This is a podcast by the North American Vascular Biology Organization and its Education Committee featuring conversations with established PIs, as well as roundtables about different topics of interest to our NAVBO community. You can access each episode on your preferred podcast platform.
From academia to industry: how can scientific expertise drive real-world impact? 🎙️
Have you ever considered a career outside of academia and wondered "where do I even start?" or "will my bench expertise be enough?" In this episode, we explore the transition from academia to industry with Dr. David Ngai. He gives us insight into what it's really like to navigate the job market right now, how to make yourself more marketable to industry, and skills to develop before applying. This podcast is sponsored by NAVBO's Education Committee.
11 Feb 2026
Thriving in Science While Raising a Family: Featuring Dr. Carrie Shawber
In this Women in Science Day special, I sit down with Dr. Shawber, Associate Professor of Reproductive Sciences (in Obstetrics/Gynecology and Surgery) at Columbia University Medical Center, to talk about what it truly looks like to build a family while building a career in academia. We discuss motherhood, mentorship, challenges, and redefining success in science.
15 Oct 2025
Science beyond the bench: Interview with Dr. Jennifer Fang
As vascular biologists we know cell communication is the key to tissue regeneration - Without connection, healing fails! Science is no different. Talking about our work it’s an essential skill now. Join us in this episode, as we speak with Dr. Jennifer S. Fang, Assistant Professor in the Department of Cell and Molecular Biology at the School of Science & Engineering, Tulane University. Dr. Fang shares her journey balancing the academic career with her passion for science communication and the challenge to offer a "Science Communication Course" empowering the next generation of scientists to communicate their work with clarity and impact. Visit fanglab.tulane.edu to learn more — and if you're sharing your science online, we want to hear from you! share with us at Vascular Network. Let’s communicate science — together.
25 Aug 2025
Episode 16 - Interview with Dr Mingxia Gu
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Mingxia Gu, Associate Professor of Biochemistry at the Department of Anesthesiology & Perioperative Medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine, UCLA, as well as the Broad Stem Cell Research Center, about her career, lab relocation, and other related experiences. This podcast is a production of the NAVBO's education committee.
3 Jul 2025
Episode 15 - Interview with Dr Wayne Orr
Dr. Wayne Orr discusses his career, the U.S. research landscape, and his vision for the NAVBO community in this interview episode.
16 Apr 2025
Episode 14 - Interview with Dr. Sam Tsimikas and Dr. Longhou Fang
"In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Sam Tsimikas, Director of Vascular Medicine and Professor of Medicine at UC San Diego Health, and Dr. Longhou Fang, Associate Professor of Cardiovascular Sciences at Houston Methodist. They share their academic journeys and offer valuable insights into how collaboration between scientists and clinicians can help unravel the complexities of cardiovascular diseases. This podcast is a production of the NAVBO's education committee.
4 Dec 2024
Episode 13 - Interview with Dr. Jorge Castorena
Dr. Jorge Castorena shares his unique experiences and contributions to vascular research, highlighting the importance of diverse perspectives in advancing medical knowledge.
19 Jul 2024
Episode 12 - Interview with Dr. Stefania Nicoli
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Stefania Nicoli, Associate Professor at Yale School of Medicine, about her research interests, career, and other related experiences. This podcast is a production of the NAVBO's education committee.
7 May 2024
Episode 11 - Interview with Dr. Mahdi O. Garelnabi
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Mahdi O. Garelnabi, Associate Professor of Biochemistry at the Department of Biomedical & Nutritional Sciences, University of Massachusetts Lowell, about his career, interests in DEI initiatives, and other related experiences. This podcast is a production of the NAVBO's education committee.
26 Feb 2024
Episode 10 - Interview with Dr. Robert Hegele
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Robert Hegele, Distinguished University Professor of Medicine and Biochemistry, Western University, about his trajectory and career. This podcast is a production of the NAVBO's education committee.
24 Oct 2023
Episode 9 - Interview with Dr. Ke Yuan
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Ke Yuan from Boston Children's Hospital about her trajectory and career. This podcast is a production of the NAVBO's education committee.
21 Sept 2023
Episode 8 - Looking for a job in academia (part 2)
The new job cycle is starting and we are releasing a two-part panel discussion to talk about the job search, and transitioning from a postdoc to a faculty position.
5 Sept 2023
Episode 7 - Looking for a job in academia (part 1)
The new job cycle is starting and we are releasing a two-part panel discussion to talk about the job search, and transitioning from a postdoc to a faculty position.
20 Jul 2023
Episode 6 - Interview with Dr. Kishore Wary
In this new episode, we talk with Dr. Kishore Wary from the University of Illinois at Chicago about his career trajectory and service to the vascular community. This podcast is a production of the NAVBO's education committee.
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Zhiyu Dai and Dr. Vinicio de Jesus Perez about pulmonary hypertension, the progress that has been made in this field and what is next to come. This podcast is a production of the NAVBO's education committee.
17 Apr 2023
Episode 4 - Interview with Dr. Laura Niklason
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Laura Niklason from Yale University about her unique experiences as a PI. This podcast is a production of the NAVBO's education committee
9 Mar 2023
Episode 3 - Interview with Dr. Kristy Red-Horse
In this episode, we talk with Dr. Kristy Red-Horse from Stanford University about her trajectory and career. This podcast is a production of the NAVBO's education committee.
9 Feb 2023
Episode 2 - Panel discussion on Gender Equity: How can we all do better?
This episode is in honor of the international day of women and girls in science. We join Dr. Luisa Iruela-Arispe, Dr. Ondine Cleaver and Diana Lautenberger from the AAMC, in a discussion about gender equity in science.
11 Jan 2023
Episode 1 - Interview with Dr. Hasina Outtz Reed
In this episode, our host Dr. Lisandra Vila Ellis, talks with Dr. Hasina Outtz Reed from Weill Cornell about her career experiences and her trajectory. This podcast is a production of the NAVBO's education committee.
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