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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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10. Dr James Kang on chronic pain and the brain's response to nerve injury
13:44||Season 1, Ep. 10Dr James Kang left research at one stage to work at Westpac, but a tap on the shoulder brought him back and he’s now doing some great work on the development of chronic pain and the brain’s response to nerve injury. Listen to conversation with Executive Dean Professor Robyn Ward.Read his publication here.
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9. Dr Mouna Sawan on simplifying hospital discharge notes for dementia patients
09:45||Season 1, Ep. 9Dr Mouna Sawan from Sydney Pharmacy School is helping to streamline the hospital discharge process for patients with dementia. Tune in to her conversation with Executive Dean Professor Robyn Ward AM FAHMS. Read her publication here.
8. Dr Melissa Riegel on memory making to assist end of life care in ICU settings
10:13||Season 1, Ep. 8Can we improve how we assist with bereavement in healthcare settings? Sydney Nursing School’s Dr Melissa Riegel, discusses her research on this topic in Intensive Care Units, with Executive Dean Professor Robyn Ward AM FAHMS. Read her publication here.
7. Chandana Guha on kidney disease and the impact of lived experience on research
16:06||Season 1, Ep. 7Chandana Guha is a University of Sydney early-career researcher. Her journey into research was inspired by caring for her daughter, who has kidney disease. In this latest episode of Research Bytes she discusses how her personal experience as a caregiver deepened her insight into her field. Read her publication here.
6. Dr Qingwei Luo
10:19||Season 1, Ep. 6Dr Qingwei Luo shares her fascinating statistical modelling of large scale health data, projecting cancer rates in Australia over the next 2 decades. Her findings published in Lancet journal could improve our health system's preventative measures and treatments.
5. Dr Tess Reynolds on redesigning CT scanners for use during surgery
10:23||Season 1, Ep. 5Originally qualified as an astrophysicist, listen to Dr Tess Reynolds' journey to redesigning CT scanners, which will change the way surgeons operate. Literally.
4. Dr Katrina Champion on the prevention of chronic disease risk factors in youth
10:24||Ep. 4Dr Katrina Champion's research looks at how early intervention on the 'big 6' lifestyle risk factors could prevent chronic disease later in life.