For our Season 1 finale, Shannon and Leena interview each other! Don’t worry, though! We’ll be back soon with new episodes, and we’ll be sharing some of our favorites from Season 1 in the meantime.Follow us on Twitter (@NTKODpod), Facebook, and Instagram (@notthatkindofdoctorpod) to keep in touch! 

For our Season 1 finale, Shannon and Leena interview each other! Don’t worry, though! We’ll be back soon with new episodes, and we’ll be sharing some of our favorites from Season 1 in the meantime.Follow us on Twitter (@NTKODpod), Facebook, and Instagram (@notthatkindofdoctorpod) to keep in touch!

Episode 21: 2 Dope Docs

Today on the show we interview Dr. Daniel McGehee who was Shannon’s PhD advisor. Dan got his undergraduate degree in Biology at Guilford College and his PhD in Physiology at UNC Chapel Hill. After receiving his PhD he did his postdoc at Columbia University and is now a full professor at the University of Chicago where he runs a lab studying nicotine addiction. We talked about his old life as a sailboat captain in the Caribbean (yes, really), why he left paradise to pursue science, and how science has changed over the years. We hope you like it!  Lab website:  http://mcgeheelab.uchicago.edu/ 

Today on the show we interview Dr. Daniel McGehee who was Shannon’s PhD advisor. Dan got his undergraduate degree in Biology at Guilford College and his PhD in Physiology at UNC Chapel Hill. After receiving his PhD he did his postdoc at Columbia University and is now a full professor at the University of Chicago where he runs a lab studying nicotine addiction. We talked about his old life as a sailboat captain in the Caribbean (yes, really), why he left paradise to pursue science, and how science has changed over the years. We hope you like it! Lab website:  <a href="http://mcgeheelab.uchicago.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://mcgeheelab.uchicago.edu/</a>

Episode 20: Come Sail Away

Today on the show, we are talking with astronomer and biodiversity writer Dr. Daniel Hudon. Daniel got his Master’s in Astronomy at the University of British Columbia, followed by his PhD in Astronomy from the University of Toronto. He currently lectures in Astronomy and Mathematics at Boston University and Northeastern University, while also making time to write books like The Bluffer’s Guide to the Cosmos and most recently Brief Eulogies for Lost Animals. We talked about how an astronomer turned his focus to life on earth and the biodiversity crisis, what astronomers actually do, and which extinct animal he mourns the most. We hope you like it!  Personal website: danielhudon.comFind his books here: http://penandanvil.com/brief-eulogies/Or on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Hudon/e/B004SH8KHQ/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1519054421&amp;sr=8-1

Today on the show, we are talking with astronomer and biodiversity writer Dr. Daniel Hudon. Daniel got his Master’s in Astronomy at the University of British Columbia, followed by his PhD in Astronomy from the University of Toronto. He currently lectures in Astronomy and Mathematics at Boston University and Northeastern University, while also making time to write books like The Bluffer’s Guide to the Cosmos and most recently Brief Eulogies for Lost Animals. We talked about how an astronomer turned his focus to life on earth and the biodiversity crisis, what astronomers actually do, and which extinct animal he mourns the most. We hope you like it! Personal website: <a href="http://danielhudon.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">danielhudon.com</a>Find his books here: <a href="http://penandanvil.com/brief-eulogies/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://penandanvil.com/brief-eulogies/</a>Or on Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Hudon/e/B004SH8KHQ/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1519054421&amp;sr=8-1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Daniel-Hudon/e/B004SH8KHQ/ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1?qid=1519054421&amp;sr=8-1</a>

Episode 19: Dancing With the Stars

Today on the show, we are joined by biostatistician Dr. Abidemi K. Adeniji. Abi got his undergraduate degree in Mathematics at the University of Maryland, College Park. He then got his Master’s and PhD in Biostatistics from the University of Pittsburgh, and is currently the Associate Director of Biostatistics at EMD Serono. He tells us about his childhood in Lagos, Nigeria, what it’s like to work at a biopharmaceutical company, and most importantly, he tells us what Biostatistics actually is. So if you’ve ever wondered about people who like math and statistics so much that they make it their job, this is the show for you! We hope you like it!

