Ep. 26 Should Healthcare Professionals Create Content or Does it Hurt Their Careers? + Research Funding News, Maintaining Professional Identity, Opportunities Through Social Media
Fri Feb 06 2026
In this conversation, Alex and Abdul discuss the current state of research funding in the UK, the impact of recent funding cuts on researchers, and the role of social media in healthcare and research. They explore the challenges of content creation for healthcare professionals, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and credibility in online communication. The discussion also touches on the balance between professionalism and personal expression on social media, and the potential career benefits of building a personal brand online.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Current Events in Research Funding
04:41 Impact of Funding Cuts on Research and Researchers
08:12 The Role of Social Media in Healthcare and Research
17:05 Navigating the Challenges of Content Creation
24:22 The Importance of Authenticity and Credibility in Content
31:24 Balancing Professionalism and Personal Expression on Social Media
39:19 Conclusion: The Future of Healthcare Professionals on Social Media
Keywords: research funding, healthcare professionals, social media, content creation, science communication, funding cuts, biomedical science, authenticity, credibility, career development
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In this conversation, Alex and Abdul discuss the current state of research funding in the UK, the impact of recent funding cuts on researchers, and the role of social media in healthcare and research. They explore the challenges of content creation for healthcare professionals, emphasizing the importance of authenticity and credibility in online communication. The discussion also touches on the balance between professionalism and personal expression on social media, and the potential career benefits of building a personal brand online. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Current Events in Research Funding 04:41 Impact of Funding Cuts on Research and Researchers 08:12 The Role of Social Media in Healthcare and Research 17:05 Navigating the Challenges of Content Creation 24:22 The Importance of Authenticity and Credibility in Content 31:24 Balancing Professionalism and Personal Expression on Social Media 39:19 Conclusion: The Future of Healthcare Professionals on Social Media Keywords: research funding, healthcare professionals, social media, content creation, science communication, funding cuts, biomedical science, authenticity, credibility, career development