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Step into the mysterious and visually stunning world of The Electric State as host Francesca Amiker takes you behind the scenes with the creative masterminds who brought Simon Stålenhag’s dystopian vision to life. In this premiere episode, directors Joe and Anthony Russo, stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt, writers Christopher Markus and Stephen McFeely, and producers Angela Russo-Otstot and Chris Castaldi reveal how they transformed a haunting graphic novel into an epic cinematic experience. Watch The Electric State coming to Netflix on March 14th. Check out more from Netflix Podcasts . State Secrets: Inside the Making of The Electric State is produced by Netflix and Treefort Media.…

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National Institute for Health and Care Research

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The National Institute for Health and Care Research (NIHR): funding, enabling and delivering world-class health and care research that transforms people's lives. Visit our website: www.nihr.ac.uk

58 episodes

#Science #NIHR #Life Sciences #Research #Health and Well-Being #Fund

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Conversations to Cultivate Change - Episode 2 29:24

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Conversations to Cultivate Change: Leading with purpose - Professor Robina Coker on building a career, mentorship and research In this episode, host Dr Keerti Gedela is joined by Professor Robina Coker, professor of practice and consultant in respiratory medicine at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust. Robina was previously the clinical director of the NIHR Clinical Research Network North West London, before its transition as part of the NIHR Research Delivery Network. Drawing on over 35 years in clinical medicine, Professor Coker reflects on her early inspirations, the evolving realities of working in the NHS, and the enduring values of patient-centred care. She shares thought-provoking insights on medical education, compassionate leadership, and the importance of nurturing diverse perspectives within clinical and research teams. Robina also discusses her leadership journey and the lessons she has carried forward - shaped by personal mentors and a deep belief in the power of encouragement and inclusion. This inspiring conversation highlights the role of reflection, resilience, and representation in shaping a more equitable and innovative future in health and care research. Listen now to learn why leadership rooted in authenticity and support can transform teams and systems. Host Dr Keerti Gedela is a clinician based at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, and leads research inclusion work for the NIHR North London Regional Research Delivery Network.…

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Gender considerations for inclusive CEI 36:19

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This is the second episode of our series, Spotlight on community engagement and involvement (CEI): Leaving no one behind. Heidi Surridge, NIHR Senior Research Manager for CEI, hosts this episode and is joined by Prince Tommy Williams, Executive Director of Lifeline Nehemiah Projects , Mangenda Kamara, Co-founder of 2YoungLives , and Sanjog Thakuri, Consultant on Child Participation, Governance and Professional and Organisational Development. The guests discuss what is meant by leaving no one behind, challenges of engaging gender groups in their research, the impact of their research on communities and provide tips for leaving no one behind in CEI. Prince and Mangenda are affiliated with the NIHR Global Health Research Group: Implementation of simple solutions to reduce maternal and neonatal mortality and build research capacity in Sierra Leone . Get to know our speakers Prince Tommy Williams has over 20 years of experience in CEI. His impactful leadership during the 2014 to 2015 Ebola outbreak in Sierra Leone saw him coordinate a vital response for the Kuntorloh, Wellington community, saving 20,000 lives providing messaging and essential support to 18,000 individuals in quarantine homes. Under his guidance, projects funded by Big Lottery, Comic Relief, Lifeline Network International and NIHR have successfully reached marginalised groups in deprived communities. Prince's unwavering commitment to improving lives, leaving no one behind, continues to inspire and empower those in need. Mangenda Kamara is a research assistant for 2yL, a community engagement expert, a gender expert and a PhD student in the Department of Sociology and Social Work. With extensive experience in community engagement, Mangenda specializes in guiding, coaching and mentoring people in the community, especially women, to drive positive change. Her work fosters inclusive educational environments and empowering local communities. In Mangenda's PhD research, she explored adolescent pregnancy in Sierra Leone through a womanist lens, focusing on the Tombo and Mattru Jong communities. This research strengthens her commitment to advocating for gender equity, youth empowerment and educational access. Her engagement spans policy advisory roles, grassroots initiatives and partnerships that create sustainable community-driven solutions. Sanjog Thakuri is an intersectional feminist with a special focus on Boyhood, Masculinity, and MenEngage. He has worked with and for the community for over 2 decades by engaging the community for the advocacy and transformation of harmful social norms. Sanjog's policy support for government and advocacy programming for and with development partners and UN agencies is mostly focused on empowering the community and listening to them. Heidi Surridge is a Senior Research Manager at the NIHR - Global Health Research, CEI and Research Inclusion. She has a nursing background, before gaining a BA (Hons) in Social Sciences and a Masters in Sociological Research in Health Care, then working as a health researcher in the UK. Heidi has worked for the NIHR for 16 years, facilitating, supporting and advocating public and community involvement in research and the management of research funding. She is dedicated to enabling communities to have ethical, relevant and mutually beneficial involvement in health research worldwide, from research priority setting through to policy and service provider uptake. T his episode was recorded in late 2024. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.…

