Research in Action

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"Research in Action" explores the dynamic world of life sciences, covering topics such as drug discovery, clinical trials, commercialization, and the importance of real-world data and real-world evidence. Our episodes feature insightful conversations with scientists, clinicians, and industry leaders from pharma, biotech and CROs, who are pioneering patient-centered research, and driving innovation in life sciences and health. Navigate the complexities of drug development, gain a deeper understanding of clinical trials, and explore how technology is shifting paradigms in patient care. Join us to witness the transformative power of life sciences and health research—from lab to life.

Talking viruses, pan-coronavirus antivirals, and the importance of in silico design

Dec 7, 2022

What was it like to keep research work going during the worst of the pandemic? And how close are we to a vaccine that works against all current and future coronavirus variants? We will discuss that plus biochemistry, biosystems, and in silico design in this episode with Dr. Imre Berger. Dr. Berger is a professor of...

A vital medical imaging technique is getting a major reconstruction, thanks to researchers at the University of Texas at Austin.

Nov 9, 2022

A vital medical imaging technique is getting a major reconstruction, thanks to researchers at the University of Texas at Austin. Assistant Professor Jon Tamir and his team at the University of Texas at Austin are developing fast, robust, and standardized MRI reconstruction methods for faster and cheaper diagnosis and...

What happens when data science meets cell biology? One researcher at the University of Bristol is finding out.

Nov 8, 2022

What happens when data science meets cell biology? One researcher at the University of Bristol is finding out. Ioana Gherman, PhD student at the University of Bristol, is applying mathematical modeling and machine learning to create and analyze whole-cell models – learn how in this mini episode. This is our Oracle for...

Neurodegenerative diseases, mapping the human brain, and all things neuroscience.

Nov 8, 2022

What is it going to take to achieve major advancements in neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson’s, and how far have we actually gotten in mapping the entire human brain? We’ll answer those neuroscience questions and more with neuroscientist and PhD Bryan Barker. Bryan works as a Research Advocate for Oracle...