Research Stories

From the University of Glasgow, Research Stories features an in-depth conversations with researchers, offering insight into their career journeys, collaborations, and the impact of their research. The show aims to foster curiosity, demystify research, and open new conversations about how research is done across disciplines.

Research Stories is a education podcast hosted by University of Glasgow, with 6 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

University of Glasgow hosts Research Stories, a education show with 6 episodes published.

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  Episode #2

  Chris Halsey: What does the future look like for childhood leukaemia?

  Aug 17, 202637 minS2

  Professor Chris Halsey discusses the evolution of childhood leukaemia treatment, the search for kinder and gentler therapies, and the partnerships that make progress possible. In this episode: Advances in childhood leukaemia treatment and survival rates. New approaches to drug delivery. Immunotherapy and personalised cancer treatments. The role of multidisciplinary clinical teams in supporting children and families. The vision behind the Scottish Health & Biomedical Institute (SHBI). The importance of team science in addressing complex health challenges. Guest Bio Professor Chris Halsey is Professor of Paediatric Haemato-Oncology at the University of Glasgow and a leading researcher in childhood leukaemia. Her work focuses on developing safer, more targeted treatments for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. Alongside her laboratory research, she is actively involved in clinical trials, international research collaborations and multidisciplinary initiatives aimed at improving outcomes for children with cancer. Chris also plays a leadership role in the Scottish Health & Biomedical Institute (SHBI), which brings together researchers from across Scotland to tackle complex health challenges. Partnership Ecosystem Research doesn't happen in isolation. This section highlights the organisations, networks and collaborators that help turn ideas into impact. University of Glasgow NHS Scotland Children and families affected by cancer European childhood leukaemia trial networks Clinical researchers Data scientists AI specialists Biomedical researchers Scottish Health & Biomedical Institute Cancer charities and funders Resources & Links Guest & Research Professor Chris Halsey – University of Glasgow Staff Profile: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/cancersciences/staff/chrishalsey/ School of Cancer Sciences: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/cancersciences/ Cancer Research UK Scotland Institute: https://www.crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk/ Key Projects & Programmes Scottish Health & Biomedical Institute (SHBI): https://www.gla.ac.uk/research/az/shbi/ Collaborators & Partners NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde: https://www.nhsggc.scot/ Cancer Research UK: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/ Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group (CCLG): https://www.cclg.org.uk/ Organisations Mentioned Cancer Research UK: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/ NHS Scotland: https://www.nhs.scot/ Children’s Cancer and Leukaemia Group: https://www.cclg.org.uk/ Further Reading Blood Cancer UK: https://bloodcancer.org.uk/ Leukaemia UK: https://www.leukaemiauk.org.uk/ Cancer Research UK – Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia: https://www.cancerresearchuk.org/about-cancer/childrens-cancer/acute-lymphoblastic-leukaemia Related Initiatives Health Data Research UK: https://www.hdruk.ac.uk/ Medical Research Council: https://www.ukri.org/councils/mrc/ Further Resources World Health Organization – Childhood Cancer: https://www.who.int/health-topics/cancers National Cancer Institute – Childhood Leukaemia: https://www.cancer.gov/ Hosted and produced by Nick Bruce, with questions, recording, editing, mixing, artwork and original music by Nick. Production assistants: Temiloluwa Ajayi & Conor Molloy.

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  Episode #1

  Naveed Sattar: Can We Solve Obesity?

