![Working ‘on’ and ‘in’ the lab [Blog 021]](https://jakepmann.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IF_liver_1.jpeg)
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Working ‘on’ and ‘in’ the lab [Blog 021]
n=1 is challenging I’m not exactly sure at what point a new lab ‘starts’ –…
Author: Jake P. Mann
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Biliary atresia ‘CosMx’: one cell at a time
How I am trying to find something new about biliary atresia using cutting-edge techniques Over…
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Politics on the edge by Rory Stewart
Just keep chipping away… I learn from every book I read, I think it’s fair…
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ACF interview practice – Nov ’24
Wednesday 27th November 2000-2200 via Microsoft Teams Interview practice session for Academic Clinical Fellowships. Thanks…
![Blocks or days of research as an ACF/ACL? [Blog 020]](https://jakepmann.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/WhatsApp-Image-2024-11-22-at-18.24.30.jpeg)
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Blocks or days of research as an ACF/ACL? [Blog 020]
One of the most common questions in planning a clinical academic career is whether you…
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ACF application workshop – Oct ’24
Wednesday 16th October 2000-2200 via Microsoft Teams Workshop on applications for Academic Clinical Fellowships. Thanks…
![Gastro or liver? [Blog 019]](https://jakepmann.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/319a06e9-971b-4e1c-bf98-298619598499-e1726649747398.jpg)
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Gastro or liver? [Blog 019]
One of the most common discussions I have with paediatric trainees is about doing either…
![Imposter syndrome [Blog 018]](https://jakepmann.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/IMG_7673-1-scaled.jpeg)
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Imposter syndrome [Blog 018]
It has been some time since I have written publicly about research and clinical work,…
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Four thousand weeks by Oliver Burkeman
Think about just how little time we have Four thousand weeks by Oliver Burkeman was…
![How to get started in research [Blog 017]](https://jakepmann.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/Research.jpeg)
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How to get started in research [Blog 017]
TL;DR: Before launching into the how, I suggest clarifying why do research. For me: [The…
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SFP interview practice – Nov ’23
Monday 13th November 2000-2200 via Microsoft Teams Mock interviews for specialised (academic) foundation programme. Thanks…
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ACF interview practice – Nov ’23
Wednesday 15th November 2000-2200 via Microsoft Teams Mock interviews for Academic Clinical Fellowships. Thanks to…
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MASLD: the new name for fatty liver disease
A short summary of the nomenclature change Whilst I have changed my primary research focus…
![How I picked my research field [Blog 016]](https://jakepmann.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/pexels-photo-2280571.jpeg)
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How I picked my research field [Blog 016]
Four questions to help decide what to work on There are three key decisions in…
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Radical candor by Kim Scott
Giving feedback well requires you to challenge individuals whilst caring for them Radical candor by…
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Invisible women by Caroline Criado-Perez
Data is sexist, and that’s just the beginning. Invisible women by Caroline Criado-Perez describes how…
![From Stress to Satisfaction: Building a Supportive Culture in Clinical Departments [Blog 015]](https://jakepmann.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pexels-photo-6837624.jpeg)
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From Stress to Satisfaction: Building a Supportive Culture in Clinical Departments [Blog 015]
Feeling valued, optimise responsibility, and empower trainees to combat burnout. Stress and burnout are common…
![Advice I wish I had earlier [Blog 014]](https://jakepmann.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/pexels-photo-5697261.jpeg)
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Advice I wish I had earlier [Blog 014]
There are three pieces of advice that I wish I had taken on board at…
![An alternative view on work-life balance [Blog 013]](https://jakepmann.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/WLB5.jpg)
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An alternative view on work-life balance [Blog 013]
Dispel myths, focus on one thing at a time, and diversify your identity. Improving work-life…
![How early decisions infleunced my career [Blog 012]](https://jakepmann.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/IMG_5916-scaled.jpg)
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How early decisions infleunced my career [Blog 012]
The surprising influence of early choices on your clinical destiny. Life involves millions of decisions.…
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The squiggly career by Helen Tupper & Sarah Ellis
Unlocking career success: embracing the non-linear path to professional fulfilment The squiggly career by Helen…
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The no asshole rule by Robert Sutton
Stop assholes from infecting your organisational culture at all cost The No Asshole Rule by…
![Clinical-academic careers: PhD decisions [Blog 011]](https://jakepmann.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/PhD_B-scaled.jpg)
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Clinical-academic careers: PhD decisions [Blog 011]
Suggestions on doing a PhD as a clinician Over the last 6-9 months I’ve spoken…
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Why I am researching bile duct diseases
A pivot in my research field Up to this point Bile duct diseases are serious…
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Can’t hurt me by David Goggins
Your mind is the only thing holding you back Can’t hurt me by David Goggins…
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168 hours by Laura Vanderkam
Fill up your week with the tasks that only you can do 168 hours by…
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The Chimp Paradox by Steve Peters
Your chimp is emotional and irrational; you are not your chimp. The Chimp Paradox by…
![Trying to lead a meanginful life [Blog 010]](https://jakepmann.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Fulfull_A-scaled.jpg)
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Trying to lead a meanginful life [Blog 010]
What this blog, and life, is all about. I don’t want my kids just to…
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Die with zero by Bill Perkins
Maximise your life’s experiences, by emptying your bank balance. Die with zero by Bill Perkins…
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The role of mitochondria in fat
An overview of my PhD Leading up to my PhD There is surprisingly little known…