Podcasts about auckland bioengineering institute

People with ADHD often fidget more than those without. Why might this be? Does it help them focus? Or distract them further? An Auckland Bioengineering Institute researcher has teamed up with the Mātai Medical Institute in Gisborne to investigate this using advanced MRI techniques. And at Waikereru ecosanctuary, local birds are being enlisted in a trial to help speed up the regeneration of native bush.Guests:Professor Justin Fernandez, Auckland Bioengineering InstituteDr Gil Newburn, Mātai Medical Institute Professor Dame Anne Salmond, Waikereru EcosanctuaryLearn more:In 2017 Alison Ballance did a story about The 1769 Gardenwhere she spoke to the garden designer, curator and local botany expert.To learn about the Mātai Medical Institute, listen to The advances in MRI coming out of Gisborne from November 2024.The Mātai Medical Institute is also involved in research into recovery post meth addiction, concussion in teenage rugby players, and muscle development in children with cerebral palsy. Sign up to the Our Changing World monthly newsletter for episode backstories, science analysis and more.Go to this episode on rnz.co.nz for more details

Sex-bias in healthcare and research has long been a prevalent issue for women, as clinical trials occurring as recently as 2023 have excluded women, in favour of testing men as “the average person”. This has had consequences such as women being more likely to experience negative side effects to certain drugs, due to important differences in female bodies being unaccounted for in research. As today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, producer Athena spoke to Associate Professor, Dr Kelly Burrowes, at the University of Auckland Bioengineering Institute, about the historic and current gender inequities in healthcare and clinical research, as well as The FemTech Revolution.

Jonny chats to Dr Bryan Ruddy of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute about his work with healthcare robots, and how his involvement BattleBots bootstarted his research into making motors, and robots, more effective. Thanks to Waiapapa Taumata Rau - University of Auckland!

Sex-bias in healthcare and research has long been a prevalent issue for women, as clinical trials occurring as recently as 2023 have excluded women, in favour of testing men as “the average person”. This has had consequences such as women being more likely to experience negative side effects to certain drugs, due to important differences in female bodies being unaccounted for in research. As today is the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, producer Athena spoke to Associate Professor, Dr Kelly Burrowes, at the University of Auckland Bioengineering Institute, about the historic and current gender inequities in healthcare and clinical research, as well as The FemTech Revolution.

Jonny chats to Dr Bryan Ruddy of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute about his work with healthcare robots, and how his involvement BattleBots bootstarted his research into making motors, and robots, more effective. Thanks to Waiapapa Taumata Rau - University of Auckland!

It's time to dust off the cobwebs and get those cogs turning in your noggin 'cause Ready Steady Learn is back for 2025 thanks to Waipapa Taumata Rau - The University of Auckland. Jonny is joined by Behdad Ebrahimi of the Auckland Bioengineering Institute to chat about his work with people with a rare, and also serious, lung condition. Chronic thromboembolic pulmonary hypertension, or CTEPH for short, is a debilitating condition even post-surgery. Ebrahimi's work involves building computer models of lungs tailor-made to patients' own that can predict how blood flow and pressure will change following surgical intervention. Whakarongo mai nei! 

A bequest to the Auckland Bioengineering Institute from Julie and Carlo Fiorentino is helping those living with cerebal palasy.

Robin Laven from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute is on Ready Steady Learn to talking about his research into breast cancer. Whakarongo mai nei!

Alex guesses a Nina Simone track with one hit of one second on Second Guessing. Liam Hoff from Night Lunch is dialling in to chat about their new single, 1 Million Pines. Stage Direction is with Ana Scotney (creator and performer) talking about ScatterGun: After the Death of Rūaumoko, a solo show from Silo Theatre. Robin Laven from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute is on Ready Steady Learn to talking about his research into breast cancer. Whakarongo mai nei!

Last week, the government announced a complete ban on disposable vapes and higher fines for vape retailers and individuals caught selling to under-18-year-olds, as part of its ‘crackdown' on youth vaping. News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to Co-Founder of Vape-Free Kids NZ, Marnie Wilton, about how effective she believes these measures will be in stopping youth vaping. She also asked Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Kelly Burrowes, for her thoughts on the government's crackdown. She started off the interview asking what impact Burrowes thinks the recently announced measures will have on reducing vaping among young people?

For their regular catch-up News and Editorial Director, Jessica Hopkins, spoke to ACT's Simon Court about youth vaping, public sector cuts, and calls for the government to create a special humanitarian visa for Palestinians in Gaza with family connections to New Zealand. She also spoke to Co-Founder of Vape-Free Kids NZ, Marnie Wilton, and Associate Professor at the University of Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Kelly Burrowes, about how effective they believe the government's new measures to reduce youth vaping will be. Producer Ezra spoke to Pharmacy Lecturer Dr Jay Gong, and Clinical Pharmacist, Hoda Fahmy, from the University of Auckland, about a rise in opioid misuse among older adult and post-surgery patients.

A project from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute has partnered with the creatives behind James Cameron's Avatar to develop a new way of monitoring health conditions digitally.

