Mind Over Molecules
Welcome to Mind Over Molecules, where student researchers grow into future changemakers! Hosted by Julia Coppo, we’re breaking down barriers in research, building unstoppable mindsets, and diving headfirst into the emerging frontiers of biotechnology, immunotherapy, and the countless innovations in biomedical research that are shaping our future. From science fairs to cutting-edge gene editing techniques, you will receive practical advice, listen to inspiring interviews, and learn mind-blowing science—all in one place.
Mind Over Molecules
Latest Episodes
Cells, Confidence, and Cambridge: A Conversation with Clara Figueras
In this episode of Mind Over Molecules, I sit down with Clara Figueras, a PhD researcher at the University of Cambridge whose work focuses on cell signaling and kinase proteins. Together, we explore the science behind her research, wha...
The Engineer's Journey: Spaceflight and STEM with Lehigh University Professor Terry Hart
In this episode of Mind Over Molecules, I sit down with Professor Terry J. Hart—a former United States Air Force pilot, NASA astronaut, and current professor of mechanical engineering at Lehigh University—for a conversation about exploration, e...
The Biology Behind the Battle: Understanding Cancer
Cancer. It’s a word we all know, but few of us truly understand. Unlike viruses or bacteria, cancer doesn’t come from the outside; it’s a disease of self, where your own cells go rogue and break every rule of biology. In this episode, we dive d...
Inside Modern Medical Innovation: A Conversation with Stryker Associate Project Manager John Hess
In this episode of Mind Over Molecules, I sit down with John Hess, an Associate Project Manager working in the medical technology field. Behind every device used in healthcare is a massive team of engineers, researchers, and project managers wo...
AlphaFold and the Blueprint of Life
For years, one major question haunted biology: how do proteins fold? These tiny molecular machines run every part of life, from memory to immunity, but their shapes were a mystery locked away in complexity. Then, almost overnight, artificial in...
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