Episodes 35
Avg. Duration 29m
Activity Highly Active
Since Sep 2022
Latest Episode Feb 2026

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About This Podcast

Official podcast of the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI). Health and medical research impacts all of our lives, helping us live longer, healthier and happier, but who are the scientists working tirelessly to change the world and what makes them tick? A Window On SAHMRI takes you behind the science to meet the incredible people driving world-leading research at SAHMRI. Hosted by journalist and award-winning podcaster, Callum MacPherson.

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Recent Episodes

S35 Honing the Immune System to Fight Cancer | Dr Stephen Blake

Feb 03, 2026 21m

Dr Stephen Blake is an immunologist specialising in cancer immunology and immunotherapy at SAHMRI, where he focuses on understanding how the immune system and the gut microbiome influence cancer…

Bridging Research and Real Impact | Tom Symonds

Nov 17, 2025 30m

Tom Symonds is the Executive Director of Health Translation SA (HTSA), leading the work of connecting SAHMRI, the state's universities, hospitals and government to turn research into real-world…

Finding the Story in Science | Dr Ben Lewis

Oct 02, 2025 30m

Dr Ben Lewis has a PhD in skin cancer biology and molecular pharmacology but discovered along the way that he loved talking about science more than doing it. His curiosity and creativity has taken…

Breaking New Ground in Blood Cancer | Dr Ilaria Pagani

Sep 01, 2025 33m

Dr Ilaria Pagani is a cancer researcher hailing from Corteno Golgi, a small town in beautiful Northern Italy. She migrated to Australia a decade ago in pursuit of her career and has become a key…

Advancing Aboriginal Health Research | Associate Professor Kim Morey & Professor Odette Pearson

Jul 07, 2025 51m

Professor Odette Pearson and Associate Professor Kim Morey are trailblazers in Aboriginal health research and Co-Leads of the Wardliparingga Aboriginal Health Equity Theme at SAHMRI.Prof Pearson is a…

Decoding the Brain | Cade Christensen & Dr Inushi De Silva

Jun 03, 2025 31m

Cade Christensen's career got off to a uniquely exhilarating start, with the California-native working as a Special Operations Intelligence Officer in the U.S Air Force, before moving across the…

At the Heart of It | Professor Peter Psaltis

May 06, 2025 39m

Professor Peter Psaltis is a leading cardiologist, SAHMRI’s Deputy Director and Co-Lead of the Lifelong Health theme, where he’s driving research to better detect, prevent and treat Australia’s…

Public Health Pioneer | Professor Caroline Miller

Apr 07, 2025 31m

Professor Caroline Miller is a behavioural scientist and long-time champion of disease prevention, leading the charge at SAHMRI’s Health Policy Centre. She also serves as SAHMRI’s Chief Operating…

The Quiet Achievers Powering Patient Care | Chady Barkil & Dr Ed Robins

Mar 05, 2025 35m

Ever had a PET scan? Well, it wouldn't have been possible without the use of radiopharmaceuticals, unique agents engineered to detect and treat disease. Chady Barkil, Director of SAHMRI’s Molecular…

Curing Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia | Professor Tim Hughes

Feb 03, 2025 28m

Professor Tim Hughes is an internationally renowned haematologist and cancer researcher. He's led many key global and national trials throughout his extensive career, perhaps most notably being…

Leading SAHMRI's Next Chapter | Professor Maria Makrides

Dec 03, 2024 36m

Having led a highly impactful career in nutrition research and headed the SAHMRI Women and Kids theme for many years, Professor Maria Makrides took the helm as SAHMRI's Executive Director in 2023.…

I Owe My Life to Cancer Research | Joanne Dart & Professor David Yeung

Sep 30, 2024 32m

SAHMRI employee and leukaemia survivor, Joanne Dart, sits down with her treating physician and SAHMRI colleague, Professor David Yeung to share her inspiring story. There were no warning signs…

A Career in Children's Cancer | Professor Deb White

Sep 02, 2024 28m

Professor Deb White is the Precision Cancer Medicine Theme Leader at SAHMRI and a renowned veteran of blood cancer research. Leukaemia is the most common childhood cancer and Deb has dedicated much…

On the PhD Path | Joyce Mugabushaka

Jul 31, 2024 32m

Joyce Mugabushaka is a first-generation Australian whose family fled civil conflict in the Congo in the mid 90’s, eventually settling in Adelaide. It was watching science themed kids TV shows that…

Working For Community | Matthew Kemsley

Jun 30, 2024 31m

Matthew Kemsley is a Yamatji Malgana man whose family comes from Shark Bay, Western Australia. Matthew's grandfather was a member of the stolen generation, and Matthew himself was raised on the…

Making Moves in Myeloma | Dr Krzysztof Mrozik

Jun 03, 2024 35m

Treatment side effects and disease relapse make myeloma one the most challenging forms of cancer to manage, reducing quality of life and overall survival. Dr Krzysztof Mrozik has made it his mission…

Hope for Heart Health | Associate Professor Christina Bursill

Apr 30, 2024 34m

A/Prof Christina Bursill is a vascular biologist and Co-director of SAHMRI's Vascular Research Centre. Her career is dedicated to the detection, prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.…

Confronting Chronic Pain | Professor Stuart Brierley

Apr 01, 2024 31m

Chronic pain limits the lives of around three and half million Australians and forces 40% into early retirement. Conditions like inflammatory bowel disease (IBS) and endometriosis can severely…

Studying the Cells That Make Us | Dr Julian Carosi

Feb 29, 2024 27m

Dr Julian Carosi is an early-career researcher within Lysosomal Health in Ageing at SAHMRI. Julian’s research focuses on autophagy, a waste disposal system that helps repair cellular damage and…

S3E16 Beating Blood Cancer | Dr Dan Thomas

Jan 31, 2024 28m

Dr Dan Thomas is the leader of SAHMRI's Blood Cancer Program. Dr Thomas is both a clinical haematologist and pathologist whose goals in research are to develop new drugs for the treatment of rare…

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