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Bite-size findings from emerging and mid-career researchers at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health
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1. Measuring nerve damage after chemotherapy with Dr Tiffany Li
09:50||Season 3, Ep. 1Dr Tiffany Li is tackling one of cancer treatment’s most overlooked challenges: nerve damage caused by chemotherapy. Tiffany’s work focuses on how patient-reported experiences can inform and improve diagnosis.
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9. Dr Radek Szmyd is uncovering how DNA repair pathways shape cancer cell death
10:27||Season 2, Ep. 9Have you ever wondered how cancer cells die after radiation therapy? Dr Szmyd’s research findings reveal a surprising twist and what that could mean for future treatments.
8. Dr Nunki Hassan is uncovering new pathways to treat acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)
11:11||Season 2, Ep. 8Dr Nunki Hassan was just 10 years old when her passion for science was sparked by Bill Nye the Science Guy and The Magic School Bus. Today, she’s turning that early curiosity into pioneering research, exploring new pathways toward more effective treatments for acute myeloid leukaemia (AML).
7. Understanding the Microbiome: From the womb to the world
10:49||Season 2, Ep. 7Dr Archita Mishra is profiling the microbiome of preterm and term babies across populations, focusing on how generational shifts are shaping the microbiomes of future generations.
6. Dr Kylie Hunter is harnessing clinical trials and meta-analysis to improve infant care
10:32||Season 2, Ep. 6Dr Kylie Hunter’s career took a few unexpected turns before landing in the world of clinical trials. Today, she’s transforming infant care and uncovering hidden data anomalies with cutting-edge meta-analysis.
5. Dr Jenna Smith is exploring how information gaps can lead to risks in cancer screening
11:23||Season 2, Ep. 5Dr Jenna Smith explores the communication older people receive around cancer screening and how it shapes their decisions. Her research reveals a key information gap for older women approaching the upper age limit for screening, and the emotional and practical consequences that follow.Read Jenna's research paper
4. Dr Susan Yuill on HPV vaccination and pregnancy
10:03||Season 2, Ep. 4Dr Susan Yuill joined the Cancer Council NSW as a systematic reviewer, contributing to the evidence base that supported the transition from two-yearly Pap smears to five-yearly HPV testing. She is now undertaking a PhD focused on HPV vaccination and its impact on pregnancy outcomes. Her research explores the broader benefits of HPV vaccination beyond cancer prevention, including its potential role in reducing adverse pregnancy outcomes in Australia. She is also investigating cervical screening participation among women in NSW who give birth and those aged 45 and over. Listen to learn more about this research, and read Dr Yuill’s paper: The impact of HPV vaccination beyond cancer prevention: effect on pregnancy outcomes.