In this episode, Justin speaks with 2010 John Monash Scholar, Dr Nikki Bart about her work as a cardiologist and her adventures as a professional mountaineer.

Nikki Bart is a world record holder for being part of the first ever mother-daughter team to climb Mt. Everest. Upon reaching the top, they also became the first mother-daughter duo to complete the Seven Summits: climbing the highest peak of every continent in the world. 

As part of her John Monash Foundation scholarship, Nikki completed a Doctor of Philosphy at Oxford University looking at the study of oxygen deprivation - and the clinical implications on the body.

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