The Lonely Pipette : helping scientists do better science
Episodes
ALBA Limited-Series #5 : Redefining success - choosing your compass in academia
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
You have built your boat, assembled your crew, and navigated the storms. But where exactly are you sailing? In this final episode of this ALBA-IBRO D...
ALBA Limited-Series #4 : Navigating power dynamics - How to lead through troubled waters
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Even the best captain cannot control the weather. But they can control how they navigate the storm.In Episode 4 of the ALBA-IBRO Diversity Podcast, we...
ALBA Limited-Series #3 : Beyond the bench - Building inclusive lab cultures
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What is the most valuable "invisible skill" of a group leader ? In Episode 3, we tackle the difficult question : how to build a research cu...
ALBA Limited-Series #2 : Setting Up a Lab with Limited Resources
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
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-co...
ALBA Limited-Series #1 : Facing fears by building communities
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Making the leap from postdoc to group leader is both exciting and terrifying. Episode 1 offers the postdoc perspective on this journey. Renaud and Jon...
From Postdoc to PI : a limited series from ALBA Network
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We had the great honour of producing a podcast for the ALBA-IBRO Diversity Podcast.This podcast series is a unique resource, a guide that will help yo...
TLP #34 : The "right" To-Do list - Ana Boskovic
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we talk with Ana Boskovic about her experience of setting up her own lab and hiring a new teamAna began studying languages and literature…...
TLP #33 : The stories behind the retractions - Ivan Oransky
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month Ivan Oransky joins us to talk about his work as a journalist and advocate for monitoring scientific misconduct.Ivan confesses about his beg...
TLP #32 - Storytelling : turn science into inspiring narratives - Arjun Raj
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month we enjoyed talking to Arjun Raj about his interdisciplinary approaches to studying biological systems Arjun shares how he almost became a t...
TLP #31 : A recipe for resilience - Alicia Rojas Araya
29 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month Alicia Rojas tells us about her journey from Costa Rica to Israel and back, in search of pathogens and parasitesAlicia shares the personal ...
TLP #30 : Don't hypothesize, just observe - Hans Clevers
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This month Hans Clevers talks to us about his productive career and his pioneering work on organoid technologies.Hans admits that he initially found b...
TLP #29 : Advocating for women’s health - Nour El Houda Mimouni
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Today we chat with postdoc Nour El Houda Mimouni about her passionate commitment to improving womens’ health.Nour urges young scientists to get them...
TLP #28 : Curing with a Community - David Fajgenbaum
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we kick off our Season 3 guests with David Fajgenbaum who shares his extraordinary journey to cure himself from Castleman disease.Dav...
TLP #27 : Time to refill the tip box !
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Renaud and Jonathan share their excitement about the launch of Season 3 of The Lonely Pipette podcast. BUT this time, they are not the...
TLP#26 - Season 2 wrap-up - Jonathan & Renaud
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dear Lonely Pipetters,Season 2 has been an amazing journey, BUT Season 3 will be awesome. We are so proud to be still here, with you supporting us. Th...
TLP #25 : Excellence at the ERC - Maria Leptin
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk to Maria Leptin about her path to the head of the European Research Council Maria claims she didn’t receive any formal mentoring...
TLP #24 : The untold power of philosophy - Thomas Pradeu
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we meet our first philosopher guest - Thomas Pradeu tells us what scientist can learn from philosophers Thomas shares his journey navigati...
TLP #23 : Letting go of perfection - Elphege Nora
17 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Elphege Nora shares personal thoughts on his journey from Paris to CaliforniaElphege discovered at an early age that the best way to explai...
TLP #22 : Interdisciplinary freedom as a recipe for success - Christophe Lavelle
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Christophe Lavelle shares his double passion for science and for cookingChristophe left engineering studies for the freedom of research sci...
TLP #21 : Find your own way - Ana-Maria Lennon-Dumenil
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Ana-Maria Lennon-Dumenil tells us about her passion for science interfacing with physics and her journey from Santiago to ParisAna-Maria wa...
