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Reaching new heights, stem cells from the Allen Institute for Cell Science were flown into space for the first time ever. In 2023, astronauts from Axiom Space studied genetically engineered cells, derived from human skin cells, in microgravity aboard the International Space Station. Axiom Space's astronaut Peggy A. Whitson and Chief Scientist, Dr. Lucie Low; along with Professor Arun Sharma from Cedars-Sinai share the experience and science behind the out-of-this-world mission.  Behind every science headline, there is a human story. Hear about the scientific advancements aiming to shape the cures of tomorrow with Lab Notes: A podcast from the Allen Institute. Streaming everywhere.

Where are we with long COVID? Researchers at the Allen Institute and Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center are working to understand the science behind this new chronic disease. Behind every science headline, there is a human story. Hear about the scientific advancements aiming to shape the cures of tomorrow with Lab Notes: A podcast from the Allen Institute. Streaming everywhere.

Reward is essential for life. Our brains flood with feel-good chemicals when we learn, eat, have sex. But these essential brain circuits are hijacked in drug addiction. Neuroscientists at the Allen Institute and the University of North Carolina are working to crack the biology of reward and addiction. Hear about their work and their hopes for the future of treating addiction in this episode of Lab Notes.

It is no secret that social isolation has major developmental consequences on humans, but what about other social creatures like bumblebees? Neuroscientist Z Yan Wang investigated how social isolation impacted young bumblebees, and it looks like they grow up to be a little ‘socially awkward.' Dr. Wang joins Lab Notes to talk about one of her favorite social insects.

CARING FOR PEOPLE Prof. Patricia Davidson didn't plan her path to the top, but the skills and experiences that she obtained along the way are now proving invaluable for the newly minted VC. First trained as a nurse in the 1980's, Patricia's learned the importance of patience, empathy and communication at the bedside. But a love of learning ultimately drew her away from the hospital and towards an academic career, working across a slew of Australian universities including Newcastle, Curtin, Western Sydney and UTS. Throughout this period Patricia developed an outstanding research track record in cardiac health, chronic condition management and patient-centric care. It was this reputation that ultimately saw her elected as the Dean of Nursing for Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore (USA) where she was destined to help this storied institution confront one of the most dramatic and transformative public health challenges in living memory. Patricia returned home to Australia in 2021 to take on a new challenge as Vice-Chancellor of the University of Wollongong. We hope you will enjoy this incredible perspective on personal growth and compassionate leadership.    GUEST : Prof. Patricia Davidson https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-davidson-a6023414 UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG :  https://www.uow.edu.au/ EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOST : Prof. Marc in het Panhuis https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/ MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris 

THE BRIEF - Vesting and the Ombudsmen The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode Leo explains why startup employees have to be patient for their company shares, while Marc takes us deep into the halls of university bureaucracy to understand student complaint management.  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 

THE BRIEF - Casualisation and Down Rounds The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode Marc explains how casual workers became a central element of the university workforce, while Leo explains the challenge challenge startup founders face when navigating a falling valuation for their business.  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 

BEYOND STANDARD It's not often you will find scientists ghost-hunting at the bottom of a gold mine, but it would be a mistake to assume Prof. Alan Duffy is going to conform to the standard model anytime soon.  Equal parts astrophysicist, science communicator and entrepreneur, Prof. Alan Duffy has spent much of his career searching for Dark Matter, the mysterious, invisible substance that might just be holding our universe together. He is currently is the Director of the Space Technology and Industry Institute at Swinburne, a Node Leader in $35M ARC Centre of Excellence for Dark Matter Particle Physics, and also the cofounder and CEO of mDetect, a spin-off company helping us peer inside some of the largest structures here on Earth.  And if Alan looks familiar that's probably because he is also one of Australia's most prolific and successful science-communicators, regularly appearing on TV, radio and print media to explain the inexplicable.  Plug in for a truely extraordinary episode.  GUEST : Prof. Alan Duffy https://www.alanrduffy.com/ SPACE TECHNOLOGY AND INDUSTRY INSTITUTE : https://www.swinburne.edu.au/research/institutes/space-technology-industry/ m-DETECT :  https://mdetect.com.au/ 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   

Can we put a number on human consciousness? Neuroscientist Christof Koch is leading an effort to build a consciousness meter that could have real-world applications to determine whether coma patients are in a true vegetative state. Christof joined Lab Notes to talk about the science of consciousness, what psychedelic drugs have to do with consciousness, and how this new project could one day have applications in hospitals and clinics.

