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Content note: perinatal suicidality In this episode Sophie speaks with midwife and Research Fellow Dr Laura Biggs, and CEO of PANDA Australia, Julie Borninkhof about the Making Sense of the Unseen partnership between the Stronger Futures CRE and the Murdoch Children's REsearch Institute, PANDA Perinatal Anxiety and Depression Australia, and James Cook University. In the episode you'll hear discussed key findings from ground-breaking research conducted by the team on experiences of perinatal suicidality, the first study of its kind ever to be carried out. Suicide is the leading cause of maternal death in Australia and other high-income countries and yet so far, we've known little about women's experiences of suicidality at this time in their lives. As discussed in this episode, the research identified that perinatal suicidality is driven by experiences of shame, and feelings of being disconnected and ‘defective' as a mother. We talk about how societal pressures and the perfect mother myth narrative profoundly impact women's mental health, and share stories from the research that demonstrate the profound importance of compassionate care and rehumanising relationships and care experiences for mothers. This episode is an especially important listen for all of those who work in healthcare and/or with mothers. We want to acknowledge the 139 women who shared their experiences of perinatal suicidality with the research team, as without their generosity, this research and this conversation on the podcast sharing these important findings would not be possible. … Episode webpage: https://drsophiebrock.com/podcast119 Connect with Laura on Twitter @l_biggs Follow PANDA on Facebook at facebook.com/pandanational and Instagram @pandanational Laura Biggs' email: laura.biggs@mcri.edu.au Learn more about Making Sense of the Unseen: https://www.strongerfutures.org.au/making-sense-of-the-unseen Read the journal article: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/10497323231164278 Support lines Australia - www.panda.org.au/ - 1300 726 306 @pandanational @lifelineaustralia @13yarn UK - pandasfoundation.org.uk/ - 0808 1961 776 USA - www.postpartum.net/ - Text “Help” to 800-944-4773 (EN) The EU/EEA - Mental health helpline - 116 123
The incidence of invasive group A streptococcal infections has risen in the US. Similar observations have been reported in other parts of the world. Authors Joshua Osowicki, MBBS, PhD, of Murdoch Children's Research Institute and Theresa L. Lamagni, MSc, PhD, of the United Kingdom Health Security Agency join JAMA Deputy Editor Preeti Malani, MD, MSJ, to discuss the public health challenge posed by group A strep. Related Content: Invasive Group A Streptococcal Disease in the US Invasive Group A Streptococcal Infections in 10 US States
Measles was once considered eliminated in the United States, thanks to the measles-mumps-rubella vaccine and high immunisation rates. But because measles is so contagious experts say at least 95 percent of a community must be vaccinated to stop outbreaks - and that's not the case in the US, where there's been a serious outbreak in Texas witha couple of deaths. Vaccination rates have declined nationwide in the US since the COVID-19 pandemic, and most states are below the vaccination threshold for kindergartners. The worldwide decrease in vaccination levels is also being seen here in Australia. Paediatrian and vaccine expert Professor Margie Danchin is from the University of Melbourne and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and she's been speaking to SBS's Deborah Groarke
Stem cell treatments are being offered around the globe as an almost ‘miracle’ intervention promising to help patients avoid major surgeries and treat untreatable conditions. While commercialised and able to be accessed internationally, the bulk of stem cell related therapies in Australia remain ‘experimental,’ with only a limited amount of uses approved by the Therapeutic Goods Administration and the National Health and Medical Research Council. So what exactly are stem cells, why are Australians traveling overseas to get them and is it time for a regulatory rethink? In Part Two of this two-part deep dive of The Briefing, Chris Spyrou is joined by Professor Megan Munsie, an expert in stem cell ethics and policy at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, and Professor James St John, Head of the Clem Jones Centre for Neurobiology and Stem Cell Research, to break down the future of stem cell treatments in Australia. Listen to Part One here. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR Newsroom See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Drs. Andrew Elefanty and Elizabeth Ng are Senior Principal Investigator and Principal Investigator, respectively, at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute. In the Blood Development group, they aim to develop innovative cellular therapies for blood and cartilage-related diseases. They talk about their recent study deriving and transplanting HSCs, their work on reporter lines, and their collaborative lab setup.
Today's guest is Jess Rowlings. Jess is the CEO and co-founder of Next Level Collaboration, as well as a qualified speech and language therapist. She also works as a researcher at the Melbourne Graduate School of Education, and previously Murdoch Children's Research Institute. Jess is an adult diagnosed AuDHDer and has a lifelong love of games, both of which inform her work and research. As a researcher, she is passionate about the use of digital games-based learning to promote inclusion and a sense of belonging, and her work has included developing and running a dedicated Minecraft server to support neurodivergent girls and women. Monique and Jess cover: Jess' path to identifying her own neurodivergence. Her research on gaming and neurodivergence. How gaming can support both sides of the AuDHD brain, what it can tell us about a person's problem-solving style, and how it can promote collaborative problem-solving skills. Jess' relationship to gaming throughout her life, and the purpose gaming has served for her. Gender in gaming, including the popularity of gaming amongst adult women, blocks to gaming accessibility for girls, women, and AFAB folk, and Jess' suggestions around what parents and adult gamers can do to have safer and more accessible gaming spaces. The huge variety of experiences and play options that come under the ‘gaming' umbrella and how this has evolved over time. Discussion on the potential negative effects of gaming, including recognising active vs. passive screen time, the balance of gaming with other life activities, and what parents and adult gamers can do to support healthy gaming activity. The importance of taking kids' interest and strength in gaming seriously. The many benefits of gaming for neurodivergent folk. You can find Jess on LinkedIn or Twitter @JessRowlings, or through Next Level Collaboration. Jess has also co-written a book with Matthew Harrison - Press B to Belong – on creating inclusive Esports programs for school communities. This episode with Jess is kicking off a little mini-series we have planned for you on neurodivergent joy; next week we'll be talking about special interests and creative expression, followed by self-care and self-nurturance. We hope you enjoy! Want polished copies of our episodes in beautiful and readable pdf article format? Grab them here. Enjoyed the episode and want to support us further? Join our Patreon community! Patreon subscribers receive basic episode transcripts from Season 4 onwards, access to a monthly live zoom hang out, 50% off our episode articles, plus bonus monthly content (depending on subscription tier). Check out our Patreon page to support us, as we aim to make quality mental health care information accessible to everyone: www.patreon.com/ndwomanpod. Contact us at ndwomanpod@gmail.com, or visit our website: www.ndwomanpod.