Tea with T-cells
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Podcast Overview
<p>Tea with T-cells is a science communication podcast where we break down the mysteries of the complex science over a cup of tea. From everyday health to cutting-edge research and paths that lead to the world of science. Using this channel, we make complex biology clear, engaging, and fun.</p>
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Publishing Since
11/9/2025
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February 14, 2026
#6 Veronika Tibljas- Imagine Doing a PhD Because You Don’t Trust Whisky Labels 🥃
<p> </p><p>What do whisky labels, mass spectrometry, McDonald’s, digital minimalism and ice baths have in common? 🧪🥃❄️</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we sit down with a final-year PhD student in analytical chemistry who made a bold decision to leave Croatia, move to the UK alone, and build her life from scratch, academically and personally.</p><p></p><p>It’s honest, It’s funny, It’s powerful. And it’s full of real talk about what it actually takes to grow.</p><p></p><p>Here’s what we dive into:</p><p></p><p>• Moving countries alone- the chaos & the courage<br />• The real value of working alongside the degree and why job shapes mindset more than we expect<br />• The value of hard work, humility and showing up consistently<br />• How to break into a PhD. Being proactive, speaking to the right people, and creating your own opportunities<br />• What a PhD in analytical chemistry really looks like<br />• The behind-the-scenes reality of publishing scientific papers, the process & persistence <br />• Digital minimalism- protecting your focus in a world that constantly distracts you<br />• Wim Hoff, discomfort and doing hard things on purpose<br /><br /></p><p>This episode is not just about science.<br />It’s about courage.<br />It’s about discipline.<br />It’s about choosing growth over comfort.</p><p></p><p>If you’re ready for an inspirational yet fun conversation with a student that does not give up – this one is for you. We laughed a lot and we are sure you will do too! 🎙️</p>
January 27, 2026
#5 Ece Dagtekin - Risk It for a Biscuit: The Reality of Studying Abroad
<p>What happens when you risk it for a biscuit and leave everything you know behind? 🌍</p><p></p><p>In this episode, we’re joined by Ece Dagtekin, an MSc-qualified pharmacist and current MSc student at Sheffield Hallam University, who did exactly that. Alone, brave, and determined, Ece moved from a Mediterranean country to the UK to start a completely new chapter of her life 🇹🇷➡️🇬🇧</p><p></p><p>We talk honestly about what it’s really like to move countries for education, how studying and working compare between the UK and Turkey, and what the real-life reality of being a pharmacist in Turkey actually looks like, beyond the job titles and stereotypes 💊</p><p></p><p>Ece also shares practical tips, personal challenges, and valuable advice for anyone considering studying abroad or making a similar leap of faith.</p><p></p><p>If you’re curious about the human story behind international students, want to understand global differences in healthcare careers, or are wondering whether taking a big risk could be worth it, this episode is for you!</p><p></p><p>🎧 Tune in and let us know: would you risk it for a biscuit?</p><p></p><p>#InternationalStudents #PharmacyLife #StudyAbroad #WomenInScience #LifeInTheUK #StudentJourney #BehindTheDegree</p>
December 17, 2025
# 4 Dr. Steven Emegbo - Snoring, Science & Sleepless Nights: Inside the Sleep Lab 🎙️
<p>In this episode, we’re joined by Dr Stephen Emegbo, a leading expert in sleep physiology with over 25 years of clinical, research, and academic experience<b>.</b></p><p></p><p>From hospital sleep labs to elite sports performance, Dr Emegbo’s career path into academia is anything but unusual, and that’s exactly what makes this conversation so fascinating.</p><p></p><p>We explore his journey through clinical sleep medicine, including some of his most memorable patient stories, and unpack the science behind how and why we sleep the way we do.</p><p></p><p><b>💤 In this episode, we cover:</b></p><p>· Dr Emegbo’s unconventional path into academia and sleep science</p><p>· What life is really like behind the scenes as a clinical scientist</p><p>· How he completed a part-time PhD alongside full-time clinical work and family life</p><p>· His most unusual, surprising, and memorable patient stories from sleep clinics</p><p>· How men and women differ in their sleep changes as they age.</p><p>· Sleep apnoea, snoring, and what’s actually happening in your body when you sleep</p><p></p><p>Whether you’re curious about sleep science, struggling with your own sleep, or just love hearing behind-the-scenes stories from clinical practice, this episode is packed with insight, humour, and eye-opening facts.</p><p></p><p>🎧 Listen now and rethink everything you thought you knew about sleep.</p>
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- What is Tea with T-cells?
<p>Tea with T-cells is a science communication podcast where we break down the mysteries of the complex science over a cup of tea. From everyday health to cutting-edge research and paths that lead to the world of science. Using this channel, we make complex biology clear, engaging, and fun.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
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- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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