Welcome to the very first episode of the National Science Week podcast series by Generation Ag. In this series, we’re excited to chat to our guests about the latest research and innovation in food through the lens of this years’ theme, Food: Different by Design.

First up, Lavinia spoke to Professor Michelle Colgrave, Future Protein lead at the CSIRO, based at the Queensland Biosciences Precinct in Brisbane. Prof Colgrave is using mass spectrometry (MS) and proteomics to help identify key proteins that will benefit Australia's livestock and plant industries and improve human health. 

And after that, you’ll hear Kayla's interview with Dr Bryan Lessard (AKA. Bry the Fly Guy) who works as a Postdoc­toral Fel­low at CSIRO’s Aus­tralian National Insect Col­lec­tion, research­ing the evol­u­tion and classification of sol­dier flies. 

To find out more about National Science Week and the events in your area this year, visit www.scienceweek.net.au