Beaker Banter is a science entertainment podcast featuring innovators who are changing the world for the better. We have fun conversations, where listeners get to know the people and the stories behind the research. Learn about their inspiration, challenges, and of course, their discoveries. The podcast is presented in partnership with Innovation UBC and hosted by Dr. Marissa Lithopoulos, who is a classic triple threat – musician, comedian, and scientist. Marissa is on a mission to show the creative side of science. Join them as they transform science from the beaker into banter.
On this episode of Beaker Banter, host Dr. Marissa Lithopoulos sits down with Assistant Professor and DMCBH member Dr. Brett Hilton. We learn about his dual degree in Biology and English Literature and how he had to quite literally balance this on the Great Wall of China! We also take a deep dive into his devotion to solving one of medicine’s most pressing questions, how can we regenerate the nervous system?
Dr. Marissa Lithopoulos is a scientist and storyteller. As a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University of British Columbia, Marissa helps us understand how stem cells contribute to brain development and how we can harness this potential to treat conditions affecting the brain. She is the Co-Founder of Beaker Banter and Founder of Science, Stand-Up, & Song, initiatives that aim to bridge the gap between scientists and the public.
