Inside the Lab Coat

A student-led podcast exploring how scientific and engineering research translates into real-world technologies. Through conversations with researchers, Inside the Lab Coat breaks down the key principles behind new developments in biomedical, chemical, and materials engineering.

  • Hydrogels for Controlled Drug Delivery

    In this episode of Inside the Lab Coat, I speak with Dr. Giovanni Bovone about hydrogels and drug delivery systems. We discuss how hydrogels can be designed and modified to achieve controlled and sustained drug release, including through the use of nanoparticle attachments and other additives.

    Published: 03/07/26

  • Preventing Fibrosis through Engineered Materials

    In this episode of Inside the Lab Coat, I speak with William Jeang about different materials and techniques that can inhibit unwanted immune reactions to implants. We discuss how immunomodulatory and antifouling technologies can be combined to reduce fibrosis and improve the long-term performance of implanted biomaterials.

    Published: 17/07/26

  • Nanoparticles for Overcoming Natural Barriers in Drug Delivery

    In this episode of Inside the Lab Coat, I speak with Dr. Alessandra Pinna about the challenges faced by drug delivery systems, particularly in crossing the blood–brain barrier. We discuss how nanoparticle properties, including size, shape, and stimuli-responsive coatings, can help improve the delivery of drugs to the brain.

    Published: 31/07/26

  • Small Materials, Huge Potential: Nanoparticles with Dr Nuria Lafuente Gómez

    In this episode of Inside the Lab Coat, I explore the world of nanoparticles with Dr. Nuria Lafuente Gómez. We discuss the wide variety of nanoparticles, including magnetic nanoparticles that respond to external magnetic fields and gold nanoparticles with unique optical properties. From diagnostics to targeted drug delivery, we explore their many biomedical applications while also discussing some of the challenges involved in translating these technologies into clinical practice.

    Published: 14/08/26