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eLife Community Voices

Hear from researchers across the globe as we explore the faces behind the science in this podcast from the eLife Communities team.

Latest episodes

Episode 3: Mayank Chugh

Having practised science in many countries, including his home in India, ECAG member Mayank appreciates the importance of mobility. He discusses citizenship as a privilege in academia, the value of community wherever you are, and the authenticity of embracing his scientific and creative self as one.

Episode 2: Brian Spurlock

Raised a fundamentalist Christian, Brian came to understand their queerness and neurodivergence through a love of science, going on to found a Queer STEM Writing Group. This episode takes a thoughtful look at the intersections and tensions of religion, queerness, neurodivergence and science through the story of a biomedical scientist.

Episode 1: Emmanuel Boakye

Emmanuel Boakye launched the African Reproducibility Network (AREN) as an eLife Community Ambassador with the goal of equipping African researchers for the global open science arena. He discusses the importance of training and building community, his drive for innovation, and his love of anime, football, and K-Drama!