Today on the show, we are joined by biostatistician Dr. Abidemi K. Adeniji. Abi got his undergraduate degree in Mathematics at the University of Maryland, College Park. He then got his Master’s and PhD in Biostatistics from the University of Pittsburgh, and is currently the Associate Director of Biostatistics at EMD Serono. He tells us about his childhood in Lagos, Nigeria, what it’s like to work at a biopharmaceutical company, and most importantly, he tells us what Biostatistics actually is. So if you’ve ever wondered about people who like math and statistics so much that they make it their job, this is the show for you! We hope you like it!

Episode 18: Double Blind

Today on the show we interview Professor Anthony Holtmaat who is currently Leena’s Principal Investigator or her supervisor. Anthony received his Masters in Science in Medical Biology and his PhD in Molecular Neuroscience from Utrecht University in the Netherlands. He is currently a full professor and has his own laboratory at the University of Geneva in Switzerland. We talked about everything from growing up in the Netherlands to using a process known as synaptic plasticity to reorganize working brain circuits, to compensate for damaged brain circuits. This type of work could for example improve recovery after a stroke. https://www.unige.ch/medecine/neuf/en/research/grecherche/anthony-holtmaat/http://neurocenter.unige.ch/groups/holtmaat.php

Today on the show we interview Professor Anthony Holtmaat who is currently Leena’s Principal Investigator or her supervisor. Anthony received his Masters in Science in Medical Biology and his PhD in Molecular Neuroscience from Utrecht University in the Netherlands. He is currently a full professor and has his own laboratory at the University of Geneva in Switzerland. We talked about everything from growing up in the Netherlands to using a process known as synaptic plasticity to reorganize working brain circuits, to compensate for damaged brain circuits. This type of work could for example improve recovery after a stroke. <a href="https://www.unige.ch/medecine/neuf/en/research/grecherche/anthony-holtmaat/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.unige.ch/medecine/neuf/en/research/grecherche/anthony-holtmaat/</a><a href="http://neurocenter.unige.ch/groups/holtmaat.php" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://neurocenter.unige.ch/groups/holtmaat.php</a>

Episode 17: The Plastic Brain

Today on the show, we are joined from Germany by Dr. William Taylor, a real life archaeologist! William got his undergraduate degree in International Relations from Carleton College. He then got his Master’s and PhD in Anthropology-Archaeology from the University of New Mexico. He is currently a post-doctoral researcher in the Archaeology department at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History. We talked about what it’s like in Mongolia, why we should care about ancient horses, and the damage done to science by Indiana Jones. We hope you like it! Professional listing: https://www.shh.mpg.de/person/51853/25522Articles of interest: https://www.mongoliacenter.org/investigating-mongolias-nomadic-origins-through-the-study-of-ancient-horse-remains-william-taylor/https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2016/dec/07/archaeology-sheds-light-on-mongolias-uncertain-nomadic-future

Today on the show, we are joined from Germany by Dr. William Taylor, a real life archaeologist! William got his undergraduate degree in International Relations from Carleton College. He then got his Master’s and PhD in Anthropology-Archaeology from the University of New Mexico. He is currently a post-doctoral researcher in the Archaeology department at the Max Planck Institute for the Science of Human History. We talked about what it’s like in Mongolia, why we should care about ancient horses, and the damage done to science by Indiana Jones. We hope you like it! Professional listing: <a href="https://www.shh.mpg.de/person/51853/25522" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.shh.mpg.de/person/51853/25522</a>Articles of interest: <a href="https://www.mongoliacenter.org/investigating-mongolias-nomadic-origins-through-the-study-of-ancient-horse-remains-william-taylor/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.mongoliacenter.org/investigating-mongolias-nomadic-origins-through-the-study-of-ancient-horse-remains-william-taylor/</a><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2016/dec/07/archaeology-sheds-light-on-mongolias-uncertain-nomadic-future" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2016/dec/07/archaeology-sheds-light-on-mongolias-uncertain-nomadic-future</a>

Episode 16: Horsin' Around

On this episode, Dr. Iboro Umana, a neuroscientist and Medical Student and a good friend of Shannon joins us from Chi town. Iboro got his B.A. in Philosophy, Neuroscience and Psychology from Washington University in Saint Louis. He got his PhD in Neurobiology from the University of Chicago and is now in his final year of medical school. During his PhD Iboro was studying novel pathways for controlling pain by targeting the nicotinic receptor, which is the same receptor activated by nicotine. We talked about everything from amazing Nigerian weddings to being Not that Kind of Doctor while being that kind of doctor.

