Video series provides insights into working worlds in life science research
In a three-part video series by the Collaborative Research Centre TRR 332 “Neutrophils”, doctoral students, postdocs, lab technicians and professors share some impressions from their professional lives. Among other things, they highlight the joy of interacting with colleagues, talk about the interplay between research and patient care, and open up about balancing work and family life.
Emerging Scientists in Academia: A Multifaceted Career
Following Jason throughout his day reveals the complexity of an early-career researcher’s world in the life sciences. We hear Merle about managing time, and handling various tasks while Claudia tells us about guiding younger scholars. Nina highlights the necessity of animal experimentation, while Dennis exemplifies the blend of clinician and researcher identities in translational medicine. Storytelling and clear communication emerge as powerful tools for conveying scientific concepts. Overall, we glimpse the multi-faceted reality of early-career researchers, offering viewers an impression of their challenging yet rewarding paths.
Scientists in order of appearance:
Jason Holsapple, doctoral researcher in biology, Universitätsklinikum Münster
Merle Sternschulte, doctoral researcher in biology, Universität Münster
Dr. Claudia Tulotta, biologist, Universität Münster
Dr. Nina Hagemann, biologist, Universität Duisburg-Essen
Dr. Denis Schwarz, clinician scientist, Universitätsklinikum Münster
Established Scientists in Academia: Balancing Science & Life
Learn about the daily rewards and challenges faced by principal investigators (PIs) in the life sciences as we accompany Luise through her day. She provides insights into managing innate immunity studies, working with your team, and overseeing clinical work. Meanwhile, fellow PI colleagues share their reflections. Noelia tell us about PI responsibilities and team exchange. Daniela emphasizes the joy of curiosity and creativity in science, while Matthias expresses his enthusiasm on data curation and presenting at conferences. Additionally, Carlos, Jadwiga and Luise open up about balancing work in academia and family life. All contribute to the vivid portrayal of a thriving home office environment, revealing the camaraderie among colleagues and resilient spirit inherent in academic research.
Scientists in order of appearance:
Prof. Luise Erpenbeck, clinician scientist, Universitätsklinikum Münster
Prof. Noelia Alonso Gonzalez, biologist, Universität Münster
Dr. Daniela Maier-Bergandt, biologist, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität
Prof. Matthias Gunzer, biologist, Universität Duisburg-Essen
Prof. Carlos Silvestre Roig, biologist, Universität Münster
Prof. Jadwiga Jablonska-Koch, biologist, Universität Duisburg-Essen
MTL in der Forschung: Geballte Expertise!
Im Video begleiten wir Hannah bei ihrer täglichen Arbeit als medizinisch-technische Laboratoriumsassistentin an der Uni Münster. Sie und ihr Kollege Martin sind Teil eines Teams in der biomedizinischen Forschung. Dort arbeiten sie mit hochmodernen Labortechnologien und kümmern sich um organisatorische Aufgaben. Der Film gibt zudem Einblicke in die Ausbildung an der MTL-Schule des Universitätsklinikums Münster.
Es sprechen (in der Reihenfolge ihres Auftretens):
Hannah Flüther, MTL, Universität Münster
Maria Heeren, Leiterin MTL-Schule, Universitätsklinikum Münster