Beyond the Lab

In this episode, we meet Dr. Shai Shaham, a Head of Lab at The Rockefeller University who studies how glial cells (a type of brain cell) function in the nervous system in C. elegans . Beyond the lab, we learn about Dr. Shaham’s life-changing experience seeing a solar eclipse, his enthusiasm for Brahms and basketball, and the importance of listening to your inner “little voice”. Beyond the Lab is p...

In this episode, we meet Dr. Hiro Funabiki, a Head of Lab at The Rockefeller University who researches how cells transfer the right number of chromosomes during cell division and what happens when that process goes wrong. Beyond the lab, we learn about how a high school swim coach shaped Dr. Funabiki’s thinking about science, his favorite museums, and why asking questions teaches you more than jus...

In this episode, we meet Dr. Elaine Fuchs, a Head of Lab at The Rockefeller University whose research explores how stem cells communicate, and how failures to communicate contribute to inflammation, aging, and cancer. Beyond the lab, we learn about Dr. Fuchs' previous jobs counting snails and driving mail trucks, her encounters with two presidents and a pope, and how being a scientist starts with...

In this episode, we meet Dr. Shixin Liu, a Head of Lab at The Rockefeller University who researches the molecular machines that coordinate gene expression and DNA replication to understand how they do their jobs so well. Beyond the lab, we learn about the origins of Dr. Liu’s love of science, his restaurant recommendations for great Chinese food, and why you shouldn’t be afraid to meet your scienc...

In our first episode, we meet Dr. Elizabeth Campbell, a Head of Lab at The Rockefeller University whose research on Mycobacterium tuberculosis and coronaviruses has expanded our understanding of gene expression in pathogens. Beyond the lab, we learn about Dr. Campbell’s Caribbean roots, her love of literature and teaching exercise classes, and why science is like the New York Times crossword. Beyo...

Coming soon: Beyond the Lab, a podcast about scientists and their stories. In every episode, three intrepid high school students interview Rockefeller University biomedical scientists about *everything*, from their favorite dessert to the choices and advice that shaped their science careers. Stay tuned for new episodes in early May, and subscribe now so you don't miss a thing!