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Join Dr Puja Kumari as she discusses the importance of seaweeds, what it can be used for, and its possible future role in contributing to carbon reduction efforts.

This panel session, featuring researchers from the University of Aberdeen’s Institute of Medical Sciences will discuss the process scientists have to follow in order to introduce new drugs to and treatments to the market.

Join Dr Alasdair MacKenzie from the University of Aberdeen Institute of Medical Sciences, as he discusses his research investigating what makes people more susceptible to conditions such as alcoholism and anxiety.

Join Professor Neil Vargesson, Chair in Developmental Biology, School of Medicine, Medical Sciences & Nutrition, at the University of Aberdeen as he outlines his work investigating the safety of drugs and his efforts in communicating this work with the public.

Join Dr Kim Walker from the University of Aberdeen’s Centre for Healthcare Education Research and Innovation as she discusses the role qualitative research can play in medical research. She will also provide an overview of her recent research support doctors’ mental health and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic. Access the transcript online: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/engage/podcasts/explorathon-lunch-bytes-episode-5.php

Join PhD student Jessica Gomez-Banderas from the National Decommissioning Centre as she talks about her research which seeks to find natural compounds to prevent marine fouling of immersed structures. Access the transcript online: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/engage/podcasts/explorathon-lunch-bytes-episode-4.php

Join Dr Davina Derous as she explains how her research investigating the metabolism of whales and dolphins could influence future conservation efforts for these animals. Access the transcript online: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/engage/podcasts/explorathon-lunch-bytes-episode-3.php

Join Professor Keith Bender and Dr Nicola Andelic as they discuss their ESRC-funded project, which seeks to find out the impacts of performance related pay on stress. Access the transcript online: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/engage/podcasts/explorathon-lunch-bytes-episode-2.php

Join PhD Student Arturo Regalado as he discusses his National Decommissioning Centre-led project which seeks to find out how different instruments used to ensure financial security impacts the oil and gas industry and government. Transcript: https://www.abdn.ac.uk/engage/content-images/Financial%20Security%20in%20Offshore%20Decommissioning.pdf