On this episode, Dr. Iboro Umana, a neuroscientist and Medical Student and a good friend of Shannon joins us from Chi town. Iboro got his B.A. in Philosophy, Neuroscience and Psychology from Washington University in Saint Louis. He got his PhD in Neurobiology from the University of Chicago and is now in his final year of medical school. During his PhD Iboro was studying novel pathways for controlling pain by targeting the nicotinic receptor, which is the same receptor activated by nicotine. We talked about everything from amazing Nigerian weddings to being Not that Kind of Doctor while being that kind of doctor.

Episode 15: Both Kinds of Doctor

"What is a particle?" with Dr. Matthew McCullough

"What is a particle?" with Dr. Matthew McCullough

Episode 14 Bonus Content

Today on the show, we are joined in the home studio with Dr. Matthew McCullough. Matthew got his Masters of Physics and his doctorate in Theoretical Particle Physics from the University of Oxford in the UK. He is currently working as a theoretical physicist at the CERN laboratory coming up with cool new theories about Dark Matter and our universe.  As a theorists, not to be confused with previous pod guests that were experimental physicists, his job is to think deeply about the rules that govern the universe and to come up with brand new theories about how it all works. We talked about growing up in Belfast, Ireland; getting kicked out of his band; how we know Dark Matter exists; and ultimately, how math underpins the nature of our universe. URLs:https://th-dep.web.cern.ch/roster/mccullough-matthewhttps://www-thphys.physics.ox.ac.uk/people/MatthewMcCullough/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullet_Clusterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC5LwjsgI4I

Today on the show, we are joined in the home studio with Dr. Matthew McCullough. Matthew got his Masters of Physics and his doctorate in Theoretical Particle Physics from the University of Oxford in the UK. He is currently working as a theoretical physicist at the CERN laboratory coming up with cool new theories about Dark Matter and our universe.  As a theorists, not to be confused with previous pod guests that were experimental physicists, his job is to think deeply about the rules that govern the universe and to come up with brand new theories about how it all works. We talked about growing up in Belfast, Ireland; getting kicked out of his band; how we know Dark Matter exists; and ultimately, how math underpins the nature of our universe. URLs:<a href="https://th-dep.web.cern.ch/roster/mccullough-matthew" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://th-dep.web.cern.ch/roster/mccullough-matthew</a><a href="https://www-thphys.physics.ox.ac.uk/people/MatthewMcCullough/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www-thphys.physics.ox.ac.uk/people/MatthewMcCullough/</a><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullet_Cluster" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bullet_Cluster</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC5LwjsgI4I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC5LwjsgI4I</a>

Episode 14: Intangible Beauty

Today on the show, we're joined from Abaco, Bahamas by the future Dr. Enie Hensel! Enie got her undergraduate degree in Zoology / Ecology wildlife and conservation at the University of Florida (where she met her husband and former podcast guest Dr. Marc Hensel). She is currently working on a PhD in Biology with a concentration in Ecology and Evolution in the Department of Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University. She is currently a Global Change Fellow under the Southeast climate Science Center. We talked about restoring coral reefs, using drones for research, and of course, sharks! We hope you like it.  Drone diaries of The Bahamas - https://saveourseas.com/project/drone-diaries-of-the-bahamas/#project_leadersAbaco Scientist - https://appliedecology.cals.ncsu.edu/absci/

