Oz Ismail is a neuroscientist studying dementia. He is an advocate for improving diversity and addressing racial inequality, and co-founded the Minorities in STEM network. He is also passionate about raising LGBTQ+ voices both within science and ethnic minority groups. Oz co-hosts science podcast "Why Aren't You A Doctor Yet?" which tells compelling and diverse stories, combining science and tech with popular culture and comedy.

His word of the day is IDENTITY.

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I: @ozy_ismail

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AnthemsPride is a collection of 30 original manifestos, speeches, stories, poems and rallying cries written and voiced by exceptional LGBTQIA+ contributors and allies. It was created and executive produced by Hana Walker-Brown with producers Bea Duncan, Jaja Muhammad and production assistant Rory Boyle. This episode was sound designed by Ben Williams. The artwork is by Mars West.

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