The New Student Pharmacist's Podcast

As the renowned scientist Linus Pauling once stated, 'The best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas.' In alignment with this sentiment, the recognition and referencing begins with the esteemed category of Science Advances , followed by the distinguished sections dedicated to noteworthy Chemical and Engineering News . It is with great delight and humility, that I note the inclus...

Cite: 1. Ferguson, MRSB MRSC D. A Perspective: Exploring Multi-Factorial Aspects of Quantum Dots- Unveiling Potential Applications? The New Chemist- Academic Journal. Published online December 11, 2023. doi:10.21428/3ed95e66.5f4dd3e2 --- A Perspective- Exploring Multi-Factorial Aspects of Quantum Dots- Unveiling Potential Applications? ———————————————————————————————————————————-  Introduction Fir...

The New Student Pharmacist's Podcast- Pharmacy School Highlights - Week 16. --- Purpose of these episodes- not at all, for advice or medical suggestions. These are aimed to provide support to peer pharmacists in training in educational and intellectually stimulating ways. Again, these are not at all for medical advice, or medical suggestions. Please see your local board and state certified hea...

In this episode, we discuss and reflect on physical organic chemistry ideas such as molecular point groups, kinetic isotope effects, and stereoisomerism, as well as discuss pharmaceutical chemistry concepts on opioid analgesics. --- Purpose of these episodes- not at all, for advice or medical suggestions. These are aimed to provide support to peer pharmacists in training in educational and intelle...

In this episode, we combine classical music with pharmacy information such as top 300 drug lists, pharmacy basics, and pharmaceutical chemistry conceptual explanations. Definitely an educational episode and experience worth engaging with and learning from. -- Purpose of these episodes- not at all, for advice or medical suggestions. These are aimed to provide support to peer pharmacists in training...

In this brief episode we explore key questions such as: 1. What if we could use genetic evolution and modifying the ubiquitin-proteasome pathway for more targeted therapy in proteinopathies, for example utilizing directed evolution and protein engineering with ubiquitin or regions of the proteasome complex, to include antisense mRNA for key motifs apart of amyloid precursor protein (APP), PSEN1 or...

In this episode, we discuss key pharmaceutical chemistry ideas and review them within the context of a sonnet. Definitely, an episode worth listening to. -- Purpose of these episodes- not at all, for advice or medical suggestions. These are aimed to provide support to peer pharmacists in training in educational and intellectually stimulating ways. Again, these are not at all for medical advice, or...

Overall, we are grateful for the support of The New Chemist's Podcast over the years, stay tuned for more to come. -- Greetings to our esteemed audience who have been loyal listeners of The New Chemist's Podcasting Group. As previously communicated, we have concluded both podcast series due to the substantial accomplishments achieved over the last three years. However, we are excited to an...

In this episode, we highlight some key concepts taking inspiration from Longfellow and Malloch, and Pharmacy Concepts. Definitely an episode worth listening to! --- Purpose of these episodes- not at all, for advice or medical suggestions. These are aimed to provide support to peer pharmacists in training in educational and intellectually stimulating ways. Again, these are not at all for medical ad...

In this interview we combine, with a pre-advent remix, the interviews and conversations with Dr. Mike Zott, Ph. D. , including his salient insights and highlighting his honest and successful experiences in graduate school at California Institute of Technology. --- The views on this podcast represent those of my guest(s) and I.

In this episode, we highlight some biopharmaceutical ideas as well as some pharmacy drug informatics ideas in a creative format. Definitely an episode worth listening to!

In this episode, we discuss pharmacy calculations and key concepts associated with them in pharmacy school. -- Reference: 1. (ChatGPT, personal communication, February 11, 2023). -- Note: Purpose of these episodes-  not at all, for advice or medical suggestions. These are aimed to provide support for peer pharmacists in training in educational and intellectually stimulating ways. Again, these are...

