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The potential of pluripotent stem cells and the ability to scale and differentiate them to generate large numbers of enriched cell populations has created new opportunities and approaches to treat human disease. Preclinical proof-of-principle data demonstrates that stem cell-derived neural grafts can be used to reverse symptoms of multiple neurological conditions, including Parkinson's Disease. Cell grafts enriched with dopaminergic neurons, can structurally and functionally integrate in the brain of Parkinson's Disease models to reverse motor deficits, a finding which has launched several clinical trials. While the results in animal models is essential proof-of-concept, the survival and integration of these cells is suboptimal compared to treatments from fetal-derived ventral midbrain grafts.  An area of preclinical and clinical research showing promise in influencing neuronal survival and plasticity is exercise. The benefits of exercise on neural function and disease progression have been widely reported and they have also been shown to enhance the survival and integration of transplanted cells in models of some neurological diseases. However, there is limited data on the benefit of exercise on the functional outcomes of neural grafts in Parkinson's Disease models. The guests on today's program will discuss their recent study looking at the effect of exercise on cellular engraftment and functional recovery in animal models of Parkinson's Disease and the implications for clinical outcomes. GuestsClare Parish, PhD, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health and University of Melbourne, Australia Niamh Moriarty, PhD, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health and University of Melbourne, AustraliaSupporting ContentPaper link: Exercise promotes the functional integration of human stem cell-derived neural grafts in a rodent model of Parkinson's disease HostJanet Rossant, Editor-in-Chief, Stem Cell Reports and The Gairdner FoundationAbout Stem Cell ReportsStem Cell Reports is the open access, peer-reviewed journal of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) for communicating basic discoveries in stem cell research, in addition to translational and clinical studies. Stem Cell Reports focuses on original research with conceptual or practical advances that are of broad interest to stem cell biologists and clinicians.X: @StemCellReportsAbout ISSCRWith nearly 5,000 members from more than 80 countries, the International Society for Stem Cell Research (@ISSCR) is the preeminent global, cross-disciplinary, science-based organization dedicated to stem cell research and its translation to the clinic. The ISSCR mission is to promote excellence in stem cell science and applications to human health.ISSCR StaffKeith Alm, Chief Executive OfficerYvonne Fisher, Managing Editor, Stem Cell ReportsKym Kilbourne, Director of Media and Strategic CommunicationsMegan Koch, Senior Marketing ManagerJack Mosher, Scientific AdvisorHunter Reed, Senior Marketing Coordinator

How does the cardiovascular system affect other vital organs? Yugeesh Lankadeva of The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health sits down to explain… As a National Heart Foundation Future-Leader Fellow and leader of the Translational Cardiovascular and Renal Research Group, Yugeesh is on a mission to understand the pathophysiology of brain and kidney injury arising from sepsis, cardiac surgery, and heart disease. He does this in hopes to improve patient-centered health outcomes and strengthen the cardiovascular healthcare system… Join us now to find out: Where sepsis comes from, what it is, and how it affects the body's organs. The pathogenic agents that contribute to infection. How to recognize the onset and mechanisms of disease in various organs.  Want to learn more about Yugeesh and his work? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

Matthew Pantelis speaks with Prof Christopher Rowe from the Florey Institute on an Alzheimer's test. Listen live on the FIVEAA Player. Follow us on Facebook, X and Instagram.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr Elie Gottlieb returns for another chat on the Sleep4Performance podcast. Elie is an applied sleep & circadian research scientist with over 10 years of sleep, circadian rhythm, and neuroscience research experience across Fortune 100, startup, and academic (clinical) sectors. Currently, he leads the conceptualization and execution of internal applied sleep & digital health tech studies and support the development of new sleep-circadian improvement products & features. He remains a Visiting Researcher at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and University of Melbourne in Australia, where he investigates associations between cerebrovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, and sleep-wake dysfunction. His areas of interest are in clinical sleep neuroscience, consumer sleep and health technology, big-data, behaviour change science, and science communication. In this episode we discuss a range of topics on Sleep Health: Sleep health, hygiene and sleep irregularity Modern medical systems and a lack of focus on prevention The difficulty of getting good sleep and circadian information Sleep duration, shiftworkers and challenges Sleep loss, restriction and deprivation Measuring sleep and sleep history Stress and sleep Death Anxiety and Denial of Death Martin Seligman https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martin_Seligman The Worm at the Core: On the Role of Death in Life https://www.amazon.com.au/Worm-Core-Role-Death-Life/dp/1400067472 Mortals: How the fear of death shaped human society https://www.amazon.com.au/Mortals-death-shaped-human-society-ebook/dp/B0967TDPZR Follow Elie on Goggle Scholar https://scholar.google.com/citations?user=oUgjZj0AAAAJ&hl=en LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliewgottlieb/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/dr.elie.gottlieb/ Sleepscore Labs gottlieb@sleepscorelabs.com Contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au or www.sleep4performance.com.au   

Presenter Dr Shane brings the latest science news; Julia Zhu, a physiotherapist and PhD candidate in the Department of Physiotherapy at the University of Melbourne talks about how the traditional Chinese exercise of Tai Chi has shown great benefits for improving the symptoms of osteoarthritis when done in-person, and her research looks into the benefits of following it online; Chiara Pavan, who is currently a PhD candidate at the Florey Institute discusses the potential to use stem cells to replace damaged cells in Parkinson's patients to alleviate symptoms; and Dr Georgie Johnson, Lecturer from the Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology at the University of Melbourne talks about childhood stuttering and its effects on mental health, and highlights an annual summer camp to connect young people who stutter and to improve their psychological health.Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Ozempic is the new wonder drug sweeping the world of weight loss. But now a new surprising side effect has potentially been uncovered. There's anecdotal evidence that semaglutide – the active ingredient in Ozempic, may also be able to reduce the desire for alcohol, cigarettes and other drugs. Now, research is being undertaken to find out if science can back up those claims. In this episode of The Briefing, Simon Beaton speaks with Dr Leigh Walker from the Florey Institute to find out what we know already, and how safe Ozempic could be to treat addictions.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today we have Prof Yugeesh Lankadeva on the show! Yugeesh is here to talk about his role as leader of the ‘Translational Cardiovascular and Renal Research Group' as well as ‘Head of Systems Neuroscience Theme' at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health.He's sharing how he grew his research profile to lead a basic science team that collaborates closely with clinicians.Go to theleadcandidate.com for more info.

