Lab Matters
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<p>Lab Innovations presents its podcast ’Lab Matters’ with our host Harriet Gould talking about the laboratory industry with a weekly guest. Tune in to hear exclusive insights, opinions, stories, and more!</p>
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10/25/2023
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Recent Episodes
March 31, 2026
S5 E6: From Ionic Liquids to the United Nations: A Life in Sustainable Chemistry
What does it mean to make chemistry sustainable? In this episode of Lab Matters, host Jonathan Smith speaks with Tom Welton, the first Professor of Sustainable Chemistry at Imperial College London. Tom reflects on his journey from a North London council estate to becoming a leading voice in sustainable chemistry. Along the way, he shares how early curiosity about atomic structure, inspiring mentors and the emerging environmental movement shaped the direction of his career. The conversation explores the origins of sustainable chemistry, the science behind ionic liquids, and how global environmental thinking transformed the way chemists approach their work. It’s a thoughtful discussion about curiosity, chance, and how scientific ideas evolve alongside the world around them.
March 12, 2026
S5 E5: From Neutron Physics to Science Journalism
In this episode of Lab Matters, Harriet Gould speaks with Roger Highfield, Science Director at the Science Museum and former Science Editor at The Telegraph. Roger’s career spans physics, journalism, bestselling books and decades of science communication. From researching ultra-thin molecular films at Oxford to covering the aftermath of the Chernobyl disaster and interviewing future Nobel Prize winners, Roger has spent his career explaining science to the world. In this conversation he reflects on: • Growing up inspired by the Apollo missions• Studying chemistry and completing a doctorate at Oxford• The unexpected path from academia into journalism• Reporting on major scientific discoveries and global events• Why curiosity and storytelling remain essential to science communication It’s a fascinating look at how science, media and curiosity intersect — and why communicating science has never mattered more.
February 26, 2026
S5 E4: The Scientist Who Helped Shape UK Policy
In this episode of Lab Matters, we sit down with chemical policy strategist and toxicologist Camilla Alexander White to explore a career that spans industry, academia and the highest levels of scientific advisory. From growing up as a young carer and discovering chemistry through fireworks and inspirational teachers, to advising the Food Standards Agency and contributing to international regulatory discussions, Camilla shares what it really takes to influence policy. We talk about: • The reality of being a woman in science in the 1980s• Why policy influence is built on relationships, not headlines• The long road from scientific idea to regulatory change• The ban on animal testing in cosmetics and the future of alternatives• Balancing industry, advisory roles and creative passions This is a conversation about resilience, credibility, patience — and following your passion wherever it leads.
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- What is Lab Matters?
<p>Lab Innovations presents its podcast ’Lab Matters’ with our host Harriet Gould talking about the laboratory industry with a weekly guest. Tune in to hear exclusive insights, opinions, stories, and more!</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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