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Jeremy Cordeaux hosts Professor Rachael Peters from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute alongside Les Elekes. The conversation delves into Professor Peters' research on childhood allergies, particularly the link between air pollution and peanut allergies. They discuss the hygiene hypothesis, the role of environmental pollutants, the importance of microbial exposure in early childhood, and the emerging practice of oral immunotherapy for peanut allergies. The discussion also touches on the potential of vitamin D in preventing allergic diseases. Topics Discussed; Professor Peters' research on air pollution's impact on children's peanut allergies (00:00) Health Nuts Study and findings on how pollution exposure influences allergy development (02:01) Allergies and other pollutants: possible connections to synthetic materials in the modern environment (04:18) Hygiene hypothesis and the importance of microbial exposure for immune development (08:57) Potential of vitamin D in supporting immune health and possibly reducing allergies (11:07) Oral immunotherapy as a treatment for peanut allergies, with emphasis on medical supervision (12:59) Join Jeremy Cordeaux for The Court of Public Opinion LIVE every Friday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., streaming round the dining room table at jeremycordeaux.com and via Auscast Radio at auscastnetwork.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BUFFALO, NY- October 23, 2024 – A new #editorial was #published in Oncotarget's Volume 15 on October 11, 2024, entitled, “Gene regulatory network and signalling pathway rewiring: How blood cancer cells shift their shapes to evade drug treatment.” As highlighted in the paper, Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is a complex and diverse disease caused by multiple mutations in genes that regulate transcription and growth. These mutations lead to extensive rewiring of the gene regulatory network (GRN), which alters the identity of hematopoietic stem and progenitor cells, ultimately blocking normal myeloid differentiation. A key feature of AML is the presence of mutations in growth factor receptor and signaling genes, such as FLT3, KIT, and RAS. Notably, FLT3 is one of the most commonly mutated genes in AML, with around 25% of cases showing an internal tandem duplication (ITD) that causes the receptor to remain constantly active. In their paper, researchers Constanze Bonifer and Peter N. Cockerill from the Institute of Cancer and Genomic Sciences at the University of Birmingham, UK, and the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Royal Children's Hospital in Melbourne, Australia, discuss recent publications from their group addressing this issue through a multi-omics study. The authors investigated how gene regulatory networks (GRNs) in FLT3-ITD patients were rewired compared to normal cells and in response to FLT3 inhibitor treatment. Several key findings stood out, including: 1) Mapping of open chromatin regions revealed that patients initially responsive to FLT3 inhibition showed significant rewiring of their GRNs, forming new connections between transcription factors (TFs) and target genes, while non-responsive patients did not; 2) Chromatin immunoprecipitation (ChIP) experiments showed that drug treatment led to the loss of binding of RUNX1, the master regulator of hematopoiesis, and the MAP-Kinase (MAPK)-inducible TF AP-1; 3) Disruption of AP-1 binding via a dominant-negative version of the TF (dnFOS) also abolished RUNX1 binding at hundreds of sites, indicating that RUNX1 binding is AP-1 dependent; and 4) Inhibition of both AP-1 and RUNX1 led to a pronounced cell cycle block. “In summary, drugs that target individual signalling pathways in AML often fail to stop proliferation malignant growth, due to the wide variety, redundancy and cross talk between multiple pathways regulating and differentiation.” DOI - https://doi.org/10.18632/oncotarget.28662 Correspondence to - Constanze Bonifer - constanze.bonifer@mcri.edu.au Video short - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5c_uT6aE36A Sign up for free Altmetric alerts about this article: https://oncotarget.altmetric.com/details/email_updates?id=10.18632%2Foncotarget.28662 Subscribe for free publication alerts from Oncotarget: https://www.oncotarget.com/subscribe/ Keywords - cancer, acute myeloid leukemia, gene regulatory networks, aberrant growth factor signaling, transcription, RUNX1/AP-1 axis About Oncotarget Oncotarget (a primarily oncology-focused, peer-reviewed, open access journal) aims to maximize research impact through insightful peer-review; eliminate borders between specialties by linking different fields of oncology, cancer research and biomedical sciences; and foster application of basic and clinical science. Oncotarget is indexed and archived by PubMed/Medline, PubMed Central, Scopus, EMBASE, META (Chan Zuckerberg Initiative) (2018-2022), and Dimensions (Digital Science). To learn more about Oncotarget, please visit https://www.oncotarget.com and connect with us: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Oncotarget/ X - https://twitter.com/oncotarget Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/oncotargetjrnl/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@OncotargetJournal LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/oncotarget Pinterest - https://www.pinterest.com/oncotarget/ Reddit - https://www.reddit.com/user/Oncotarget/ Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/0gRwT6BqYWJzxzmjPJwtVh
Dr Shane, Dr Lauren, Dr Suzie, and Dr Grazie are joined by Dr Emma Macdonald-Laurs, who is a paediatric neurologist and epileptologist from the Royal Children's Hospital and clinician-scientist fellow at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute to discuss her PhD from the University of Melbourne which explored imaging, treatment and network features of focal cortical dysplasia a major cause of epilepsy in children. She is particularly interested in surgically-remediable epilepsies, neuroimaging and artificial intelligence. The team also spoke to Monika Zabinskas, Life Sciences Manager of the Carnivores & Reptile team Healesville Sanctuary. Monika studied Zoology at university, and has worked for Zoos Victoria for 15 years. Monika has a strong focus on endangered species and is particularly interested in protecting Tasmanian Devils into the future. She also manages the stud book for the species tracking breeding between animals.Program page: Einstein-A-Go-GoFacebook page: Einstein-A-Go-GoTwitter: Einstein-A-Go-Go
About 15% of children globally have high blood pressure and many may not know it until it causes problems in adult life. Early detection is therefore critical to prevent cardio-vascular disease. PhD candidate, Jonathan Glenning from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute's Heart Research Group gives us an overview of high blood pressure in children and talks about his vision of drastically increasing the rate of childhood blood pressure monitoring.