Dr. Elie Gottlieb is a sleep neuroscientist with over 10 years of sleep, circadian rhythm, and neuroscience research experience across academia (clinical neuroscience) and industry (Fortune 100 and startup). Currently, he leads Applied Sleep Science at SleepScore Labs, a joint venture of ResMed leveraging validated non-contact consumer sleep technology and ML-driven sleep improvement features to characterize and improve population sleep health. Prior to joining SleepScore, Dr. Gottlieb led a team of researchers at Johnson & Johnson working on the Lake Nona Life Project, a multi-general study aimed at identifying health factors that contribute to long-term health and wellness. He remains a Visiting Researcher at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and University of Melbourne in Australia where he investigates associations between cerebrovascular disease, neurodegenerative disease, and sleep-wake dysfunction. His areas of interest are in clinical sleep neuroscience, consumer sleep and health technology, big-data, behavior change science, and science communication. Dr. Elie Gottlieb: https://www.instagram.com/eliegottlieb/ https://www.sleepscore.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/eliewgottlieb/ Longevity Pistachio Muffin Recipe: https://youtube.com/shorts/9QPH7wjQCR8?si=fMzo2ghozUtXL4pc I would love to connect! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vitamin.katie/ Website: https://katie-reines.squarespace.com/ Email: k.reines1@gmail.com Looking for personalized nutrition recommendations and accountability? Click here to apply for a free initial consultation with me: https://form.jotform.com/193528759357172 Use discount code 'VITAMINKATIE40' to save $40 on your NutriSense Continuous Glucose Monitor: https://www.nutrisense.io/ Natural fertility tracker with 99.4% accuracy at determining fertile vs non fertile days with code 'DAYSYUS+485' https://join.daysy.me/go.cgi?pid=485&... Complement Essentials use code VITAMINKATIE: https://lovecomplement.com/products/complement-essential-vegan-multivitamin LyfeFuel Recovery Shake & Adaptogenic Supplements, code VITAMINKATIE (every purchase plants trees) : https://lyfefuel.com/ Hawaiian Ceremonial Cacao from Kokoleka Collective, use discount code 'KATIELOVE' : https://www.kokolekacollective.com/

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:02:50 You Can Count On Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Adrienne engages in a conversation with Kat MacLeod, delving into her personal journey with herbal supplements and the profound impact it has had on her life, as well as her dedicated advocacy work in Canada to raise awareness about the potential risks associated with these supplements. 0:22:08 Australian Skeptics Newsletter What skeptical news has caught the eye of Tim Mendham this week? Read by Adrienne Hill. http://www.skeptics.com.au 0:35:40 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to the paranormal in Washington. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Skepticon - Melbourne 2 - 3 Dec. https://skepticon.org.au Maynard JJJ 1993 https://maynard.com.au/sunday-afternoon-fever-kirk-pengilly/ 10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #261 - 20.October.2013 Dr Rachie Reports.. with Dr Rachael Dunlop. This week Dr Rachie chats with Dr David Hawkes from the Florey Institute in Melbourne. Just what is "The Skeptic Zone Virus"? - The Health of Sydney Harbour. Richard Saunders takes a stroll down to the Sydney Institute of Marine Science and chats with Associate Professor Emma Johnston. The science of Sydney Harbour and more! - A Week in Science - Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard visits SkeptiCamp Sydney and interviews a wide range of people about all sorts of things. Highlights include a chat with Peter and Vanessa. https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-261-20-oct-2013

How does the cardiovascular system affect other vital organs? Yugeesh Lankadeva of The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health sits down to explain… As a National Heart Foundation Future-Leader Fellow and leader of the Translational Cardiovascular and Renal Research Group, Yugeesh is on a mission to understand the pathophysiology of brain and kidney injury arising from sepsis, cardiac surgery, and heart disease. He does this in hopes to improve patient-centered health outcomes and strengthen the cardiovascular healthcare system… Join us now to find out: Where sepsis comes from, what it is, and how it affects the body's organs. The pathogenic agents that contribute to infection. How to recognize the onset and mechanisms of disease in various organs.  Want to learn more about Yugeesh and his work? Click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcast: http://apple.co/30PvU9C

0:00:00 Introduction Richard Saunders 0:05:04 You Can Count on Adrienne. With Adrienne Hill Looking at the New Age part #1 The Arcturian Healing Method is a set of cosmic energies inspired by higher beings called Arcturians from the star system Arcturus. Brandi Kahn - Believes in Everything - Still not Psychic Video chat with Adrienne Hill and Susan Gerbic https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z6JTNMx0juk 0:18:34 A Dive into a Trove A wander through the decades of digitised Australian newspapers on a search for references to Cancer Cures. http://www.trove.nla.gov.au Also Skeptical Toolkit. With Kenny Biddle, Susan Gerbic and Richard Saunders. https://youtube.com/watch?v=LEKVTNNFee4 10 Years Ago The Skeptic Zone #244 - 23.June.2013 Maynard's Spooky Action... Special guest this week is Wilson da Silva, the departing editor of Cosmos Magazine - A Week in Science - Sharon Hill - Cornered and Someone Wants to Tell Me Their Paranormal Story - Dr Rachie Reports. This week Dr Rachie chats about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine with Dr David Hawkes from the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health https://skepticzone.libsyn.com/the-skeptic-zone-244-23-june-2013

The team this week are Drs Shane, Ray and Gracie. They are joined by Georgia Watson from the University of Wollongong who talks about Securing Antarctica's Environmental Future and the Homeward Bound Leadership Program. Then Associate Professor Yugeesh Lankadeva from The Florey Institute who talks about Sepsis and treatment with ascorbate. Folllowed by Graci talking about the technology in Star Trek. In the news meteorites and magnetic fields and fungal infections.Science is everywhere, including:Program page: Einstein-A-Go-GoFacebook page: Einstein-A-Go-GoTwitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Episode 43: Interview with Professor Stephen Davis & Geoffrey Donnan of the Australian Stroke Alliance. The Australian Stroke Alliance is comprised of more than 30 organisations working together to transform stroke care across Australia and improve the lives of those affected by stroke. They are developing novel mobile imaging, digital health and emergency transport technologies to radically transform stroke outcomes and deliver commercial benefits for all Australians. Rather than transporting patients to hospital, they drive or fly Australian-designed life-saving brain scanning equipment to a patient during the Golden Hour for Stroke, transforming their chances of survival and recovery. For Australians living in rural, remote and Indigenous communities, access to stroke treatment during the Golden Hour for Stroke is limited or non-existent – creating inequity and a major gap in health outcomes. The Australian Stroke Alliance is about equity, world-first innovation and bringing time-critical stroke treatment direct to the patient. About our guests: PROFESSOR GEOFFREY DONNAN AO Geoffrey is a professor of Neurology at The University of Melbourne and former Director of The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health. He is the co-lead of the Australian Stroke Alliance and the Frontiers MRFF grant. His research interest is clinical stroke management. He was co-founder, with Professor Stephen Davis, of the Australian Stroke Trials Network. He is the co-chair of the EXTEND group of trials, including the recently published EXTEND IA trial of thrombectomy in acute ischaemic stroke. He was Editor-in-Chief of the International Journal of Stroke and is Past President of the World Stroke Organization. PROFESSOR STEPHEN DAVIS AO Stephen is a professor of Translational Neuroscience at the University of Melbourne, Director of the Melbourne Brain Centre at the Royal Melbourne Hospital and a Past-President of the World Stroke Organization. He co-chairs the Melbourne Mobile Stroke Unit program. His research is focussed on acute therapy for both ischemic stroke and intracerebral haemorrhage, particularly the use of advanced imaging in selection of therapy. He is the co-lead of the Australian Stroke Alliance and the Frontiers MRFF grant. https://austrokealliance.org.au Show Credits: Music intro credit to Jake Dansereau, connect at JAKEEZo on Soundcloud @user-257386777. Our intro welcome is the voice of Caroline Goggin, a stroke survivor and our first podcast guest! Please listen to her inspiring story on Episode 2 of the podcast. Thank you Caroline! Until next time, be sure to give the show a like and share, +follow and connect with us on social or contact us to support us as a show sponsor or become a guest on the Know Stroke Podcast. Visit our new website to apply here: https://www.knowstrokepod.com/ Connect with Us and Share our Show on Social: Website | Linkedin | Twitter | YouTube

