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Research Bytes

Bite-size findings from emerging and mid-career researchers at the University of Sydney's Faculty of Medicine and Health


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  • 8. Dr Nunki Hassan is uncovering new pathways to treat acute myeloid leukaemia (AML)

    11:11||Season 2, Ep. 8
    Dr 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).

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  • 7. Understanding the Microbiome: From the womb to the world

    10:49||Season 2, Ep. 7
    Dr 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. 6
    Dr 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. 5
    Dr 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. 4
    Dr 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.

  • 3. Dr Nigel Maher on using AI to diagnose melanoma

    10:29||Season 2, Ep. 3
    Dr Nigel Maher from Sydney Medical School is using AI related tools to help better diagnose and manage melanocytic tumours. Dr Maher was also the runner up in the 2024 Asia Pacific 3 Minute Thesis competition. Listen to the conversation with Professor Nancy Baxter.Watch Nigel's 3 Minute Thesis presentation >

  • 2. Dr Binh Nguyen on physical activity and women’s health

    10:47||Season 2, Ep. 2
    Dr Binh Nguyen from the School of Public Health is examining the long term patterns of physical activity and how these effect the health of midlife women. Find out more about how quality of life measures a person's perceived well being and functioning, and relates to healthy aging and population health. Listen to the conversation with Professor Nancy Baxter.Read Binh's publication >
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