BrainCast · Sussex Neuroscience Society

Parkinson's Research, Student Internships and Inclusivity with Dr. Kalina Naidoo

·45 min·4 clips
Dr. Naidoo explains why a Parkinson's drug might fail for 75% of patients but could be life-changing for the other 25%.
Host Francesca interviews Dr. Kalina Naidoo, a postdoctoral researcher at Oxford, about Francesca's summer internship in Parkinson's research and Dr. Naidoo's work on mitochondrial and lysosomal dysfunction in Parkinson's subtypes. They discuss the realities of lab work, funding in academia, and the importance of diversity and soft skills in science careers.

As heard by us

A clear look at Parkinson's science, lab work, and how an internship can shape a research path.

BrainCast follows Francesca's conversation with Dr. Kalina Naidoo through two lanes at once: a summer internship and the science behind Parkinson's research.

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If you want an Oxford internship story that opens into Parkinson's research and early-career advice.

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