Change your behaviour, change your brain.Sometimes it feels like our troubleshooting mind gets out of control and before long, we're down a rabbit hole of limitation, stuck in a storm of thoughts and feelings, unable to think our way out of the maze. But what if instead of trying to change our thoughts first, we changed the behaviour instead? Supported by the robust principles of neuroscience to kick start our the pathways to change.We could dare to lean into possibilities, instead of limitations.Take stroke for example. It's not that long ago that people believed recovery of lost sensation wasn't possible, and we were focused on compensation rather than rehabilitation. But recovery IS possible, and in this episode of Reframe of Mind, Louise and Andy bring together two guests that have personal experiences with stroke rehabilitation and recovery.New Zealand, ultra marathon runner Lisa Tamati, has first hand experience helping her mum recover from the damaging effects of stroke and a brain aneurysm. She recounts the impact of dealing with life after stroke, a raft of negative prognosis, and how through research on neuroplasticity and stroke recovery exercises, her mum was able to make a full recovery from stroke and regain abilities.And world leading Australian neuroscientist, Professor Leeanne Carey, has dedicated her career to occupational therapy, stroke rehabilitation and recovery research and helps us to understand how the brain recovers from the trauma of stroke and relearns through interconnected pathways.Leeanne is the Founding Head of the Neurorehabilitation and Recovery research group, Stroke Division, Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health and Discipline Lead of Occupational Therapy in the School of Allied Health, La Trobe University, Melbourne, Australia, and she deep dives into stroke recovery and rehabilitation, neuroplasticity, sensation therapy, and walks us through the process of restoring movement and recalibrating our neural networks.If we are open to believing there might be another way, and to the discovery of learning, then we can achieve change. As Leeanne tells us: "Reframe of mind is about adapting and learning. Neuroplasticity is the mechanism that supports that. With a little bit of know-how, how-to, we can achieve that change."Show notes, resources and transcript available at  www.reframeofmind.com.au Support us on our Patreon and unlock bonus content at www.patreon.com/reframeofmind Reframe of Mind is a Welcome Change Media production. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/reframe-of-mind. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is all about understanding the impact of sensory deficit on function after stroke on function, and what to do about it. Dr.Leeanne Carey is the Head of the Neurorehabilitation and Recovery Research Group co-located at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health and La Trobe University. She's also a professor in Occupational therapy at La Trobe university and the developer of SENSe therapy (study of the effectiveness of neurorehabilitation on sensation). We cover the powerful problem of sensory loss, how it can hide from clinicians but why it should be front of mind. There are plenty of clinical takeaways and links and resources to find out more, including referring your patients for sense therapy and attending a course yourself.Intro - 3.42Career pathway - 7.17SENSe implementation / knowledge translation projects - 13.16SENSe training approach & workshops - 17.16Computer interface sensory assessment & learning - 24.53More about PhD - 28.42Task specific training vs transfer in sensory training - 31.17Which modality is most important in the sense approach? - 37.10Functional MRI changes with sense sensory training - 42.20Where does sense fit into the sensation literature? - 43.37Clinical impact of sensory loss - 46.09Sensory impact is a hidden problem for clinicians - 48.22Do clinicians who are more skilled get better sensory outcomes? - 52.18SENSe for lower limb - 54.26Therapy accessibility - via therapy - 55.10OT/PT joint UL therapy - ‘call to arms' - 57.18Leeanne's La Trobe University Profile pageSENSe websiteStroke survivors with upper limb somatosensory issues may be eligible to participate in a program of SENSe Therapy at one of the following SENSe Therapy Centres:Victoria: Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health (Austin Campus), or Alfred Health (Caulfield General Hospital), Melbourne.New South Wales: Hunter New England Health (Rankin Park site), Newcastle.South Australia: UniSA Health, Adelaide.Details: https://sensetherapy.net.au/stroke-survivors-families/where-can-i-get-sense-therapy/Contact: i.Koukoulas@latrobe.edu.aunb SENSe therapy is also being provided at several health care networks in Victoria and NSWRecent Stroke Foundation webinars about SENSeAssessment webinar:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4OwN100bvkTherapy webinar:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S-t0gLf5cRgAlso available at: https://informme.org.au/resources/loss-of-sensation - a great sensation resource page, see the videos at the bottom including an earlier presentation by SENSe team member Dr Liana Cahill

What motivates change? Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, is quoted as saying "change is the only constant in life" but we don't want to get too hoity toity with academic quotes... suffice to say change does seem to be the thing we still fear the most from day to day. Sometimes it's drastic, sometimes it's simply unexpected, both of which are examples of the types of change that are forced upon us. But what if you're in a situation you know doesn't serve you any more? You know you need to change, yet you keep on keeping on, hoping things will just get better. Before long you're asking “how do you motivate yourself to change?"The decisions we make inevitably affect our relationship with others and what motivates people to change varies. Do we always wait until we've just had enough, or can we move towards something new in a proactive way, instead of running away from something? Do we have to wait until we hit the 'I'm f**king done' moment before we act?Motivation to change your life is coupled with motivating ourselves to change our behaviour. Choosing change, instead of letting change choose us takes courage, but is also one of the most liberating things we can do for ourselves.So, what's the best way to self motivate? Louise and Andy chat about their experiences making change in their lives along with helpful insights from leading scientists and psychologists.We take an honest look at some of our personal experiences, with the help of some expert guests, to uncover if we've ever really made a deliberate choice to change or if the motivations for change have more often come from a place of 'I just can't do this anymore'.We'll also discuss what changes you can make in your life now that will help you later on down the road and find out just how important it is for us to know our own motivations so that when change is forced upon us—like when someone dies or we lose a job—we're ready for it.This episode features advice and commentary from Professor Leeanne Carey, world leading Australian neuroscientist in occupational therapy and stroke rehabilitation and recovery research at the Florey Institute; Associate Professor Kimberley Norris, School of Psychological Sciences, University of Tasmania; Professor Maree Teesson AC, Director of The Matilda Centre for Research in Mental Health and Substance Use; Daphne Kapetas, CEO, Founder & Chemist of La Joie Skin; Sally Goldner AM, Diversity Trans re-lator, speaker and educator; And 2021 NSW Young Australian of the Year Nathan Parker.For show notes, transcript and further resources, check out: www.reframeofmind.com.auSupport us on our Patreon and unlock bonus content at www.patreon.com/reframeofmindReframe of Mind is a Welcome Change Media production. Get bonus content on PatreonSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/reframe-of-mind. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Professor Nancy Baxter, Head of Melbourne School of Population and Global Health, Melbourne University, provides a covid global health update, and explores covid policy; Dr Leah Beauchamp from the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health explains how Parkinson's disease begins twenty years before tremors even start in the body, and how a neurologist determines if you have Parkinson's disease if you showcase three hallmark symptoms. And the team explore human evolution; sealed core samples of the moon; a recent study into the act of forgetting, and how the comet in our solar system won't be heading for Earth anytime soon. With presenters Dr. Shane, Chris KP, and Dr. Lauren.Program page: Einstein-A-Go-GoFacebook page: Einstein-A-Go-GoTwitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go

Dr Shane discusses the latest science news with the team. Dr Katherine Sewell from La Trobe University and the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health talks about research on mood and mental health after stroke and the importance of person-centred care. Dr James Rule from Museums Victoria talks about the new and rare Triceratops skeleton arriving at the museum and the associated exhibit and scientific research. Dr Ray talks about different types of bees, and how human activity has influenced bee foraging.Program page: Einstein-A-Go-GoFacebook page: Einstein-A-Go-GoTwitter: Einstein-A-Go-GoAnd live every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.