Amy Garrett from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute is in the studio to talk about her research into investigating the uterus and how in the end we might be able to help conditions like endometriosis, extreme period pains and pre-term labour. If you'd like to participate in the upcoming study get in touch with amy.garrett@auckland.ac.nz - whakarongo mai nei!

On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor speaks to Rachel about the election results and what they might mean for local government, the Auckland Council's six demographic advisory panels outline for the next three years and an update on the Tāmaki Makaurau Tauawhi Kaumātua Age-friendly Auckland Action Plan. Buzz Moller from Voom chats about the Save the b fundraising gig, and his time at the station. On Stage Direction, Alice Canton speaks to Louise Jiang and Nuanzhi Zheng are in the studio to talk about their upcoming work, Chick Habit opening 24 October at Basement Theatre. On Ready Steady Learn, Amy Garrett from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute is in the studio to talk about her research into investigating the uterus and how in the end we might be able to help conditions like endometriosis, extreme period pains and pre-term labour. Whakarongo mai nei!

Amy Garrett from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute is in the studio to talk about her research into investigating the uterus and how in the end we might be able to help conditions like endometriosis, extreme period pains and pre-term labour. If you'd like to participate in the upcoming study get in touch with amy.garrett@auckland.ac.nz - whakarongo mai nei!

Stella mans the Brekky ship. On Isthmus'n That with Desley Simpson, the Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau discusses the council governing body approving $2 billion recovery package to improve Auckland's storm resilience and co-fund buyouts and New Zealand Fashion Week events in Auckland. Michael Hockey is in the studio for Stage Direction, chatting about his one-off return showing of To Be Frank at Basement Theatre to help him and the team take it to Naarm for the Melbourne Fringe Festival. Ready Steady Learn is with Sahan Jayatissa, a Doctoral Candidate at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute and a Teaching Fellow in Engineering Science is in the studio talking about his research where he's created artificial stretchy muscle out of rubber. Whakarongo mai nei!

Ready Steady Learn is with Sahan Jayatissa, a Doctoral Candidate at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute and a Teaching Fellow in Engineering Science is in the studio talking about his research where he's created artificial stretchy muscle out of rubber. Whakarongo mai nei!

 Joyce John from the Lung and Respiratory group at Auckland Bioengineering Institute at The University of Auckland is up to talk about her research using predictive models to try and improve the lives of those with lung disease. Whakarongo mai nei!

A rapid round of Second Guessing sees an enchilada kit donated to the Auckland City Mission- shot, Justin. Rachel speaks to Deputy Mayor of Tāmaki Makaurau, Desley Simpson on Isthmus'n That about the budget that has recently passed and what that means for the city. Church dials in to talk about his recent solo project, SPRING '21. On Stage Direction, Alice speaks to Tessa Rao and Catherine Yates from Indian Ink Theatre about their show, Dirty Work. On Ready Steady Learn, Joyce John from the Lung and Respiratory group at Auckland Bioengineering Institute at The University of Auckland is up to talk about her research using predictive models to try and improve the lives of those with lung disease. Whakarongo mai nei!

 Joyce John from the Lung and Respiratory group at Auckland Bioengineering Institute at The University of Auckland is up to talk about her research using predictive models to try and improve the lives of those with lung disease. Whakarongo mai nei!

There's nothing like a good birthday party, especially one filled with games and fun activities. The Auckland Bioengineering Institute might have missed their 20th birthday due to Covid-19, but they were determined to throw a good ole shindig. Claire Concannon visits to find out what they've been up to for the past 20 years, and what the plan is for the next two decades.

There's nothing like a good birthday party, especially one filled with games and fun activities. The Auckland Bioengineering Institute might have missed their 20th birthday due to Covid-19, but they were determined to throw a good ole shindig. Claire Concannon visits to find out what they've been up to for the past 20 years, and what the plan is for the next two decades.

Shinrin yoku is the Japanese practice of 'forest bathing', which is growing in popularity around the world for its therapeutic benefits, both physiological and psychological. Forest bathing engages the parasympathetic nervous system, known as the 'rest-and-digest' system. It's the opposite to our 'fight-or-flight' sympathetic nervous system. It's also called forest therapy and has been shown to lower blood pressure, pulse rate and levels of the stress hormone, cortisol, as well as having mental health benefits. Kathryn speaks with Geoffrey Handsfield, a certified forest guide who teaches others how to make the most of their time in the forest. He's also a senior research fellow with the Auckland Bioengineering Institute at the University of Auckland, working with the Musculoskeletal Modelling Group, looking into cerebral palsy, and its effect on the muscles.

New Zealand now has one of the lowest smoking rates in the world. The annual New Zealand Health Survey shows that New Zealand smoking rate has fallen to a historic low of 8% of adult smoking daily, down from 9.4% a year ago. However, vaping is now more popular than cigarettes, with more than 40,000 Kiwis vaping daily and it's rising rapidly among young people. Dr Kelly Burrows is an associate professor at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, University of Auckland. She joined Kerre Woodham to discuss. LISTEN ABOVE  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The practice of shinrin-yoku or 'forest bathing' emerged in Japan in the 1980s, as an eco-therapy touted to have both physical and physiological benefits. The practice is one that has been adopted by Dr Geoffrey Handsfield, a senior research fellow with the Musculoskeletal Modelling Group at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute. Dr Handsfield, who originally hails from Nevada, says forest bathing engages the 'rest and digest' parasympathetic nervous system. He joins the show to explain.

