Today’s guest on the Investing for Life podcast believes winning her battle with breast cancer saved her life in more ways than one. Esteemed academic leader Professor Catherine Bennett (BHSc, MAppEpid, PhD and GAICD) shares her remarkable story with host Douglas Isles.

Following a diverse and distinguished career in public health practice research, academic governance and teaching, Catherine now holds the role of Alfred Deakin Professor and Inaugural Chair in epidemiology at Deakin University. However, it hasn’t always been easy. Catherine lost both parents at a young age, suffered from poor health throughout university, and was ultimately diagnosed with breast cancer.

Her intertwining personal and professional journeys now provide her with a rare combination of resilience, expertise and perspective that – at this time in history – has never been more important.

"The pandemic is a terrible situation for the world. But one where everything I have worked on over time comes together, in a way. Epidemiology, transmission, communication, analytics - I'm grateful I can now draw on them.

"It comes down to how you respond to the challenges. That is the mark of the epidemiologist."



Tune in to this episode to hear more about Catherine’s:
Approach to her career, with a renewed value placed upon work-life balance, and her commitment to modelling this for her team;
Insightful reflections on her experience of the pandemic as a frontline epidemiologist – from preparation to the manifestation of a COVID reality;
Expert analysis on Australia's COVID response; and 
Perspective on how personal setbacks have equipped her with a rare professional skillset needed in today’s world.





Investing for Life is hosted by Douglas Isles, Platinum Asset Management.

Disclaimer: Issued by Platinum Investment Management Limited ABN 25 063 565 006, AFSL 221935. This information is general in nature and does not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. You should consider your own financial position, objectives and requirements and seek professional financial advice before making any financial decisions.

Today’s guest on the Investing for Life podcast believes winning her battle with breast cancer saved her life in more ways than one. Esteemed academic leader Professor Catherine Bennett (BHSc, MAppEpid, PhD and GAICD) shares her remarkable story with host Douglas Isles.
Following a diverse and distinguished career in public health practice research, academic governance and teaching, Catherine now holds the role of Alfred Deakin Professor and Inaugural Chair in epidemiology at Deakin University. However, it hasn’t always been easy. Catherine lost both parents at a young age, suffered from poor health throughout university, and was ultimately diagnosed with breast cancer.
Her intertwining personal and professional journeys now provide her with a rare combination of resilience, expertise and perspective that – at this time in history – has never been more important.
"The pandemic is a terrible situation for the world. But one where everything I have worked on over time comes together, in a way. Epidemiology, transmission, communication, analytics - I'm grateful I can now draw on them.
"It comes down to how you respond to the challenges. That is the mark of the epidemiologist."
 
Tune in to this episode to hear more about Catherine’s:
<ul>
<li>Approach to her career, with a renewed value placed upon work-life balance, and her commitment to modelling this for her team;</li>
<li>Insightful reflections on her experience of the pandemic as a frontline epidemiologist – from preparation to the manifestation of a COVID reality;</li>
<li>Expert analysis on Australia's COVID response; and </li>
<li>Perspective on how personal setbacks have equipped her with a rare professional skillset needed in today’s world.</li>
</ul>
 
 
Investing for Life is hosted by Douglas Isles, Platinum Asset Management. Disclaimer: Issued by Platinum Investment Management Limited ABN 25 063 565 006, AFSL 221935. This information is general in nature and does not take into account your specific needs or circumstances. You should consider your own financial position, objectives and requirements and seek professional financial advice before making any financial decisions.

Your life is your biggest investment. How much better could it be if you took a long-term view, if you avoided the crowd, or if your setbacks motivated your success stories? You can’t predict your future, but you can learn from others. This is the Investing for Life podcast, where we apply proven investment principles to the lives of successful businesspeople, to help you get the best returns on yours. Join Platinum Asset Management’s Douglas Isles for conversations with leaders who’ve followed their own paths to finding a richer future. 

Your life is your biggest investment. How much better could it be if you took a long-term view, if you avoided the crowd, or if your setbacks motivated your success stories? You can&rsquo;t predict your future, but you can learn from others. This is the Investing for Life podcast, where we apply proven investment principles to the lives of successful businesspeople, to help you get the best returns on yours. Join Platinum Asset Management&rsquo;s Douglas Isles for conversations with leaders who&rsquo;ve followed their own paths to finding a richer future.&nbsp;

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