Episode 013 - Vivien Ionasz

Science on Trial [and Error]

Episode 013: Vivien Ionasz is a biologist from Austria and a PhD student in German Cancer Research Center (DKFZ) in Heidelberg. She is currently investigating the interplay between transcription and DNA damage in neural progenitor cells in the the lab of Dr. Wei. We talk about challenges of moving abroad for studying, fast pace of scientific research and alternatives to staying in academia after graduation. Vivien shares details of her PhD application process and admits being obsessed with CRISPR. We discuss how to keep your mental health balance in check and how endometriosis research is terribly underfunded. We also cover connection between rest and productivity, communication issues, DNA breaks, self-care books, SCREWS, German science TV shows for kids, open online courses platforms… Check it out for yourselves and enjoy listening! Find Vivien on Instagram: @science.viv and Twitter: @VivienIonasz We are planning a SPECIAL episode: I’ve been interrogating my guest for long enough and it seems only fair to give them and YOU a chance to ask ME some questions. Episode015 will be featuring me spilling the truth on my scientific adventure, my future plans and many, many other things. If you’d like your question to be answered, please contact me via email: [e-mail] or through our social media channels!