Einstein A Go-Go

Dr Shane is joined by co-host KrisKP. This week's PhD candidates are Shreya Mcleod - University of Newcastle, Hannah Brown - Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection, Lily Kenchington-Evans - Institute for Molecular Bioscience, Claire Richards - University of Technology, Ariana Costas - Australian Institute for Microbiology and Infection, Nathan Harrison College of Medicine and Public Health, Darren Lee Chong Yung - University of Tasmania, Ebony Westbury - ANU, Grace Lawrence - Institute of Moleculary Bioscience, Sarah Ratcliffe - University of Sydney, Mariel Flores Lima - Deakin University, Alice Terrill - Monash University and Lina Breik - Monash University. In science news the earth's wobble and isopods.

Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including:

Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

and live every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.

Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Drs Jen and Euan. In this week's show the first guest, Kita Williams from QUT, talks about the environment and studying on Macquarie Island, then Graci continues her Science of Tattooing series and finally the second guest, Dr. Stephanie Lynch from Westmead Institute for Medical Research, talks about phage therapy. Then in the news Canadian fires, The Anthropause and Taurine.

Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including:

Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

and live every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.

Dr Shane is joined by Dr Linden and Dr Laura in the studio to discuss a genetic study looking at adaptations to cold weather and relationship of these genetic changes to modern diseases. Invited guest Christine Leonard, a PhD student from the Department of Psychiatry at University of Melbourne, discusses her research into default networks in the brain responsible for self-reflection when there is nothing else demanding attention. Invited guest Dr Dee Ninis, an earthquake scientist from the Seismology Research Centre, discusses the recent earthquakes that have happened in Australia.

With presenters Dr Shane, Dr Laura and Dr Linden.

Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

This week, 21 PhD students from various institutions, backgrounds and fields present their research. In one minute. 20 PhDs in 20 minutes is back! With Dr Shane and Dr Laura

Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go
Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go
Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Guests Renza Scibilia from the JDFR is a diabetes advocate and activist from the JDRF, joined by Jasmine Schipp, PHD candidate from Deakin University. People with type 1 diabetes have had no commercially available technology that could automate the delivery of insulin, so some have built their own. Jasmine's research is to investigate the experiences and perspectives of adults with type 1 diabetes using open-source AID systems. With presenters Dr Shane and ChrisKP.

Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Hosts: Dr Shane, Dr Jen, Dr Euan,
News items: The symbiotic relationship between fungi and trees, using ultrasound to cross the blood-brain barrier, thanatosis, recolonisation of ants.
In this episode the team was joined by Dr Aeson Chang from Monash University. Dr Chang’s current work is focused on exploring how beta-blockers interact with anthracycline chemotherapy with the goal to improve outcomes for triple negative breast cancer patients. In a study recently published in Science Translational Medicine, Dr Chang (study lead author) used mouse models of cancer and analysed large-scale patient clinical data to discover that anthracycline chemotherapy on its own, in the absence of a beta-blocker, induces nerve growth in tumours. However, adding a beta-blocker to chemotherapy inhibited nerve fibre activity in tumours and stopped the cancer from coming back after treatment.
Also discussed, the process for allocating time for The James Webb Space Telescope, and the racial disparity in scientific research.
Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go
Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go
Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Professor Emeritus Philip Batterham, School of BioSciences / Bio21 Institute, University of Melbourne, Co-Convenor 23rd International Congress of Genetics, discusses the International Congress of Genetics upcoming event www.icg2023.com.au and describes it as the Olympics for the genetics community; Dr Emily Rosenich, Turner Institute for Brain & Mental Health, Monash University, tells us about her research work into the development of memory and thinking problems, including Alzheimer's disease, as we age; Plus, in weekly science news, the team discusses eastern Arnhem Land archaeological sites, stone age DNA sampling, researchers with fMRI passively reading people's thoughts and sleep research in caves. With presenters Dr. Shane, Dr. Linden, Dr. Scarlett and Dr. Ray.

Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go
Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go
Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Continuing the recent focus on endometriosis, Dr Eileen Mary Holowka joins Dr Share, Dr Ray and Dr Scarlett from Montreal to speak to her work in communication and women's health. Self-described ‘poo scientist’ Dr Rebekah (Bek) Henry (School of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, Monash University) presents on the intersection of health sciences and civil engineering. That is, how poop-pathogens cause problems in environments. Lastly, Professor Susan Rossell, (Professor of Cognitive Neuropsychiatry, Swinburne University) speaks to the lack of new mental health drugs coming through the pharmaceutical system and her response: developing new interventions for psychosis, mood disorders and body-image related disorders.

Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

This week the team are in the studio, with a focus on Immunology (in promotion of the upcoming ‘Day of Immunology’) and an exciting work on an oral treatment for Diabetes.

Dr Shane is joined in the studio this week by EAGG colleague Dr Ailie and Dr Caleb Dawson.

Dr Holly Anderton Senior Postdoctoral Fellow from Walter and Eliza Hall Institute of Medical Research, discusses the complexity of the skin microenvironment and skin immunology.

Dr Claire Gordon Senior Research Fellow in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology, Infectious Diseases Physician at Austin Health, Clinical Lead at North-eastern Public Health Unit and Director of the Australian Donation and Transplantation Biobank, explains the importance and sophisticated nature of the immune system, T Cell research in humans and organ donation for research.

Professor Charlotte Conn a Biophysical Chemist from RMIT University, joins the team to discuss a new oral capsule treatment delivery system which is being developed for Diabetes right here in Australia.

The team finish with some science news, including recent findings regarding a common Fungi which breaks down plastics in 140 days.

Presenter Dr Shane is joined by Chris KP and Dr Sarah Best for the latest science news; Scott Williams from the Department of Biochemistry and Chemistry at La Trobe University explains the innate immune system and how the antifungal mechanism of a protein in Australian saltwater crocodiles links to those in humans; Professor Andy Hill is internationally renowned for his ground-breaking work in neurodegenerative disorders and developing new diagnostics. Professor Hill is also the Deputy Vice-Chancellor Research and Impact at Victoria University and explains VU's approach to research with impact, with a partnership with the in-construction Footscray Hospital, part of Western Health, on their doorstep. Professor Hill details his lab's progress towards sustainability.

Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including:

Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go
Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go
Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go