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Long-running podcast featuring one-on-one interviews with scientists across disciplines. Several guests are nanotech researchers, sharing personal stories, career paths, and insights into their nanoscale science discoveries.
In this episode, Dr. Sonia Contera discusses how physics and nanotechnology can illuminate the mechanics and shape of biological systems, from molecular assemblies to whole organs. She explains her interdisciplinary approaches—such as nanoscale imaging and mechanical probing—to study pancreatic tumors, heart arrhythmias, and plant growth, highlighting how physical principles govern development and disease. Contera emphasizes the importance of bridging scales, using nanotech tools to translate fundamental physics into medical insights, and shares personal reflections on her diverse academic journey and the broader impact of her work.
