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        <itunes:subtitle>Exeter iGEM 2022 Podcast - Synthetic Biology - Interviewing Researchers</itunes:subtitle>
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        <itunes:summary>A podcast made by the *2022 Undergraduate Exeter iGEM Team* to interview fantastic researchers and demystify the world of *synthetic biology*.</itunes:summary>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode we interview <strong>Dan</strong>, a previous Exeter <strong>iGEM competitor from 2016!</strong> Dan&#39;s team focused on researching <strong>kill-switches</strong>, a component that kills the host when it reaches specific conditions. Dan talks about his <strong>future after iGEM</strong> and the pipeline from iGEM competitor, iGEM supervisor, and a research technician.</p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> https://www.instagram.com/exeter.igem2022/?hl=en</p><p><strong>Email:</strong> exeter.igem2022@gmail.com</p>]]></description>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>This episode is all about <strong>inclusivity</strong>! We are joined by <strong>iGEM Leuven</strong> to discuss their inclusivity work surrounding <strong>barriers in STEM</strong>, as well as members of iGEM Exeter to discuss their inclusivity work about <strong>barriers people with disabilities face in the field.</strong></p><p><strong><u>iGEM Leuven social media:</u></strong></p><p>Instagram: @igemleuven.be</p><p>Wiki: https://2022.igem.wiki/ku-leuven/ (In progress until October 12th)</p>]]></description>
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                <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we interview <strong>iGEM Vienna</strong>, who are working to produce bricks using synthetic biology to reduce carbon emissions as well as further the future of construction. </p><p>This is part two of two, so if you haven&#39;t already check out part one!</p><p><strong><u>iGEM Vienna Social Media:</u></strong></p><p><strong>Instagram:</strong> @igemvienna</p><p><strong>TikTok:</strong> @igem_vienna</p><p><strong>Vienna iGEM wiki:</strong> https://2022.igem.wiki/boku-vienna/ (In progress until October 12th, 2022)</p>]]></description>
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