TLP #20 : Have you tried multi-plexing ? - George Church
07 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk to George Church about his successful career in DNA repair and his entrepreneurial adventures translating research findings i...
TLP #19 : “Should I stay or should I go?” - Jenny Rohn
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk with the multi-talented Jenny Rohn about her journey zig-zagging from academia to a biotech-startup, to science publishing an...
TLP #18 : Why do we go to conferences? - Jean-Léon, Rita, Mariaceleste, Tim
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for 2023 ! In this special episode, we're going to change the narrative. We're going to dive into this original narrative-intervie...
TLP #17 : Brothers in arms : building a collective grant-writing community - Matthew Weitzman
06 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week we have a surprise treat - a conversation with Jonathan’s twin brother, Matt. He discusses his energetic commitment to mentoring and grant...
TLP #16 : Campaigning to change the culture - Ashani Weeraratna
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week, we talk with Ashani Weeraratna about her inspiring path from apartheid South Africa to director, professor and activist. Ashi cites good ad...
TLP #15 : Enjoy the journey - André Choulika
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with André Choulika about his exciting journey from a bench scientist to a biotech entrepreneur taking genomic engineering ...
TLP #14 : How to get good at failing - Jen Heemstra
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we step beyond the life sciences to talk with Jen Heemstra, a professor of chemistry who brings much energy to thinking about mentori...
TLP #13 : Translating knowledge towards society - Steve Jackson
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we speak with Steve Jackson about his successful career in DNA repair and his entrepreneurial adventures translating research finding...
TLP #12 : Science without frontiers - Edith Heard
26 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we were honoured to kick-off Season 2 talking to Edith Heard about her journey to become the first woman to lead the European Molecul...
TLP #11 : We are back!
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Renaud and Jonathan share their excitement about the launch of Season 2 of The Lonely Pipette podcastThey look back at Season 1 and wh...
TLP #10 : A season has ended - Renaud & Jonathan
08 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Renaud and Jonathan share their tips and thoughts about the first season of The Lonely Pipette podcast.Renaud and Jonathan tell their ...
TLP #9 : Telling compelling stories - Magdalena Skipper
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe and receive the next podcast in you mailboxTell us your thoughts about this episodeLast summer, we were honored to host Magdalena Skipper,...
TLP #8 : The art of NOT planning - Oded Rechavi
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe and receive the next podcast in you mailbox Tell us your thoughts about this episodeIn the first episode of the new year we talk to Oded R...
TLP #7 : It's okay to be wrong - Wendy Bickmore
14 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe and receive the next podcast in you mailbox Leave us a voice message about this episode In this episode Wendy Bickmore shares her personal t...
TLP #6 : Just go for it! Following your curiosity and excitement - Maria Elena Torres-Padilla
30 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Subscribe and receive the next podcast in you mailbox Leave us a voice message about this episode In this episode we talk to Maria-Elena Torres-Padill...
TLP #5 : Striking the right balance - Robert Weinberg
16 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Bob Weinberg discusses his long career in cancer research and offers tips about recruiting and mentoring.Bob talks about his motivatio...
TLP #4 : Championing diversity in research - Fiona Watt
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Fiona Watt about her career moves and her journey to become the first woman to lead the Medical Research Council (MRC).She ...
TLP #3 : The power of Mentoring - Harmit Malik
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Harmit Malik about his origins in India and his path to develop his own mentoring style.He tells us how he made the switch ...
TLP #2 : Challenges of an institute director - Susan Gasser
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Susan Gasser about her journey to institute director and how she dealt with the challenges of the job.We discuss about how ...
TLP #1 : Navigating the path to team leader - Maxim Greenberg
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we talk to Maxim Greenberg about his transition from US graduate student to Parisian postdoc, and then the move to young team leader.W...
TLP #0 : What is The Lonely Pipette ? Jonathan & Renaud
20 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is an introduction to The Lonely Pipette podcast. We explain the origin story of this project. You will learn :What is the purpose of t...
The Lonely Pipette Trailer
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Discover and enjoy the trailer of our podcast. We have put our hearts and energies to make it sound great. Special thanks to the French artist Amarià...