Research Bytes

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.

Have 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.

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).

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.