Do you feel exhausted after being on Zoom? You're not alone. Thanks to COVID-19, we've been on Zoom more than ever. From our day-to-day work to meetings and after-work social catch ups, our time spent video conferencing seems endless and it's tiring us out. Studies have shown that our brains are in overload during these video meetings, and that's leading us to feel emotionally and motivationally exhausted. We've asked the experts what exactly is going on in our heads when we're in an online meeting and how we can reduce and prevent fatigue so we can feel energised and work better.   Guests: Professor Julie Bernhardt, Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health Professor Jeff Hancock, Stanford University

Do you feel exhausted after being on Zoom? You're not alone. Thanks to COVID-19, we've been on Zoom more than ever. From our day-to-day work to meetings and after-work social catch ups, our time spent video conferencing seems endless and it's tiring us out. Studies have shown that our brains are in overload during these video meetings, and that's leading us to feel emotionally and motivationally exhausted. We've asked the experts what exactly is going on in our heads when we're in an online meeting and how we can reduce and prevent fatigue so we can feel energised and work better.   Guests: Professor Julie Bernhardt, Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health Professor Jeff Hancock, Stanford University

Originally recorded during Evidence Based Perioperative Medicine (EBPOM)'s London conference this piece focuses upon pulmonary complications in the perioperative period. What do the data say, what are the key trials? Presented by Denny Levett, Professor in Perioperative Medicine and Critical Care at Southampton University Hospital NHS Foundation trust and Honorary Associate Professor at the University of Southampton with Mark Hamilton, Consultant and Honorary Senior Lecturer in Anaesthesia & Critical Care Medicine at St. George's Hospital and Medical School, clinical lead for the Perioperative Assessment & Planning Unit at St. George's Hospital, clinical director for critical care at St. George's Hospital, alongside, Linda Denehy, Head of the Melbourne School of Health Sciences and Professor of Physiotherapy at The University of Melbourne, Australia, Rinaoldo Bellomo, Professor of Intensive Care Medicine, University of Melbourne, Honorary Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Monash University, Honorary Professorial Fellow, Faculty of Medicine, The University of Sydney, Honorary Professorial Fellow, The George Institute, Honorary Fellow, Florey Institute of Physiology, Honorary Professor, Faculty of Medicine, Nanjing University, Visiting Professor, Università Vita-Salute San Raffaele, he was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service and Rupert Pearse, Professor of Intensive Care Medicine at Queen Mary, University of London.

There are plenty of drugs both legal and illegal that people use every day. For some it's a casual thing, for others it's a debilitating practice that consumes their thoughts. Drugs appear to be a gateway to escaping reality, but is it really that simple? Josh talks with a recovered ice addict, the head of an addiction lab, and revisits his own past to find out more. Dive deep into the rush... of drugs. If this episode has affected you in any way, you can call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline for free and confidential advice about alcohol and other drugs on 1800 250 015, or chat online via The Alcohol & Drug Information Service (ADIS) Web Chat https://yourroom.health.nsw.gov.au/getting-help/Pages/ADIS-Web-Chat.aspx  LINKS Josh Szeps @joshszeps Nova Podcasts Instagram @novapodcastsofficial Prof Andrew Lawrence https://florey.edu.au/science-research/scientist-directory/professor-andrew-lawrence  Australian Anti Ice Campaign https://australianantiicecampaign.org.au/  Naitonal Support Line 1800 NO TO ICE (1800 66 86 423) CREDITS Host: Josh Szeps Managing Producer: Elle Beattie Producer: Amy Kimball Editor: Adrian Walton See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Munawwar Abdulla interviews Dr Carol Gubert, an early career researcher at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health. We talk about the gut microbiota and how it plays into neurodegenerative as well as psychiatric disorders such as schizophrenia and Huntington's disease, how that research looks like with mouse models, and potential avenues this could take in the future. We also talk about what it's like relocating to a different country to pursue science, how she overcame various obstacles as a researcher, and advice for other scientists who want to pursue careers in the field. Follow Dr Carol Gubert on Twitter at @CarolGubert3 Find her profile on the Florey Institute website Follow us on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram at mysocalledlab for lab selfies, scientists throughout history, and more! If you'd like to get involved, just head over to our website at www.mysocalledlab.com/submit.

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Associate Professor Chris Reid was working as a hospital pharmacist when he saw a series of patients in a neurological ward who were not treatable. “I thought well I can only do so much as a pharmacist. I would like to actually do something at a more fundamental level,” says Associate Professor Reid, Principal Research Fellow, member of Faculty and Head of the Neurophysiology of Excitable Networks Laboratory at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health. “I've been very fortunate to be part of the genetic revolution which was started by Professor Sam Berkovic and Professor Ingrid Scheffer from the University of Melbourne. I joined Professor Steve Petrou's lab at a time when that was very new. “Things have moved incredibly quickly over the last 25 years, which is when the first epilepsy gene was discovered, to a point now where gene therapy is becoming a reality.” Associate Professor Reid is currently developing a new treatment for epilepsy. His research project is part of BioCurate, an independently-operated venture catalyst jointly formed by the University of Melbourne and Monash University. “We do need alternative approaches as well – which is really the program that I've been driving with BioCurate. What we've done is actually identified a channel in the brain that's in a hotspot that causes seizure generalisation. That's when seizures cause the big tonic-clonic seizure that we mostly associate with epilepsy,” says Associate Professor Reid. “We have a small molecule program to design drugs to that target with the view of treating a larger population of epilepsy people. So it's a two-pronged approach, both of which have their risks, but both of which are moving forward particularly well.” Episode recorded: August 6, 2020. Interviewer: Dr Andi Horvath. Producer, audio engineer and editor: Chris Hatzis. Co-production: Silvi Vann-Wall and Dr Andi Horvath. Banner image: Shutterstock.

Associate Professor Chris Reid was working as a hospital pharmacist when he saw a series of patients in a neurological ward who were not treatable. “I thought well I can only do so much as a pharmacist. I would like to actually do something at a more fundamental level,” says Associate Professor Reid, Principal Research Fellow, member of Faculty and Head of the Neurophysiology of Excitable Networks Laboratory at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health. “I’ve been very fortunate to be part of the genetic revolution which was started by Professor Sam Berkovic and Professor Ingrid Scheffer from the University of Melbourne. I joined Professor Steve Petrou’s lab at a time when that was very new. “Things have moved incredibly quickly over the last 25 years, which is when the first epilepsy gene was discovered, to a point now where gene therapy is becoming a reality.” Associate Professor Reid is currently developing a new treatment for epilepsy. His research project is part of BioCurate, an independently-operated venture catalyst jointly formed by the University of Melbourne and Monash University. “We do need alternative approaches as well – which is really the program that I’ve been driving with BioCurate. What we’ve done is actually identified a channel in the brain that’s in a hotspot that causes seizure generalisation. That’s when seizures cause the big tonic-clonic seizure that we mostly associate with epilepsy,” says Associate Professor Reid. “We have a small molecule program to design drugs to that target with the view of treating a larger population of epilepsy people. So it’s a two-pronged approach, both of which have their risks, but both of which are moving forward particularly well.” Episode recorded: August 6, 2020. Interviewer: Dr Andi Horvath. Producer, audio engineer and editor: Chris Hatzis. Co-production: Silvi Vann-Wall and Dr Andi Horvath. Banner image: Shutterstock.

