The BME Grad Podcast

About The BME Grad Podcast

Hosted by the Joint Department of Biomedical Engineering at UNC and NC State, this podcast provides Biomedical Engineering students and recent graduates early-career advice. Listen to guests discuss job roles, professional advice, and the value of a biomedical engineering education.

Publisher

Joint Biomedical Engineering at UNC and NC State

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

14 Jan 2021

Latest episode

7 May 2026

Latest episodes

9 of 78 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   7 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   S5E8 - Senior Wisdom 2026

   Our graduating seniors provide their perspectives on navigating the BME major. Topics covered include navigating courses and university as well as starting a company while being an undergraduate student. Congratulations to the class of 2026!

2. 

   7 May 2026TRANSCRIPT

   S5E9 - Interview with an Aquanaut: 2051 Sea Odyssey

   What does it take to live, work, and do science on the ocean floor? In this episode of the BME Grad Podcast, host Devin Hubbard is joined by Dr. Dawn Kernagis (Scientific Director at Deep) and Dr. Virginia Papadopoulou (UNC Radiology & Biomedical Engineering) to explore the cutting edge of undersea research, human physiology, and biomedical innovation. From NASA-style underwater missions and saturation diving to ultrasound research on decompression and microbubbles, this conversation dives deep into how extreme environments are shaping the future of both human health and engineering design. The episode also highlights the 2051 Sea Odyssey initiative—a multidisciplinary effort combining research, storytelling, and a national student design competition aimed at solving real-world challenges in underwater environments. Learn about: Nonlinear career paths from physics, diving, and biomedical research into frontier science How extreme environments reveal new insights about human physiology The growing role of biomedical engineers in space-analog and ocean exploration Why communication, curiosity, and cross-disciplinary thinking are critical skills Opportunities for students to get involved in cutting-edge underwater innovation Whether you’re interested in academia, industry, or exploration, this episode shows how BME skills can take you far beyond the lab—all the way to the ocean floor.

3. 

   26 Mar 2026TRANSCRIPT

   S5E7 - Field Clinical Specialist, Avantika Pandita

   We are joined by cardiac electrophysiology Field Clinical specialist at Biotronik and Lampe BME alum, Avantika Pandita to discuss the role of field clinical specialist, electrophysiology, job and resume preparation, and career advancement!

Inside a recent episode

S5E8 - Senior Wisdom 2026

Published 7 May 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] It sets you up so well for doing anything. And you should take advantage of that and don't feel like you have to do the traditional route just because you think it's what you should do or what is normally done. Like I'm a really good example of somebody who started out coming in wanting to do the traditional PhD, big pharma route. I wanted to do the more maybe like regenerative medicine side of things, big pharma. And as I worked in research and got experienced, I realized that I didn't like it as much. And I loved working in racing and I love physics and I love math. And I was like, well, I can pursue that stuff because this degree is preparing me for that. […]

Who has been a guest on The BME Grad Podcast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Marcy Bullock
• Peter Franzen
• Matt Penny
• Jimmy Melton
• Thomas Kierski

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

6,577

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

11 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 62 / 100

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Quality

76

Social presence

0

YouTube

68

Engagement

51

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