In a world-first, ten paediatric hospitals across five Australian states have partnered with the National Allergy Centre of Excellence (NACE), hosted at Melbourne's Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI), to be the first globally to introduce a nation-wide peanut oral immunotherapy (OIT) program into mainstream care in Australia. Lester Kiewit speaks to Professor Kirsten Perrett, Head of the ADAPT OIT Program and Director of the National Allergy Centre of Excellence in Australia.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this insightful discussion, Dr. T hosts two remarkable guests, Dr. Edith Botchway-Commey and Dr. Uchechukwu Levi Osuagwu, who bring their extensive expertise to the table. Dr. Edith, a passionate neuropsychology researcher from Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Melbourne, and Dr. Levi, a senior lecturer and academic lead in rural health at Western Sydney University, delve into the mental health experiences of first-generation voluntary African migrants. The episode explores the motivations behind their systematic review, which investigates mental health challenges, help-seeking behaviours, and the impact of cultural and systemic factors on African migrants.The guests also emphasise the need for culturally sensitive community services and advocate for continued dialogue and education within both migrant and local communities. Tune in to discover how these dedicated researchers are paving the way for better mental health outcomes and fostering a deeper understanding of the unique challenges faced by African migrants worldwide. Thank you for choosing the Visions & Tones Podcast.
The Cochrane Back and Neck Group have produced approximately 100 Cochrane reviews, covering the effects of interventions and the accuracy of diagnostic tests. One of these, relevant to the detection of spinal injury in children, was updated in March 2024. We asked lead author, Emma Tavender from Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Melbourne Australia to tell us about the latest findings in this podcast.
The Cochrane Back and Neck Group have produced approximately 100 Cochrane reviews, covering the effects of interventions and the accuracy of diagnostic tests. One of these, relevant to the detection of spinal injury in children, was updated in March 2024. We asked lead author, Emma Tavender from Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Melbourne Australia to tell us about the latest findings in this podcast.
-En los últimos años, los científicos han logrado crear en laboratorio versiones diminutas y simplificadas de órganos como pulmón, hígado o cerebro. Estos organoides se han revelado muy eficaces para el estudio y tratamiento de enfermedades cuyas causas se desconocen y para las que no existe cura. Hemos entrevistado a Silvia Velasco, neurocientífica del Murdoch Children's Research Institute, en Melbourne, que investiga con cerebroides trastornos del neurodesarrollo, neuropsiquiátricos y neurodegenerativos. Enrique Sacristán nos ha informado del hallazgo de patrones interculturales en la música y el lenguaje, con testimonios de los investigadores Martín Rocamora, de la Universidad Pompeu Fabra, y del autor principal, el musicólogo Patrick Savage, de la Universidad de Auckland, en Nueva Zelanda. Hemos informado del descontento de las sociedades científicas con los cambios propuestos por el gobierno para que los investigadores que hicieron parte de su carrera profesional con becas puedan ponerse al día con las cotizaciones sociales. Quieren que los científicos solo asuman las cuotas que les corresponden a ellos y no las de sus empleadores, en su mayoría administraciones públicas, y una solución para las personas que tienen lagunas de cotización mayores de 5 años. Álvaro Martínez del Pozo nos ha hablado de la L-carnitina, la molécula responsable del transporte de ácidos grasos al interior de las mitocondrias, los orgánulos celulares encargados de la producción de energía. Jesús Pérez Gil nos ha explicado que la célula real es muy distinta a la esquemática que estudiamos en el instituto ya que están completamente abarrotadas de orgánulos y todo tipo de moléculas, un aspecto que no se ha tenido en cuenta y es fundamental para el metabolismo celular. Con Javier Ablanque y nuestra máquina del tiempo hemos viajado al año 1883, a Sierra Madre (Méjico), para asistir a la rendición del jefe apache Gerónimo y conocer como es la física del tiro con arco.Escuchar audio
-En los últimos años, los científicos han logrado crear en laboratorio versiones diminutas y simplificadas de órganos como pulmón, hígado o cerebro. Estos organoides se han revelado muy eficaces para el estudio y tratamiento de enfermedades cuyas causas se desconocen y para las que no existe cura. Hemos entrevistado a Silvia Velasco, neurocientífica del Murdoch Children's Research Institute, en Melbourne, que investiga con cerebroides trastornos del neurodesarrollo, neuropsiquiátricos y neurodegenerativos. Enrique Sacristán nos ha informado del hallazgo de patrones interculturales en la música y el lenguaje, con testimonios de los investigadores Martín Rocamora, de la Universidad Pompeu Fabra, y del autor principal, el musicólogo Patrick Savage, de la Universidad de Auckland, en Nueva Zelanda. Hemos informado del descontento de las sociedades científicas con los cambios propuestos por el gobierno para que los investigadores que hicieron parte de su carrera profesional con becas puedan ponerse al día con las cotizaciones sociales. Quieren que los científicos solo asuman las cuotas que les corresponden a ellos y no las de sus empleadores, en su mayoría administraciones públicas, y una solución para las personas que tienen lagunas de cotización mayores de 5 años. Álvaro Martínez del Pozo nos ha hablado de la L-carnitina, la molécula responsable del transporte de ácidos grasos al interior de las mitocondrias, los orgánulos celulares encargados de la producción de energía. Jesús Pérez Gil nos ha explicado que la célula real es muy distinta a la esquemática que estudiamos en el instituto ya que están completamente abarrotadas de orgánulos y todo tipo de moléculas, un aspecto que no se ha tenido en cuenta y es fundamental para el metabolismo celular. Con Javier Ablanque y nuestra máquina del tiempo hemos viajado al año 1883, a Sierra Madre (Méjico), para asistir a la rendición del jefe apache Gerónimo y conocer como es la física del tiro con arco.Escuchar audio
In S 5 E 6 I am delighted to introduce Dr Linny Kimly Phuong. Dr Phuong is Founder & Director of The Water Well Project. She is a Paediatric Infectious Diseases Physician at the Royal Children's Hospital, Austin Health, Cabrini Health and Murdoch Children's Research Institute. She is also a PhD candidate studying invasive pneumococcal disease in children. Prior to medicine, Linny was a qualified pharmacist and also holds a Master of Public Health. Linny has received recognition for her work with awards including the Australian Medical Association- Doctor in Training of the Year Award (2017), Victorian Premier's Volunteer Champions' Award- Leadership category (2016), Suncorp Hidden Local Heroes Finalist (2016) and Young Australian of the Year- Victorian State Finalist (2013). In this episode Linny tells me the story of The Water Well Project from its grass root foundations to award-winning charity that improves the health and wellbeing of communities from migrant, refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds by improving their health literacy. The organisation's core activity is the provision of free, interactive, community-based, health education sessions delivered by volunteer healthcare professionals across Victoria, Tasmania and New South Wales. The Water Well Project utilises a community-centric model by working closely with refugee and migrant support organisations. Sessions are delivered upon requests from community groups and co-designed alongside community partners. This means that sessions are tailored to the needs of each community group and delivered in a culturally safe manner. In this conversation Linny relates her own story driving her purpose driven mission to improve health literacy, healthcare access and culturally safe care for migrants, refugees asylum seeker seekers. We hear her fascinating founder story, which is undoubtedly one of innovation and entrepreneurship combined with a for-purpose vision, and her journey, lessons and the serendipity that has contributed along the way to becoming an award winning not for profit organisation. Crucially if you are a health care professional looking for a rewarding skilled volunteering opportunity you can learn more about the work of their programs and how to get involved. You can support and donate to the project via their website linked below. Links and references:Dr Phuong and The Water Well Project https://www.linkedin.com/in/linny-kimly-phuong-76a9955a/https://www.thewaterwellproject.org/about-the-project/Related episode of the Mind Full Medic Podcast and work of Dr Raj Sundarhttps://www.healthcareforhumans.org/https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-mind-full-medic-podcast/id1513559414?i=1000600383923The Mind Full Medic Podcast is proudly sponsored by the MBA NSW-ACT Find out more about their service or donate today at www.mbansw.org.auDisclaimer: The content in this podcast is not intended to constitute or be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or other qualified health care professional. Moreover views expressed here are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or other official organisations.
