Are you curious about careers in the life sciences? Whether you're studying biology or simply fascinated by science, join us as we explore the diverse paths of scientists and professionals in the field. Discover why they chose their careers, the science they do, and the moments that shaped their journeys. From unraveling cellular mysteries in academic labs to treating rare diseases, preventing pandemics, and developing life-saving drugs at biotech companies, life science careers contribute to goals such as curing disease, addressing the climate crisis, and improving public health.

Tuna live in international waters and are, therefore, a shared global resource. So, how can countries work together to fish responsibly and manage tuna populations worldwide?

On this episode of Life in Life Science, conservation ecologist Nicole Schroeter takes us behind the scenes of a global mission to make the tuna industry more sustainable. We’ll also explore the realities of working in the nonprofit world and how a breadth of experiences helped Nicole navigate the workforce after college.

Have you ever wondered how your brain turns thoughts into speech? What about how birds produce their songs? It turns out these processes have a lot in common.

Welcome to the first episode of Life in Life Science! We will delve into the fascinating world of speech neuroscience with Lauren Ostrowski, an MD-PhD student at UC San Diego. Join us as Lauren shares her journey into science and medicine, what her graduate program is like, and what her research on birdsong can tell us about human speech.