When Science Finds a Way
By Wellcome
Join botanist-turned-Hollywood actor Alisha Wainwright as she meets the trailblazing scientists and researchers changing the world, alongside the people who have inspired and contributed to their work.
From community-led climate change solutions, to cutting edge technology that’s redefining disease, and fresh approaches to treating mental health disorders, When Science Finds a Way will show you a world of creative solutions from people at the heart of the greatest health challenges of our time.
Brought to you by Wellcome, an independent global foundation that supports science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone. Please visit wellcome.org for more information.
From community-led climate change solutions, to cutting edge technology that’s redefining disease, and fresh approaches to treating mental health disorders, When Science Finds a Way will show you a world of creative solutions from people at the heart of the greatest health challenges of our time.
Brought to you by Wellcome, an independent global foundation that supports science to solve the urgent health challenges facing everyone. Please visit wellcome.org for more information.
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Bonus Episode: What does the future hold for global health?
Throughout this podcast series, we've met trailblazing scientists and researchers changing the world, alongside the people who have inspired and contributed to their work. In this final bonus episode, Julia Gillard, Chair of Wellcome, brings... -
Will genomic sequencing prevent future pandemics?
During the Covid-19 pandemic, the benefits of sequencing infectious disease pathogens became more visible than ever before. The possibilities are huge: genomic sequencing is allowing scientists to unlock the secrets of disease prevention, helping... -
Should we give out cash to improve mental health?
Poor mental health has always been associated with lower socio-economic status, but what if you turned the idea on its head and administered cash transfers as a mental health treatment in and of itself? The scientific research community has long... -
How can we feed the world with a changing climate?
With rising temperatures and shifting climates imperilling our crops, the food chain – from planting to consumer – is under threat. This could lead to higher food prices, poor nutrition, hunger and migration. Alisha is in conversation with... -
Waking up: How can sleep impact on mental health?
It may seem obvious that a lack of sleep can exacerbate poor mental health - whether a symptom, cause or both, the two go hand in hand. But until very recently, there was little scientific research to back this idea up – and as a result, sleep... -
One scientist’s journey to respecting indigenous customs
When Danish geneticist, Professor Eske Willerslev led the team that sequenced the first ancient human genome in 2010, he opened up a world of research possibilities with global significance. But this potential comes with risk. Research into DNA from.… -
How can volunteering to be infected save lives?
Vaccines are formidable tools against infectious disease. But the success of a vaccine in one part of the world doesn’t guarantee similar outcomes elsewhere. That’s where human infection studies come in – where volunteers, closely monitored by... -
One billion homes: How can we revitalize informal settlements?
Around the world, roughly one billion people live in informal settlements – residential areas that fall outside the jurisdiction of governments. These communities live without traditional centralised sanitation and water systems. As a result, the... -
Can new technology help predict psychosis?
Psychosis is one of the most severe, and most stigmatised, mental health conditions. But what if technology could help us spot the signs early on? Could more accurate prediction help guide earlier intervention, to produce better outcomes for people a… -
Can a research study change a city?
What can you learn from studying 40,000 people in one city? A UK study called Born In Bradford is doing just that, and it’s a concept that could be applied around the world. It began in 2007, tracking pregnant women, their children and...