Professor Graeme Jackson is the man I met who changed the game of life for me. I walked into his office riddled with chronic pain, over life and desperate for a way out. He was unlike any doctor or healthcare professional I had met when it came to an outlook on chronic pain. He told me that if I really wanted to change and become pain free then it was up to me to take self-responsibility and put my power in healing this myself. He is one heck of a human who took the time to sense into what I needed. He offered me the greatest gift of all time which was to take responsibility for my life, leading me to this path I now get to share with you.Professor Graeme Jackson is a clinician researcher with primary interests in MR imaging technologies applied to the human brain and the neurobiology of epilepsy. He is a Neurologist at the Austin Hospital, Melbourne, Deputy Director of The Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health and co-leader of the Epilepsy research theme.Find out more about his life changing work here:https://florey.edu.au/https://epilepsyproject.org.au/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-07-29/epilepsy-treatment-new-project-aims-for-faster-diagnosis/12399060

This podcast from early 2020 explores the potential of technology-driven approaches to drive innovation in the area of healthcare architecture, design and research. Virtual Reality (VR) is an emerging and rapidly developing technology that can be used as a powerful method to engage end-users in healthcare and design projects. It is well suited for projects aiming to design human-centered spaces, which contribute to positive outcomes and user experience. The topics for this session are drawn from the New and Optimised Virtual Environments Living Lab (NOVELL) project led by Professor Julie Bernhardt at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health. This project sets out to rethink how rehabilitation facilities are designed and integrated into new models of care. This event was made possible by the Hugh D T Williamson Foundation through funding for MPavilion’s Design & Science series of events.

Dr Amy Shepherd (@amylasenz) is a triple threat - her background in neuroscience, immunology, and working with the gut is being combined for her postdoc to learn about the enteric nervous system, or the brain in your gut (into the unknoooown!!!).Amy did her PhD at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health (@TheFlorey) and is now working in the Rao lab at Boston Children's Hospital (@BostonChildrens).For more information about Nice to Know, follow me on Twitter @RobynSciences or email nicetoknowthepodcast@gmail.com.This series was made with the support of the Marie Curie Alumni Association.

Welcome to the first of our special episodes brought to you in conjunction with Pint of Science! If you don’t know what Pint of Science is, you can find out more via their website: https://pintofscience.com.au . Have you ever wondered how the cells in your brain and nervous system talk to each other? Neurons connect and communicate with each other via tiny structures called “synapses”. Elysa Carr - a graduate researcher from the Presynaptic Physiology laboratory at The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health - joins us for this special Pint of Science episode. They teach us all about these synapses, their research trying to understand the processes involved in how synapses work, and why on earth we should care. So, crack open a beer (or a soft drink!) and enjoy!If you loved what Elysa had to say, you can find them on twitter (https://twitter.com/asciencequeer). If you want to know more about Pint of Science you can also find them on twitter (https://twitter.com/pintofscienceAU). And as always, you can follow Curiosity Killed the Rat on twitter (https://twitter.com/CuriosityRat), Insta (https://www.instagram.com/curiosityrat/), and facebook (https://www.facebook.com/curiosityrat/), and email us at curiosityrat@gmail.comEpisode Sources:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK234146/https://www.nature.com/scitable/blog/brain-metrics/are_there_really_as_many/https://arxiv.org/abs/1906.01703

S 4 Ep 4 – Sleep and Circadian Rhythm Dysfunction in Human Ischaemic Stroke with Elie Gottlieb In this episode of S4P Radio, we welcome Elie Gottlieb. Elie is a final-year neuroscience PhD candidate at the University of Melbourne and Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health with a passion for clinical sleep and circadian rhythm research. Elie’s PhD examines the pathogenesis of post-stroke sleep architectural and circadian rhythm dysfunction using MRI, polysomnography, and melatonin assay. Additionally, Elie was a recipient of the Melbourne Research Scholarship working within Professor Amy Brodtmann’s clinical cognitive neuroscience and vascular neurodegeneration laboratory. You can get in touch with Elie via twitter @ElieGottlieb Or via his email elie.gottlieb@florey.edu.au     Contact me at iandunican@sleep4performance.com.au or our editor/producer at ricky.krstic@meliusconsulting.com.au www.sleep4performance.com.au Twitter @sleep4perform You can also listen to S4P Radio on YouTube and Spotify    

Professor Anthony Hannan is an NHMRC Principal Research Fellow and Head of the Epigenetics and Neural Plasticity Laboratory. Prof. Hannan received his undergraduate training and PhD in neuroscience from the University of Sydney. He was then awarded a Nuffield Medical Fellowship at the University of Oxford, where he subsequently held other research positions before returning to Australia on an NHMRC RD Wright Career Development Fellowship to establish a laboratory at the Florey Institute. He subsequently won other fellowships and awards, including an ARC FT3 Future Fellowship, the British Council Eureka Prize, the International Society for Neurochemistry Young Lecturer Award and the Federation of European Biochemical Societies Anniversary Prize. He is a founding Associate Editor of the Journal of Huntington’s Disease, editorial board member of 6 other international journals, including Neurobiology of Disease, and member of the Brain & Mind Committee, Australian Academy of Science.Prof. Hannan and colleagues provided the first demonstration in any genetic animal model that environmental stimulation can be therapeutic. This has led to new insights into gene-environment interactions in various brain disorders, including Huntington’s disease, dementia, depression, schizophrenia and autism spectrum disorders. His research team at the Florey explore how genes and the environment combine via experience-dependent plasticity in the healthy and diseased brain. Their research includes models of specific neurological and psychiatric disorders which involve cognitive and affective dysfunction, investigated at behavioural, cellular and molecular levels so as to identify pathogenic mechanisms and novel therapeutic targets. He has published over 150 peer-reviewed articles in international journals, which have been cited more than 7,000 times.

This talk explores the potential of technology-driven approaches to drive innovation in the area of healthcare architecture, design and research. Virtual Reality (VR) is an emerging and rapidly developing technology that can be used as a powerful method to engage end-users in healthcare and design projects. It is well suited for projects aiming to design human-centred spaces, which contribute to positive outcomes and user experience. The topics for this session are drawn from the New and Optimised Virtual Environments Living Lab (NOVELL) project led by Professor Julie Bernhardt at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health. This project sets out to rethink how rehabilitation facilities are designed and integrated into new models of care. Listen back to this cross-disciplinary expert presentation and discussion around VR technology and its potential in facilitating end-user engagement and research data collection in the design process. The audience was invited to live-test different environments and design scenarios using VR technology.

We chat with Dr Karen Borschmann about her career pathway that has led her back to Melbourne, Australia. Now working for The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health and St Vincent's Health Karen talks about her research into bone health following stroke as well as introducing us to the Stroke Recovery and Rehabilitation Roundtable.Introduction 0:59Career Pathway 1:25PhD: Bone health and glycemic control post stroke 7:45sedentary behaviour post stroke 11:40upcoming exercise trial 17:23physio role in diabetes management 20:25Brain inflammation 23:38Animal studies 26:20Stroke recovery and rehabilitation round table #1 31:30SRRR #2 35:08Stroke service provision for young stroke survivors 38:00Contacts 43:45Outro 45:36Link to episode webpage for Karen's links/references/papers:http://aneurophysio.com/podcast/karenborschmann/

In the studio this week are Drs Ailie, Ray, Linden and Shane who discuss what's been in the news:Dr Shane Thomas Huntington OAM!!!!Research on the Thwaites Glacier has been found to be melting both above and below faster than first thought, A new form of the Northern Lights (Aurora Borealis) has been discovered (by citizen science) called the Dunes, Machine learning is being used for measuring crystal contents and NASA Spitzer space telescope has come to the end of it's life (having been designed to run from 2003 to 2009).Today's first guest (in the studio) Lauren Young, from Centre for Human Psychopharmacology, Swinburne University of Technology talks about her study on dementia and mood disorders and diet.Today's second guest (in the studio) Dr Laura Bird, from the Florey Institute talks about music training and brain injury.Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including:Program page: Einstein-A-Go-GoFacebook page: Einstein-A-Go-GoTwitter: Einstein-A-Go-Goand every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.

