Knowledge By Proxy

Tallan Black and Elsa Van Ankum are graduate students at the University of Saskatchewan with a passion for science communication! Our mission is to showcase the humanity at the heart of science through an inclusive, vulnerable, and compassionate lens. Join us as we interview early career researchers in STEM fields and reveal the person behind the discoveries. One story at a time, we will show how embracing empathy and failure enriches our research and the world around us.

Dr. Michelle Collins: Straight From the Heart 10/19/2022

Dr. Michelle Collins: Straight From the Heart Welcome back to a long-awaited episode with the esteemed Dr. Michelle Collins! The heart is a complex organ with a very important job -- if it doesn’t develop according to plan, the consequences can be disastrous. Dr. Collins (Assistant Professor in the dept. Of Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology, University of Saskatchewan) and her lab seek to understand the genetics underlying heart formation, in order to better understand cardiac diseases. How might one study such a thing? Using the tiny (and adorable) zebrafish, of course! Tune in to hear more about heart science, and Dr. Collins’ research journey. /episode/index/show/knowledgebyproxy/id/24729714

Dr. Jane Alcorn: A Jane of All Trades 04/26/2022

Dr. Jane Alcorn: A Jane of All Trades We're pleased to welcome the formidable Dr. Jane Alcorn (USask Dean of Pharmacy)! Have you ever wondered how a nursing parent's prescription could affect their baby, or what happens to all the cute lil critters used in lab research? We have these answers and so much more in this incredible episode with the one and only Queen of Pharmacokinetics! /episode/index/show/knowledgebyproxy/id/22909526

Katherine Fedoroff: Carp-e Diem 02/11/2022

Katherine Fedoroff: Carp-e Diem We are back and excited to introduce Katherine Fedoroff! Have you ever been out fishing and wondered if and how the sound of your boat may impact the local fish populations? Well Kathrine, an inspirational biologist and new Masters graduate from the University of Saskatchewan, is here to share her research and passion for mental health. /episode/index/show/knowledgebyproxy/id/22105865

Cassy Appelt: it's all in the genes 05/20/2021

Cassy Appelt: it's all in the genes Have you ever looked at a human face and wondered: Why are we like this? This week’s guest, Cassy Appelt, has your answers! Her PhD work zooms down to the molecular level to study how teeth and faces evolved together, and the genetic networks that drive their development. Tune in for the science, and stay for the heartfelt witticisms! /episode/index/show/knowledgebyproxy/id/19184135

Dr. Julia Boughner: the tooth, the whole tooth, & nothing but the tooth 04/08/2021

Dr. Julia Boughner: the tooth, the whole tooth, & nothing but the tooth We’re thrilled to introduce our next guest: Dr. Julia Boughner! Julia is an Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine. She’s an evolutionary developmental biologist & anthropologist, meaning she tackles questions about human & non-human primates using evo-devo methods (eg. genetics). Her lab’s research question is “What underlies the coordinated development and evolution of the jaws and teeth?”. /episode/index/show/knowledgebyproxy/id/18645089

Dr. Martha Lyon: The OG Science Mom 03/24/2021

Dr. Martha Lyon: The OG Science Mom We are so excited to welcome our first guest to KBP: Dr. Martha Lyon! Currently, she’s a Clinical Biochemist and Clinical Associate Professor at the University of Saskatchewan’s College of Medicine. /episode/index/show/knowledgebyproxy/id/18452228

Wisdom teeth, placentas, & getting lost in the literature 03/08/2021

Wisdom teeth, placentas, & getting lost in the literature Welcome to episode 2! Join Tallan & Elsa as we chat about the cycle of research: what is the process behind a published research paper? How does creativity factor into science? Follow along with a visual representation of this research cycle here, and let us know what you think on social media! /episode/index/show/knowledgebyproxy/id/18227846

Episode 1: Origin Stories 02/24/2021

Episode 1: Origin Stories Hey y’all, thanks for tuning in for our first episode! Tallan and Elsa chat about what got us into research, the genesis of the podcast, and our shared love of the Relic Hunter TV series. Hop onto our Instagram and let us know what you think! /episode/index/show/knowledgebyproxy/id/18071003

Episode 0: KBP Trailer 02/16/2021

Episode 0: KBP Trailer Hello friends! Here's a bite-sized preview of Tallan & Elsa's new podcast, Knowledge By Proxy. We're excited to show you the cool humans behind cutting-edge science in the near future. Be sure to subscribe & follow us on social media, and email us with any questions or guest suggestions! Insta: @knowledgebyproxy Twitter: @ProxyPod Gmail: [email protected] Website: /episode/index/show/knowledgebyproxy/id/17970305

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