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Leaving no one behind in CEI: What do we mean? 36:00

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This is the first episode of our podcast series, Spotlight on community engagement and involvement (CEI): Leaving no one behind. Episode 1 introduces the Leave No One Behind agenda and discusses its importance in the context of CEI. Gary Hickey, NIHR Senior Research Manager for Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement hosts this podcast and is joined by Professor Kara Hanson, Director of Global Health Research Programmes at NIHR and Noni Mumba, Head of Community Engagement at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme. The guests discuss the importance of CEI in NIHR-funded research and what is meant by leaving no one behind, challenges and examples from their work, and provide tips for leaving no one behind in CEI. Get to know our speakers Gary Hickey is a Senior Research Manager at the NIHR and also Chair of the International Patient and Public Involvement Network. He is passionate about promoting and sharing knowledge from across the globe about how to involve the public and communities in research. Gary works with researchers and the public providing advice, guidance and training on patient and public involvement in health and social care research. In addition, he writes, presents and is involved in several podcasts on these issues. Kara Hanson is Professor of Health System Economics and Dean, Faculty of Public Health and Policy at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine. She holds degrees in Economics and Political Science (McGill University, Canada); Economics and politics of development (University of Cambridge); and International Health Economics (Harvard University). Her research contributions are in the areas of health financing and the private health sector. She is Director of the UK NIHR Global Health Research Programme. Noni Mumba is an engagement practitioner with over 10 years expertise in community engagement for global health research. This expertise also includes engaging broadly with specific publics of interest, including local and national policy makers in Kenya. Her role at KEMRI Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP) includes development of engagement strategies and innovative approaches for the engagement and involvement of host communities, stakeholders, and policy makers in research planning, conduct, and uptake of findings into policy. She also supports monitoring, evaluation and learning of engagement activities. Noni is involved in building the capacity of KWTRP engagement staff and researchers on engagement. In the last 5 years, this capacity strengthening has extended beyond KWTRP through webinars, teaching engagements, and collaborative research projects.…

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Conversations to Cultivate Change - Episode 1 55:59

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In this episode of Conversations to Cultivate Change, host Dr Keerti Gedela sits down with consultant ophthalmologist and Director of Research & Development, Dr Christiana Dinah, to explore her inspiring journey through medicine and research. From her early years in Nigeria to breaking barriers in UK healthcare, Christiana shares her experiences of being championed and underestimated, navigating career challenges as an immigrant, and using her unique perspective to drive inclusion and innovation in clinical research. Join us for an engaging and thought-provoking discussion on resilience, purpose, and how we can better support diverse voices in healthcare.…

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What is the impact of a gradual reduction of antipsychotics? 23:36

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Antipsychotic medicines reduce the risk of psychotic episodes – and they are recommended for long-term use by people with schizophrenia or recurrent psychosis. But the medicines can have such unpleasant side effects that people prescribed these drugs may want to reduce or to stop them. In this podcast, Helen Saul, Editor in Chief of NIHR Evidence, speaks with Joanna Moncrieff, Professor of Critical and Social Psychiatry at University College London; and Rachel Upthegrove, Professor of Psychiatry and Youth Mental Health at the University of Birmingham. They discuss an NIHR trial in which people were supported to gradually reduce their antipsychotic treatment Read a full transcript of the episode here . The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.…

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Local green spaces are linked with better mental health 9:41

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Green and blue spaces could improve mental health through the opportunities they provide to socialise and exercise; it could also be that these spaces improve air quality. But other factors, such as wealth, may explain this difference. In this podcast, Helen Saul, Editor in Chief of NIHR Evidence, speaks with Sarah Rogers, Professor of Health Informatics at the University of Liverpool about the impact of green space on our mental health and her study aiming to tease out the impact of green and blue spaces alone, regardless of wealth or other factors. Read a full transcript of the episode here. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.…

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Improving leadership in surgery 23:28

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The NHS is paying increasing attention to leadership within clinical teams. Leadership training can be delivered in different ways, for example, to the team leader alone or to all team members. However, it is not clear which approaches work best. Researchers looked at leadership training for surgeons, and asked what makes training effective. In this podcast, Helen Saul, Editor in Chief of NIHR Evidence, speaks with Amy Grove, Professor of Implementation Science and NIHR Advanced Fellow, University of Warwick; and Peter Hutchinson, Director of Clinical Research, Royal College of Surgeons of England. They discuss key elements of leadership training: feedback, personal characteristics and atmosphere. Read a full transcript of the episode here . The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.…