Associate Professor Ngaire Elwood AM is driven by a strong sense of purpose that grew out of a life-changing experience that inspired her, as an inquisitive science-loving teenager, to dedicate her life to improving therapies for kids with cancer. As a teenager, she was treated for osteosarcoma, a common form of bone cancer that had a survival rate of about five per cent prior to the advent of chemotherapy. After her bone cancer diagnosis, her treatment involved an above-knee amputation, followed by 18 months of high-dose chemotherapy. Even with this ‘aggressive therapy' the survival rate is about 60 per cent. Now she is helping others survive cancer as head of the Cord Blood Stem Cell Research Program at Murdoch Children's Research Institute and director of Melbourne's cord blood bank. She has devoted her career to investigating, developing and providing improved therapies for the treatment of cancer, leukaemia and other disorders and is passionate about the therapeutic application of cellular therapies. Her research includes exploring the different types of stem cells that are in cord blood, investigating the use of cord blood in heart repair and the treatment of cerebral palsy, and improving the use of cord blood in bone marrow transplants for treating blood cancers and other diseases. Ngaire was made a Member of the Order of Australia AM in the 2024 Australia Day Honours awards for significant service to medicine, particularly through stem cell research - an honour she tells Claire Braund was a “bit surreal” and that it is important as a female researcher and amputee to use the platform as a voice for women in STEMM, people living with disabilities and also to raise the awareness of cord blood therapies in Australia. In this podcast Ngaire also talks about the development of cord blood research around the world and in Australia - “it's a really exciting time… there's so much we don't yet know and understand about cord blood biology and its benefits and ind it's really fun to find out” - as well as her board career and what skills and qualities medical scientists can bring to the board table, including strategic thinking, grant-writing, risk management and big picture thinking. “It's knowing that the work you do makes a difference and can make a difference no matter how small the role may be. Whether it's as a research assistant, student or a board member. Everybody plays a role and can make a difference,” she tells Claire. About Ngaire Elwood: Associate Professor Ngaire Elwood AM, PhD BSc(Hons) MAICD, is an experienced senior leader. She has devoted her career to investigating, developing and providing improved therapies for the treatment of cancer, leukaemia and other disorders and is passionate about the therapeutic application of cellular therapies. Ngaire has broad governance expertise, and holds a diverse board portfolio. She is the immediate past Vice President of the international Board of Directors for the Foundation for the Accreditation of Cellular Therapies (FACT), Non-Executive Director on the Boards of the National Stem Cell Foundation of Australia and international Cord Blood Association, and previous Chair of the Board for the Australian Sickle Cell Advocacy Inc (ASCA). She was previously the Australia New Zealand (ANZ), Regional Vice President for the International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) and is a member of the ISCT Board of Directors (2018-2020; 2022-2024). She is Chair of the FACT Education Committee, is a FACT Cord Blood Bank Inspector and sits on the FACT Cord Blood Accreditation Committee, FACT Cord Blood Standards Committee, FACT Regenerative Medicine Task Force and the FACT New Business Development Committee. Ngaire serves as Chair of the AusCord network of public cord blood banks and is a member of the TGA Advisory Committee on Biologicals. As Director of the BMDI Cord Blood Bank, a TGA-licensed manufacturing facility, Ngaire has extensive expertise in GMP, regulatory compliance and quality management. She sits on the MCRI Institutional Biosafety Committee for Genetically Modified Organisms and has broad experience in human research ethics, previously serving as a member of the Australian Bone Marrow Donor Registry National Ethics Committee. With a scientific research career spanning more than 30 years she has made significant impact in the field of cellular therapy, cancer, cord blood, stem cells and leukaemia. Ngaire was inducted into the Victorian Honour Roll of Women in the category of "Change Agent" in October 2022. She was made a Member of the Order of Australia AM in the 2024 Australia Day Honours awards for significant service to medicine, particularly through stem cell research. Find out more about Ngaire on LinkedIn Find out more about Women on Boards Visit our Events Calendar Subscribe (free) or join Women on Boards Follow us on LinkedIn
On 9 April 2024, I spoke at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute's Danks Leaders in Science seminar, on the topic “Healthy Surprises: How Randomised Trials Can Challenge Conventional Wisdom and Debunk Dogma”. The text is available here: https://ministers.treasury.gov.au/ministers/andrew-leigh-2022/speeches/address-danks-leaders-science-seminar-murdoch-childrens
Small Biz Matters: People, Policy, Purpose ~ Episode #223 Broadcast date: 20th February 2024 Host: Alexi Boyd, Small Business Advocate & Policy Advisor Guest: Dr Suji Sanjeevan, co-founder Light & Glo Designs Resilience is one of those words that is overused and bandied about when describing small businesses. After Covid it can probably be adopted by every small business that still has their head above water. But today's story is unique and our guest has come all the way from Melbourne to share her story with us, and inspire our small business listeners. Dr Suji Sanjeevan, as the co-founder Light & Glo Designs started her business just as Covid hit hard, especially for retail and manufacturing businesses in Melbourne. Through severe, never-ending lockdowns, massive supply chain disruptions, abrupt location changes and downturns in her business she didn't think she could survive; Suji has emerged triumphant and a success story. Not only that, but she also supports her small business migrant community by being their representative on the Victorian Government Multicultural Business Ministerial Council. And she has inspired numerous other female entrepreneurs through appearances on Shark Tank and mentoring through local business support programs. She's joining us today to share with us her amazing journey from Kings College medical graduate to a small business success story and also to teach the importance of building on the skills you never thought you had to overcome the hurdles that are still to come. PEOPLE - Tell us about your background and how you got into business. Who helped you along the way? You arrived in Australia as a refugee, what skills did you develop in that phase which continue to help you grow and overcome hurdles even now? POLICY - Accessing Gov support as a manufacturer in Australia is tough. What's been your experience? (why is it that you have to reach your $1.5M in sales before you get the support as a producer)? You have to be connected and really resilient in