Overwhelmed: Stories about being in over our heads
b"This week, we're presenting stories about times when science is just too much.\\nPart 1: Fiona Calvert is a crier \\u2014 but when she starts her PhD, she promises herself she\\u2019ll never cry in front of her colleagues.\\nPart 2: After graduating with his PhD, Shane Hanlon struggles to find balance in his science career.\\nFiona Calvert is a third-year PhD student at the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute where she focusses on the role of the immune system in Alzheimer\\u2019s disease. She uses stem cells to understand how genetic mutations can affect the functions of microglia, a vital immune cell in the brain. As well as being fascinated and constantly amazed by the biology of the brain, Fiona is also passionate about science communication and loves any opportunity to talk about the wonderful world of microglia!\\xa0 \\xa0\\nShane M Hanlon is a scientist turned communicator who masquerades as a storyteller. He got a PhD studying frogs and turtles, tried his hand in government, and is now a scientist who teaches scientists how to talk to non-scientists. Shane is also DC's oldest (but not bestest) Story Collider co-host & producer. He happily lives in Virginia (but still loves DC), tries to get outside with his partner and dog as much as possible, and is medicore at writing witty biographies. Find him @ecologyofshane.\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"