Next Generation Research

In this, the final episode of our first series of Next Generation Research, we're going to lift the curtain on who and what influences government policy and whether it ever sees the light of day. The focus of this episode is Dr. Oliver Mytton, he is an associate professor at the Institute of Child Health at University College London. Oliver trained as a doctor and then moved into policy after feel...

Did you know that our genes can impact how we respond to infections? Most of us can live our lives without even knowing we've been exposed to certain diseases. For some, however, that same disease could be life-threatening. Why is that?  In this episode of Next Generation Research, we're going to be diving into Vanessa Sancho-Shimizu's research. Vanessa is a senior lecturer in the Department...

HIV remains one of the world's most significant global public health challenges. As a result of recent advances in access to medication called antiretroviral therapy, HIV positive people can now live longer and healthier lives. Research has also confirmed this type of medication prevents onward transmission of the infection. Despite the existence of this medication, many people, are still being in...

Does the climate crisis and our use of fossil fuels ever feel overwhelming? Have you thought about driving an electric car? We all know that we need to make big, lasting changes as a species in order to curb the effects of climate change... This episode of Next Generation Research is all about Dr Andrew Logsdail. Andrew is a senior lecturer in catalytic and computational chemistry based at the Cat...

Did you know that worldwide, nearly one in three women have been subjected to physical and or sexual violence by an intimate partner or non-partner? How can we improve this terrifying statistic for future generations?  This episode of Next Generation Research is all about Dr Jenevieve Mannell. She is an Associate Professor in UCL’s Institute for Global Health, where she specialises in the pre...

How much do you know about where and how your food is grown? Not just where in the world, but the actual ground it grows in, and the water that feeds it? Not much? You're going to want to hear this.  The first episode of Next Generation Research is all about Dr Laura Carter, an associate professor in soil and environmental chemistry in the School of Geography at the University of Leeds. Join...

Why are our radishes on prozac? Who holds the key to unlock the final barriers to tackle HIV? How might we turn CO2 into a safe fuel? These are just some of the questions being tackled by researchers in the UK.  Welcome to Next Generation Research, the podcast that introduces you to the best researchers and most interesting research happening right now. These researchers are all part of the F...