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Episode 80: From Lab to TV: The Life of a Scientist in the Media With Prof. Giles Yeo
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Join us for an exciting chat with Professor Giles Yeo, the geneticist who made a splash on Channel 4 and the BBC! In this episode, Giles shares his journey from lab research to TV fame, and how he became a leading voice in nutrition and obesity science. Get ready for behind-the-scenes stories, expert insights, and tips on balancing science with media.
Learn more about:
- The thrill of making science documentaries
- The secrets to effective science communication
- And the realities of combining media with academia.
Don't miss this fun and informative episode with the brilliant Giles Yeo! 🌟📺🔬
📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00:00 Introduction Episode
00:00:32 Introduction to Giles Yeo
00:01:21 Switch to Science Communication
00:02:34 First TV Appearance
00:05:59 Writing His First Book
00:07:04 First Science Documentary
00:07:36 Shift During COVID-19
00:09:30 Personal Challenges in Academia
00:11:06 Rewards of Science Communication
00:13:36 Making Science Communication Easier for Scientists
00:14:18 Advice for Early Career Researchers
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81 episodes
Manage episode 433732946 series 3328406
Join us for an exciting chat with Professor Giles Yeo, the geneticist who made a splash on Channel 4 and the BBC! In this episode, Giles shares his journey from lab research to TV fame, and how he became a leading voice in nutrition and obesity science. Get ready for behind-the-scenes stories, expert insights, and tips on balancing science with media.
Learn more about:
- The thrill of making science documentaries
- The secrets to effective science communication
- And the realities of combining media with academia.
Don't miss this fun and informative episode with the brilliant Giles Yeo! 🌟📺🔬
📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕
00:00:00 Introduction Episode
00:00:32 Introduction to Giles Yeo
00:01:21 Switch to Science Communication
00:02:34 First TV Appearance
00:05:59 Writing His First Book
00:07:04 First Science Documentary
00:07:36 Shift During COVID-19
00:09:30 Personal Challenges in Academia
00:11:06 Rewards of Science Communication
00:13:36 Making Science Communication Easier for Scientists
00:14:18 Advice for Early Career Researchers
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🤩Subscribe to stay up to date with Struggling Scientists episodes.
📬 Sign up for our newsletter 👇
https://thestrugglingscientists.com/newsletter
🔗 Try Jenni AI: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/jenni
🤯: Save 20% with the code "SCIENCE20"
Find your next funding opportunity now with https://thestrugglingscientists.com/Astound and use the code StrugglingScientist for 25% discount Check out the amazing writing assistant Jenni at https://thestrugglingscientists.com/Jenni and use the code SCIENCE20 for 20% discount
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