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Join us for an exciting chat with Professor Giles Yeo, the geneticist who made a splash on Channel 4 and the BBC! In this episode, Giles shares his journey from lab research to TV fame, and how he became a leading voice in nutrition and obesity science. Get ready for behind-the-scenes stories, expert insights, and tips on balancing science with media.Learn more about:- The thrill of making science documentaries- The secrets to effective science communication- And the realities of combining media with academia.Don't miss this fun and informative episode with the brilliant Giles Yeo! 🌟📺🔬📕 TABLE OF CONTENTS 📕00:00:00 Introduction Episode00:00:32 Introduction to Giles Yeo00:01:21 Switch to Science Communication00:02:34 First TV Appearance00:05:59 Writing His First Book00:07:04 First Science Documentary00:07:36 Shift During COVID-1900:09:30 Personal Challenges in Academia00:11:06 Rewards of Science Communication00:13:36 Making Science Communication Easier for Scientists00:14:18 Advice for Early Career Researchers------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🤩Subscribe to stay up to date with Struggling Scientists episodes.📬 Sign up for our newsletter 👇https://thestrugglingscientists.com/newsletter🔗 Try Jenni AI: https://thestrugglingscientists.com/jenni🤯: Save 20% with the code "SCIENCE20"Find your next funding opportunity now with https://thestrugglingscientists.com/Astound and use the code StrugglingScientist for 25% discountCheck out the amazing writing assistant Jenni at https://thestrugglingscientists.com/Jenni and use the code SCIENCE20 for 20% discount