Why are models needed to assess and develop treatments in rare diseases? What types of models are there? When are different models used? To help answer these questions we talk to Dr Snezana Maljevic from The Florey Institute for Neuroscience and Mental Health. Hosted by Kris Pierce and David Cunnington, parents of Will, who has SCN2A. Leave a review and subscribe via Apple Podcasts.  You can also find SCN2A Insights on Spotify, and Google Podcasts or in your podcast app. Links Dr Snezana Maljevic - The Florey Brain in a Dish - talk by Dr Maljevic

In the studio this week are Drs Euan, Linden and Shane and KrisKP who are talking to 20 (or 22) PhD students in the studio about their work:Group 1:Akhil from RMIT - implants;Steph from Monash - sustainable hospital food systems;Catriona from Peter Doherty - hipster immune cells;Lauren from Swinburne - dietary research;Maddy from Hudson Institute - salmonella infection host cell death pathways;Lauren from Monash - public healt researcher;Nicole from Doherty Institute - secretion systems during infections;Group 2:Ellen from Hudson Institute - epigenetic marks in eggs;Laura from Florey Institute - music training and protecting congnitive function;Jenn from Western Sydney Uni - how do lactation support specialists do what they do;Nahwal (?) from ? - skin to skin contact;Dinah from La Trobe Uni - age related changes and congnitive processing;Enke from Hudson Institute - automation in cell therapy manufacturing;Cameron from Murdoch Research Institute - mitochondrial disease research;Group 3:Samantha from Monash - how drugs can be designed following a heart attack;Jordan from La Trobe - what the immune system has to do with high bloody pressure;Stephany from La Trobe - bacterial infection in dogs and bacteriaphages;Vivian from La Trobe - vascular disfunction in metabolic syndrome;Elena from Monash - inflamatory arthritis treatment;Anandita from Monash - rock fractures;Kimberley from Melbourne Uni - atmospheric rivers;Devolina from RMIT - vaccines in chickens.The team then dug further into both Kimberley and Stephany's research.News:Traffic jams and ants, Cimon 2 on the space station and breeding mice with hyperlong telomeres.Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including:Program page: Einstein-A-Go-GoFacebook page: Einstein-A-Go-GoTwitter: Einstein-A-Go-Goand every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.

Einstein A Go Go - Sunday 23rd June 2019Dr Ray and Dr Shane.Science news: Feeding the biomass of the reefs, drilling the north-east coastline of the USA.First Guest: Debbie Bower Lecturer in Ecosystem Rehabilitation Environmental and Rural Science University of New England. New Guinea is one of the only places in the world where frogs are safe from the species-destroying chytrid fungus. An international team of scientists has published a new paper that shows how to keep it that way, but they need help to carry out their plan. The chytrid fungus has wiped out more than 90 frog species around the world, and it’s driving hundreds more towards extinction.Second Guest: Larry Croft, Deakin University. Scientists from Deakin University and the Royal Botanic Garden Sydney have started the first genome sequencing project to protect the Wollemi Pine, one of the world’s oldest tree lineages.Third Guest: Paul Bence, School Earth Sciences, University of Melbourne, The Florey Institute, Parkville. Laser ablation-inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry (LA-ICP-MS) is a relatively new analytical technique that can be used to build up 2D maps of concentrations for a wide range of elements at the parts per million (or sometimes parts per billion) concentration levels.Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including:Program page: Einstein-A-Go-GoFacebook page: Einstein-A-Go-GoTwitter: Einstein-A-Go-Goand live every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.

Dr Shane, Dr Linden, Dr Krystal discuss changing blood types and genetic engineering in human embryos.The team talk with Dr Januka Attanayake from the University of Melbourne, about research into the relationships between neighbouring earthquakes. Read more They also chat to Dr Yugeesh R. Lankadeva, Ph.D., who is the Laboratory Head, Translational Cardiovascular and Renal Research Group, National Heart Foundation Future Leader Research Fellow, Co-Chair, Florey Mentoring Committee, Discovery Science Theme with the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health; who explains the latest findings in the understanding of the best ways to approach cardiac bypass surgery.Remember, “Science is everywhere”, including:Program page: Einstein-A-Go-GoFacebook page: Einstein-A-Go-GoTwitter: Einstein-A-Go-Goand every Sunday at 11:00am AEST on RRR 102.7 FM.

In the studio today is Dr Lauren, Dr Linden and Dr Ray.The team kick things off in the studio with science news.  Diamonds; what are they made of and where do they come from? Genetically engineered fungus being used to produce spider toxin to eradicate mosquitoes and A.I 'Agents' vs humans in computer gaming, Who wins?First Guest: Dr Jess Dunleavy - School of Biological Sciences at Monash University.Dr Dunleavy and the team delve into the latest surrounding the biology of sperm production, including issues affecting male infertility.Second Guest: Dr Shashank Masaldan - Melbourne Dementia research center at Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental health.Dr Masaldan and the team discuss amongst other things the science of Senescence and iron in the body.Third Guest: Urooza Sarma - PHD Candidate Monash University from Monash Biodiscovery institute.Aruza and the team discuss the latest research into Chlamydia and the effects of egg fertility and quality.Remember... Science is everywhere!Facebook page: Einstein A Go GoTwitter: https://twitter.com/einstein_agogo

In the studio this week are Drs Linden, Krystal, and Shane who discuss what's been in the news: BoM reported the hottest Jan. in Australia and it's the UN year of the periodic table of the elements (and others)Today's first guest (in the studio) Assoc. Prof Kevin Barnham from The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health talks about MND and it's treatment with CuATSM.Our second guest (in the studio) Prof David Winkler from The Institute of Molecular Science, Latrobe University talks about robotics and robot design.Dr Linden talks about climate, some weather and the polar vortex.Remember, ""Science is everywhere"", including:Program page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-A-Go-Go Twitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go and every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.

This week Claire talks to David Farmer, a neurophysiologist at the Florey Institute about the brain stem and how it keeps us going, and Stu brings National Threatened Species Day on the 7th of September to the table to talk about why it's important.

