Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, remain the leading cause of death worldwide, however knowing more can make a big difference. For World Stroke Awareness Day this bitesize episode features Menglu, a researcher in Stroke, and Mabel, a courageous stroke survivor. Mabel shares her personal transformation post-stroke, shedding light on crucial insights for all. Both Mabel and Menglu play vital roles in the Brain Health team, striving to enhance the understanding and treatment of stroke worldwide.

Read more https://www.georgeinstitute.org.au/projects/brain-health-program

Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke, remain the leading cause of death worldwide, however knowing more can make a big difference. For World Stroke Awareness Day this bitesize episode features Menglu, a researcher in Stroke, and Mabel, a courageous stroke survivor. Mabel shares her personal transformation post-stroke, shedding light on crucial insights for all. Both Mabel and Menglu play vital roles in the Brain Health team, striving to enhance the understanding and treatment of stroke worldwide.
Read more <a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org.au/projects/brain-health-program" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.georgeinstitute.org.au/projects/brain-health-program&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1730197277097000&amp;usg=AOvVaw32NwzXkAHKL4-NnXXqVuMa">https://www.georgeinstitute.org.au/projects/brain-health-program</a>

What can we do differently? Learning to live again after stroke - insights for research and individuals

While we know that eating too much salt is bad for our health, many are unaware it’s a leading cause of high blood pressure. But changing habits - and the food supply - can be challenging. What if we could switch the salt to a substitute with lower sodium and additional benefits?


In this episode we discuss a novel approach to reducing blood pressure. Featuring Alta Schutte, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the UNSW Sydney and The George Institute for Global Health and Bruce Neal, Executive Director of the George Institute for Global Health, and Professor of Medicine at UNSW Sydney. Bruce is a UK trained physician with over 25 years’ experience in clinical research with a focus on high blood pressure and salt.

While we know that eating too much salt is bad for our health, many are unaware it’s a leading cause of high blood pressure. But changing habits - and the food supply - can be challenging. What if we could switch the salt to a substitute with lower sodium and additional benefits?
 In this episode we discuss a novel approach to reducing blood pressure. Featuring Alta Schutte, Professor of Cardiovascular Medicine at the UNSW Sydney and The George Institute for Global Health and Bruce Neal, Executive Director of the George Institute for Global Health, and Professor of Medicine at UNSW Sydney. Bruce is a UK trained physician with over 25 years’ experience in clinical research with a focus on high blood pressure and salt.

What if we could switch the salt to reduce blood pressure? - Bitesize

The climate is changing, and this is affecting our environment, how we live, work, what we eat, and ultimately our health. This is particularly the case for people in vulnerable communities. For World Environment Day, in this bitesize episode of The Scan we discuss the environment health nexus with two speakers, about work in India.
Research Manager Sarah Iqbal speaks with Mr Gangaram Paikra, a local leader, activist and one of the founder members of Chaupal, a community-led initiative focusing on the right to food working with marginalised and poor communities. Sarah also speaks with Dr. Sahiba Kohli, a Research Fellow at NIHR Global Health Research Center for Non-Communicable Diseases and Environmental Change.

Read more about the Center here.

The climate is changing, and this is affecting our environment, how we live, work, what we eat, and ultimately our health. This is particularly the case for people in vulnerable communities. For World Environment Day, in this bitesize episode of The Scan we discuss the environment health nexus with two speakers, about work in India. Research Manager Sarah Iqbal speaks with Mr Gangaram Paikra, a local leader, activist and one of the founder members of Chaupal, a community-led initiative focusing on the right to food working with marginalised and poor communities. Sarah also speaks with Dr. Sahiba Kohli, a Research Fellow at NIHR Global Health Research Center for Non-Communicable Diseases and Environmental Change.
Read more about the Center <a href="https://ghrcentre-ncdec.nihr.ac.uk/">here</a>.

As the climate changes, how can we protect our food systems and our health?

In this episode of The Scan we speak with Yakubu, a Research Fellow with the Guunu-maana (Heal) Aboriginal & Torres Strait Research Program and co-Lead of The George Institute’s Ubuntu Initiative. Yakubu tells us about the philosophy of the initiative, programs underway, and how he hopes to connect and grow engagement with researchers and institutions in Africa in a sustainable and people-centred way.

