We’re joined by a friend of mine, Sarah Kamounah, on this episode. She is a researcher in oral pathology and medicine, working on machine learning and engineering for maxillofacial reconstructions, developing assays for patients with lesions, and conducting clinical trials to push forward innovations in the field. Beyond her research, Sarah is also navigating the complexities of patenting her work and the challenges that come with academic supervision.

We discuss:

• What a day in the life of a PhD student looks like, especially in a field that blends medicine, engineering, and AI.
• How to handle the harsh critiques of reviewers and persist through rejections.
• The importance o ...