PLEASE NOTE: This recording was cut short and is incomplete. It has been edited. Your walls can talk, so what are they saying to your body and mind? Melbourne design, architecture and medicine collided in this exciting event that looked beyond functional approaches to consider health and wellbeing. Join a panel of medical and design experts as they explore the power of design in our devices and living spaces—from homes to workplaces to hospitals and more. Curated by Jo Simkin, senior curator of human biology and medicine for Museums Victoria, the panel featured Leah Heiss, award-winning designer working at the nexus of design, health and technology; Julie Bernhardt, Florey Institute professor, clinician scientist and brain injury recovery expert; and moderator Hope Gates-Scovelle, a doctor specialising in emergency medicine at St Vincent’s Hospital in Melbourne. This event was made possible by the Hugh D T Williamson Foundation through funding for MPavilion’s series of events looking at design & science. Main image by Kate Jenkin

Dr Elizabeth Ann Lynch is an accomplished researcher for stroke. She is now a research fellow at the very famous Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health. She is specifically focused on improving health service delivery, particularly making rehabilitation more available to many survivors. Liz is also working to help researchers integrate new findings into new stroke rehabilitation programs. In this interview, Dr Lynch will share her perspective on in today's delivery. "We need to make it access to rehab more equitable" she told us. Dr Lynch started her career as a therapist. She is now working hard to connect research with the survivor community. Listen to Dr Lynch who provides a unique perspective about today's stroke care delivery and its challenges.

In the studio this week are Dr. Jeff, Dr. Catherine, Dr. Jen and Dr Shane.News: Bacteria on teeth is environmental not genetic, smoking outside health facilities, tattoo ink and its movement through the body's transport systems and zero and the Bakhshali manuscript. First guests: (in the studio) are Cassie Nolan and Charlie Medic science students from Monash University who are investigating the spread of Rainbow Lorikeets across Victoria. 'Where's Lori?' is a 'pop up' citizen science project running through the month of September, 2017. There are also some awesome prizes to be won for participants. https://www.facebook.com/whereslori/ https://www.instagram.com/wheresloriproject/Second guests: (in the studio) are Jacinta Den Beston (UoM) and Tanya Hill (Planetarium - Scienceworks) talk about visting astro/cosmo-nauts and the Astrolight Festival 2017.Third guest: (in the studio) is Yen Ying Lim from the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health who talks about Alzheimer's disease and the Healthy Brain Project.Dr. Shane talks about (well mentions) the Cassini spacecraft (again!).Remember, ""Science is everywhere"", including:Program page: Einstein-a-Go-Go Facebook page: Einstein-a-Go-Go Twitter: Einstein-a-Go-Goand every Sunday at 11:00a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.

Nick talks about recent news and campaigns.MUSICOrcha - Crescent (feat. Liahona)Melbourne Violinist ORCHA is releasing a debut EP at the Gasometer Hotel on May 14th. SEGMENTAsh Blackwell joins the program from the Australian Libertarian Society Friedman Conference 2017 in Sydney, talking to us about the panel he hosted on drug law and policy reform. MUSICPreston Skate Massive - Chemical RecognitionPreston Skate Massive are performing at the May Australian Psychedelic Society event at Sooki Lounge in Belgrave. SEGMENTDr. Olivia Carter (School of Psychology, The University of Melbourne) spoke at a psychedelic dinner and academic event in 2016.The Melbourne scientific and psychedelic communities were brought together to help the Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies (MAPS) and the Australia-based, Psychedelic Research in Science and Medicine (PRISM) raise funds for research into MDMA-assisted psychotherapy to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).The dinner was held at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, University of Melbourne. Australia’s leading neuroscience research institute.During Dr. Carter’s PhD she conducted a series of experiments in Switzerland looking at the effects of psilocybin (active ingredient of ‘magic mushrooms’) on healthy volunteers. Olivia now works as a ARC Future Fellow and Senior lecturer at the University of Melbourne in the School of Psychological Sciences.The full talk can be seen at the Entheogenesis Australis (EGA) YouTube channel:MORE: SSDP Australia write-upEnpsychedelia write-up 

Professor Christopher Bladin, from The Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health on the Victorian Stroke Telemedicine Project, which delivers expert acute stroke care to regional Victoria at international best practice standards.

Professor Christopher Bladin, from The Florey Institute of Neuroscience & Mental Health on the Victorian Stroke Telemedicine Project, which delivers expert acute stroke care to regional Victoria at international best practice standards.

The third leg of MRelay considered the theme 'Pause'. What happens when we stop—if we push a symbolic pause button on our lives? How is pause used as a diplomatic moment, a break in verse, a strategic instrument, a historical atonement or a connection to place? This session presented a chance to reflect on our past lives, imagined lives and future lives, and considered our environment and the surroundings we are in. How a moment of pause can result in a total reassessment and recalibration. In our technology-based society, we explored the significance of pause in creative practice, techniques of mindfulness, the importance of learning from history, paying respect to our elders and the unifying moment of a minute’s silence in a crowd. Pause was hosted by Nayuka Gorrie, Indigenous writer and activist. Speakers includedKenny Pittock, Melbourne based artist; Julie Bernhardt, professor at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health in Melbourne; Penny Modra, writing and grammar nerd at The Good Copy; Sue Maslin, hugely successful film producer; Daniel Teitelbaum, head of content at School of Life Australia; Amy Muir, director of MUIR Architects; and Eugenia Flynn, CEO at The Social Studio.

A leafy park, a noisy building site, a room with a view (or without) – for better or worse, the physical spaces we inhabit have a biological and psychological effect on us. Following January's 'Vital (De)signs: Sensing space through VR', we brought together a range of voices that discussed and debated the impact of the built environment on our health and wellbeing – and the game-changing potential of virtual reality. The panel included neuroscientist Professor Julie Bernhardt of The Florey Institute; architect and urban designer Dr Marcus White of Melbourne School of Design; and digital artist and academic Joel Zika of Deakin University. Rose Hiscock moderated the session, formerly the Powerhouse Museum director and now the inaugural director of the Science Gallery Melbourne—an innovative new gallery dedicated to the collision of art and science, set to open in 2018. This event is made possible by the Hugh D T Williamson Foundation through funding for MPavilion’s series of events looking at design & science.

The Berlin Concussion in Sport Consensus Meeting was held in October 2016 and the experts are currently writing the systematic reviews and agreeing on the final statement from this event. In the meantime, various panel members are sharing some key messages the world over. The knowledge translation needed from event such as this is extensive. The experts are Dr Jon Patricios, sports physician and former President of the South African Sports Medicine Association (SASMA) and Paul McCrory, Associate Professor and neurologist at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, Australia. Both attended the Berlin meeting. Timeline: 0:45 Immediate management of concussion 2:54 Differences and common ground from elite level competition to the community setting 5:00 Balance and visual disturbances 8:26 Concussion in the developing brain 14:34 The update on CTE – chronic traumatic encephalopathy 16:40 Take home messages

In the studio this week post radiothon are Dr Krystal and Dr Shane. News: The world's largest marsupial is facing extinction, but evolution is fighting back additionally there is news about a vaccination about the facial tumours. Proxima Centauri. The First guest (in the studio): Prof. Roberto Cappai - Department of Pathology, University of Melbourne, Winner of the prestigious Bethlehem Griffiths Research Foundation Medal. Who talks about Alzheimer's disease, biomarkers, toxic peptides, disease progression and potential outcomes. The Second Guests (in the studio): Chris Shirbin and Liam Johnson, Florey Institute. Who talk about stroke and post-stroke dementia and the difference in outcomes with post-stroke treatment including exercise. The Third Guest (in the studio): Assoc. Prof. Megan Munsie - Dept. of Anatomy, University of Melbourne. Talks about stem cells, stem cell therapies, medical tourism and therapy choices. Remember, ""Science is everywhere"", including: Program page: http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/ Facebook page: Einstein A Go Go Twitter: https://twitter.com/einstein_agogo and every Sunday at 11a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.

