Episodes: medicine

Episode #16 • December 11, 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 • August 21, 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 • August 7, 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 • May 16, 2020

Regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies with Rebecca Lim

Rebecca Lim 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.Rebecca Lim is a stem cell biologist, weightlifter, and lover of dogs. We chat about Rebecca's journey to regenerative medicine and how stem cell therapies make a difference.