. He reveals what the latest techniques are revealing about ancient humans, the history of malaria and the Medici family.
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CareersThe India-UK Workshop on Women Entrepreneurship
Held on 20-21 February 2023, the workshop brought together 60 graduate and postgraduate microbiology and biotechnology students in India.
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CareersStreet science brings home an important message about African sleeping sickness
Combining parasitology with street theatre resulted in a colourful experience that delivered an important message about African sleeping sickness, as parasitologist Dr Nicola Veitch explains.
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CareersWorld Youth Skills Day 2023 - the inspirational young scientists who are going places
We’re celebrating the upcoming generation of young microbiologists on World Youth Skills Day 2023 by highlighting some of the inspirational student winners of the Grand Awards of Regeneron ISEF 2023.
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CareersBeing a SciArtist
Eliza Wolfson illustrates biological and scientific concepts for a variety of different audiences.
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CareersCreating the right climate for a marine biotechnologist
Over the past decade, Mike Allen has been trying to help solve the three challenges he sees as the major threats to humanity and our way of life: energy, water and food security.
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CareersWhy I dived into a whole new discipline to find out how microbiome affected vaginal mesh
As a clinical academic, my research into mid-urethral mesh slings led me to wonder if the local microbiome played a role - and that meant developing a whole new skillset.
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CareersA day in the life of: a metagenomics bioinformatician in a biotech start-up
Marcus Leung reveals what life is like at the crossroads between industry and research as a bioinformatician for Basecamp Research.
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CareersVoice of The Future - London 2023
Shamik Roy’s experience with attending the policy event in Westminster on behalf of AMI.
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CareersThe paths that made us: Learning to be grateful for the moments that made us who we are
Gloom and dark clouds have veiled the way at times, but I am grateful for where my alternative path has led me - miles from anything I could have pictured, but still a place of joy and love.
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CareersFancy yourself as a popular science author?
Louise Hill-King, Careers Editor for The Microbiologist, asks microbial ecologist and author Jake Robinson about his journey to getting Invisible Friends published.
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CareersDoing something scary every week
Professor James Ebdon’s experience of pitching bacteriophages to the Commons Science and Technology Committee.
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CareersBringing water and sanitation to the world
Find out what it takes to be the Global Director, Insights for a global nonprofit organisation helping to ensire access to safe drinking water worldwide.
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CareersExtreme edge - our interview with Sustainable Microbiology’s first Editor-in-Chief David Pearce
David Pearce, Editor-in-Chief of Sustainable Microbiology, the latest scientific journal launched by Applied Microbiology International, talks adaptability, environmental microbiology and life at a polar research station.
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CareersFinding resilience amidst sea turtle-associated microbes
I remember one summer afternoon as a teenager, buying second-hand schoolbooks and finding a rugged veterinarian handbook on parasitic infections – it felt like I’d found a treasure someone had misplaced. Little did I know that the enthusiasm for tiny and weird critters would lead to a journey where years ...
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CareersVIDEO: Jonathan Van-Tam fields questions from early career scientists at Applied Microbiology International Awards 2022
Former Deputy Chief Medical Officer Jonathan Van-Tam delivered fascinating insights during a Q&A session with early career scientists at the Applied Microbiology International Awards 2022.
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CareersEngaging Nepal with Science
Discover how the creators of the Meet the Microbes project have shared their passion for science education with over 2000 participants in 36 schools.
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CareersKeeping creativity at the heart of science
Graduate student Emily Davenport sits down with Associate Professor Arpita Bose to discuss funding opportunities, life’s path and what a career in science means to different people.
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CareersA lifetime in science communication
Ant-eating, army hospital tents and stand-up comedy - 18 years in science communication and what I’ve learned.