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056: Team Up for Speedier Science – #modernPhD Part 3 - Hello PhD

Posted September 5, 201600:36:34

When we think of scientists, we often think of the lone researcher plodding away at the bench late into the night.  We imagine Alexander Fleming scrutinizing...

055: Four Ideas to Modernize Mentorship – #modernPhD Part 2 - Hello PhD

Posted August 22, 201600:38:39

Today, a graduate student will make a terrible mistake. He’ll blindly commit to a long-term relationship that will make him miserable.  He’ll...

054: The 5 year PhD – #modernPhD Part 1 - Hello PhD

Posted August 8, 201600:31:46

Scientific training has its roots in the ancient world.  From Aristotle’s natural philosophy to the modern biomedical research lab, science training...

053: Why more testing from Theranos won’t prevent cancer - Hello PhD

Posted July 25, 201600:29:30

It’s a compelling promise: take a few drops of blood, and tell the patient what hidden diseases are lurking in his body.  If only we could have an...

052: Hello PhD Year in Review - Hello PhD

Posted July 10, 201600:26:35

It’s official: the Hello PhD podcast is one year old! <insert confetti and noisemakers here> In honor of our birthday, we’re taking a look...