THE BRIEF - Sabbaticals and Sweat Equity The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode Marc and Leo attempt to explain how the connection between salary and work isn't always straight forward in the world of science and innovation.  Listen in as we discuss and connect 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 

PROGRESS BY POLICY Government support is a cornerstone of Australian innovation, but navigating the wide array of grants, programs and policies that shape national innovation can be a daunting prospect for aspiring scientists and entrepreneurs. Today, we are pleased to be joined by a man who not only knows this landscape, but is helping to shape it. Originally from Newcastle, Alister Henskens spent two decades practicing law before his entry into NSW parliament as the member for Kur-ring-gai in 2015. He has since ascended to cabinet and is currently serving as both the Minister for Science, Innovation and Technology, as well as the Minister for Skills and Training, portfolios that place him at the centre of research translation policy in the state.   So join us for a glimpse behind the curtain of NSW government, and hear how this emerging leader is shaping innovation policy for current and future generations.  GUEST : Minister Alister Henskens MP https://www.linkedin.com/in/alister-henskens-sc-mp-36843344/ NSW INNOVATION AND RESEARCH https://www.business.nsw.gov.au/innovation-and-research 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 

THE BRIEF - Options and Maker Spaces The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode Leo explains the value of an employee share option, and Marc helps takes us for a lightning tour of a University Makerspace.  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 

THE LIGHT TOUCH For many decades robots have outclassed humans in terms of strength and precision, yet their rudimentary ability to sense and understand the world around them has limited their widespread adoption. But thanks to the work of engineers like Dr. Heba Khamis, the robots are catching up fast. Only three years ago, Dr. Khamis was a lecturer and post-doctoral researcher working at the intersection of sensing, software and robotics. But when she and her colleagues attended a CSIRO accelerator course, it helped them realise the commercial potential of one of the sensors they had been developing, and set them on a path to venture beyond the walls of academia. Heba is now the co-founder and CEO of Contactile - a startup whose a revolutionary sensor design promises to change the way robots feel their environment, opening up applications in sensitive handling tasks from fruit picking to underwater manipulation. Listen in for the very latest from this fast-moving startup.  GUEST : Dr. Heba Khamis https://www.linkedin.com/in/hebakhamis/ CONTACTILE https://contactile.com/ 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 

THE BRIEF - Open Access and Pivoting The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's Marc talks about the shift towards open access publishing in science, while Leo explains what it means for a startup to pivot.  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 

THE BRIEF - DD and International Campuses The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode Leo gives a long-overdue explanation of DD, and Marc tells us how Australian universities have been teaching international students even without international travel.  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 

WAVES OF CHANGE Being an advocate for social justice, sustainability, art and design has allowed Tom Wilson to develop a unique perspective on sustainability and commercialisation in the surfing industry. Born on the Channel Islands (UK), Tom also lived in Canada before moving to Australia. He is a computer aided designer and environmental scientist by training, earning degrees from the Universities of Salford and the University of New England. He spent a decade in the architecture and design world, followed by more than 15 years with community and non-profit organisations, including a stint as the Assistant Coach for the Street Socceroos! In 2019 Tom founded Wave Changer a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to sustainability in surfing and the ocean.    GUEST : Tom Wilson http://www.wavechanger.org/tom-wilson.html WAVE CHANGER http://www.wavechanger.org/ EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOST : Professor Marc in het Panhuis https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcinhetpanhuis/ MUSIC : Purple Planet Music https://www.purple-planet.com Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris 

