In this episode, we explore Dr Heather Fitzke's diverse career journey from social anthropology to public health & epidemiology, to a PhD and now post-doc in medical imaging in the field of neurogastroenterology. We explore the beauty and perils of working for the public sector, and academia in particular, and discover how Heather steered herself into the STEM field.
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Did you know that PhD students in the UK are twice as likely than other educated members of the general public to report symptoms of depression or anxiety, according to a recent study published in Nature by Chris Woolston? 71% of PhD students have at least mild depression, while 74% have some level of anxiety. Please speak to your GP or university counselling service if you are struggling with your mental health!
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