In this week’s podcast episode, we sit down with Dr. Carlesso, currently an educator at the school of rehabilitation science at McMaster Univeristy. We dive into her extensive background in physiotherapy and her unique career journey along the way related to clinical works as a physiotherapist, an educator, and a researcher regarding osteoarhtirsitis and chronic pain. Dr. Carlesso invites us to think about the importance and the difference between multi and interdisciplinary works as well as tips and advice for students to help navigate through their journey in the health care field. 

We had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Sloboda, who is currently a professor and Associate Chair of Research in the Department of Biochemistry and Biomedical Sciences at McMaster University. Dr. Sloboda shared her perspectives on finding one’s passion and navigating research related to prenatal and fetal health. We also had the opportunity to learn about her educational journey and her insights on the role and importance of interdisciplinarity in different types of research and education.

We had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Jennifer William, who is currently a postdoctoral fellow at the University of Toronto and an adjunct lecturer for the course Sex, Gender and Health in the Health Sciences Program at McMaster University. Dr. William shared her perspectives on finding one’s passion and navigating research related to the social and health sciences. We also had the opportunity to learn about how we can more inclusively approach the intersection of sex and gender with health in the clinical setting. Finally, Dr. William also shared her insights on the role and importance of interdisciplinarity in different types of research.