Aug 18, 202634 minS6
Helen Pearson is an award-winning journalist, editor at Nature, and honorary professor at UCL - and her new book, Beyond Belief, asks a question that feels more urgent than ever: why don't we follow the evidence, even...
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Lab Matters
Hosted by Lab Innovations · science · EN
About this Podcast:
Lab Innovations presents its new podcast ’Lab Matters’ with our host, Harriet Gould, talking about the lives of the people behind the science with a weekly guest. Tune in to hear exclusive insights, opinions and more!
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Contact path
Public web form
Booking probability
32%
Guest openness
Selective
80/100
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What is Lab Matters about?
Lab Innovations presents its new podcast ’Lab Matters’ with our host, Harriet Gould, talking about the lives of the people behind the science with a weekly guest. Tune in to hear exclusive insights, opinions and more!
Who hosts Lab Matters?
Lab Matters is hosted by Lab Innovations. The show has published 72 episodes to date.
What has Lab Matters covered recently?
Recent episodes include "S6 E3: Helen Pearson on Evidence, Trust and the Research That Could Save Lives" (18 August 2026, 34 minutes), "S6 E2: How science is helping protect one of the UK’s most important crops" (28 July 2026, 50 minutes), and "S6 E1: The Life Sciences Startup That Almost Never Happened" (16 July 2026, 41 minutes).
How often does Lab Matters publish?
Lab Matters publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 36 minutes across 72 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Lab Matters?
Booking probability for Lab Matters is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Lab Matters requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Lab Matters's contact route on record: public web form.
Who should pitch Lab Matters?
The strongest fits for Lab Matters are Scientific Research & Development. Lab Matters has a science audience.
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Lab Innovations hosts Lab Matters, a science podcast with 72 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Jul 28, 202650 minS6In this episode of Lab Matters, we speak to Dr Rachel Wells, senior scientist and honorary professor at the John Innes Centre, about the science behind protecting oilseed rape in the UK. Rachel shares how her career...
Jul 16, 202641 minS6Season 6 starts with the story behind one of the UK's most successful life science startups. In this episode of Lab Matters, Harriet talks to Paul Colbon, CEO of Liverpool ChiroChem (now LLC Technologies), about his...
Mar 31, 202633 minS5What does it mean to make chemistry sustainable? In this episode of Lab Matters, host Jonathan Smith speaks with Tom Welton, the first Professor of Sustainable Chemistry at Imperial College London. Tom reflects on his...
Mar 12, 202628 minS5In this episode of Lab Matters, Harriet Gould speaks with Roger Highfield, Science Director at the Science Museum and former Science Editor at The Telegraph. Roger’s career spans physics, journalism, bestselling books...
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Feb 26, 202626 minS5In this episode of Lab Matters, we sit down with chemical policy strategist and toxicologist Camilla Alexander White to explore a career that spans industry, academia and the highest levels of scientific advisory. From...
Feb 12, 202632 minS5In this episode of Lab Matters, we step inside the Old Operating Theatre Museum with historian Dr Sophie Wearing to explore how science really moves through society. Surrounded by 19th-century surgical instruments, we...
Jan 29, 202626 minS5Artist Stuart Luke Gatherer reflects on creativity, chemistry, and meaning, exploring how science, symbolism, and paint intersect in his work.
Jan 15, 202642 minS5In this episode of Lab Matters, Harriet Gould is joined by STEM educator, technician and mentor Lawrence Dawkins-Hall (Science Council) for a candid, wide-ranging conversation about what shapes a science career - and...
Sep 18, 202541 minS4
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Sep 4, 202531 minS4
Aug 28, 202528 minS4
Aug 21, 202534 minS4
Episode #7
S4 E7: Dr Gilian Thomas talks to Harriet about becoming a lecturer at the University of Leeds
Aug 14, 202532 minS4
Episode #4
S4 E4: Warren Packard tells Harriet why being a generalist works so well when it comes to investing
Jul 24, 202552 minS4
Episode #2
S4 E2: Richard Peace takes Harriet through some key moments of his career in R&D and manufacturing
Jul 10, 202542 minS4
Recent guests
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Emma Wilson
Host of Turning 30 Podcast, Deep Sea Conservation Coalition
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Paul Colbon
Liverpool ChiroChem
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Lawrence Dawkins-Hall
Science Council
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Fernando Gomollón Bel
Agata Communications
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