Ep. 036 - [Graduate Student Series] A European Perspective with John Gleeson, Graduate Student at the University College Dublin

Very jolly guest we have this time. John Gleeson lives and studies in Dublin, Ireland and has been all his life. What I found amazing about his accomplishments is his involvement in the IFTSA board.

I think it’s important to get a perspective on how other graduate schools work, especially out side of the United States and John explains the differences very well.

Throughout this interview, we have a great discussion about communicating what we do as food scientists and John does an amazing job discussing the difference between how European universities work.

Key Takeaways

- How John Gleeson got into the IFTSA board - How Europe works differently from the US Graduate School - How superheroes are related to superfoods (they save lives) - How food safety and quality in Europe works - Using the science to talk about flipping burgers on the grill

Question Summaries

Why did you decide to go to graduate school?: I got bored, I love science What are you studying?: Food derived peptides Strangest lab stories: I broke my finger and also all of the reagents The application process: Know what you want Interview Question: Do you like Failing? Get used to it Funding: It’s tough competition in Europe Food Trends and Technologies: Lab Grown Meat The Challenge is the biggest thing people have to face: Consumer Regulations and the Consumer perception How to solve Consumer Perception: Have the scientists talk (well) Who inspired you to get into Food (nutraceuticals): The people I wanted to hang out with Favorite Quote: Wish beyond measure is man’s greatest treasure – Harry Potter Favorite Book: Harry Potter Favorite Kitchen item: Kitchen Aid Favorite Food: Soup, Tomato and Basil Soup Anything Inspiring: Fail fast, Researchers like to talk to researchers

What We Talk About

Nicole’s New Food Magazine Article Play with hamsters, Guinea pigs, cute animals Dublin Institute of Technology Communications Development Nutraceuticals Operational Excellence Analysts Fatty Acid Alginate Cytoxan Royal Society of Chemistry Antioxidants Green Tea Extract EFSA – European Food Safety Authority Beta Glucans Find A PhD website Lab grown collagen Lab grown milk Food is the ultimate emotive thing Harry Potter: The Cursed Child

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