THE BRIEF - Design for Manufacture and University HR The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode Leo explains the importance considering how a product is made as well as how it works, and Marc gives an overview of how you get hired (or fired) at a modern university.  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 

SCIENTIFIC LEGACY For many young scientists, replicating the achievements of Professor Justin Gooding would be a mighty aspiration. But for the man himself, its been about much more than the milestones. Though born and raised in Melbourne, it was a seven year stint in the United Kingdom that proved to be a pivotal moment in Justin's life. Working at two of the world's most storied scientific institutions, the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge not only set the foundation for Justin's research career but it also introduced him to Katharina Gaus, a German-born researcher with whom his personal and professional life has been intertwined ever since. Since returning to Australia in 1997 Justin and Kat each built stellar research careers in their own right. Working together at the University of NSW they gained a reputation as a scientific power-couple, underpinning the university's growing reputation as a centre of materials science, biosensing and advanced microscopy. Over two decades, Justin earned three Eureka Prizes, a fellowship to the Australian Academy of Science, over 30,000 citations to his published works, and has seen aspects of his research translated into spinout companies including Inventia Life Science and AgaMatrix.  But recently - Justin has had cause to think deeply about his life and love within the halls of science, and he joins us today to share a personal journey that is reshaping his perspective on his own scientific legacy.   GUEST : Prof. Justin Gooding https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-gooding-13264021 AUSTRALIAN CENTRE FOR NANO-MEDICINE https://www.acn.unsw.edu.au/ UNSW https://www.unsw.edu.au/ INVENTIA LIFE SCIENCES https://inventia.life/ AGAMATRIX https://agamatrix.com/ MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES Beyond Blue - https://www.beyondblue.org.au/ Lifeline - 13 11 14 -  https://lifelinedirect.org.au/ Griefline - https://griefline.org.au/ 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 

Scientists have known for centuries that the brain is the seat of human thought, but we're still in the dark about how it works. For Brain Awareness Week 2022, Lab Notes asked four neuroscientists to get into the weeds with us about why the brain is so complicated and hard to understand. Do we have any hope of understanding our own brains?

THE BRIEF - Technology Readiness Levels and Cap Tables The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode Leo explains the importance of NASA's 60 year old system for classifying technological progress, and Marc helps unpick why Australian universities can't wait to get their international students back.  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 

THE FIRE INSIDE In 2017 the Grenfell Tower in London was engulfed by a fire that climbed its external cladding with alarming speed, ultimately claiming 72 lives. And while many around the world were still coming to terms with the disaster, Dr. Kate Nguyen got to work.  Born in Vietnam, Kate was a natural problem-solver and bucked social expectation to pursue a career in engineering. With the support of her family and some inspiring colleagues, she subsequently migrated to Australia and began building an academic career at the intersection of civil engineering and fire safety.  Today Dr. Nguyen works at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology where she has been the recipient of a DECRA Fellowship, The Batternham Medal for Engineering and a L'Oreal Women in Science Fellowship recognising her sustainability research and her role in breaking down stereotypes in a male-dominated field. Join us to hear how a tragedy half way across the world helped to drive this inspiring young scientist to new heights.    GUEST : Dr. Kate Nguyen https://www.linkedin.com/in/kate-nguyen-ab8ab4145/ RMIT https://www.rmit.edu.au/ CLADDING SAFETY VICTORIA https://www.vic.gov.au/cladding-safety 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 

THE BRIEF - Research Impact and Seed Rounds The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode Marc takes us through the concept of research impact, and Leo gives a long-overdue definition of a seed round. Listen in as we discuss 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 

