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March 16, 2021 023 - GRIT AND BONES - Dr. Maryam Parviz
At an age when most of her peers had barely heard of the term biomedical engineer - Maryam Parviz had already decided it was the career for her.

Born to a partially deaf mother, Maryam witnessed the power of technology to transform human health in the form of hearing aids. Inspired, Maryam set herself on the path of science and technology, studying biomedical engineering at Iran's prestigious Amirkabir University of Technology (Tehran Polytechnic) before emigrating to Australia in 2012 to study under Prof. Justin Gooding of the University of New South Wales.

Since then Maryam has not only complemented her PhD, but also a postdoc at the Institute for Biomedical Materials and Devices at UTS, as well as specialist training in medical device commercialisation at Cicada Innovations in Sydney. These experiences not only gave her the skills to launch a biotechnology startup, but also helped to shape a lasting bond with her partner and co-founder Dr. Iman Manavitehrani.

Together, Maryam and Iman launched SDIP Innovations in 2018 with the intention of commercialising a novel bioresorbable scaffold material Iman had been working on. Now the company's CEO, Maryam is working from the QB3 Incubator in California to ensure their core technology fulfils its potential to revolutionise bone repair surgery.

Join us for an inspiring tale of determination and discovery.

GUEST : Maryam Parviz
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryam-parviz/

SDIP INNOVATIONS
https://www.sdipinnovations.com/
NSW HEALTH (Medical Devices Fund)
https://www.medicalresearch.nsw.gov.au/medical-devices-fund/
UCSF ROSENMAN
https://rosenmaninstitute.org/
EON LABS
https://www.eonlabs.org/
RENY DIGITAL
https://renydigital.com/
HOST
Dr. Leo Stevens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
34 min
March 10, 2021 THE BRIEF - Angels and the ARC
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Marc and Leo explain some key funding sources for researchers and entrepreneurs, angel investors and the Australian Research Council

Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!

EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS :
Dr. Leo Stevens
www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis
www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
11 min
March 02, 2021 022 - SCHEMES AND TEAMS - Rhys Cornock
Academic careers often rest on the outcome of highly competitive grant schemes. But moving beyond blue sky research also opens up new opportunities, with grants targeted at entrepreneurs, exporters and innovative businesses.

Born in south-west Sydney, Rhys Cornock is a scientist turned business consultant with a broad-based skillset. Initially trained in nanotechnology, Rhys' graduate job put him at the forefront of 3D printing, and eventually lead to the establishment of one of Australia's first clinical 3D printing hubs in St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne.

Ever in search of a challenge Rhys swapped his lab coat for a suit and tie in 2014, joining leading consulting firm Ernst and Young to help draft R+D tax incentive grant applications for large corporates. But after two years (and dabbling in van life), Rhys knew it was time to branch out on his own.

Since establishing his own boutique consultancy Sprout Scientific, Rhys has been focused on the world of startups, helping deep-tech and social enterprise businesses put their best foot forward for public funding.

Come for the van life, stay for the business advice.

GUEST : Rhys Cornock
www.linkedin.com/in/rhys-cornock-b524a231

SPROUT SCIENTIFIC
www.sproutscientific.com/

EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
RENY DIGITAL :
https://renydigital.com/
HOST :
Dr. Leo Stevens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
24 min
February 23, 2021 THE BRIEF - VCs and the C-Level
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Marc and Leo take a look at the very top of business and university management.

So join us as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!

EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS :
Dr. Leo Stevens
www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis
www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris

PHOTO CREDIT :
Paul Jones
UOW Media
10 min
February 16, 2021 021 - A LICENSE TO INVENT - Rob McInnes CLP
Australian research labs are teeming with promising ideas, but transferring that intellectual property out of public sector research institutions can be a complex and daunting task.

Rob McInnes is a lawyer and consultant who has spent several decades at the pointy end of IP negotiations, working with researchers, universities, startups and industry incumbents to help ensure Australian technologies find a life outside the lab.

Join us for a conversation covering contact lenses, negotiation tactics and the maturing startup ecosystem in Australia.

GUEST : Rob McInnes
http://www.robmcinnes.com.au/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/robmcinnes/
QUT BRIDGE PROGRAM TALK
https://cloudstor.aarnet.edu.au/plus/s/NsvwRbINUwKdQft
EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOST :
Dr. Leo Stevens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
44 min
February 16, 2021 THE BRIEF - Entrepreneurs and PhDs
The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business.
On today’s episode, Marc and Leo take a crack at defining entrepreneurship and the PhD process.