growth how do you approach that with few connections here? PURPOSE - Part of your business purpose is to help others learn from your experiences - which is why you're here today. Tell us about why you continue to advocate for small business to decision makers on the Victorian Government Multicultural Business Ministerial Council and how you started that part of your journey? Dr Suji Sanjeevan is a Melbourne-based medically trained clinical researcher, who made the ultimate career change to become a co-founder of Light & Glo Designs, an Australian fragrance house. With a mere investment of $237 Light & Glo has grown to a successful product-based business, delivering feelings and emotions through senses and scents. BrandScent, their second business creation was born through the notion that you can spiral one of two ways, either up or down, with COVID – 19 we choose to spiral upwards and built BrandScent to stand out, niche down and innovate. In the short span of time BrandScent has forged partnerships with American Express, Mimosa Homes and Four Pillars Gin and most recently been named APPA Australian Boutique Supplier of the Year 2020. In 2023 BrandScent appeared on Shark Tank where they presented their fragrant creations to the sharks, who were eager to dive into this aromatic adventure. Light & Glo also won a multitude of awards, including Wyndham Business Award “New and Emerging Manufacture,” “Manufacturer of the Year” A natural leader and businesswoman, Suji, a mother of three, started making wood-wick candles as a creative outlet to relieve stress that turned into the start of an entrepreneurial journey and that of personal development having faced many obstacles as a woman, mother, migrant and person of colour. Prior to her small business journey Suji, who graduated with a medical degree from King's College in London, stepped into policy and research governance roles by working for Murdoch Children's research Institute, Melbourne University and Breast Cancer Network Australia. In between studying and running the business, Suji also participates in local and state community initiatives business growth programs as a mentor and is a board member of the Victorian Government Multicultural Business Ministerial Council. To find out more go to: Light & Glo and BrandScent
In this podcast episode, we discuss how to conduct inductive content analysis (ICA) with Dr. Danya Vears, Principal Research Fellow and Team Leader with the Biomedical Ethics Research Group at Murdoch Children's Research Institute.
A new national framework tracking the health and wellbeing of young people across Australia has been launched in hopes of encouraging significant improvements before 2030. The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation [[VicHealth]], the Murdoch Children's Research Institute [[M-C-R-I]], and the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth have joined forces, warning that the health and wellbeing of Australia's youth is on the decline. Dr Sasikaran Sudarshini, a family physician in Sydney, explains the causes of decline health in young people and the ways to address them. Produced by: Praba Maheswaran. - ஆஸ்திரேலியாவாழ் சிறார்கள் மற்றும் இளைஞர் யுவதிகளின் உடல் உள ஆரோக்கியம் மிகவும் குறைவடைந்து வருவதாக ஆராய்ச்சியொன்று எச்சரித்துள்ளது. இளையோரின் ஆரோக்கியம் குறைவடைவதற்கான காரணங்கள் மற்றும் அவற்றினை நிவர்த்தி செய்வதற்கான வழிமுறைகள் போன்றவற்றினை சிட்னியிலுள்ள குடும்ப மருத்துவர் Dr சசிகரன் சுதர்ஷினி அவர்கள் எமக்கு விளக்குகிறார். நிகழ்ச்சியாக்கம்: மகேஸ்வரன் பிரபாகரன்.
A new national framework tracking the health and well-being of young people across Australia has been launched to encourage substantial improvements before 2030. The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, and the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth have come together to caution that Australia's youth are experiencing a decline in their health and well-being.
A new national framework tracking the health and wellbeing of young people across Australia has been launched in hopes of encouraging significant improvements before 2030. The Victorian Health Promotion Foundation, the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, and the Australian Research Alliance for Children and Youth have joined forces, warning that the health and wellbeing of Australia's youth is on the decline.
The use of organoids as an experimental system is rapidly advancing in pace and complexity. Derived from pluripotent or tissue stem cells, organoids are three-dimensional, in vitro, structures intended to model functional or developmental aspects of in vivo organs. They are also being used to model complex physiological systems in organ-on-chip devices and in assembloids, the combination of organoids from different tissues. Organoids are especially useful to model and understand aspects of human biology and pathology. This approach has led to much hope, and proof-of-principle findings, that these structures can serve as human avatars to advance the discovery of personalized therapies and serve as better models for drug discovery. However, the rapidity of advances and the influx of diverse scientific backgrounds also presents challenges in an immature field, notable among them the adoption of standards. Our guests today will talk about some of those challenges, the areas when standards are critically important, and how they will help advance the field. Guests Professor Melissa Little is the CEO and Executive Director of the Novo Nordisk Foundation Centre for Stem Cell Medicine (reNEW), Chief Scientist at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute, and leader of the Kidney Regeneration Laboratory in Melbourne, Australia. Melissa is a former President of the ISSCR and holds an honorary position as Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, University of Melbourne. Kim Jensen is Professor at the University of Copenhagen in Denmark and Deputy Director at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Center for Stem Cell Medicine. He is also a Scientific Advisory Board Member of the Lund Stem Cell Center and participated in the development of the recently released ISSCR standards document. HostMartin Pera, Editor-in-Chief, Stem Cell Reports and The Jackson Laboratory @martinperaJAXSupporting ContentOrganoids are not organs: Sources of variation and misinformation in organoid biologyAbout Stem Cell ReportsStem Cell Reports is the Open Access 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. @StemCellReportsAbout ISSCRWith more than 4,600 members from 75+ 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 CommunicationsJack Mosher, Scientific AdvisorVoice WorkBen Snitkoff