Today on the show, we're joined from Abaco, Bahamas by the future Dr. Enie Hensel! Enie got her undergraduate degree in Zoology / Ecology wildlife and conservation at the University of Florida (where she met her husband and former podcast guest Dr. Marc Hensel). She is currently working on a PhD in Biology with a concentration in Ecology and Evolution in the Department of Applied Ecology at North Carolina State University. She is currently a Global Change Fellow under the Southeast climate Science Center. We talked about restoring coral reefs, using drones for research, and of course, sharks! We hope you like it. Drone diaries of The Bahamas - <a href="https://saveourseas.com/project/drone-diaries-of-the-bahamas/#project_leaders" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://saveourseas.com/project/drone-diaries-of-the-bahamas/#project_leaders</a>Abaco Scientist - <a href="https://appliedecology.cals.ncsu.edu/absci/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://appliedecology.cals.ncsu.edu/absci/</a>

Episode 13: Shark Week

Each week we bring you a series of personal and values-based interviews with scientists from all fields. Our hope with this podcast is to give listeners the chance to meet the scientists behind the science.

Really Fantastic podcast. I really enjoyed listening to episode 18. The hosts did a great job asking questions. Dr. Adeniji&#39;s  backgroung and upbringing is quiet interesting. Science is alot of fun and it is great to hear from different speakers with different scientific backgrounds. I certainly look forward to future episodes.

I am fascinated by science, but often find myself tuning out when the jargon becomes too complicated. Leena and Shannon have created a great podcast that makes science more digestible for the layman’s palate. I also love how the podcast delves into the personal lives of the scientists. Thank you ladies for providing us with this new and insightful perspective on scientists and their groundbreaking work!

Awesome podcast!

Not That Kind of Doctor

Today on the show, we’re joined from Linkoping, Sweden by another grad school roommate of Shannon's, Dr. Leah Mayo. Leah got her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at the University of Michigan. She got ger Master’s in Molecular Pathogenesis and Molecular Medicine and her doctorate in Neurobiology at the University of Chicago. She is now doing a post-doc in Sweden at Linkoping University. We talked about her Native American roots, drug addiction, and what it’s like to live in Sweden. So, we hope you like it!  https://liu.se/en/organisation/liu/ike/csanhttps://www.facebook.com/CenterForSocialAndAffectiveNeuroscience/?ref=br_rshttps://youtu.be/4un3XxMqN3I

Today on the show, we’re joined from Linkoping, Sweden by another grad school roommate of Shannon's, Dr. Leah Mayo. Leah got her undergraduate degree in Neuroscience at the University of Michigan. She got ger Master’s in Molecular Pathogenesis and Molecular Medicine and her doctorate in Neurobiology at the University of Chicago. She is now doing a post-doc in Sweden at Linkoping University. We talked about her Native American roots, drug addiction, and what it’s like to live in Sweden. So, we hope you like it! <a href="https://liu.se/en/organisation/liu/ike/csan" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://liu.se/en/organisation/liu/ike/csan</a><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSocialAndAffectiveNeuroscience/?ref=br_rs" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/CenterForSocialAndAffectiveNeuroscience/?ref=br_rs</a><a href="https://youtu.be/4un3XxMqN3I" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://youtu.be/4un3XxMqN3I</a>

Episode 12: Don't Do Drugs With Friends

Today on the show, we’re joined from Gainesville, Florida by Dr. Amber Muehlmann, an amazing friend and mentor to Shannon. Amber got her undergraduate degree in Psychology from San Diego State University and her Master’s and PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Florida. After a post-doctoral fellowship in the psychiatry department at UF and another Master’s degree in clinical and translational science, she is now an assistant professor running her own lab at UF. She also recently earned her MBA, also from the University of Florida. We talk drug development and accessible science, so enjoy the Muehlmania on your Thanksgiving travels!Lab website - http://psychiatry.ufl.edu/amber-muehlmann-phd/Jumping deer mice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7SVLvxuges

Today on the show, we’re joined from Gainesville, Florida by Dr. Amber Muehlmann, an amazing friend and mentor to Shannon. Amber got her undergraduate degree in Psychology from San Diego State University and her Master’s and PhD in Behavioral Neuroscience at the University of Florida. After a post-doctoral fellowship in the psychiatry department at UF and another Master’s degree in clinical and translational science, she is now an assistant professor running her own lab at UF. She also recently earned her MBA, also from the University of Florida. We talk drug development and accessible science, so enjoy the Muehlmania on your Thanksgiving travels!Lab website - <a href="http://www.google.com/url?q=http%3A%2F%2Fpsychiatry.ufl.edu%2Famber-muehlmann-phd%2F&amp;sa=D&amp;sntz=1&amp;usg=AFQjCNElzeYko9i-X57F_kUWlOkoI7CKhQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://psychiatry.ufl.edu/amber-muehlmann-phd/</a>Jumping deer mice - <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7SVLvxuges" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g7SVLvxuges</a>

