Leading Collaboration in Food Nutrition Science Research with Matthew Teegarden, Ph.D. | Ep. 91
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On today’s episode we are talking about what a senior researcher does, the difficulties of collaboration in research and figuring out what you enjoy.
Matthew Teesgarden Ph.D., Senior Researcher and his role is providing strategic leadership for all scientific operations and communications in the Ohio States Foods for Health research initiative. FFH is focused on helping researchers work collaboratively to discover new ways in which food can enhance health. Matt completed his undergraduate and graduate degrees in Food Science at The Ohio State.
Sponsorship
- Canadian Food Innovation Network: CFIN’s Food Innovation Career Hub is a a one-stop-shop for food professionals, students, and employers. This community is home to anyone who is interested in a career in foodtech or is actively seeking talented employees for their food business. The Food Innovator Career Hub lets you search job openings, access original content, and connect with a growing community of food professionals and mentors.
Timestamps
(0:00) Introduction
(2:22) Matt's career journey
(6:48) Matt explains what a senior researcher does
(12:08) Ohio State's Food for Health Initiative
(22:24) Sponsor: Canadian Food Inovation Network
(23:00) How Matt learns about different disciplines
(27:30) Attending talks as a student
(31:10) Why Matt loves science communication
(43:56) How to figure out if you enjoy graduate science
(47:16) Matt's experience with IFT
Links
Ohio State Foods for Health Research Initiative
The Lancet Study on Diet and Health
Show Notes
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