4 episodes
WENA: the podcast Johanné Marais and Khethani Mathikhi
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The acronym WENA is a colloquial word used in South African languages like isiZulu, Sepedi, Sesotho & Setswana. Its translated meaning is "you", which informs the heart of our podcast: You, the Listener.
The podcast intends to teach, to talk, to listen and to learn with you, wena! We engage on the "Who, Why, Where, What and When" of Everyone in Neurosciences throughout Africa, letting you know about how our guests are making a name across both hemispheres - of the brain, and the world.
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Getting to know Thando W. Shabangu: learning across countries and cultures
It's episode 4! We could not get enough of our conversation with Dr. Thando Shabangu, who works as a post-doctoral research fellow with Dr. Lihle Qulu at Stellenbosch University.
On part one of a three-part series, we discuss the appreciation of teachers, the challenges and joys of studying abroad, and how late introductions to the lab space invited Thando to the world of molecular biology research. Importantly, we also speak about mental health and the jumbled feelings that come with postgraduate learning.
The episode ends with a tease for part two, where Thando offers us a glimpse of his work with Dr. Lihle Qulu on being brave enough to investigate male sexual aggression. -
Getting to know Lizeka Tandwa: bioethics, moral responsibility, and reframing scientific contexts
Ndaa! Dumelang, Sawbona, Akkaam, Hello, Jambo Africa.
On this episode, we are excited to engage on a sequence of enriching topics with our local bioethics enthusiast, Lizeka Tandwa. Lizeka's biography is updated on our website - be sure to check it out! https://wenathepodcast.wixsite.com/wena-the-podcast
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Getting to know our WENA hosts Khethani and Jo // Sleep science, studentship, curiosity and clinical research
Ndaa! Dumelang, Sawbona, Akkaam, Hello, Jambo Africa.
In this episode, Khethani interviews Jo on their journey of studentship and moving through failure. The team discusses staying committed to curiosity as life doesn't always follow the path you set for yourself. Jo speaks about their research in obstructive sleep apnoea and public health.
If you want to find Jo's YouTube channel to understand the sleep study process, here it is... https://www.youtube.com/@neuro_jo
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Getting to know our WENA hosts Jo and Khethani//Upbringing, Science Journey, Nyaope and Opioid SUD
Ndaa! Dumelang, Sawbona, Akkaam, Hello, Jambo Africa.
In this episode of WENA, we delve into a captivating conversation with Khethani, as he shares with our podcast host Jo about his upbringing and the fascinating journey that led him into the realms of neuroscience and neurophysiology. Additionally, Khethani passionately discusses his research endeavors concerning the cocktail-heroin based drug known as nyaope and its impact on addiction, offering insights into his dedicated investigation of this complex issue.
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