In this week's episode, we bring you a panel discussion on how the vaccine champions programme has empowered community leaders to advocate for COVID-19 vaccines in Australia, Vietnam, and Fiji. You will hear from three vaccination experts and leaders who are all involved in an innovative behavioural change programme known as Vaccine Champions, which was developed in Victoria, Australia and has recently been rolled out in Fiji and Vietnam.On the panel:Sr Litiana Volavola, National Program Manager for the Expanded Program on Immunization (EPI) and Supply Chain and Fiji COVID-19 Vaccination Team LeadProfessor Thu Anh Nguyen from the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research in VietnamProfessor Margie Danchin, Group Leader, Vaccine Uptake, Murdoch Children's Research InstituteIn this episode we discuss the results from the implementation of the vaccine champions programme in Australia and how it has been rolled out in Vietnam and Fiji, including: An overview of the vaccine champions programme and what it means to be a vaccine champion. The challenges and barriers to achieving high vaccine coverage in the community such as access and acceptance. Learnings from recent trainings in Vietnam and Fiji and how the programme is supporting community leaders to advocate for COVID-19 vaccines in their communities. We encourage you to join the conversation at @CentreHealthSec. You also access the paper Vaccine Champions Training Program: Empowering Community Leaders to Advocate for COVID-19 Vaccines here: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/10/11/1893
Dr Stacey ClearyCPAchieve, Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Honorary University of MelbournePresentation title: The experiences and perceptions of participation in daily life of adolescents and young adults with cerebral palsy: a scoping review
Professor Mimi Tang discusses allergies from the importance of gut health, to cooking allergy friendly meals and whether you can actually cure them for good. WANT MORE FROM MIMI? Find out more about the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and Taste.com.au book, Allergy Friendly Family Cookbook (Harper Collins, $39.99) here. For more on Mimi, see here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. On YouTube: Watch Body + Soul TV here. In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Allergies can often be confusing and to help make sense of it all, Professor Mimi Tang joins host Felicity Harley to chat about common types and the difference between allergies and food intolerances. WANT MORE FROM MIMI? To hear today's full interview, where she discusses how to optimize your gut health...search for Extra Healthy-ish wherever you get your pods. Find out more about the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and Taste.com.au book, Allergy Friendly Family Cookbook (Harper Collins, $39.99) here. For more on Mimi, see here. WANT MORE BODY + SOUL? Online: Head to bodyandsoul.com.au for your daily digital dose of health and wellness. On social: Via Instagram at @bodyandsoul_au or Facebook. Or, TikTok here. Got an idea for an episode? DM host Felicity Harley on Instagram @felicityharley. On YouTube: Watch Body + Soul TV here. In print: Each Sunday, grab Body+Soul inside The Sunday Telegraph (NSW), the Sunday Herald Sun (Victoria), The Sunday Mail (Queensland), Sunday Mail (SA) and Sunday Tasmanian (Tasmania). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Covid-19 pandemic changed a lot of things. It changed how we felt about being out in public, how we communicated online. But it also had an impact on things like how we care for those we love. The Murdoch Children's Research Institute led a study across 10 countries and over 600 babies to find out how safety measures during the pandemic impacted on birthing families. Murdoch Children's Group Leader, Neonatal Research Professor David Tingay reveals the surprising insights into the measures applied in most countries - and what we can learn from this experience should we face different pandemics in the future. The article published in the Lancet: thelancet.com/journals/eclinm/article/PIIS2589-5370(22)00551-X/fulltextSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
https://www.booktopia.com.au/brain-changer-felice-jacka/book/9781760556518.html https://foodandmoodcentre.com.au/ You feel how you eat. Professor Felice Jacka's love of food led her to question whether what we put in our mouths everyday affects more than our waistline. Felice set out on a journey of discovery to change the status quo and uncover the truth through rigorous science. Beginning her PhD in 2005, she examined the association between women's diets and their mental health, focusing on depression and anxiety. What Felice found fundamentally changes the way we think about mental and brain health, and the importance of the nutrition-mental health link. Brain Changer explains how and why we should consider our food as the basis of our mental and brain health throughout our lives. It includes a selection of recipes featuring ingredients beneficial to mental health. It also highlights the practical things we can do to help prevent mental health problems in the first place, and offers strategies for treating these problems if they do arise. This is not a diet book to help you on the weight scales. This is a guide to good habits to save your brain, improve the lives of future generations, and to optimise your mental and brain health at every stage of life. About the Author Professor Felice Jacka is director of the Food & Mood Centre at Deakin University in Australia, founder and president of the International Society for Nutritional Psychiatry Research, and immediate past-president of the Australian Alliance for the Prevention of Mental Disorders. She holds Honorary Principal Research Fellow appointments at the Centre for Adolescent Health, Murdoch Children's Research Centre, and the Black Dog Institute. Professor Jacka's current research focuses closely on the links between diet, gut health and mental and brain health. bestbookbits@gmail.com
Genevieve is best known in her role as National Head of PR and Talent Relations for News Corp Australia. She has also worked on a number of advisory boards including the Murdoch Children's Research Institute and Melbourne Press Club, as well as helping out at local sports clubs her children are involved with. Join us for this authentic and genuine conversation with this amazing mum as she shares her stories about her own life and her learnings along the way. We hope you enjoy this episode.
In this week's episode, Anneke Flinn chats to Dr Angela Morgan, Director of the National Health and Medical Research Council Centre for Research Excellence in Speech and Language,and Speech and Language group lead at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute. Angela speaks about the growing research in the area of speech genes, particularly in childhood speech sound disorder, and the implications of this research for speech pathologists. Please follow this link to access the Murdoch Children's Research Institute – Centre of Research and Excellence in Speech and Language website mentioned in the episode: https://www.geneticsofspeech.org.au/ Please follow this link to access the National Institutes of Health – gene reviews website: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20301295/ Speech Pathology Australia acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of lands, seas and waters throughout Australia, and pay respect to Elders past, present and future. We recognise that the health and social and emotional wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples are grounded in continued connection to culture, country, language and community, and acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded.
