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The Lonely Pipette : helping scientists do better science

The Lonely Pipette : helping scientists do better science

Written by: Jonathan Weitzman & Renaud Pourpre
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The Lonely Pipette is a podcast where scientists share tips to help you do better science. The episodes include conversations with researchers around the world. Renaud Pourpre and Jonathan Weitzman will talk to inspiring people to learn about their habits and recommendations for all scientists. Don’t stay alone, come join The Lonely Pipette community!


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Episodes
  • ALBA Limited-Series #3 : Beyond the bench - Building inclusive lab cultures
    Jan 21 2026

    What is the most valuable "invisible skill" of a group leader ?

    In Episode 3, we tackle the difficult question : how to build a research culture where people don't just survive, but thrive. Science is not a solo trip. It is a group expedition. Yet, most group leaders are never trained to manage humans, resolve conflicts, or foster inclusivity.

    Renaud and Jonathan sit down with four inspiring scientist Dori Grijseels (Max Planck Institute, Germany), Angeline Dukes (University of Minnesota, USA), Adrian Liston (University of Cambridge, UK), and Denise Fitzgerald (Queen’s University Belfast, UK) to decode the DNA of a healthy lab.

    This podcast series is a limited-series from The ALBA-IBRO Diversity Podcast, a guide that will help you to adress the difficult issue of transitioning from postdoc to team leader.

    The ALBA-IBRO Diversity Podcast 'From Postdoc to PI' is organized with the support of the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), a founding partner of the ALBA Network.

    Support the show

    💌 Subcribe to our newsletter and receive the episodes and news directly in your mailbox : https://tinyurl.com/TLPNL


    To find out more about Renaud and Jonathan :

    • Twitter : https://twitter.com/LePourpre
    • LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/renaudpourpre/
    • Twitter : https://twitter.com/Epigenetique
    • LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanweitzman/%20


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    38 mins
  • ALBA Limited-Series #2 : Setting Up a Lab with Limited Resources
    Jan 7 2026

    What if constraints could fuel your lab instead of limiting it ? Episode 2 dives into the realities and opportunities of building a lab in resource-constrained settings. Renaud and Jonathan talk to Daniela Di Bella (Harvard, USA), Vatsala Thirumalai (National Centre for Biological Sciences, India), and Sahba Besharati (University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa) about how determination and creativity can turn restrictions into scientific excellence. From Argentina to India and South Africa, they share how starting with less taught them to think bigger, act smarter, and stay true to their vision.

    This podcast series is a limited-series from The ALBA-IBRO Diversity Podcast, a guide that will help you to adress the difficult issue of transitioning from postdoc to team leader.

    The ALBA-IBRO Diversity Podcast 'From Postdoc to PI' is organized with the support of the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), a founding partner of the ALBA Network.

    Support the show

    💌 Subcribe to our newsletter and receive the episodes and news directly in your mailbox : https://tinyurl.com/TLPNL


    To find out more about Renaud and Jonathan :

    • Twitter : https://twitter.com/LePourpre
    • LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/renaudpourpre/
    • Twitter : https://twitter.com/Epigenetique
    • LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanweitzman/%20


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    28 mins
  • ALBA Limited-Series #1 : Facing fears by building communities
    Dec 10 2025

    Making the leap from postdoc to group leader is both exciting and terrifying. Episode 1 offers the postdoc perspective on this journey. Renaud and Jonathan from the Lonely Pipette talk with Florencia Fernandez-Chiappe (Boston University, US), Mayank Chugh (William & Mary, US), and Ashley Bourke (MPI for Brain Research, DE) about the fears, anxieties, and uncertainties that come with this transition. They share their personal experiences, discuss common challenges, and offer insights on how to navigate this crucial career step with confidence.

    This podcast series is a limited-series from The ALBA-IBRO Diversity Podcast, a guide that will help you to adress the difficult issue of transitioning from postdoc to team leader.

    The ALBA-IBRO Diversity Podcast 'From Postdoc to PI' is organized with the support of the International Brain Research Organization (IBRO), a founding partner of the ALBA Network.

    You want to support our work ? Buy us a coffee ! ==> https://www.buymeacoffee.com/lonelypipette

    Support the show

    💌 Subcribe to our newsletter and receive the episodes and news directly in your mailbox : https://tinyurl.com/TLPNL


    To find out more about Renaud and Jonathan :

    • Twitter : https://twitter.com/LePourpre
    • LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/renaudpourpre/
    • Twitter : https://twitter.com/Epigenetique
    • LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonathanweitzman/%20


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    26 mins
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