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Since Dec 2024
Latest Episode Apr 2026

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About This Podcast

Hey pals, my name is Ahmed Ibrahim, I’m a research professor in Los Angeles. I am endlessly curious and inspired by the career trajectories of people in science. How did their lived experience shape their current perspectives and future career choices. What do they value? What wisdom do they have to share? Each week I sit down with graduate students, postdocs, faculty, industry folks, and others to create a mosaic of stories that make scientists who they are. If you’re interested in sharing your story, reach out to me at [email protected].

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Kamil Gorecki says focus on what you care about and disregard the rest

Apr 04, 2026 1h 47m

This week, I speak to the thoughtful and passionate Kamil Gorecki, a biochemist/microbiologist at the University of California Irvine. We talk about his formative years in his native Poland and his…

Kristin says improve the world through what you do!

Mar 28, 2026 1h 12m

This week, I talk to my long time friend Kristin Luther an industry specialist in extracellular vesicles (EVs). We talk about her broad interest early in life, her foray into medical illustration,…

Emma Vidal says say yes to things and see where it takes you

Mar 21, 2026 58m

On this episode, I have the sincere pleasure of speaking with the incredibly creative and talented Emma Vidal. Emma is a scientific illustrator, art director, and founder of Draw Impacts where she…

International Women's Day: A salute to the Arabic Woman

Mar 08, 2026 8m

Hey friends, on this special mini-episode, I celebrate International Women's Day by highlighting Arabic women who despite their historic and perhaps unparalleled heroism, service, scholarship, and…

Gemma Alderton says follow your gut!

Feb 28, 2026 1h 46m

On this week's episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with the brilliant and effortlessly funny Dr. Gemma Alderton. Gemma is a consultant, editor and writer with nearly two decades of editorial…

Helen Collins says take the time to get to know yourself and what excites you!

Feb 14, 2026 1h 20m

On this week's episode, I chat with the brilliant and thoughtful Dr. Helen Collins, Assistant Professor of Cardiology at the University of Louisville. We talk about discovering her passion for…

Re-release: Julia Bauman says take notice of your reaction to things!

Feb 07, 2026 1h 6m

This week, I revisit my episode with the fun, engaging, and thoughtful Julie Bauman, a graduate student at Stanford and a science content creator in her own right! Through her TikTok channel 60…

Kenneth Gouin says be open to new opportunities!

Jan 31, 2026 1h 5m

On this first episode of season 2, I sit down with my colleague and friend, Kenneth Gouin, a brilliant and thoughtful bioinformatics scientist. We discuss his early interest in regenerative medicine,…

Season 2-Promo

Jan 26, 2026 3m

Hey Friends, Welcome to the second season of Saturday Morning Lab! We started a little later this year as I've been wrangling with a severe flu virus. But great things have also happened since season…

Amanda Williams says be open to the magic and positivity of the world around you.

Sep 20, 2025 1h 34m

On National Neonatal Nurses Week, I sit down with Amanda Williams, a neonatal clinical nurse specialist, content creator, and consultant at Amanda's NICU ED. We talk about her path to a nursing…

Summer Book Club: Labwork to Leadership by Dr. Jen Heemstra

Sep 05, 2025 6m

Hey friends, in this special episode, I review the book "Labwork to Leadership: a concise guide to thriving in the science job you weren't trained for". Scientists receive sufficient training to…

Summer Bonus: My former intern, Jamie Lee, says keep asking questions!

Aug 30, 2025 1h 31m

My former research intern Jamie Lee stops by my office to record a bonus episode! We talk about her beginnings as a naturalist, a seeker, her "aha" moment for medicine and discovering her passion for…

Campfire Confessions 5 of 5: A waning crescent

Aug 02, 2025 6m

On this last installment of Campfire Confessions, I reflect on having lunch with a friend I hadn't seen in a long time and one Arabic translator's experience working in a refugee camp on an Greek…

Campfire Confessions 4 of 5: Gun it!!

Jul 25, 2025 7m

On this episode of Campfire Confessions, I talk about a time when I caused havoc on the UC Irvine campus driving a semi-truck. I also talk about a very pleasant surprise by my research team.

Campfire Confessions 3 of 5: Quid pro fellow

Jul 18, 2025 6m

On the third installment of Campfire Confessions, I recount an awkward instance when a conference speaker showed up to an empty hall save one enthusiastic audience member. I also share a recent…

Campfire Confessions 2 of 5: The mystery pellet

Jul 11, 2025 8m

On this second installment of Campfire Confessions, we tell the tale of a recent college graduate desperately looking for a job then faced with a tough decision after a major screw up during his…

Campfire Confessions 1 of 5: On pens and needles

Jul 05, 2025 4m

In this first installment of Campfire Confessions, we relate the tale of a Masters in Public Health Student who finds himself at odds with his practicum mentor when he decides to strike out on his…

Campfire Confessions: Send me your stories!

Jun 24, 2025 2m

Happy Summer, friends! I love camping and I love swapping tales around the campfire. That is why I am collecting your work stories this summer to feature them on the podcast. Whether it happened…

Season 1 Wrap: I say thank you

Jun 21, 2025 7m

Hey friends, as we close out season 1, I reflect on the genesis of our little project, I have some people to thank, and discuss what's in store for season 2! Have a great summer!

Season Finale: Denis Noble says bravely embrace new thinking-Part 2, Final

Jun 14, 2025 1h 7m

This week, part 2 of my season finale episode with Dr. Denis Noble. We discuss an expanded view of biology, thinking on a systems level and the need to embrace new paradigms of biology. See Dr.…

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