The Pasi Sahlberg conversation series is a 3-part series of urgent discussions about the Australian Education System.In this final episode of our three-part series, Pasi Sahlberg is joined by Professor Sharon Goldfeld, a paediatrician and director of the Royal Children's Hospital Centre for Community Child Health and theme director for Population Health at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute. Also joining the conversation, is Ann King, parent at Mosman High school and, giving a young person's perspective, year 12 Mosman high school captain, Will Osborne. The discussion was recorded live at the Sydney Opera House in 2022 and explores the question: “What might schools look like if health and wellbeing were considered one of the basics like numeracy and literacy?”.-Watch other talks on Stream. The streaming platform from the Sydney Opera House. Register for free now and start watching.Follow the Sydney Opera House on: Instagram, Twitter and Facebook. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We are proud to present the 2022 Annual Ruth Bishop Address.Professor Ruth Bishop AC led a team of researchers to the landmark discovery of rotavirus in 1973, a major breakthrough in tackling one of the most significant causes of infant mortality worldwide. The team's discovery kick-started the successful 30-year endeavour to develop a rotavirus vaccine.In 2019, the Indo-Pacific Centre for Health Security established an annual health security address, named in honour of the Australian scientist and microbiologist for her leadership and dedication to science and global health.On 22 November 2022, the Centre held an In Memoriam address presented by University of Melbourne's Professor Graeme Barnes and Professor Julie Bines following Ruth Bishop's passing earlier this year. Ruth's brother David Langford spoke on behalf of the family.We encourage you to reflect on this address at @CentreHealthSec on Twitter and Facebook.Reflections from the eventVale Ruth, a great scientist, inspiring mentor and leader, and wonderful human being.Jim Buttery, Murdoch Children's Research InstituteAs a fellow virologist, I am only too aware of the positive impact that Ruth made to our community. Not only the science, which has had an enormous global health impact, but also in her mentoring of young scientists and her ongoing legacy as a role model in our discipline. She will, and is, sorely missed amongst our community.Professor Paul Young, University of QueenslandThank you very much, I am very honoured to collaborate with the team and thank you so much Professor Bishop for her legacy and we are going continue her work with all Australian scientists, especially with Prof Julie Bines and team.Jarir At Thobari, Universitas Gadjah Madah
It is estimated that 35% of Australian families at any one time will be experiencing some behavioural sleep issues that will be affecting family well-being.Based on over two decades of research, the Sleep with Kip™ stories are a fun and friendly way to learn to manage common sleep problems in children. The Murdoch Children's Research Institute prides itself on generating and sharing evidence-based advice for baby and child sleep. In this series of 6 books, MCRI shares their knowledge about common sleep problems in children and how to manage them. The books have been created for the 3-8 year old age bracket with behavioural sleep issues (not physical sleep problems). In this podcast episode, I am chatting with Sam Holt from Sleep with Kip:Sam explains how the Sleep with Kip range of storybooks came about and the different sleep problems that they can help with;We discuss 3 main problems when it comes to kids' sleep:Kids who have trouble falling asleep;Kids that wake up at night and can't settle themselves back to sleep;Kids waking really early in the morning;Sam talks us through a couple of strategies including tips for kids who get up from bed multiple times in the evening asking for things (food, water, cuddles etc) and those who are early risers;Finally, Sam shares with us how we can access the books.Episode Links: Purchase the Sleep with Kip books here.Watch the series for free, with dynamic storytellers Tamala Shelton and Roby Favretto bringing the stories of Kip and their friends to life.
The first country-wide mass drug administration in the world for the treatment of scabies is happening in the Solomon Islands. The World Scabies Program is spearheading the mass drug administration (MDA) program with the Solomon Islands' Ministry of Health, which will deliver ivermectin to the whole population, with few exceptions. Joining me today from Australia to discuss scabies, the MDA and the situation in the Pacific is Sarah Andersson. Sarah is the Program Manager for the World Scabies Program, Murdoch Children's Research Institute in Victoria, Australia.
We're joined today by a professor from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute who have created the world's first scientifically backed bedtime books for kids. We're finding out exactly how they work and if they work! And we're talking quirks, and how to embrace your child's unique qualities.Make sure you join the chat on our Facebook group The Juggling Act, at facebook.com/groups/KidspotWorkingMums and find out more about the books at sleepwithkip.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The TGA has provisionally approved the use of Moderna for children aged six months to five years. This age group is the last to be protected with the vaccine - but what do we know about its safety and efficacy? Dr Daryl Cheng is a Consultant Paediatrician and the Medical Lead of Melbourne Vaccine Education Centre and Murdoch Children's Research Institute. He outlines what we know about the Moderna vaccine for the under 5s and why it will still be some time before we will be able to vaccinate our youngest kids.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week's guest, Daniel MacArthur, is the Director of the Centre for Population Genomics at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and Murdoch Children's Research Institute. Daniel and Patrick discuss the impact of large-scale genetic datasets on patient diagnosis and treating genetic subtypes of disease, the power of big data and consortiums to enable pioneering discoveries, and give advice for early career researchers thinking about the dichotomy between industry and academia.
This week's guest, Daniel MacArthur, is the Director of the Centre for Population Genomics at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and Murdoch Children's Research Institute. Daniel and Patrick discuss the impact of large-scale genetic datasets on patient diagnosis and treating genetic subtypes of disease, the power of big data and consortiums to enable pioneering discoveries, and give advice for early career researchers thinking about the dichotomy between industry and academia.
Not a day goes by that there isn't a headline about the overstretched health service and the struggling professionals within it. It isn't COVID that has created this situation. The pandemic was just the straw that broke the camel's back.At the RACP Congress in May, ENT surgeon Eric Levi explained why burnout should be considered not as a mental health condition but as an occupational disorder. And apart from the stressors of the job itself and the work relationships, the medical profession has a way of consuming one's personal life. Associate Professor Michelle Telfer talked about being hounded for two years by the conservative press over her work with young people struggling with their gender identity. And pain specialist Olivia Ong described how she'd been driven by an unhealthy professional identity until a traumatic spinal injury forced her to reconsider the meaning of self-care. Both physicians found the courage to take control of the situation and define their roles on their own terms.GuestsEric Levi FRACS (Royal Children's Hospital; St Vincent's Hospital; Ear, Nose and Throat Victoria)Associate Professor Michelle Telfer FRACP (Director Adolescent Medicine, Director Gender Service at Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne; Murdoch Children's Research Institute)Dr Olivia Ong FAFRM FFPMANZCA (Monash Health, Advance Healthcare)ProductionWritten and produced by Mic Cavazzini DPhil. Music licenced from Epidemic Sound includes ‘Into the Bone' by Taylor Crane, ‘Below the Horizon' and ‘Haunted Heart' by Dawn Dawn Dawn and ‘Exploring the Lake' by View Points. Photo image by Paul R. Giunta licenced through Getty Images. WellbeingDoctor's Health Advisory Service Helpline Aotearoa-NZ: 800 471 2654NSW/ACT: 02 9437 6552VIC: 03 9280 8712TAS: 03 9280 8712SA: 08 8366 0250NT: 08 8366 0250QLD: 07 3833 4352WA: 08 9321 3098LifelineAustralia: 13 11 14.Aotearoa-NZ: 0800 54 33 54 Converge International Aotearoa-NZ: 0800 666 367 Australia : 1300 687 327Subscribe to email alerts or search for ‘Pomegranate Health' in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Castbox, or any podcasting app. Fellows of the RACP can claim CPD credits for listening via MyCPD. For a transcript and further references please visit our website.
