Welcome to Season 2!

In the first episode of our current season Andrew Fuller is joined by Prof Muzz Haniffa Wellcome Trust Senior Research Fellow in Clinical Science, Lister Institute Prize Fellow, Professor of Dermatology and Immunology!

Muzz talks openly about her start in research, coming from a clinical background and has some sage advice for early career researchers. Muzz discusses her work in outreach and engagement and the challenges and rewards that brings to her work. Along with how she has fostered productive collaborations and how she manages and works with her varied and diverse team.

Episode 12 of I Am IMA features a fascinating conversation with Newcastle University Biosciences Institute Dean Joris Veltman. Joris and Andrew discuss early career research, moving countries and operating labs across multiple time zones. Joris also discusses grant applications and the importance of scientific engagement within NUBI. Listen ahead of NUBI live Weds 3rd November 2021. 

In I Am IMA Episode 11, Andrew Fuller chats with faculty research impact officers Calum Kirk and Pauline Addis about all things impact, the REF and engagement at Newcastle University.

Andrew Fuller chats to Clare Stevenson Senior scientist at the John Innes Centre about her background, role in the technician commitment and how she moved from industry to academia. 

Podcast Episode 9 is live with a great conversation with deputy director of operations in the FMS Mel Leitch, listen on YouTube or spotify below

I Am IMA episode 8 features a brilliant conversation with Dr Amy Reeve, a researcher in the welcome centre for mitochondrial research and FMS Director of Equality Diversity and Inclusion. Amy talks about her start in science, how working with patients with Parkinson's disease drew her to getting involved with EDI work and about how IMA members can get more involved with EDI.

 Please help Amy by visiting the following links to learn more about the FMS EDI Strategy and by taking part in the Equality project

Episode 7 of the I Am IMA podcast features a fantastic conversation with Charlie Wilkinson from the Newcastle University Engagement team. Charlie and Andrew discuss scientific communication, how to get started in public engagement and what the IMA and Newcastle University can do to help you get more involved.

Episode 6 of the I am IMA podcast features a fascinating chat with Joy Allen- Senior IVD Evaluation Methodologist in the NIHR Newcastle In Vitro Diagnostics Co-operative (NIHR Newcastle MIC). We talk about Joy's early academic career in applied mathematics and physics and the big shift to working at the NIHR Newcastle MIC. Joy and her team have been working tirelessly since the start of the Covid19 pandemic on new and effective In vitro diagnostics as the bridge between the NHS, academia and private industry.

I Am IMA episode 5 ...With Lulu Cvetkovic

I Am IMA episode 5 is live! Listen to our interview with NUCC Quality assurance manager Lulu Cvetkovic where we discuss the shift from Industry to Academia, and how researchers could improve thier output with a focus on QA principles.

I Am IMA episode 4 ...With Philil Berry

I Am IMA episode 4 is live! Listen to our interview with IMA Technical representative Philip Berry where we discuss working in industry vs academia, the technical track at Newcastle university and commericalising research output.

I Am IMA episode 3 ...With Eugenie Johnson

I Am IMA episode 3 is live! Listen to our interview with IMA Student representative Eugenie Johnson where we discuss writing, engagement and coming to the IMA from a non-science background Enjoy!

I Am IMA episode 2 ...With Kieren Hollingsworth

I Am IMA episode 2 is live! We are pleased to share an interview with Kieren Hollingsworth about his career in academia and his vision for the IMA and how it can help students and young academics alike. Enjoy!

I Am IMA episode 1... with Andy Filby

We are pleased to upload our first episode of the I Am IMA podcast, our guest this episode is IMA Theme lead Andy Filby, listen below and enjoy!