Sabine is the producer of the GOSH Podcast, coordinator of Research Rounds, and lead of the Trainee Group. She is also a doctoral student in the School of Population and Public Health at the University of British Columbia with a concentration in Epidemiology where she is training to become a data scientist and epidemiologist. We caught up with Sabine to learn more about her role and experiences as a GCI Staff member.
What does a typical day look like in your role?
It’s hard to pin down a “typical” day, especially because I’m also a PhD student, so no two days really look the same. But over the course of a week, my role as Podcast Coordinator and Editor for the Gynecologic Cancer Initiative (GCI) involves a little bit of everything. Some days I’m busy coordinating with guests—sending emails to schedule recordings, sorting out logistics, and collecting bios and photos for promo materials. Other days I’m writing interview questions, editing episodes, or working on transcripts. Once an episode’s ready, I share it with guests and co-hosts for feedback, plan the release, and collaborate with our social media person to put together the promotional pieces. I’m also always keeping an eye on our recording schedule and reaching out to potential guests since things can change pretty quickly. And on top of the podcast, I coordinate our GCI Research Rounds, which means organizing presenters and moderators and managing all the details that make the event run smoothly—right down to lunch on the day of.
What is most exciting thing (or what do I enjoy most) about your work?
There are two parts I really love. The first is getting to talk to such amazing people—whether that’s researchers, experts, patients, or community members—and being able to highlight their stories and perspectives. I think it really helps build trust between researchers and the public, and it helps researchers hear directly from the people they’re trying to help. The second thing is the feedback we get after releasing an episode. Hearing that a conversation resonated with someone or made an impact always feels really meaningful.
What kind of impact do you hope to make in your current role?
Knowledge translation and mobilization are really important to me—I think research doesn’t mean much if it just sits on a shelf. The people who are part of the research, or who are affected by it, should be involved throughout the whole process, including after the results come out. Sharing those findings with patients and the public not only gives back to the community but also helps build trust and spark more collaboration. That’s what I hope the podcast and research rounds help with—keeping that conversation going and making research more accessible and inclusive.
What are some interesting projects you have worked on or will be working on in the near future?
One of the big projects right now is Unmuted: Equity in Focus, which is a special series in our podcast. It’s all about amplifying stories and perspectives around equitable access and care, and really highlighting the communities and conversations that are too often left out. The goal is to spark dialogue, share ideas, and hopefully inspire more inclusive gynecologic cancer care. Another project I love is Next Gen in 10, which gives trainees a chance to talk about their research in a short, accessible format. It’s such a fun way to celebrate their work and help them build their skills in knowledge translation.
What’s a skill you’d love to learn that’s completely unrelated to your work?
There are definitely lots of skills I’d love to learn, but at the moment my interest is photography. I think it’s such a powerful way to tell stories, and I really admire people who can capture emotion and meaning in a single shot. It’s something I’d love to explore more creatively.
We’re always looking to highlight the people behind our work. If you’re a GCI member interested in being featured, reach out at info@gynecancerinitiative.ca
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