Star Formation Few people personify the drive and resilience of female scientists quite like Dr. Ilana Feain.  Originally a disengaged and even rebellious high school student with her mind on anything but academia, at one stage Ilana even dropped out of school entirely. But by losing the support of her teachers and family Ilana realised it was up to her to shape her own future. From that moment on, a mix of natural aptitude and newfound dedication saw her leapfrog many of her peers and become a high-achieving graduate against the odds. With guidance from some inspiring mentors at the University of Sydney, Ilana developed a passion for astronomy and began a research career that would see her investigate ancient black holes, manage multi-national telescopes and ultimately help repurpose radar technologies for biomedical science and satellite communication as a founder, director and CEO. With a wealth of experience and a few hard knocks under her belt, Ilana now shares her knowledge as the principal consultant at Big Science Advisory, and a director of the CSIRO-backed space startup Quasar. Plug in to hear how this resilient women overcame personal and professional adversity to establish her place among the stars.  GUEST : Dr. Ilana Feain https://www.linkedin.com/in/ilana-feain-6757b958 BIG SCIENCE ADVISORY https://bigscienceadvisory.com/ QUASAR https://www.quasarsat.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 

SEASON 3 LAUNCH Lab Notes is back for 2022! In celebration of The International Day for Women and Girls in Science we are starting off the season with two inspiring female guests who underline the tremendous value women bring to Australian innovation. No doubt it will be a fabulous start to a full season of inspiring guests, fascinating conversations and perhaps even a cross-over with other other champions of Australian innovation.  So join Marc and Leo for another dive into science, business and everything in between.  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

ADIOS 2021 On today's bonus episode, Leo and Marc bid farewell to 2021 with a quick look back on the year that was, from Covid disruptions to unexpected jobs and a whole lot of inspiring conversations.  We wish all our listeners a happy holiday and look forward to seeing you again in 2022.  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 

THE BRIEF - Communication Papers and MVPs The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode Marc and Leo explore the ways scientists and entrepreneurs get early customer feedback on their work. 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     

THOUGHT FOR FOOD While many of us go through life without giving much thought to where our food comes from, Professor Cordelia Selomulya has built a career on it. Born and raised in Indonesia, Cordelia first came to Australia as an international student undertaking a chemical engineering degree at the University of New South Wales. At every turn Cordelia has been a stellar researcher, topping her class and becoming a published scientific author even before her PhD began. During a 14-year career at Monash University in Melbourne Cordelia became increasingly interested in food research, ultimately helping the Australian dairy industry adopt and improve the spray drying processes that underpin one of the fastest growing segments of Australia's food exports. Since 2019, Cordelia has been serving as the Director of Research and Commercialisation at the Future Food Systems CRC, where she is helping Australia rethink the way we grow, process and export a wide variety of food and nutritional products. Plug in to hear how this high-flying student built an outstanding academic career by working hand-in-hand with industry.  GUEST : Prof. Cordelia Selomulya https://www.linkedin.com/in/cordelia-selomulya-5159b33b/ FUTURE FOOD SYSTEMS CRC www.futurefoodsystems.com.au UNSW https://www.unsw.edu.au/ 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   

THE BRIEF - RCUs and Cap Tables The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode Marc takes us through the functions of a university research commercialisation unit, and Leo introduces the concept of capitalisation tables in early-stage companies. 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 

THE BRIEF - ARC CoEs and Tech Vouchers The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode Marc and Leo explore two grants at opposite ends of research funding continuum, the ARC's flagship Centre of Excellence program and the NSW Government's Tech Voucher program. 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 

INVENTION AND REINVENTION As a young engineer Richard Dale was hired by a university spinout that looked set to revolutionise the world of asset management. It was an exciting job at a company that was growing fast, building new products and entering new industries... right up until the money ran out. For Richard this experience was eye-opening, one the shifted his focus away from engineering and towards the world of startup financing. It was the beginning of a lifelong journey that has seen him become one of the leading startup investors and advisors in Australia. Among many other career highlights, Richard was a founding partner of Sydney Angels, an organisation he helped grow from a whiteboard concept in early 2008 to one of the country's leading startup investment hubs.  Join us to hear how Richard's personal reinvention ultimately helped to reinvent the funding model of Australian startups as well.     GUEST : Richard Dale https://www.linkedin.com/in/richarddaleadvisers SYDNEY ANGELS https://www.sydneyangels.net.au/ DALE ADVISORS https://www.dale-advisers.com.au/ 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 

