What happens when the demands of graduate school intersect with the realities of parenthood? In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Jackie Hoermann-Elliott and Dr. Jenna Morton-Aiken, editors of the book Parenting While PhDing. Together, they explore what it means to navigate academic life while…
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Comment passer du doctorat à une carrière stratégique dans l’industrie biotech ? Dans cet épisode en français, Dr Yamina Berchiche partage son cheminement, depuis ses débuts en biochimie à l’Université de Montréal jusqu’à son rôle de conseillère auprès de startups, d’investisseurs et de CROs dans le domaine des GPCR. Avec plus de 20 ans d’expérience…
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What happens when a GPCR scientist steps out of the lab and into biotech leadership Dr. Yamina Berchiche’s career spans both sides of the bench — from decoding GPCR signaling in academia to launching a global platform for GPCR scientists and consultants. In this conversation, she shares how she used storytelling, networking, and scientific insight…
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What drives us to pursue a PhD—and what happens when that drive fades or fractures under pressure? In this candid and thought-provoking episode, David welcomes Dr. Agnieszka Piotrowska – founder of The Scholars Mentor – to talk about the invisible struggles of doctoral life, especially for international PhD students. Drawing on her background in psychoanalysis…
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How do you go from studying the stars to helping others shine in their science communication? 🌟 In this inspiring conversation, astrophysicist, TV host, and TEDx speaker Arnaud Stiepen joins David Mendes to share how he built a bridge between research and the public through Nexus by Arnaud Stiepen — his platform for transforming complex…
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Enregistré en direct à l’UQAR lors des Journées de la relève en recherche (J2R) 2025 de l’ACFAS, cet épisode spécial de Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD met en lumière les voix de cinq professionnel·les aux parcours divers après les études supérieures. Au cours de cette table ronde d’ouverture des J2R, David Mendes a exploré avec…
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If your academic credentials are being met with confusion – or worse, silence – outside the ivory tower, it might be time for a branding reframe. In this episode, David Mendes speaks with Michael Dargie – international speaker, brand strategist, and author of Brandjitsu. Known for helping creative rebels go from “meh” to memorable, Michael…
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Bienvenue dans ce nouvel épisode d’Horizon PhD! Dans cet épisode spécial d’Horizon PhD, je t’emmène à la rencontre de sept PhDs qui ont choisi une voie peu connue, mais pleine de sens : devenir scientifique en résidence dans une délégation du Québec à l’étranger. À Toronto, New York, Mexico, Rabat, Paris, Rome et à Séoul,…
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Do you ever feel like there just aren’t enough hours in the day? For many graduate students, PhDs, and early-career professionals, time scarcity feels like the biggest obstacle to building a sustainable and fulfilling career. This week on Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, I talk with Michelle Niemeyer — speaker, coach, and former attorney…
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What happens after you land your first job post-PhD? For many researchers, the transition from academia is just the beginning. In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, Katerina Thomas joins David to explore how mentorship, self-awareness, and internal motivation shape the next stages of a PhD’s career journey. Drawing from her own…
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