Pint of Science Ireland

Season 3 - Episode 6 - Brain and Bugs

On this episode of Pint of Science Ireland, Anastasia speaks with Dr. Jatin Nagpal, Lecturer at University College Cork and Group Leader at APC Microbiome Ireland, about how gut microbes shape behaviour across species. They discuss how animal models like zebrafish and nematodes are useful and practical for preclinical studies, and to understand the gut-brain connection in humans better. Dr. Nagpal highlights the importance of causality studies and looking at organ systems holistically. Grab a pint and enjoy! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Season 3 - Episode 5 - Genomics of Mental Health

In this episode of the Pint of Science Ireland podcast, Conall sits down with Dr Niamh Ryan, Senior Research Fellow and PI of a Research Ireland-funded Pathway Award Project in Trinity College Dublin. In this episode, we dive into the genetics of psychiatric disorders. We explore how our DNA can influence mental health, how scientists identify genetic risk factors for psychiatric disease, and how we may apply this knowledge to improve diagnosis and treatment in the future. Enjoy! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Season 3 - Episode 4 - Cleaning the Brain: The importance of sleep

In this episode of Pint of Science Ireland, Dr. Ailís O’Carroll speaks with Dr. Janosch Heller, Assistant Professor at Dublin City University, Honorary Lecturer at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, and Irish Research Council Laureate Awardee. They explore how the brain clears waste during sleep, the role of key molecules called aquaporins, and how this system is affected by aging and inflammatory disease. Dr. Heller also shares his career journey, insights on experimental failure, and the importance of science communication now more than ever. Enjoy! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Season 3 - Episode 3 - Love them or Cull them: The Badger dilemma in Irish Conservation

In this episode of the Pint of Science Ireland Podcast, Conall speaks with Dr. Virginia Morera-Pujol, Ad Astra Assistant Professor at the School of Agriculture at University College Dublin. They explore the role of badger conservation in the Irish ecosystem, the challenges badgers can present to bovine TB epidemiology, and the wider impact on Irish agriculture. Most importantly, they discuss the scientific approaches currently being developed to address this complex issue. Enjoy! ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Season 3 - Episode 2 - Immunometabolism with Dr. Cristhiane Favero de Aguiar

In this episode of Pint of Science Ireland, Anastasia speaks with Dr. Cristhiane Favero de Aguiar, a postdoctoral fellow at Trinity College Dublin. Listen in as they delve into the world of immunometabolism, discussing the differing metabolism of immune cells, the difficulty in studying complex systems and the misconceptions of immunology and metabolism in media. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.