When it comes to discussions around how we give birth, women who have cesareans are not often included in the conversation. There remains an amount of judgment around the way we give birth. Some of those judgments come from an understanding of what is best for the baby. Now research from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute has found that one theory - that an increase in childhood allergy was linked to an increase in the rate of cesareans- has been disproved. Associate Professor Rachel Peters was the lead researcher on the project. She explains what they found and why this particular theory about cesareans has been proved wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Have you ever wondered about the role genetics play in a person being diagnosed with DLD? In this episode of The Talking DLD Podcast we're delving into the complex world of genetics with Professor Angela Morgan, a speech pathologist with more than 25 years experience who leads the Speech and Language group at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute plus the NHMRC Centre for Research Excellence in Speech and Language.
In this week's replay episode we review the important topic of anticoagulation of the Fontan patient. We speak with hematology researcher, Dr. Chantal Attard of The Murdoch Children's Research Institute of The University of Melbourne about a recent cross-sectional study comparing multiple factors in patients with Fontan circulation on aspirin vs. warfarin. What were the demonstrable differences in outcome? Are there ways to make the use of warfarin more safe? What about novel anticoagulants - what is their possible role and what evidence exists for their use in this setting? Dr. Attard provides many key 'takeaways' this week! doi: 10.1016/j.jtcvs.2020.12.102
In this episode of Talking Teaching, Professor Jim Watterston, Dean of the Melbourne Graduate School of Education (MGSE), explores the Mental Health in Primary Schools project (MHiPS) with Professor Frank Oberklaid OAM and Dr Georgia Dawson. The Murdoch Children's Research Institute's Centre for Community Child Health, as well as partners from the MGSE and the Victorian Department of Education are supporting this new project, which aims to address mental health problems in children before they enter adolescence. Providing support, education, and social and emotional learning skills in primary school may reduce the prevalence of mental health problems in high school and beyond.
Vol 216, Issue 5: 21 March 2022. Professor Fiona Kelly is Dean and Head of the La Trobe University Law School. Dr Ken Pang is a paediatrician with the Murdoch Children's Research Institute. They discuss Re: Imogen's impact on access to treatment for transgender youth in Australia, and the concept of Gillick competency in mature minors. This accompanies their coauthored Perspective at the MJA. With MJA news and online editor, Cate Swannell.
The phrase “reach for the stars” is said to come from a poem written by Virgil called the Aeneid. This Latin poem was written sometime between 29 and 19 BC. The simple meaning behind it was to “set your goals in life high in order to achieve success.” It's an inspiring quote. However, we often overlook the word “stars” and set our sights on one “big” North Star. We then design a single path to reach that goal and forget to appreciate the collection of stars we acquire along the way that make up our very own beautiful constellation. Our guest, Professor Sharon Goldfeld, is a pediatrician and public health physician at the Royal Children's Hospital's Centre for Community Child Health and Theme Director for Population Health at the Murdoch Children's Research institute, who shares her career journey and how she visualizes each of her accomplishments as stars she collected along the way to her North Star, building an amazing constellation of stars that fueled her career success. She explains how she harnessed the “burn” or “power” from each star to help her achieve her North Star. Visit https://www.iambeyondbarriers.com where you will find show notes and links to all the resources in this episode, including the best way to get in touch with Sharon. Highlights: [02:30] Sharon's journey and one key lesson learned [04:17] Gaining clarity on your career path [13:42] Overcoming doubt and seizing the opportunity [19:39] Work-life integration [25:32] The stars along the way towards your North Star [28:05] A great team is vital to success [31:53] Relationship-building is the most important skill [38:33] Being agile & pivoting during COVID [42:47] The importance of self-care [44:54] Sharon's parting words of wisdom Quotes: “Having a great team allows you to do more and allows your passion to fuel others.” – Sharon Goldfeld “Relationship building is the most important skill any of us can have.” - Sharon Goldfeld “When you are passionate about something, stoking that passion makes it burn more.” – Sharon Goldfeld About Sharon Goldfeld: Professor Sharon Goldfeld is a pediatrician and public health physician at the Royal Children's Hospital's Centre for Community Child Health and Theme Director for Population Health at the Murdoch Children's Research institute. She has a decade of experience in state government as senior policymaker in health and education, including holding the role of Principal Medical Advisor in the Victorian Department of Education and Training. Her unique career has seamlessly straddled research, policy and practice with her cross-sectoral approach ensuring her research is roust and of high policy and practice utility for greater translation success. Her research program focuses on addressing disadvantage and inequity though epidemiological studies, developing metrics to drive system change, and community based randomised controlled trials (RCT's) in both health and education to improve child development. As the COVID-19 pandemic deepens, Prof Goldfeld has led the effort at MCRI to leverage existing cohort studies to provide a unique understanding on how the pre-pandemic experiences of children and families shape risk and resilience for children during the COVID-19 pandemic, and in its aftermath. Sharon was recently awarded the inaugural Marles Medal for excellence in original research that led to outstanding achievement in research impact. Links: Website: https://www.mcri.edu.au/users/dr-sharon-goldfeld LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharon-goldfeld-2717b612/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/sharon_goldfeld
Join us as Dr Margie Danchin talks to us about balancing work life as a parent, raising healthy boys and about vaccination, health and impact of the global pandemic. Associate Professor Margie Danchin, an immunisation expert who is a Clinician Scientist at the Murdoch Children's Research Institute at The University of Melbourne and consultant paediatrician at The Royal Children's Hospital. Dr Margie is chair or a member of many Australian and international immunisation and advisory boards, including the Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) COVID-19 working group. This group provides advice to the Federal Minister for Health on the immunisation program for COVID-19 vaccines as they become available in Australia. Her interests include vaccine research and clinical work, vaccine hesitancy and the development of new approaches to addressing parents' concerns regarding immunisation. As well, she provides education about vaccines to nurses, GPs and parent, and her teaching focuses on understanding parents' attitudes and concerns about vaccinations, and how health care providers can address them. Beyond her work as a doctor, Dr Margie is a mum to four children, and appreciates that striking a balance between career and family life is challenging at the best of times.
28 million American children between the ages of 5 and 12 are lining up to get vaccinated against COVID-19, after health authorities there gave Pfizer's jab for kids emergency approval. In Australia, the health minister Greg Hunt says there'll be a little more of a wait, although he is indicating the first jabs could be administered to children by January. So what do we know about how COVID-19 affects children? And can the delay in vaccinating them be justified? Featured: Professor Fiona Russell, Paediatrician, infectious diseases epidemiologist and vaccinologist, University of Melbourne and Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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