Insight Out
Insight Out is a podcast brought to you by Pavel and Carolina as a side activity during their PhD studies. We are curious minds and science enthusiastics. Insight Out focuses on daily lives of academicians and entrepreneurs. We like to talk about all types of experiences in science, scientific commmunities and especially love personal stories of our guests. This is the place where science get unfiltered with honest, truthful and engaging discussions with our guests!
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Meet Siv: Embracing the Future of Genetic Research without a PhD
Lets meet Siv! This episode was created for the purpose of the Haapaniemi lab website (https://haapaniemilab.org/). Kick back, relax, and let the waves of wisdom wash over you in this podcast episode – where learning meets laughter, and knowledge is served with a side of chill vibes.
Embarking on a career shift can be a daunting endeavor, but Siv took the leap from her healthcare job to the academic world. During our chat, Siv unveils her passion for utilizing CRISPR-Cas9 technology in her inspiring master's project, targeting a STAT1 genetic mutation with precision that could once only be dreamed of. Siv`s journey is a testament to the power of science in transforming patient care and the entire landscape of healthcare.
All music clips were used from the song "Jukka Tukka" after agreement with amazing band and friends 2+1 Jam band.
This podcast episode was created under the technical and official support of University of Oslo, Norway.
Musi. Hi, my name is . I'm currently a master student at the Ha NEMI group. I'm from Norway's west coast, just a little bit outside of Stavanger. I cas I' In my project, I will be trying to correct gain of function mutation in a ST 1g of a patient by using the CRISPR-Cas9 technology. I think it's a very cool technique. Just thinking like not too many years ago we would not be able to do what we can do with this technique. Just the possibilities it actually gives us to well, so many things in the healthcare industry, just helping patients.
Siv:Yeah Well, I can talk a little bit about why I'm doing a master's degree, because I've actually been working for five years just in the healthcare industry.
Siv:I've been working at the blood bank, in the lab, doing immunohematology work. I've been working shifts for all these five years and now I want a more stable job with just working days and not working nights, weekends, holidays. But I also don't want to have a very reduced income After I'm done with my master's thesis. I'm just looking for a fun job with great coworkers where I get to follow a protocol but also have questions and maybe try to make a protocol better, just like have some challenges, not just following a protocol blindly. No, I would probably not consider doing a PhD because I've already been working for so many years and it's like a few years that you have to invest a lot of time. It seems like it and, don't get me wrong, I'm like an easily engaged person, but I also want to work and have maybe a little bit more free time than you get to have as a PhD student. I would say it's hanging with my friends, maybe having a glass of wine, eating some good food and just talk and have fun, just enjoying each other's company.