  Jul 31, 202639 minS2

  Featuring Professor Naveed Sattar, Professor of Cardiometabolic Medicine and Honorary Consultant, University of Glasgow Summary Professor Naveed Sattar discusses weight loss drugs, the role of curiosity in scientific discovery, the importance of challenging accepted ideas, and how evidence-based research shapes healthcare policy. Drawing on decades of work in diabetes, obesity and cardiovascular disease, he explains how randomised clinical trials transform medical practice, why obesity has become one of the defining public health challenges of our time, and how emerging weight-loss therapies could reshape the future of healthcare. In this episode: The origins of curiosity, scientific thinking and challenging established expertise. How research evidence progresses from observation to world-changing clinical practice. The importance of randomised controlled trials and why they remain the gold standard of medical evidence. Key discoveries linking obesity to diabetes, fatty liver disease, psoriasis and other long-term health conditions. The growing obesity crisis, changing food environments and the role of public policy. The opportunities and limitations of new GLP-1 and weight-loss medications. Working with policymakers, industry and healthcare systems to improve public health outcomes. The future of diabetes prevention and treatment research. Lessons on leadership, humility, resilience, mentorship and lifelong learning. Guest Bio Professor Naveed Sattar is an internationally recognised scientist and Professor of Cardiometabolic Medicine at the University of Glasgow, as well as an Honorary Consultant at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. His research focuses on the causes, prevention and treatment of obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. He has authored more than 1,000 scientific publications, contributed to major international clinical guidelines, and played important roles in landmark clinical trials. In 2023, he was appointed Chair of the UK Government Obesity Healthcare Goals Programme. Resources & Links Professor Naveed Sattar – University of Glasgow Staff Profile: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/cardiovascularmetabolic/staff/naveedsattar/ School of Cardiovascular & Metabolic Health, University of Glasgow: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/cardiovascularmetabolic/ Partnership Ecosystem University of Glasgow NHS Scotland Glasgow Royal Infirmary UK Government Obesity Healthcare Goals Programme American Diabetes Association (ADA) American Heart Association (AHA) Pharmaceutical companies developing obesity and diabetes treatments Clinical trial networks across the UK and internationally Policymakers and government advisers Public health organisations Research groups specialising in obesity, diabetes, cardiology and metabolic medicine Key Organisations Mentioned American Diabetes Association (ADA): https://diabetes.org/ American Heart Association (AHA): https://www.heart.org/ NHS Scotland: https://www.nhs.scot/ NHS – Obesity: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/obesity/ NHS – Type 2 Diabetes: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/type-2-diabetes/ Clinical Trials & Studies Discussed DIRECT Trial WOSCOPS ASCOT Researchers Mentioned Professor Mike Lean: https://www.gla.ac.uk/schools/healthwellbeing/staff/michaellean/ Professor Roy Taylor: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/magres/staff/profile/roytaylor.html Professor John Buse: https://www.med.unc.edu/medicine/endocrinology-metabolism/faculty/john-b-buse-md-phd/ Professor Jim Shepherd: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/?term=Shepherd+J+WOSCOPS Obesity & Diabetes Research UK Government Obesity Healthcare Goals Programme: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/life-sciences-healthcare-goals/obesity-healthcare-goals Obesity Health Alliance: https://obesityhealthalliance.org.uk/ World Obesity Federation: https://www.worldobesity.org/ Diabetes UK: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/ Medicines Discussed Tirzepatide (Mounjaro): https://www.nhs.uk/medicines/tirzepatide/ GLP-1 Receptor Agonists: https://www.diabetes.org.uk/about-diabetes/looking-after-diabetes/treatments/tablets-and-medication/glp-1 British Heart Foundation – Cholesterol: https://www.bhf.org.uk/informationsupport/risk-factors/high-cholesterol Statins: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/statins/ Journals & Publications Mentioned The Lancet: https://www.thelancet.com/ British Journal of Ophthalmology: https://bjo.bmj.com/ Further Reading Diabetes Remission Research: https://www.ncl.ac.uk/magres/research/diabetes/reversal/ WHO Obesity Factsheet: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/obesity-and-overweight Office for Health Improvement and Disparities: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/office-for-health-improvement-and-disparities Hosted and produced by Nick Bruce, with questions, recording, editing, mixing, artwork and original music by Nick. Production assistants: Temiloluwa Ajayi & Conor Molloy

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  Episode #6

  Qammer Abbasi: From Body-Centric Networks to All-Senses Holography

  Oct 12, 202528 minS1

  <p>Professor Qammer H. Abbasi, Professor of Applied Electromagnetics & Sensing, James Watt School of Engineering, University of Glasgow.</p> <p>How close are we to a future where nano sensors inside the human body can detect disease before symptoms appear? Or where holograms can be “teleported” with all five senses intact? </p> <p>This episode features Professor Qammer Abbasi, whose research explores body-centric wireless communication, nanoscale terahertz networks, and the ethical challenges of emerging technologies. Abbasi explains why interdisciplinary collaboration is essential, and why engineers, medics, data scientists, environmentalists and others must work together to shape technology responsibly. </p> <p>This e...

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  Episode #5

  Nicola McEwen: Inside the UK’s Intergovernmental Relations

  Oct 5, 202531 minS0

  <p>Nicola McEwen, Professor of Public Policy and Governance, Director of the Centre for Public Policy, University of Glasgow</p> <p>How does impartial research shape real-world decisions? Nick Bruce sits down with Professor Nicola McEwen, Director of the Centre for Public Policy and a leading expert on territorial politics and multi-level governance, to demystify how evidence informs government without taking sides. Nicola explains how she safeguards intellectual independence while advising ministers, how the Centre’s “policy labs” bring unlikely partners together to depolarise thorny issues like net zero, and why constitutional language and intergovernmental relations matter more than most of us...

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  Episode #4

  Jude Robinson: Social Anthropology and the Realities of Health Inequalities

  Sep 28, 202539 minS0

  <p>Professor Jude Robinson, Professor in Health and Wellbeing, University of Glasgow. </p> <p>Social Anthropologist Professor Jude Robinson sits down to discuss her work examining how peri-urban communities in Kenya can access safer water. Jude is passionate about interdisciplinary collaboration, without which her work wouldn’t be possible. In this conversation she explains how this works in practice, the challenges involved, and what success looks like.  </p> <p>Jude also discusses the lifespan and reusability of products like plastic bottles, which are often used to transport water in peri-urban communities.  </p> <p> </p> <p>Guest Bio </p> <p>Jude Robinson...

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