Young Scientist Association
Trapezfisch on Fridays
What is a Trapezfisch? And why is it only available on Fridays? These and more existential questions will be answered in our new podcast every last Friday of the month! We are the Young Scientist Association of Medical University of Vienna. A student organisation for PhD students from PhD students. Our mission is to brighten up the social and scientific world of Med Uni students with interesting talks and mildly funny jokes about the life as a PhD student.
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Jan 23, 2026
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Episodes
Coping strategies 23.01.2026 27:07
Stressful life events are inevitable. In this episode we discuss with Prof. Benedikt Till how to build one's own toolkit of coping strategies.
Creativity in science 14.11.2025 23:17
Why do we need creativity in science? We will discuss this with our new podcast team member - Can
Mentoring Program for PhD Students 26.09.2025 19:14
In this episode, Martin Schmoll, an organizer of the Mentoring Program for PhD Students, introduces the new support system for fellow researchers.
AI Tools in Medical Science 02.05.2025 29:23
What challenges are there in implementing AI in clinical practice? How are AI tools developed and validated? The Nuclear Medicine Group shares insights into their research into and implementation of AI in medical imaging. They also offer early-career researchers tips on using AI tools. Guests: Jing Ning, Clemens Spielvogel, David Haberl Host: Karina Tapinova
PhD Call: Sleep Research in Public Health 04.04.2025 30:44
How to improve your sleep while applying for a PhD? Eva Schernhammer joins the YSA Podcast to talk about her work in public health, the importance of epidemiology, and a new PhD opportunity at MedUni Vienna on circadian rhythms. 🔗 Apply to the open PhD here: oc.meduniwien.ac.at/open-phd-positions YSA Interviewer: Karina Tapinova
Highlights from Winter Colloquium 21.03.2025 33:17
Challenges faced by the university, professors and doctoral students. Finding useful sources of support and mentoring.
Highlights from YSA Symposium 2024 31.05.2024 22:52
Join us as we dive into the key takeaways from the YSA Symposium 2024. In this episode, we explore the innovative ideas, inspiring talks, and meaningful connections made over two days of engaging discussions. Tune in to hear from industry leaders and gain valuable insights that will shape the future. A huge thank you to our Gold Sponsors: New England Biolabs, BD, STEMCELL Technologies, INTEGRA and...
Fresh Perspectives from the Experts: Navigating Firsts in the Industry & Mastering Job Interviews 26.04.2024 24:17
Whether you're a recent graduate stepping into the workforce for the first time or a seasoned professional looking to switch to industries, our expert guests today from STEMCELL Technologies give us guidance, and actionable tips to navigate the exciting journey of beginning your career and acing those crucial job interviews.
Thesis, Tantrums, and Time Management: The Dual Life of Ph.D. Parents 01.03.2024 17:45
Whether you're currently navigating the challenges of PhD studies, contemplating parenthood, or simply intrigued by the intersection of academia and family life, this episode offers a wealth of perspectives and advice. Tune in for a thoughtful exploration of the intricate dance between intellectual pursuits and the joys of raising a family.
Demystifying Data Analysis: A Guide on How to Analyze Your Data 26.01.2024 20:45
Data analysis involves inspecting, cleaning, and modeling data to discover useful information, draw conclusions, and support decision-making. It's essential because it allows researchers to derive meaningful insights from their collected data.
Read like a PhD 29.12.2023 16:37
For this month's episode, we discuss reading skills we acquired during our doctoral studies through journal clubs, literature review and advice from our superiors
Popular PhD myths 24.11.2023 19:25
For this month's episode, we discuss our popular PhD myths and beliefs we held about Phd studies vs the reality we experienced during the years.
PhD horror stories 27.10.2023 13:55
For this month's episode, we discuss our personal PhD horrors along with our guests Eszter and Yash and those from our audience on Instagram.
Science Series #2: Infectiology 04.08.2023 20:50
In our Science series, we aim to explain our interesting PhD projects to a wider audience and on this second episode, we are excited to talk to Prof. Hannes Stockinger and Laura Gebetsberger from the Infectiology department.
Three generations of the YSA 30.06.2023 18:44
In this episode, we discuss the latest YSA symposium, why we enjoy being part of this team and how you can be a member as well. A huge thanks to our sponsors and University for their support during the 18th Symposium!
How to apply for a PhD: top mistakes and tips 26.05.2023 17:20
How to apply for your PhD position? Here are some top tips from the head of our Institute and her PhD student on the do’s and don’t’s of your application letter and interview.
Soft skills you acquire during your PhD 28.04.2023 17:15
In this episode, we discuss some of the transferable skills we learnt during out time in the PhD be it in conferences, during mouse experiments or just in everyday life.
Science Series #1: Medical Imaging 31.03.2023 28:23
In our Science series, we aim to explain our interesting PhD projects to a wider audience and on this very first episode, we are excited to talk to our colleagues from the Medical Imaging department.
PhD abroad 24.02.2023 19:33
On today's episode, we discuss with our guests what its like to move abroad to acquire their PhD. Our guests have moved from China and Portugal to the medical university of Vienna and they share their unique experiences of their PhD life
How to publish your first paper 27.01.2023 28:29
On today's episode, we discuss with our guests who are editors in well known journals, their tips on publishing a paper. We also discuss the top mistakes young researchers often make and how one can deal with rejection of a paper.
The future of Precision medicine and Artificial Intelligence 30.12.2022 18:07
In today's episode, we discuss the future of precision medicine with our students from the Artificial Intelligence department of the Medical University of Vienna.
Mental health during your PhD 25.11.2022 19:59
Communicating borders can be extremely hard, especially, for younger people. Thus, episode 13 addresses the question how to properly manage private and work life. And what happens if you are not able to properly manage it.
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