Research Bytes

In this episode, Josh shares his journey from physiotherapist to researcher and how a curiosity about misleading research infographics led to work that’s now influencing journals around the world. He discusses why clear communication matters and how research can make a real-world impact. 

In this episode, Dr Maria Lastra Cagigas talks about her selection for the 2027 Hypatia Mars analogue mission. As part of the mission, she and her crew will travel to a research base in the Canadian Arctic to simulate the conditions of a Mars expedition.

Dr George Joun is investigating cancer drug resistance to chemotherapy and why some cells survive therapeutics.

Why do female athletes record more abnormal ECGs despite a lower risk of sudden cardiac death? Jessica Orchard's research identified a common ECG finding that’s helping shape new international guidelines.

What’s the right way to measure blood pressure, and why does it matter so much? Dr Niamh Chapman joins us to unpack the do’s and don’ts of home blood pressure monitoring, and how consistent methods can transform clinical decisions.

Dr Himal Kandel reveals why dry eye disease is a major public health issue, and what patients really experience.

Dr Lucy Grummit from the Matilda Centre discusses her research on the lasting mental health impacts of childhood maltreatment, including how early experiences of abuse and neglect contribute to depression, substance use and suicide later in life.

Dr 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.