THE BRIEF - Tag Along and Tenure The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. This week Marc talks about the job you can't be fired from, while Leo gives a run down of a pair of clauses that impact when and how a startup company can be sold.  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 

Working Capital As a software engineer in the 90's Nick McNaughton learned what a potent combination technology and entrepreneurial zeal can be. It's a revelation has shaped his career ever since.  Currently the CEO of the Australian National University's flagship commercialisation fund ANU Connect, Nick McNaughton's has been a trailblazer for Australia's deep-tech industry for over two decades. From creating and selling his own startup, to helping many other researchers and founders as an angel investor, VC fund manager, advisor and policy advocate.  Join us for an amazing tour of the national innovation ecosystem through the eyes of one of its chief advocates.    GUEST : Nick McNaughton https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickmcnaughton/ ANU CONNECT VENTURES https://www.anuconnectventures.com.au CAMPUS PLUS https://www.campusplus.com.au/ 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 

THE BRIEF - Discovery Projects and Accelerating Commercialisation  The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. This week Marc and Leo tackle everyone's favourite topic - free money! Discovery Projects and Accelerating Commercialisation grants are cornerstones of Australian innovation, but getting your hands on the funding can be a challenge in itself.  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     

THE BRIEF - Nobel Prizes and Trading Insolvent The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. With this year's Nobel Prizes in full swing - it's a great time for Marc to review what the prizes are all about. Meanwhile, Leo talks about one of the reasons NOT to become a company director, insolvent trading.   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 

THE BRIEF - Shadow Directors and Online Learning The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode, Leo looks in the shadowy world of influence in big business while Marc explains how universities are adjusting to digital learning post-Covid.  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 

THE BRIEF - Bargaining and Valuation The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode, Leo provides a glimpse into the process of start-up valuation while Marc explains how academic pay and conditions are negotiated in Australian universities.  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 

THE BRIEF - Investor Agreements and the H Index The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode, Leo provides an overview of Investor Agreements while Marc explains one of the key metrics of research productivity, the H Index.  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 

THE BRIEF - Incubators and CRCs The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode, Leo and Marc discuss startup incubators and the cooperative research centre program.  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 

THE BRIEF - Key Performance Indicators The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode, Leo and Marc talk about the concept of Key Performance Indicators, and give some examples of how they are applied in science and industry.  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 

LEADING THROUGH A STORM What motivates a volunteer to risk their life braving storms, bushfires or the open ocean? How can we keep volunteers engaged in organisations like the SES, Rural Fire Service and Surf Lifesaving? And what can be done about the declining rates of volunteerism that is threatening the future of these iconic Australian organisations? Dr. Vivien Forner is a Hungarian-born Australian who has been pondering these questions deeply. Through a PhD spanning both psychology and business, Vivien helped to identify the importance of self-determination theory in volunteer organisations. Working through challenges including a change in academic discipline, multi-tasking parenthood, and picking up the pieces after an industry collaborator withdrew, Vivien's persistence and determination has culminated in the formation of a professional consultancy business that is turning her research findings into practical training packages for the next generation of Australian volunteers.  Meanwhile, Vivien has also became an expert at communicating her findings outside of academia, winning her way through to the 2019 Asia-Pacific finals of the three minute thesis competition, an annual event that challenges PhD students across the globe to summarise their complex work in three minutes or less.  Join us for a study in leadership, determination and public speaking.  GUEST : Dr. Vivien Forner https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivienforner INSTITUTE FOR MANAGEMENT PSYCHOLOGY http://managementpsychology.com.au/ 3 MINUTE THESIS PRESENTATION: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY5vtHoyulk 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 

THE BRIEF - Venture Capital and the NHMRC The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode, Leo and Marc take on venture capital and the NHMRC, two key funding sources for entrepreneurs and medical scientists alike.  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 

THE BRIEF - Peak Bodies The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode, Leo provides an overview of the agile management system, while Marc takes us behind the scenes at academic conferences.  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 