In this episode, we discuss key pharmacy ideas and concepts in an enjoyable format to listen to. ---- -- Note: Purpose of these episodes-  not at all, for advice or medical suggestions. These are aimed to provide support for peer pharmacists in training in educational and intellectually stimulating ways. Again, these are not at all for medical advice, or for medical suggestions. Please see your lo...

In this episode, we highlight Pharmacy School ideas and ideas from Pharmaceutical Chemistry and Pharmaco-therapeutics. -- Note: Purpose of these episodes-  not at all, for advice or medical suggestions. These are aimed to provide support for peer pharmacists in training in educational and intellectually stimulating ways. Again, these are not at all for medical advice, or for medical suggestions. P...

In this episode, we discuss, pharmaceutical chemistry ideas, and provide a narrative framework for some conceptual explanations. -- Note: Purpose of these episodes-  not at all, for advice or medical suggestions. These are aimed to provide support for peer pharmacists in training in educational and intellectually stimulating ways. Again, these are not at all for medical advice, or for medical sugg...

In this episode- we combined two concurrent videos to show the amino acid structure, with the appropriate image references, and discuss the Central Dogma of Molecular Biology as well. -- Note: The appropriate references are listed, with the views on this podcast representing those of my guest(s) and I, and this episode is only for educational purposes.

In this episode, we re-air the interview with a great Bahamian servant-leader and one of the recent Bahamian National Honorees at The National Honours Day, The Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Bahamian Ministry of Education, Mr. Deveaux, C.D., MSc., L.H.D., to produce an interview that is both informative, transformational and enjoyable to listen to. -- Link to Mr. Deveaux LinkedIn: https://www....

In this re-aired episode, we highlight with classical brilliance, the work of a pioneering engineer and leader at 3M, Dr. Cordell Hardy. In this episode, Dr. Hardy discusses his leadership perspective as a Senior Vice President at 3M, as well as some of the best advice he has received. Moreover, he discusses some of the technical advancements made during his time at 3M. --- Link to Dr. Hardy's...

In this episode, we present an audio discussion of pharmaceutical chemistry ideas ranging from NSAIDs to Serotoninergic Agents. Please note: These episodes are intended for intellectual engagement and learning for peer pharmacists-in-training and students, they are not at all a form or a basis for medical advice, suggestions, and consultation, or a basis for medical decision-making. Please refer t...

In this fireside chat remixed episode and podcast interview with Simar, a Senior at Harvard University, we discuss Simar's achievements in science communication, his perseverance, and the hard work required to produce good work, science communication, and good journalism. Furthermore, Simar provides insights as he is a developing and achieving young leader in the science and journalism arenas....

In this episode, we produce the effect of far-away sound or what we would like to call "eavesdropping"-effect audio editing, an alternative form of noise canceling, so as to make the audio enjoyable for more audiences. Definitely an episode worth listening to closely! -- Note: This episode and form of noise -cancelling works best with headphones since two variables of distance can't...

In this dynamic podcast interview with Simar, a Senior at Harvard University, we discuss Simar's achievements in science communication, his perseverance, and the hard work required to produce good work, science communication, and good journalism. Furthermore, Simar provides insights as he is a developing and achieving young leader in the science and journalism arenas. Definitely an episode wor...

In this interview highlight from 2021, Vincent and I being people of faith, discuss our progress in our science training, with Vincent as an M.D. -Candidate, and myself ( then M.S. Student, now Pharm. D. Candidate and M.S. Graduate).

In this episode, we overlay the explanation of basic cardiovascular physiology fast facts with molecular biology visual structural explanations. Definitely an episode worth listening to and watching!

In this episode, we present again a stellar interview with now Dr. Fortingo, MD ( a current medical resident and Medical College of Georgia graduate), and an explanation by our founder and producer, Mr. D.J. Ferguson, discussing the central dogma, the essential amino acids' three codon representations, and the amino acids' structures by physicochemical categories. --- Note: The views on th...