Women in Science and Medicine Podcast

Jan 08 2025 12 ep. 30 mins
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The Women in Science and Medicine podcast features discussions with female scientists within West Virginia University and other institutions. In this series, we’ll share the achievements and insights from some of the country’s top female scientists and learn from their experiences to understand how they came to be passionate about science and overcame any obstacles in their paths. This podcast is offered by West Virginia University’s Office of Research and Graduate Education.

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WVU alum and scientist at the Allen Institute for Brain Science, Dr. Rachel Hostetler

Jan 08 2025 41 mins  
Mallory continues her series of conversations with female scientists in this special episode featuring yet another WVU alumna, Dr. Rachel Hostetler. In their discussion, Rachel shares insights into her diverse academic interests, her decision to transition directly from graduate school into the private sector, and the exciting real-world applications she's involved with at the Alle

WVU alum and Clemson University’s Dr. Amanda Stover

Jun 28 2024 42 mins  
The WISM podcast returns with another in a series highlighting alumni of WVU! Mallory chats with Dr. Amanda Stover, now an Assistant Professor at Clemson University in their Department of Public Health Services. They discuss her Appalachia-relevant research at the intersection of mental health and suicide and substance abuse. They also talk about Dr. Stover’s love of teaching, me

WVU alum and Research!America’s Dr. Savannah Sims

Dec 08 2023 41 mins  
The WISM podcast returns with one of WVU’s very own! Mallory chats with Dr. Savannah Sims, a graduate of the Biomedical Sciences Ph.D. program. She’s a passionate advocate of STEM and directed her career towards that aim. Dr. Sims relates inspiring and practical advice around finding your passion as a scientist, pushing against your comfort barriers to leverage your professiona

University of Kentucky's Dr. Carrie Shaffer

Jun 30 2023 34 mins  
Mallory sits down with Dr. Carrie Shaffer, Assistant Professor in the Veterinary Science, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Microbiology, Immunology and Molecular Genetics Departments at the University of Kentucky. They discuss her passionate pursuit of science from a very early age, some of the unique characteristics and duties of land grant institutions like WVU and UK, understanding

University of Michigan's Dr. Cynthia Chestek

Dec 21 2022 22 mins  
In this episode, Mallory chats with Dr. Cynthia Chestek, Associate Chair for Research in Biomedical Engineering and Associate Professor in Biomedical Engineering at the University of Michigan. Dr. Chestek highlights the differences of practicing science in industry vs. academia, her career journey overall and her exciting research that aims to one day allow paralyzed patients to co

Emory University's Dr. Kaela Singleton

Jun 30 2022 37 mins  
In this episode, Mallory talks to Dr. Kaela Singleton, a neuroscientist at Emory University. Dr. Singleton talks about her love of school, neuroscience, and her studies in rare neurological disorders and neurodevelopmental disorders.

Marshall University's Dr. Louise Risher

May 11 2022 36 mins  
In this episode, Mallory talks with Dr. Louise Risher, Assistant Professor, Department of Biomedical Sciences, Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine at Marshall University Dr. Risher discusses her research in studying the long-term effects of binge drinking on the brains of adolescents, her love for curiosity and science, and the challenges facing young female scientists.

University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) - Dr. Nicquet Blake

Feb 17 2022 34 mins  
In this episode, Mallory talks with Dr. Nicquet Blake, Vice Provost of Student Academic Affairs and Dean of the Graduate Division at the University of California-San Francisco. Dr. Blake discusses her passion for diversity in education, the benefits of holistic admissions, and the potential long-term impacts the pandemic will have on our entire educational system and how to perhaps

National Institutes of Health's Dr. Karen Frank

Jan 10 2022 18 mins  
In this episode, Mallory chats with Dr. Karen Frank, Chief of Laboratory Medicine at the National Institutes of Health. Dr. Frank shares details about her career and insights into challenges young women can face in careers like hers, as well as strategic ways to overcome them. She also shares beneficial insights focused on networking and mentoring relationships.

University of Missouri’s Dr. Melissa Lewis

Dec 08 2021 29 mins  
In this episode, Mallory talks with Dr. Melissa Lewis, Assistant Professor in the University of Missouri’s School of Medicine, Department of Family and Community Medicine. Dr. Lewis shares details about her fascinating work in partnering with indigenous people to enhance their healthcare and how she is also working with healthcare communities to provide better care for indigenous