Research lives and cultures
Research careers are complex and unpredictable, but the lives of researchers are fascinating.On this podcast, Dr Sandrine Soubes interviews researchers, academics and professionals with research background about their journeying through research lives and professional transitions.Bringing these stories to you listeners is about illustrating the diversity of approaches in navigating the complexities of the research environment. Stories from our guests show that there is never a set path for research careers. Guests share ideas from their own experiences about thriving in the research environment.These discussions address how individuals make choices or create opportunities and what challenges they face balancing personal lives and professional aspirations. This podcast represents a desire to help researchers navigate more joyfully the bumpy rides of research lives through sharing stories.The podcast is hosted by Dr Sandrine Soubes who is a facilitator, coach and trainer for the research environment. If you want to share your own life in research, contact Sandrine at sandrine@tesselledevelopment.com
Research lives and cultures
41- Dr Mirna Mustapha- Creating passionate and compassionate research environments
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Dr Sandrine Soubes
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Season 1
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Episode 42
Dr Mirna Mustapha is an MRC Senior Fellow at the University of Sheffield (UK). Her research through multiple international collaborations has led to the identification of over 15 human genes involved in deafness. She has plenty experience of being the only woman from a Global South country in the room.
- Why having support networks and mentors are key to survive and thrive in research careers
- Why we need to continue challenging the status quo when it comes to diversity in research environment
- Why new research group leader need to be supported not just to enter academic role, but to become the best leaders and managers they can be.