Short description: Meet the ‘sensational 6’ podcast team that bring the podcast to you In this episode, you get to meet the team and hear about how the podcast went from dream to reality - Teamwork makes the dream work!
The ‘Sensational Six’ team:
Dr Christine Boinett - Creator and Executive producer
Originally from Kenya, is the product manager and head of training for the JUNO and GPS global genome projects at WSI. My expertise is in Bacterial genetics and antimicrobial resistance. In my current role, I develop free online bioinformatic courses for JUNO and GPS as well as continuing to deliver training for ACSC and the FutureLearn MOOC platform.
Dr. Alice Matimba - Senior producer
Originally from Zimbabwe, she manages the organisation, development and delivery of genomics courses for researchers and healthcare professionals in Africa, Asia and Latin America as part of the ACSC programme. Her expertise is in biomedical sciences, pharmacogenomics, health research and education, and capacity building for LMICs. @alicepn
Isabela Malta - Research Lead and Producer
Originally from Brazil, recently joined the ACSC team where she assists in managing the organisation and development of courses for audiences in Africa, Asia and Latin America. Her background is in microbiology and data sciences.
Emmanuella Oppong - Producer
Originally from Ghana, currently works as a teaching assistant in Harlem; she was a 2019 Watson fellow. Her background is in biomedical engineering, and global service & education.
Catherine Holmes - Marketing lead
From the UK, is a marketing professional currently working for Wellcome Genome Campus Connecting Science, leading on their marketing activities related to learning, training and research. Her background is marketing and communications for non-profit organisations.
Mariana Vaz - Sound and Media editor.
Originally from Portugal, is an award-winning filmmaker currently working on a freelance basis as a videographer and video editor. Previously interned with ACSC. More information about my work can be found here: marianacpvaz.com
Special thanks to:
Many thanks to our colleagues, friends, families and to you our listeners that made this podcast come to life. Hope you come back for season 2!
Contact us
Email: enquiries@yourdigimentor.net
Twitter: @mentor_podcast
Acknowledgements
Editing by Mariana Vaz: https://www.marianacpvaz.com/
Host: Emmanuela Oppong
Music: https://freesound.org/s/477388/
Support:
ACSC: https://coursesandconferences.wellcomegenomecampus.org