Read more about the Ubuntu Initiative here. 
Connect with Yakubu on X @mallamyaks1016 or send an email to kyakubu@georgeinstitute.org.au

In this episode of The Scan we speak with <a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org/people/kenneth-yakubu" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.georgeinstitute.org/people/kenneth-yakubu&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1708149120186000&amp;usg=AOvVaw1Ahl5yaK0I-hcTJKuh6Utm">Yakubu</a>, a Research Fellow with the Guunu-maana (Heal) Aboriginal &amp; Torres Strait Research Program and co-Lead of The George Institute’s Ubuntu Initiative. Yakubu tells us about the philosophy of the initiative, programs underway, and how he hopes to connect and grow engagement with researchers and institutions in Africa in a sustainable and people-centred way.
Read more about the Ubuntu Initiative <a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org/profiles/blog-key-reflections-from-the-tea-with-africa-session-on-clinical-trials-are-global-trials" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.georgeinstitute.org/profiles/blog-key-reflections-from-the-tea-with-africa-session-on-clinical-trials-are-global-trials&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1708149120186000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0zHwVcqM9z-aC-kNw4ife_">here</a>. Connect with Yakubu on X @mallamyaks1016 or send an email to <a href="mailto:kyakubu@georgeinstitute.org.au">kyakubu@georgeinstitute.org.au</a>

Why does embracing Ubuntu matter for authentic research partnerships? - Bitesize

Waste workers-otherwise known as sanitation workers-are often made invisible due to informal work arrangements. In India, as in other parts of the world, sanitation workers tend to be from the oppressed and marginalized communities with little access to healthcare and quality health services. This despite, their work being highly important to society and exposing them to various occupational hazards.

In this episode of The Scan we speak with Partho Mukherjee, a Research Assistant focusing on health systems at The George Institute. Partho is working on Arise, a collaboration across low- and middle-income countries, aiming to improve accountability and governance mechanisms towards marginalized communities living in urban informal spaces.

Read more about Arise here.

Waste workers-otherwise known as sanitation workers-are often made invisible due to informal work arrangements. In India, as in other parts of the world, sanitation workers tend to be from the oppressed and marginalized communities with little access to healthcare and quality health services. This despite, their work being highly important to society and exposing them to various occupational hazards.
In this episode of The Scan we speak with Partho Mukherjee, a Research Assistant focusing on health systems at The George Institute. Partho is working on Arise, a collaboration across low- and middle-income countries, aiming to improve accountability and governance mechanisms towards marginalized communities living in urban informal spaces.
Read more about Arise <a href="https://www.ariseconsortium.org/">here</a>.

Arise Improving conditions for ‘invisible’ workers in India - Bitesize

Psychedelic drugs, like psilocybin and MDMA, have captivated global interest for their potential in treating mental health disorders. While Australia has become the first country in the world to permit the prescription of these drugs, their efficacy is unconfirmed and access to these potentially transformative treatments is limited.

Dr Dilara Bahceci is a neuroscientist who specialises in the therapeutic potential of these psychoactive drugs. In this bitesize episode of the Scan, Dilara emphasizes the pressing need to innovate mental health treatments and champions equitable access. Tune in to explore the evolving research landscape and exciting prospects ahead.

Psychedelic drugs, like psilocybin and MDMA, have captivated global interest for their potential in treating mental health disorders. While Australia has become the first country in the world to permit the prescription of these drugs, their efficacy is unconfirmed and access to these potentially transformative treatments is limited.
Dr Dilara Bahceci is a neuroscientist who specialises in the therapeutic potential of these psychoactive drugs. In this bitesize episode of the Scan, Dilara emphasizes the pressing need to innovate mental health treatments and champions equitable access. Tune in to explore the evolving research landscape and exciting prospects ahead.

How are psychedelic drugs being used to treat mental illness and why is Australia a world leader in this space? - Bitesize

It's a condition which, for many, is yet to be diagnosed. It affects one in ten people and has severe impacts on someone's quality of life. Anthony Sunjaya is a medical doctor and doctoral researcher at The George Institute for Global Health who researches this condition -- breathlessness – and is exploring innovative ways to diagnose and treat it.

It's a condition which, for many, is yet to be diagnosed. It affects one in ten people and has severe impacts on someone's quality of life. Anthony Sunjaya is a medical doctor and doctoral researcher at The George Institute for Global Health who researches this condition -- breathlessness – and is exploring innovative ways to diagnose and treat it.