Episode 8: Repetitive Behavior Repetitive Behavior

On this episode, Dr. Arielle Baskin-Sommers joins us from sabbatical in New York City. Arielle received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Neuroscience from Brown University. She went on to get her Master’s and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After a post-doctoral fellowship and clinical psychology fellowship at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School, she went on to start her own lab, and is currently an Assistant Professor at Yale University. We asked a million different questions about psychopaths, and it was fascinating!  Lab website: http://modlab.yale.edu/Pop culture examples of psychopathic behaviors:The Jinx (HBO; http://www.hbo.com/the-jinx- the-life- and-deaths- of-robert-durst) O.J.: Made in America (ESPN; http://www.espn.com/watch/?id=2840463)Child of Rage Documentary (YouTube; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2-Re_Fl_L4) The Mind of a Psychopath (Nightline ABC News; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V7EL-Yg8Gg)

On this episode, Dr. Arielle Baskin-Sommers joins us from sabbatical in New York City. Arielle received her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Neuroscience from Brown University. She went on to get her Master’s and PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. After a post-doctoral fellowship and clinical psychology fellowship at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School, she went on to start her own lab, and is currently an Assistant Professor at Yale University. We asked a million different questions about psychopaths, and it was fascinating! Lab website: <a href="http://modlab.yale.edu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://modlab.yale.edu/</a> Pop culture examples of psychopathic behaviors:<ul><li>The Jinx (HBO; <a href="http://www.hbo.com/the-jinx- the-life- and-deaths- of-robert-durst" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.hbo.com/the-jinx- the-life- and-deaths- of-robert-durst</a>) </li><li>O.J.: Made in America (ESPN; <a href="http://www.espn.com/watch/?id=2840463" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.espn.com/watch/?id=2840463</a>)</li><li>Child of Rage Documentary (YouTube; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2-Re_Fl_L4" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2-Re_Fl_L4</a>) </li><li>The Mind of a Psychopath (Nightline ABC News; <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V7EL-Yg8Gg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6V7EL-Yg8Gg</a>)</li></ul>

Episode 6: The Psychopath Episode

On this episode, Dr. Gregg Tabot, a machine learning engineer, computational neuroscientist, and Shannon’s close friend, joins us from San Francisco. Gregg got his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at Virginia Tech. He then got his PhD in Computational Neuroscience at the University of Chicago. He now works as a machine learning engineer at the start-up AppDiff. We talked about his research into making prosthetic arms that can transmit touch information to the brain, and got his thoughts on artificial intelligence and how you can teach machines to learn. We hope you like it! PhD Lab: http://bensmaialab.org/Homunclus: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortical_homunculusCurrent company: https://www.appdiff.com/Click here for the Washington Post article for more info about restoring touch.

On this episode, Dr. Gregg Tabot, a machine learning engineer, computational neuroscientist, and Shannon’s close friend, joins us from San Francisco. Gregg got his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science at Virginia Tech. He then got his PhD in Computational Neuroscience at the University of Chicago. He now works as a machine learning engineer at the start-up AppDiff. We talked about his research into making prosthetic arms that can transmit touch information to the brain, and got his thoughts on artificial intelligence and how you can teach machines to learn. We hope you like it! PhD Lab: <a href="http://bensmaialab.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://bensmaialab.org/</a>Homunclus: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortical_homunculus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cortical_homunculus</a>Current company: <a href="https://www.appdiff.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.appdiff.com/</a><a href="https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to- your-health/wp/2016/10/13/in- a-medical- first-brain- implant-allows- paralyzed- man-to- feel-again/?utm_term=.b70d0cf8156e" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here for the Washington Post article for more info about restoring touch.</a>

Episode 5: The Cyborg Apocalypse

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