"What good does it do us now that he's researched that? At least be a little creative in explaining what your research could lead to."
Watch episode 3 of the second season of The Cosmetics Conspiracy: The Podcast. How do you successfully supervise doctoral research to make a real impact? Dr. Barbara Geusens talks with Prof. Dr. Jo Lambert about her social entrepreneurship at Ghent University and the impressive results of her holistic approach as a physician.
"I still remember your PhD interview, and I remember you saying, 'I'll come and listen to your project.'"
"Because it's about delivering medication through the skin, and actually, my dream since childhood has been to launch my own cosmetics line!" Barbara: "I don't even remember saying that." Jo: "Absolutely, because I remember us thinking, gosh, we don't exactly intend to launch a cosmetic right now. But the fact that you were so driven was very positive."
"I think it is innovative that, for example, they are looking at what effect light has on the skin."
That LED technology often uses very low-energy light, so long wavelengths that have an effect on the skin. I have to say, we also use it in the clinic for things like mouth ulcers, or for people who have had chemotherapy. It really does provide pain relief, so I can imagine it being less harmful to the skin than UV or even providing a bit of a balance. It stimulates fibroblasts to produce collagen and strengthens blood vessels.