In the studio this week are Dr Ray, Liv and Dr Shane. News: Marine Protection areas and how they're defined in the Seychelles. How does anaethesia work and the research to investigate this. Research on funding suggests that interdisciplinary projects are less well funded than projects that sit solely in one area. The most detailed map of the brain has been produced, showing functions and their interactions under different circumstances. The First guest is Dr Yugeesh Lankadeva (in the studio) - National Heart Foundation, Research Fellow, Systems Neurophysiology Division, The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health at The University of Melbourne talks about septic shock or sepsis in the kidneys. The Second Guest is Brad Spicer (in the studio) - PhD candidate, ARC CoE in Advanced Molecular Imaging at Monash University talks about blood plasma. Finally Dr Shane discusses the L4 and L5 Lagrange points in the story segment. Remember, ""Science is everywhere"", including: Program page: http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/ Facebook page: Einstein A Go Go Twitter: https://twitter.com/einstein_agogo and every Sunday at 11a.m AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM.

Practical Neurology Editor Phil Smith is joined by Ingrid Scheffer to discuss her ABN Conference Gordon Holmes' lecture: "Epilepsy genetics comes of age". Professor Ingrid Scheffer, paediatric neurologist and professor at the University of Melbourne, Australia, and Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health, is a world leading voice in the diagnosis and treatment of epilepsy. The ABN conference 2016, which theme was "The Seven Ages of Man", was held in May, in Brighton, UK.

Dr Shane, Dr Ailie and Dr Krystal discuss this week's hot science stories, including storing carbon dioxide in volcanic rock, a global atlas of light pollution, and the Juno spacecraft's pending arrival at Jupiter.The team talk to Jennifer Walz from the Florey Institute, about her group's research, involving a new method of analysing brainwave data to determine the sequence that different brain regions are activated during a patient's seizure, which can be used to customise treatments for each patient.They also interview Jane Visvader from the Walter and Eliza Hall Institute, whose research team's studies have revealed that breast cells develop two nuclei as the breast switches on lactation to nurture the newborn.Finally, that talk with Professor Elizabeth Hartland, the Head of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology at the University of Melbourne, and Deputy Director, Peter Doherty Institute for Infection and Immunity. Her team believe they have found a major response that helps keep the Legionella infection at bay. With this discovery, they have dissected the complex roles of legions of immune cells that interact to destroy the bacterium. This would enable patients to have a more accurate prognosis for the infection, giving vital information about when to use antibiotics.Program page: http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/ Facebook page: Einstein A Go Go Twitter: https://twitter.com/einstein_agogo

The first leg of MRelay is devoted to Habitat. As we leap from the starting blocks, we’ll cast our gaze around: at our natural environments, our sense of place and how place transforms us. Today’s places are changing fast—whether they’re a tropical rainforest or a city such as London, Melbourne or Berlin, a habitat for artists or an ecology for designers. ‘Design thinking’ stimulates a natural inquisitiveness and embraces ideas of origins and place. The way people habitually use spaces becomes a guide for design, alongside rational, economic, civic and environmental necessities. Design is everywhere—what matters is how we look at it. Habitat was hosted by Simon Knott, director and co-founder of BKK Architects. Speakers included Naomi Milgrom AO, MPavilion founder and commissioner for Australia, Venice Biennale 2017; Andrew McConnell, executive chef of Cumulus Inc. and Cutler & Co.; Alice Glenn, president and creative director of Schoolhouse Studios; Rueben Berg, founder and director of Indigenous Architecture Victoria; Rebecca Coates, director of Shepparton Art Museum; Professor Julie Bernhardt, scientist and director at the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health; and Kate McMahon, co-founder of urban-strategy agency Hello City.

Widespread antimicrobial resistance, the limited pipeline of novel antimicrobials and the rapid evolution of micro-organisms are global health problems. Professor Dockrell describes some of the significant work the Florey Institute is doing to tackle infectious diseases; particularly MRSA & pneumonia. Filmed during a public talk at Krebs Fest.

The spaces we inhabit—whether built, psychological or digital—are the foundations of our health and happiness. How, then, do our ever-evolving urban environments and shared public spaces guide the way we behave? And what can we learn from both science and design about the relationship between our mental and physical environments? Listen to our panellists—scientists Julie Bernhardt and Emma Burrows from the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health; behaviourologist, urbanist and designer Jonathan Daly of Studio Huss; and moderator (plus writer, editor and publisher at Uro Media) Andrew Mackenzie—get stuck into a cross-pollinated discussion of 21st-century wellbeing and space.

Neil Cole has a long and storied career history. After founding the Flemington Legal Service and working to support the local community for seven years, he then ran for, and won, the seat of Melbourne in federal parliament. In 1993, Neil received a formal diagnosis of bipolar disorder, which was leaked to the public by his political enemies, forcing him to resign his position and be open about his lived experiences. Since leaving federal politics, Neil Cole has continued his advocacy through work with the Monash medical school, Melbourne University's Florey Institute of Neuroscience and by serving as a member on the national advisory committee of mental health. Neil also shares his story creativly, having penned 25 plays and one novel, he has been awarded the Griffin Award for New Australian Playwriting and the Centenary Medal for service to Australian society and literature. 

Einstein A Go Go - 30th NovemberAndrea from the BOM, Dr Lauren, Chris KP, Dr Shane and Liv on Twitter.News Items: New weather reporting methods, The mechanics in drinking of cats and dogs, Permeability of graphene, new geo-engineering experiments. First Guest: Svenja Kratz is an interdisciplinary artist who utilises traditional and experimental bio-art practices to explore the impact of new technologies and science on concepts of the self, other and the body. Current exhibition until 21st Feburary at RMIT Gallery http://www.svenjakratz.com/Second Guest: Dr Michele Veldsman, Postdoctoral Research Fellow in the Stroke Division at The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health. Wikibombing wikipedia's entries on Australian women in neuroscience. The aim is to promote exceptional women in neuroscience and recognise and showcase their achievements.Other news items: the southern oscillation index, seasonal climate outlook, El Nio watch upgraded to alert.Science is everywhere, including:http://www.rrr.org.au/program/einstein-a-go-go/http://rrrfm.libsyn.com/category/Einstein%20A%20Go%20Goand every Sunday at 11am AEST on RRR 102.7mHz FM

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:03:36 Dr Rachie Reports.. with Dr Rachael Dunlop  This week Dr Rachie chats with Dr David Hawkes from the Florey Institute in Melbourne. Just what is "The Skeptic Zone Virus"? 0:19:20 The Health of Sydney Harbour Richard Saunders takes a stroll down to the Sydney Institute of Marine Science and chats with Associate Professor Emma Johnston. The science of Sydney Harbour and more! 0:39:00 A Week in Science The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to bring science to people and people to science. 0:42:00 Maynard's Spooky Action... Maynard visits SkeptiCamp Sydney and interviews a wide range of people about all sorts of things. Highlights include a chat with Peter and Vanessa.

Introduction Richard Saunders 0:04:00 Maynard's Spooky Action...  Special guest this week is Wilson da Silva, the departing editor of Cosmos Magazine. 0:18:10 A Week in Science  The Royal Institution of Australia (RiAus) is a national scientific not-for-profit organisation with a mission to ‘bring science to people and people to science’. 0:22:30 A guest editorial  Sharon Hill - Cornered and Someone Wants to Tell Me Their Paranormal Story 0:26:50 Dr Rachie Reports  This week Dr Rachie chats about the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine with Dr David Hawkes from the Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health