Episode 200: Research in Diabetes: Inspiring Future Nurses

This episode focuses on monogenic diabetes, diabetes research, and inspiring the next generation of nurses. Jonathan is joined by Maggie Shepherd, Honorary Clinical Professor at the University of Exeter Medical School, UK. The pair explore how we can strengthen the research influence of nurses, including the 70@70 programme, as well as Shepherd’s initiatives to encourage a career in nursing and research in nursing.

Use the following timestamps to navigate our episode!

(00:00)-Introduction
(03:43)-Entering into diabetes research
(04:27)-Monogenic diabetes
(07:01)-70@70 initiative
(11:00)-Aster Guardians Global Nursing award
(12.32)-Successes, challenges, and opportunities in monogenic diabetes
(14:48)-Patient care during COVID-19
(17:30)-‘1 in 6 Billion’ podcast
(19:56)-Inspiring the next generation
(23:09)-Maggie’s wishes for the future of healthcare