Episode 80: From Lab to TV: The Life of a Scientist in the Media With Prof. Giles Yeo

Join us for an exciting chat with Professor Giles Yeo, the geneticist who made a splash on Channel 4 and the BBC! In this episode, Giles shares his journey from lab research to TV fame, and how he became a leading voice in nutrition and obesity science. Get ready for behind-the-scenes stories, expert insights, and tips on balancing science with media.Learn more about:- The thrill of making science documentaries- The secrets to effective science communication- And the realities of combining media with academia.Don't miss this fun and informative episode with the brilliant Giles Yeo! 🌟📺🔬📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕00:00:00 Introduction Episode00:00:32 Introduction to Giles Yeo00:01:21 Switch to Science Communication00:02:34 First TV Appearance00:05:59 Writing His First Book00:07:04 First Science Documentary00:07:36 Shift During COVID-1900:09:30 Personal Challenges in Academia00:11:06 Rewards of Science Communication00:13:36 Making Science Communication Easier for Scientists00:14:18 Advice for Early Career Researchers------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔗 Try Jenni AI: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/jenni🤯: Save 20% with the code "SCIENCE20"🤩Don’t forget to subscribe so you never miss new episodes like this one: https://www.youtube.com/@thestrugglingscientists🤖Want to find our favorite AI tools for PhDs and researchers? Look no further 👇https://mtr.bio/Tools🔴Find your favorite science shirt, stickers, or coffee mugs here:https://thestrugglingscientists.com/webshop/📰Get our FREE (AI) Tools guide 🤖 by subscribing to our FREE newsletter. https://thestrugglingscientists.com/newsletter👍Follow us for more fun and interesting memes, videos, and threads guaranteed to improve your PhD experience here: Twitter: https://x.com/TheStrugglingS4Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestrugglingscientistspodcast/Threads: https://www.threads.net/@thestrugglingscientistspodcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-struggling-scientists-podcast/?viewAsMember=trueInterested in collaborating with us ? Get in touch 👇https://thestrugglingscientists.com/sponsors/Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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