Dr. Chris Stewart joins us this week for a chat in the Why I Research studio. Chris leads on research focused on the microbiome and host responses in human health and disease, particularly focusing on early life from neonatal to childhood. Make sure to follow us on twitter @WhyIResearchNCL so you never miss future episodes! Why I Research would not be possible without the brilliant efforts of our production team.Hosted by Charlie WilkinsonEdited by Rachel TeateProduced by Rachel Teate and Charlie WilkinsonRecorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team. With thanks again to this weeks guest, Chris Stewart

We had an interesting chat with Alice Roberts in the studio this week. Alice is a PhD student at Newcastle University exploring opportunities to improve the food and drink environment in UK secondary schools. The research Alice runs is looking at opportunities to alter the secondary school food and drink environment with the aim of improving adolescents’ health-related behaviours. Make sure to follow us on twitter @WhyIResearchNCL so you never miss future episodes! Why I Research would not be possible without the brilliant efforts of our production team.Hosted by Charlie WilkinsonEdited by Rachel TeateProduced by Rachel Teate and Charlie WilkinsonRecorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team. With thanks again to this weeks guest, Alice Roberts.

We’re delighted to have Helen Elliot in with us this week. Helen is an NHS researcher scientist and PhD student at Newcastle University. Helen is working on a project looking at a new medical device for imaging breast tissue with the aim of detecting more breast cancers in tissue which is difficult to image with mammography. Make sure to follow us on twitter @WhyIResearchNCL so you never miss future episodes! Why I Research would not be possible without the brilliant efforts of our production team.Hosted by Charlie WilkinsonEdited by Rachel TeateProduced by Rachel Teate and Charlie WilkinsonRecorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team. With thanks again to this weeks guest, Helen Elliot

Professor Andy Filby joins us for Why I research this week. Andy is a Professor of Practice in Enabling Technologies at Newcastle University and aims to bring together technologists and methodologists from all job families in the faculty toward a true "team science", collaborative attitude to conducting cutting-edge research. Make sure to follow us on twitter @WhyIResearchNCL so you never miss future episodes! Why I Research would not be possible without the brilliant efforts of our production team.Hosted by Charlie WilkinsonEdited by Rachel TeateProduced by Rachel Teate and Charlie WilkinsonRecorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team. With thanks again to this weeks guest, Andy Filby.

We’re very excited to have Courtney Neal in with us this week. Courtney is a PhD researcher focussing on food insecurity and how this may affective cognition. Courtney’s research has predominantly focussed on the negative outcomes of not having enough, producing a body of literature concerned with the deficits of people in poverty. Make sure to follow us on twitter @WhyIResearchNCL so you never miss future episodes! Why I Research would not be possible without the brilliant efforts of our production team.Hosted by Charlie WilkinsonEdited by Rachel TeateProduced by Rachel Teate and Charlie WilkinsonRecorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team. With thanks again to this weeks guest, Courtney Neal

This week Dr. David Hamilton joins us for a chat. David is a consultant ENT, head, neck, and thyroid surgeon at the Freeman Hospital in Newcastle.  David’s research focuses on patient centred decision making, informed consent and functional outcomes after cancer treatment. Make sure to follow us on twitter @WhyIResearchNCL so you never miss future episodes! Why I Research would not be possible without the brilliant efforts of our production team. Hosted by Charlie WilkinsonEdited by Rachel TeateProduced by Rachel Teate and Charlie WilkinsonRecorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team. With thanks again to this weeks guest, David Hamilton.

This week we are delighted to have Dr. Laura Booi on the podcast. Laura is a social gerontologist focused on research and advocacy relating to brain health equity and dementia, globally and locally. Laura is leading efforts to build inclusive communities through co-producing research with people living with dementia and developing social entrepreneurial ventures to connect and support dementia-focused leaders. Make sure to follow us on twitter @WhyIResearchNCL so you never miss future episodes! Why I Research would not be possible without the brilliant efforts of our production team.Hosted by Charlie WilkinsonEdited by Rachel TeateProduced by Rachel Teate and Charlie WilkinsonRecorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team. With thanks again to this weeks guest, Dr. Laura Booi.

We spoke to Charlotte about her journey into dentistry and the importance of dentistry in the community.

John Dark joins us in the Why I Research studio this week. John is a Professor at Newcastle University who works in transplantation research. We spoke to John about the future of organ transplants and the current research carried out by the NIHR blood and transplantation research unit into improving the longevity of organ transplants. Make sure to follow us on twitter @WhyIResearchNCL so you never miss future episodes! Why I Research would not be possible without the brilliant efforts of our production team.Hosted by Charlie WilkinsonEdited by Rachel TeateProduced by Rachel Teate and Charlie WilkinsonRecorded and supported by the Newcastle University media production team. With thanks again to this weeks guest, John Dark. 

We spoke to Doyin about the importance of having patients involved in training future doctors, and why this makes them better prepared for working in medicine.