The PhD Pod

• Sustainable cellulose production & Work-life balance

  Cellulose is used everywhere today, from textile to food production, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Divya explains how we can make cellulose in a sustainable way from microbes by using ocean water instead of fresh water, the scientific challenges of this production and the socio-economics aspects of her project. We also discuss work-life balance as a PhD student, how to maintain it and what to do if one loses this balance. This episode has been hosted by Jacopo Munaretto and Louise Morlot. The PhDPod production is by Miriam Beyers, Louise Morlot and Jacopo Munaretto and editing is by Davide Visintainer. More about UCAPS:UCAPS websiteUCAPS on Linkedin UCAPS on InstagramUCAPS on FacebookDo you want to be our next guest? You have feedback on the episode, or you want to get involved in UCAPS? Reach out to us at [email protected]. 

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• Microplastics in our body & Parenthood + PhD

  What are microplastics and nanoplastics and what are their effects on our bodies? In this episode, Ida tells us about her research on these plastics, the ways they can be degraded and how to evaluate the risk they cause for our environment and our health. We also talk about Ida’s reflections on the gender gap in academic research and her involvement with WiES at DTU. Finally, we discuss Ida’s experience with parenthood during her PhD, the challenges she had to overcome and how being a parent helps her keep a work-life balance. This episode has been hosted by Jacopo Munaretto and Miriam Beyers. The PhDPod production is by Louise Morlot, Jacopo Munaretto and Miriam Beyers, and editing is by Davide Visintainer. More about UCAPS:UCAPS websiteUCAPS on Linkedin UCAPS on InstagramUCAPS on FacebookDo you want to be our next guest? You have feedback on the episode, or you want to get involved in UCAPS? Reach out to us at [email protected]. 

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• Advancing osteoporosis treatment & a PhD after being a travel agent

  In this episode, Lisbeth tells us about her research on osteoporosis and how certain medications can be used to rebuild the bone. What are the effects of these medications on the cells inside the bone? And how can these treatments be improved? We also talk about her path to research and how she decided to start a PhD after her professional career as a traveling agent.This episode has been hosted by Louise Morlot and Miriam Beyers. The PhDPod production is by Jacopo Munaretto, Louise Morlot and Miriam Beyers, and editing is by Davide Visintainer. More about UCAPS:UCAPS websiteUCAPS on Linkedin UCAPS on InstagramUCAPS on FacebookDo you want to be our next guest? You have feedback on the episode, or you want to get involved in UCAPS? Reach out to us at [email protected]. 

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• Public participation in research & Staying sane during a PhD

  Why involve the general public in academic research? And if so, how can they be involved in meaningful ways? In this episode, Lauge tells us about his research on public involvement in research. Lauge explores how barriers can be removed and how the experience for both citizens and researchers can be improved. We also talk about Lauge’s personal journey to a PhD and how he sees it as a singular experience rather than a career path necessarily leading up to academia.This episode has been hosted by Miriam Beyers and Louise Morlot. The PhDPod production is by Jacopo Munaretto, Louise Morlot and Miriam Beyers, and editing is by Davide Visintainer. More about UCAPS:UCAPS websiteUCAPS on Linkedin UCAPS on InstagramUCAPS on FacebookDo you want to be our next guest? You have feedback on the episode, or you want to get involved in UCAPS? Reach out to us at [email protected]. 

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• Understanding human proteins & the role of activism in academia

  How do human cells administer and organise the proteins they produce? In this episode, recorded in November 2024, Javier tells us about his research with human proteins and how their lifespan, their location and even their function is influenced by a peculiar protein: ubiquitin. We also talk about the importance of activism in academia, and how students and researchers can make their voices heard.This episode has been hosted by Jacopo Munaretto and Louise Morlot. The PhDPod production is by Miriam Beyers, Louise Morlot and Jacopo Munaretto, and editing is by Davide Visintainer. More about UCAPS:UCAPS websiteUCAPS on Linkedin UCAPS on InstagramUCAPS on FacebookDo you want to be our next guest? You have feedback on the episode, or you want to get involved in UCAPS? Reach out to us at [email protected]. 

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