Grad Chat - Queen's School of Graduate Studies and Postdoctoral Affairs

Hosted by CJ the DJ (Colette Steer), this is a 30 minute radio show featuring a graduate student or postdoc each week. Each episode is an opportunity for Queen’s grad students and postdocs to showcase ...more

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April 23, 2024 00:31:28
Dr Nikhil Arora (Astrophysics) – Comparing cosmological simulations with observations of galaxies to better understand their formation and evolution.

Dr Nikhil Arora (Astrophysics) – Comparing cosmological simulations with observations of galaxies to better understand their formation and evolution.

Dr Arora’s aim has been to uncover the intricate dynamics and evolutionary pathways of galaxies within our Universe. Through his research, he offers a...

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April 16, 2024 00:39:55
Tibeb Debele (Rehabilitation Science) – Beyond repair: The process of social inclusion of women after Obstetric fistula surgical repair in Ethiopia

Tibeb Debele (Rehabilitation Science) – Beyond repair: The process of social inclusion of women after Obstetric fistula surgical repair in Ethiopia

Obstetric fistula is a birth-related injury that results when women go through prolonged and obstructed labor. As a result, some women experience stigma and...

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April 09, 2024 00:34:03
April Saleem (Pathology & Molecular Medicine) – Investigating the role of the gut microbiota in depressive disorders

April Saleem (Pathology & Molecular Medicine) – Investigating the role of the gut microbiota in depressive disorders

Depressive disorders effect over 310 million people worldwide, reduce quality of life, co-occur with other physical disorders, and increase risks of premature death. Recent...

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April 02, 2024 00:31:37
Dakota Urban (Classics & Archeology) – Transcultural language in Diasporic Jewish Inscriptions

Dakota Urban (Classics & Archeology) – Transcultural language in Diasporic Jewish Inscriptions

The diasporic (Jewish) experience is characterized by the dynamics of acculturation and enculturation; a twofold process entailing a degree of integration into the majority...

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March 27, 2024 00:31:31
Riley Cooper (MASc, Electrical & Computer Engineering) – Data-Driven Nonlinear Model Predictive Control for an Autonomous Surface Vessel

Riley Cooper (MASc, Electrical & Computer Engineering) – Data-Driven Nonlinear Model Predictive Control for an Autonomous Surface Vessel

How to improve the autonomy of a robotic boat. For upcoming interviews check out the Grad Chat webpage on Queen’s University School of Graduate...

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March 19, 2024 00:34:24
Sofia Skebo and Isaac Emon (Translational Medicine) – Pulmonary Hypertension, what is it?

Sofia Skebo and Isaac Emon (Translational Medicine) – Pulmonary Hypertension, what is it?

Isaac is investigating the role of CHIP mutations and inflammation in pulmonary arterial hypertension, while Sofia is examining the impact of BMPR-II loss on...

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