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10 of the Best Research Projects 2009
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» Associate Professors Marc Achen and Steven Stacker: Research: the excitement and the challenges1 Dec 09
In the last podcast of this series, Associate Professors Steven Stacker and Marc Achen reveal the challenges and excitement in their work of trying to understand why and how cancer spreads.
» Dr Julia Pitcher: What will you do with your life?26 nov 09
How many young people expect when they finish high school they should know what to do with the rest of their lives? Dr Julia Pitcher says this is unrealistic.
In this podcast she explains how it took her 20 years to go from high school to realising her life’s path lay in medical research.
» Associate Professor Roger Martin: Killing cancer without collateral damage12 nov 09
A new technique in the fight against cancer targets radioactive atoms to tumour cells without damaging adjacent normal cells.
In this podcast, Associate Professor Roger Martin, who with his team is developing and refining that technique, explains how a scientist is constantly on a journey of learning.
» Dr Elisabeth Hodson: Good news on Indigenous kids’ health29 oct 09
“We didn’t find any evidence that Aboriginal children were more likely to have kidney abnormalities at an earlier age than non-Aboriginal children.”
So says Dr Elisabeth Hodson from the Children’s Hospital at Westmead in Sydney. She explains, and talks about how she became involved in children’s health, in this podcast.
» Professor Len Harrison: Curiosity may lead to diabetes treatment15 oct 09
Can the same curiosity that once led a high school student to become a research scientist also lead to a discovery that helps diabetes sufferers?
In this podcast Professor Len Prof Harrison explains how curiosity and an inspiring mentor led to his research career and discoveries that may lead to new ways to prevent and cure Type 1 diabetes.
» Associate Professor Karin Eidne: Targeting highly-prized molecules1 oct 09
G-protein coupled receptors, or GPCRs, are molecules found on the surface of living cells. They are the targets for about half of all known drugs in use today.
In this podcast, Professor Karin Eidne talks about GPCR research, reveals what inspired her to get involved in this area and offers sage advice to anyone thinking of pursuing a research career.
» Professor Peter Eastwood: Keep on breathing while you sleep17 sep 09
Seeking insights into the mechanisms behind upper airway collapse during sleep and anaesthesia, Professor Peter Eastwood and his team found posture plays a significant role in reducing the risk of obstructive sleep apnoea. In this podcast, he talks about that work and paints a picture of day-to-day life as a biomedical researcher.
» Professor Susan Clark: We are what our grandmothers ate3 sep 09
A pioneer in the emerging field of epigenetics, Professor Susan Clark reveals how highschool biology eventually led her to investigate external influences on our genes. In this podcast, she also recommends subjects that could be studied by high school students interested in pursuing a career in biology.
» Associate Professor David Thomas: Saving young lives from sarcoma20 Aug 09
In the first of this new series, Associate Professor David Thomas of Melbourne’s Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre talks about what inspires him to do medical research. In this podcast he reveals that seeing young people with cancer is a strong motivator to finding better ways of treating the disease.
