A good mentor can be the difference between success and failure. But what to do if you don't have help on hand?

Mentors At Your Benchside provides curated help and advice from experienced researchers on various topics, from lab skills and techniques to career progression.

Each short episode is bursting with easy-to-access help and advice that can improve your results and help you get the most out of your time in the lab.

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Personal Advice on How to Respond to Criticism of Your Grant Proposal Reviews

#113 — Learning how to respond to criticism is an unavoidable aspect of grant applications. Follow all instructions from funding agencies to avoid immediate rejection....

Isoelectric Focusing: A Simple Way to Enhance Your Protein Separation

#112 — Isoelectric focusing (IEF) is a powerful technique distinct from the more familiar SDS-PAGE, [1,2] tailored for separating proteins or peptides based on their i...

Top 10 Uses of Microbes in Biotechnology

#111 — In this episode, we dive deep into the fascinating world of microbes and their revolutionary applications in biotechnology. From environmental solutions to brea...

Let’s Talk About Stats: Methods for Comparing Two Sets of Data

#110 — Comparing two sets of data is a fundamental process in statistical analysis, crucial for drawing meaningful conclusions across various fields. Whether it's for ...

Personal Advice on Building Your Professional Network. It Takes a Village

#109 — How do you build a scientific network that gives you the best chance of getting your research funded? How can you identify who to include in your network, and h...

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