SCIENCE IN THE BLOOD As much as anybody can be, Duncan Macinnis was born a scientist.  With parents who both taught in the field, Duncan's childhood was spent among the exhibits of Sydney's Powerhouse and Australian Museums. Inspired by these experiences and encouraged by his family, Duncan continued his scientific education as far as a PhD in microbiology - studying yeasts under an industry linkage project with the beer maker Fosters.  Despite a clear love of science, the academic career path didn't call to Duncan. Instead, he spent his early career working sales roles for a number of biotechnology startups, attaining a level of business knowledge that would prove critical in his later career.  Now a director of the industry growth centre MTP Connect, Duncan Macinnis is charged with connecting researchers, businesses, investors and the government to help foster Australia's biotechnology ecosystem. And with a tenure that began alongside the onset of Covid-19, there could hardly be a more important time to be building a thriving biotechnology sector for Australia. GUEST : Dr. Duncan Macinis https://www.linkedin.com/in/duncan-macinnis-4a8aa951/ MTP CONNECT https://www.mtpconnect.org.au/ 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 

THE BRIEF - Adjuncts and Incentives The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today's episode, Marc and Leo discuss the concept of adjunct staff members, as well as the role and ethics of incentives in the workplace.  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 

A BIONIC VOICE The ability to communicate is a fundamental human need, but it's one that does not come easily to those without a voice box.  Dr Farzaneh Ahmadi is a scientist, engineer, inventor and entrepreneur who first came across the field of voice cloning while completing her PhD in Singapore. But for all of the technology's promise, Farzaneh also felt frustrated by having to turn away patients that came to her group seeking practical solutions rather than abstract research. Since then, Farzaneh has dedicated much of her professional life to the challenge of adapting this technology to restore the voices of laryngectomy patients. In 2019 that dream came one step closer as Farzaneh became the founder and CEO of Laronix, a spinout company based on her research. So plug in to hear the very latest on Dr. Ahmadi's journey to the bionic voice.  GUEST : Dr. Farzaneh Ahmadi https://www.linkedin.com/in/farzaneh-ahmadi-62493153 LARONIX https://www.linkedin.com/company/laronix/ 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 

THE BRIEF - Peak Bodies 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 at the purpose of peak bodies like the Australian Academy of Science and Chambers of Commerce. 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 

THE BRIEF - Early Employees and Postdocs The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Marc and Leo look at the early-career options for innovators, whether in the academic track as postdoctoral researchers or as early-employees in a startup.  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 

In the early '80s, Linda Sloate was a 30-year old mom raising three little kids when she became one of an estimated 20 million people worldwide living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). It has been a 40-year struggle filled with dozens of treatments and surgeries. Today there is new hope for patients as researchers have come together for a collaborative project to uncover how RA begins – and how to stop it in its tracks.

THE BRIEF - Market Testing and Peer Review The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Marc and Leo talk about the ways in which new research and products are appraised before they are unleashed on the consumer.  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 

INNOVATION IN SPADES The dual inventions of computing and the internet transformed our society, and many industries are now barely recognisable from their peers of the 1950s. But while sectors like banking, communications, retail and entertainment have all ridden this wave of innovation, a few have been left behind.  Professor Mathew Aitchison is on a mission to help the construction industry realise the potential of the information age. As interim CEO of Building 4.0 CRC, Mathew has helped bring together a coalition of researchers and industry partners to help transform the way we design, construct and monitor the built environment in the 21st century and beyond.  Plug in to hear how a boy from rural Queensland became one of Australia's leading thinkers bringing architecture into the information age.  GUEST : Prof. Mathew Aitchison https://www.linkedin.com/in/mathew-aitchison-2452b671/ BUILDING 4.0 CRC https://building4pointzero.org/ FUTURE BUILDING PODCAST https://building4pointzero.org/podcasts/ MONASH https://www.monash.edu/ 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 

THE BRIEF - Boards and Councils The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Marc and Leo look to the very top of their organisational charts, and discuss the similarities and differences between corporate boards and the university 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