So join us as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes!

EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
HOSTS :
Dr. Leo Stevens
www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis
www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris

PHOTO CREDIT :
Paul Jones
UOW Media
11 min
February 16, 2021 000 - ONE TO TWO - Welcome to Season 2
Lab Notes is back in 2021!
In this short episode we take a look forward at season 2 and make some exciting announcements about the future of the Labnotes podcast.

There'll be fresh interviews, inspiring guests, a new short episode format and even a co-host!

So join us for another dive into the Australian innovation ecosystem.

HOSTS :
Dr. Leo Stevens
www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
Prof. Marc in het Panhuis
www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/
EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
4 min
November 03, 2020 020 - (2020 Series Finale) - LEAVING A MARK - Prof. Fiona Wood AM
When Fiona Wood first saw the potential of applying tissue engineering to burns therapy she knew it could change her patients' lives. What she didn't know was how much it would change her own life as well.

Born in England, Fiona was an energetic young doctor when she migrated to Perth in 1987. After qualifying as West Australia's first female plastic surgeon she soon became the director of the Burns Service of Western Australia and set about transforming the institution into a world centre of burns treatment through a program of research, collaboration and medical practice.

By 2002 - Fiona's team was already well progressed in the development of ReCel (spray-on-skin) when victims of the Bali bombings were transferred to the Royal Perth Hospital for treatment. What followed was a whirlwind of publicity, attention and accolades for their work, culminating in Fiona being named Australian of the Year in 2005.

Now a distinguished professor at the University of Western Australia, Fiona is still at the forefront of burns research. Meanwhile - the company she founded with her collaborator and friend Marie Stoner is dual listed on the ASX and NASDAQ stock exchanges as the company works to make the ReCel technology available for burns victims all over the world.

Join us for a glimpse into the career of this inspiring surgeon, researcher, mother and inventor.

GUEST : Fiona Wood
https://www.fionawoodfoundation.com/fiona-wood
FIONA WOOD FOUNDATION
https://www.fionawoodfoundation.com/
AVITA MEDICAL
https://avitamedical.com/
EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
https://eonjournal.com/
RENY DIGITAL :
https://renydigital.com/
HOST :
Dr. Leo Stevens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
26 min
October 20, 2020 019 - PASSION AND ENERGY - Miranda Taylor
The task of transforming the Australian energy sector requires diplomacy - and Miranda Taylor couldn't be better suited for the role.

Born to an itinerant family, Miranda's worldly outlook saw her study at the London School of Economics, work at an Israeli Kibbutz and aspire to a career at the United Nations. But when she landed in the Northern Territory, Miranda fell in love with Kakadu National Park and set out on what was to become a life-long career within the Australian resources sector. Now CEO of NERA, Miranda is charged with fostering innovation in the Australian energy sector, navigating the complex issues of energy, climate change, and driving innovation in a legacy industry that remains a cornerstone of the Australian economy.
Join us for a chat about energy, climate change, diplomacy and the magic of outback Australia.

GUEST : Miranda Taylor
https://www.linkedin.com/in/miranda-jane-taylor-b502344/
NERA
https://www.nera.org.au/
EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
https://eonjournal.com/
RENY DIGITAL :
https://renydigital.com/
HOST :
Dr. Leo Stevens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
27 min
October 09, 2020 018 - THE BIG PICTURE - Prof Bruce McKern
After a lifetime studying innovation - Professor Bruce McKern believes in the power of big ideas.

Born in rural Queensland - Bruce McKern began his career as chemical engineer working across Australia and Canada. But academia called, and Bruce's aptitude for study earned him a place at Harvard University, where he gained not only his PhD but also a life-changing professional network.

Now a renowned expert in innovation and management, Bruce has lead an impressive list of institutions including Stanford University's Sloan School of Management, Carnegie Mellon's Bosch Institute, Sydney University's US Studies Centre as well as nation-leading schools of management at Macquarie and Melbourne.
So strap in for a big-thinking episode covering management, professional networks, institution building, bureaucracy and the geopolitics of global innovation.

GUEST : Bruce McKern
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-mckern-689557b0/
CHINA'S NEXT STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE: FROM IMITATION TO INNOVATION
https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/chinas-next-strategic-advantage
EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
https://eonjournal.com/
RENY DIGITAL :
https://renydigital.com/
HOST :
Dr. Leo Stevens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
48 min