In today’s episode, Shalev Itzkovitz, a professor at the Weizman Institute, Israel, is interviewed by Postdocoral researcher Georgina Goss. Shalev shares the discoveries of his lab on the design principles that shape and maintain metabolic organs such as the intestine and the liver. He explains the very advanced techniques used in modern biology, and more specifically in his lab, to address such fundamental questions. 
Having started his education in mechanical engineering, he discusses what motivated him to transition to the resolution of biological questions and how resolving these questions is somewhat similar to retro-engineering. Lastly, he touches upon what fascinates him in studying the biology of metabolic organs.

To find out more about Shalev's research, check out the following links:
https://shalevlab.weizmann.ac.il

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Episode 150: Prof Shalev Itzkovitz "We can infer the design principles of organs"

Episode 18 - Chris Baker

Earlier in the summer, researchers from across the life sciences took their research out of the labs and into the Central Hall of St. Thomas’ Hospital for International Clinical Trials Day. Using activities and lay posters, the scientists engaged visitors with a range of topics, from heart failure to neonatal scanning. Post-Doc Samuel Vennin went along to speak to the researchers about their work- take a listen to his podcast to find out more.

International Clinical Trials Day

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Episode 150: Prof Shalev Itzkovitz "We can infer the design principles of organs"

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