Episodes: medicine
Episode #59 • 12 May 2023
Health and medical research strategy with Professor Moira Clay
Ever thought about asking a member of Parliament how to become Prime Minister? Moira Clay, a leading research strategist, asked that very question, and she's now cultivated a career helping leaders in health and medical research make an impact in both research and the community. Join us as we speak with Moira about her journey in medical research, and developing a holistic and comprehensive approach to cancer treatment.
Episode #55 • 17 Feb 2023
The human side of clinical development and re-inspiring curiosity in science with Leah Elson
Compassion in healthcare is about operating with respect in more ways than one. We've spoken previously about the cultural side of medicine and the program Operating With Respect, but today I speak with Leah Elson about developing technology and procedures that can create psychologically and physiologically better patient outcomes, and also about getting people excited about science again.
Episode #47 • 07 Sep 2022
Genetic Counselling & DNA with Kira Dineen
Kira Dineen is a genetic counsellor and podcaster who is passionate about science communication. Through Kira's main show DNA Today, she makes information about genetic technology, disorders, and news accessible to the world. Join us as we talk about Kira's journey to genetics, genetic counselling, and what we can and can't learn from DNA testing kits.
Episode #46 • 25 Aug 2022
Better Patient Outcomes through Healthcare IT with Robin Wiener
Robin Wiener, President and Founder of Get Real Health, is a leader and change agent in healthcare IT and is passionate about empowering patients for better engagement and outcomes. Join us as we talk about Get Real Health's digital front door, putting people first in healthcare and business, and finding your path.
Episode #39 • 20 Feb 2022
Leadership and the Arts in Science with Dr Naomi Boxall
Dr Naomi Boxall is an epidemiologist and Evidence Strategy Lead who is passionate about improving health for the population through her work in public health and now pharmacoepidemiology. Join us as we talk about epidemiology, leadership, and the art in scientific enquiry.
Episode #16 • 11 Dec 2020
Alzheimer's and Science Communication with Dr Sabine Bird
Dr Sabine Bird has a PhD in neurosciences in the area of Alzheimer's research and is passionate about STEM advocacy. She is also an endurance cyclist and holds the unconfirmed world record for most distance covered in a 24-hour period. Join us as we talk about STEM education and communication, Alzheimer's research, and endurance cycling.
Episode #8 • 21 Aug 2020
Surgery & Operating With Respect with Assoc Prof Rhea Liang
Associate Professor Rhea Liang is a general surgeon with a specialisation in breast surgery, and also works in the area of surgical education. Join us as we talk about her journey as a surgeon, the Operating With Respect program, and her interest in manual crafts.
Episode #7 • 07 Aug 2020
Cell Membrane Biophysics & Computational Chemistry with Dr Evelyne Deplazes
Dr Evelyne Deplazes is a biophysical and computational chemist who is a Chancellor’s Research Fellow at the University of Technology Sydney and together with other researchers, runs the UTS Membrane biophysics group. Join us as we talk about her journey to computational chemistry, her research on honey and spider venoms in membrane biophysics, academic career development, and yoga.
Episode #1 • 16 May 2020
Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Therapies with Rebecca Lim
Rebecca is a stem cell biologist by training, and holds appointments at both the Monash Health Translation Precinct, as well as the Ritchie Centre at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research, where she runs her own research group. She also is an inventor in two patents in her area of research. Join us as we talk about weightlifting, her love of dogs, and her work in regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies.