A volunteer-led podcast, bringing you extended cuts of the science festival taking place in pubs across Ireland as part of Pint of Science. Group members: Ailís O'Carroll, Anastasia Drewzina, Conall Geoghegan Moore and Paul Costello.
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On this episode of Pint of Science Ireland, Anastasia speaks with Dr. Jatin Nagpal, Lecturer at University College Cork and Group Leader at APC Microbiome Ireland, about how gut microbes shape behaviour across species. They discuss how animal models like zebrafish and nematodes are useful and practical for preclinical studies, and to understand the gut-brain connection in humans better. Dr. Nagpal highlights the importance of causality studies and looking at organ systems holistically. Grab a pint and enjoy!
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6 Apr 2026
Season 3 - Episode 5 - Genomics of Mental Health
In this episode of the Pint of Science Ireland podcast, Conall sits down with Dr Niamh Ryan, Senior Research Fellow and PI of a Research Ireland-funded Pathway Award Project in Trinity College Dublin. In this episode, we dive into the genetics of psychiatric disorders. We explore how our DNA can influence mental health, how scientists identify genetic risk factors for psychiatric disease, and how we may apply this knowledge to improve diagnosis and treatment in the future. Enjoy!
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16 Mar 2026
Season 3 - Episode 4 - Cleaning the Brain: The importance of sleep
In this episode of Pint of Science Ireland, Dr. Ailís O’Carroll speaks with Dr. Janosch Heller, Assistant Professor at Dublin City University, Honorary Lecturer at UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology, and Irish Research Council Laureate Awardee. They explore how the brain clears waste during sleep, the role of key molecules called aquaporins, and how this system is affected by aging and inflammatory disease. Dr. Heller also shares his career journey, insights on experimental failure, and the importance of science communication now more than ever. Enjoy!
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