In today’s episode, Prof. Andrew Ewald, Director of the Cell Biology Department at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine is interviewed by Inês Tomás. Prof Ewald explains how he transitionned from a background in physics to the field of cancer biology. He touches upon why cancer is such a specific type of disease, how cancer cells talk to each other during metastasis, and how their interaction with immune cells is crucial for disease development. Prof Ewald also discusses the evolution of the tools available for cancer biologists and how the emergence of new technologies are changing the field. Lastly, he shares some inspiring mentoring advice on how to reach an interdisciplinary and rewarding career.

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Episode 152: Prof Andrew Ewald "Understand the simple rules generating apparent complexity"

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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.

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Keeping the public up to date with current research taking place in the stem cell research community. Listen to guest speakers discuss their work, how they got to where they are today and their hopes for the future of stem cell research. Hosted by King's College London Centre for Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine.

Episode 152: Prof Andrew Ewald "Understand the simple rules generating apparent complexity"

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