Postdoctoral research fellow at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, Dr Finbar Argus, chats about his research modelling the autonomic nervous system, and its possible applications. Whakarongo mai nei! 

In our latest episode of Behind the Bench from AJP-Heart and Circ, co-hosts Dr. Tommy Martin and Dr. Charlotte Usselman interview bioengineer and first author Dr. Amy Garrett. Dr. Garrett joined the Auckland Bioengineering Institute in 2016, where she completed a Masters in Engineering followed by a PhD. After joining the cardiac energetics group for her post-doc, Dr. Garrett embarked on a research journey tackling the development of the Windkessel loading system for work-loop contractions. What's that, you're wondering? The work-loop calorimeter is an experimental device fine-tuned by the Auckland Bioengineering Institute over the past 20 years. The device performs stress-length work-loops on cardiac trabeculae. It is both fascinating and complicated. Good news: Dr. Garrett explains everything! Find out more about her scientific journey, and why Windkessel loaded loops are important. Listen now. Amy S. Garrett, Denis S. Loiselle, Andrew J. Taberner, June-Chiew Han Slower shortening kinetics of cardiac muscle performing Windkessel work-loops increase mechanical efficiency Am J Physiol Heart Circ Physiol, published August 31, 2022. DOI: 10.1152/ajpheart.00074.2022

Over the last decade, we've seen a number of policies put in place in New Zealand that have made smoking a very expensive habit, while more and more evidence-based data has confirmed the health risks of the practice. However, as smoking has declined, e-cigarettes or vaping has drastically risen in popularity marketed as a supposedly healthier alternative to tobacco-based products.  Initially e-cigarettes were seen as a way to help current smokers quit their habit, but instead what we've seen is more and more people - particularly teenagers who never were tobacco smokers - take up the vaping habit. So is it safe for teenagers to vape, are e-cigarettes a healthier alternative and how much research has been done in this space to date? For today's episode, Michelle is joined by Dr Kelly Burrowes, an associate professor at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, and current vaper Will Toogood, a digital producer at NZME who will talk to his experiences with vaping. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The New Zealand data science programme, Taiao, aims to help researchers make sense of environmental data so they can make useful predictions to guide good decisions. Claire Concannon meets the team at the University of Waikato where the programme is hosted.  And a group in the Auckland Bioengineering Institute are researching a new needle-free jet injector design that they think might lead to a happier future for those with needle phobia.

PhD candidate at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute and Liggins Institute, Robyn May, has a chat about her work researching the structure and function of the cardiovascular systems of preterm babies. Whakarongo mai nei! 

Lynn talks to Dr Vickie Shim at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute about how the data will be used in a simulation model she's working on and Dr Samantha Holdsworth, CEO and director of research at Matai who explains why they hope to set up a gold standard - and objective - test for concussion.

Dr. Geoffrey Handsfield chats about his work with the Musculoskeletal Modelling Group at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, where he is uses computational modelling to understand muscle degradation in cerebral palsy. Whakarongo mai! 

Dr. Geoffrey Handsfield chats about his work with the Musculoskeletal Modelling Group at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, where he is uses computational modelling to understand muscle degradation in cerebral palsy. Whakarongo mai! 

It's the school holidays so the perfect time to get the kids outdoors and exercising. Professor Thor Besier, from the Auckland Bioengineering Institute, tells Jesse why it is important to get kids running and jumping to build bone and muscle density while young.

A new way of detecting lazy eye in pre-schoolers, that doesn't require four year olds to sit still and answer questions, is being trialled by a group of Māori led childcare centres in South Auckland. Rather than a chart-based testing system, the new device tracks the movement of children's eyes. The device has been designed by Dr Jason Turuwhenua, principal investigator at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute. Lazy eye, or Amblyopia needs to be treated before it becomes a permanent condition. If lazy eye isn't caught before the age of seven, it becomes a 'wiring' problem, between the brain and the eye. Dr Turuwhenua explains to Kathryn Ryan this is also an opportunity to get a better understanding of eye health in the community.

A team at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute is working on what they hope will be the first New Zealand designed Class 3 medical device – a pressure sensor for the brain, to help people with hydrocephalus. Claire visits the team to find out about the different aspects of the design and how the sensor works.

Researchers at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute are working on what they hope will be the first New Zealand designed Class 3 medical device – a pressure sensor for the brain, to help people with hydrocephalus. The team explain the sensor design, how it works and how they test it.

Researchers at the Auckland Bioengineering Institute are working on what they hope will be the first New Zealand designed Class 3 medical device – a pressure sensor for the brain, to help people with hydrocephalus. The team explain the sensor design, how it works and how they test it.