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10 years of the NIHR Leicester EXCEED Study 16:29

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Professor Martin Tobin and Dr Catherine John talk to Professor Turi King about the first 10 years of the NIHR Leicester EXCEED Study, from its original aims through to the research questions its data is helping to answer today. EXCEED (Extended Cohort for E-health, Environment and DNA) is a longitudinal health study that looks at the causes of long-term health conditions by collecting information about genes and lifestyle. More than 11,000 people have already taken part in our research which is leading to discoveries that can improve and save lives. Based at the University of Leicester, EXCEED is a uniquely valuable resource for health research as it combines genetic, environmental and lifestyle factors to offer researchers a detailed picture of how health is influenced by people's DNA as well as what's happening in their lives and the world around them. www.exceed.org.uk…

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Clinicians in Conversation: Developing the UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway 14:56

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Discover how the UK is taking vaccine research delivery to the next level with NIHR support. During the pandemic the UK demonstrated its ability to deliver vaccine trials at pace and scale. In this podcast you will hear how that UK expertise and capability is being harnessed to drive rapid development of future vaccines. Professors Andrew Ustianowski and Saul Faust discuss four key areas of work now underway to develop the UK Vaccine Innovation Pathway. From growing our community of vaccine trial investigators, to developing site capability, and from optimising study placement to building awareness and engagement throughout the UK population. This podcast is an essential listen for all those involved or interested in contributing to vaccine development and trial delivery. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care. View the accessible transcript for this podcast…

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Be Part of Research: Exploring public health research 21:59

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In this episode we are exploring public health research - what it is and how it can help people to live healthier and longer lives. For many people their only experience of public health research will be related to infection prevention and protection during the COVID19 pandemic. But that's just one area of public health research and this podcast explores the bigger picture of what public health research is and how it can benefit us all. Our host, Professor Turi King chats with Professor Jane West who is NIHR national speciality lead for public health and director of public health research at Bradford Institute for Health Research and also Professor Rosie McEachan who is director of the Born in Bradford research study about the work they are doing. Episode show notes and transcript .…

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Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: The right antibiotics in the right situations 47:23

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his short new NIHR podcast series hosted by Professor William Hope, Dame Sally Davies Chair of AMR Research and Co-Lead of the NIHR Infectious Diseases National Specialty Group, brings together experts in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) to discuss the threat posed by AMR and what can and should be done to tackle the problem. In this third episode, William is joined by Professor David Paterson, Professor of Medicine at the National University of Singapore.…

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Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: Antifungal resistance 38:23

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This short new NIHR podcast series hosted by Professor William Hope, Dame Sally Davies Chair of AMR Research and Co-Lead of the NIHR Infectious Diseases National Specialty Group, brings together experts in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) to discuss the threat posed by AMR and what can and should be done to tackle the problem. In this second episode, William is joined by medical mycologist Professor Neil Gow, Deputy Vice-Chancellor for Research and Impact at the University of Exeter, to discuss antifungal resistance.…

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Tackling Antimicrobial Resistance: Lessons from the Covid-19 Pandemic 45:53

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This short new NIHR podcast series hosted by Professor William Hope, Dame Sally Davies Chair of AMR Research and Co-Lead of the NIHR Infectious Diseases National Specialty Group, brings together experts in Antimicrobial Resistance (AMR) to discuss the threat posed by AMR and what can and should be done to tackle the problem. In this first episode, William is joined by Professor Susan Hopkins, Chief Medical Advisor at the UK Health Security Agency.…

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Spotlight on community engagement and involvement (CEI): Managing CEI in a pandemic 39:44

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The global pandemic has had a huge influence on how we work. This episode, with guests from multiple NIHR funded projects, explores how the COVID-19 pandemic affected community engagement and involvement (CEI) activities, as well as how CEI and research was adapted to cater to local restrictions and changing context. The guest speakers describe how CEI is embedded in their research, how it has benefitted their projects and the CEI work they are most proud of. In addition to this, the guests also share the challenges they faced within CEI due to COVID-19, how these challenges were addressed and their experiences with online CEI. If you’ve listened to any of our podcast series on community engagement and involvement (CEI), we'd love to hear what you think! Share your thoughts with our survey: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzm5ZYyCjF7VhVQs4cidrQJR6ck1z5xdVB5_s_xgiLb1UdEg/viewform Please note these podcasts were recorded in early 2022. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect those of the NIHR or the Department of Health and Social Care.…

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Spotlight on community engagement and involvement (CEI): CEI and the difference it makes 37:25

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