Alzheimer’s and Science Communication with Dr Sabine Bird

<p>Dr Sabine Bird's background has taken her from a science degree at the University of Cologne in Germany, and extensive work experience at a biotech company for nearly 3 years, to medical research laboratories in Ireland and Australia. Sabine ended up in a clinical setting within the Neurosciences Research team at Edith Cowan University in Perth.</p><p>While working there, she gained extensive experience in neuropsychological testing of clinical study participants in addition to continuing some laboratory work alongside. Sabine ultimately completed her PhD in Neurosciences within the same research group through the University of Western Australia in Perth.</p><p><br></p><p>Sabine has a true passion for learning about scientific matters, which includes reading and learning about a broad spectrum of fields, and does not reject an opportunity that helps her expand her horizons, provides a challenge, or gives new thinking tools to apply to all situations in life.</p><p><br></p><p>In our conversation, we talk about STEM education and communication, Alzheimer's research, and endurance cycling.</p><p><br></p><p>Show Notes (<a href="https://steampoweredshow.com/shows/sabine-bird/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">link</a>)</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>[00:50] Sabine's journey from biology to neuroscience.</p><p><br></p><p>[01:37] The European practice of working in your field of study while you complete your studies.</p><p><br></p><p>[02:02] Completing her studies in Ireland.</p><p><br></p><p>[04:02] Taking a 'gap year' to... study more.</p><p><br></p><p>[05:11] The factors that contribute to Europe having better access to applicable part-time jobs while studying.</p><p><br></p><p>[05:43] The ABC region.</p><p><br></p><p>[07:25] Observations on the density and support of similar industries in Perth and Australia.</p><p><br></p><p>[08:16] Diversity of experience and backgrounds expands our thinking and leads to more advances.</p><p><br></p><p>[10:52] Cultivating educational support for the young.</p><p><br></p><