Breathlessness - how can we improve diagnosis and treatment - Bitesize

Managing work-life balance, family and career are key challenges that disproportionately affect women and often, and influence choices about the work they do and the path for their careers. 
In this episode of The Scan, researchers Ming and Viola share their experiences of life as clinicians, researchers, and mothers. They discuss the challenges of juggling different roles within their lives, as well as the joys of each and strategies for managing all three.

Managing work-life balance, family and career are key challenges that disproportionately affect women and often, and influence choices about the work they do and the path for their careers. In this episode of The Scan, researchers Ming and Viola share their experiences of life as clinicians, researchers, and mothers. They discuss the challenges of juggling different roles within their lives, as well as the joys of each and strategies for managing all three.

Sharing experiences: combining research, clinical work and parenting

Highlights from a special ‘Tea with Africa’ webinar, held for Word Kidney Day. The topic discussed is 'Chronic Kidney Disease in Africa: Lived experiences and opportunities for improving systems of care'.

It features a first-hand account of people living with chronic kidney disease in Zimbabwe, current efforts to improve the quality of life of people living with CKD in Africa, and identifies further opportunities for improving systems of care.
‘Life as a patient with chronic kidney disease in Zimbabwe’,  Mr Sibanda, is a member of the Kidney Association of Zimbabwe and suffers from chronic kidney failure 
‘Chronic kidney disease challenges, responses and opportunities in Zimbabwe’, Dr. Rumbidzai Dahwa, Head of the Renal department at Sally Mugabe hospital and Lecturer in the Department of Medicine at the University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences
‘CKD-Africa collaboration:  Experiences and opportunities for researching chronic kidney disease in Africa’, Dr Cindy George, Chair CKD-Africa and Senior Scientist at the South African Medical Research Council

For further information and a full recording of the event click here.

Highlights from a special ‘Tea with Africa’ webinar, held for Word Kidney Day. The topic discussed is 'Chronic Kidney Disease in Africa: Lived experiences and opportunities for improving systems of care'.
It features a first-hand account of people living with chronic kidney disease in Zimbabwe, current efforts to improve the quality of life of people living with CKD in Africa, and identifies further opportunities for improving systems of care.
<ul>
<li>‘Life as a patient with chronic kidney disease in Zimbabwe’,  Mr Sibanda, is a member of the Kidney Association of Zimbabwe and suffers from chronic kidney failure </li>
<li>‘Chronic kidney disease challenges, responses and opportunities in Zimbabwe’, Dr. Rumbidzai Dahwa, Head of the Renal department at Sally Mugabe hospital and Lecturer in the Department of Medicine at the University of Zimbabwe College of Health Sciences</li>
<li>‘CKD-Africa collaboration:  Experiences and opportunities for researching chronic kidney disease in Africa’, Dr Cindy George, Chair CKD-Africa and Senior Scientist at the South African Medical Research Council</li>
</ul>
For further information and a full recording of the event click <a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org/events/tea-with-africa-chronic-kidney-disease-in-africa-lived-experiences-and-opportunities-for">here</a>.

Chronic Kidney Disease in Africa: Lived experiences and opportunities for improving systems of care

In this episode of The Scan’s World’s Collide Series, Seye and Jaime discuss what it means to ‘go viral’ and the role social media has in increasing impact of work; they talk about rejection and being brave, and explore the pros/cons of various processes for different journals. Also announcing Jaime’s new position!’
About the series: The Scan ‘Worlds Collide’ feature two well-known global health researchers from different parts of the globe, Jaime Miranda, from Peru, and Seye Abimbola, from Nigeria. Each wears a variety of ‘hats’, holding a number of positions, in different countries. Featuring unstructured conversations as they reflect on daily interactions it offers illuminating insight on navigating work and cultural perspectives. It offers the audience an intimate setting as they share their experiences with each other – and us!

In this episode of The Scan’s World’s Collide Series, Seye and Jaime discuss what it means to ‘go viral’ and the role social media has in increasing impact of work; they talk about rejection and being brave, and explore the pros/cons of various processes for different journals. Also announcing Jaime’s new position!’ About the series: The Scan ‘Worlds Collide’ feature two well-known global health researchers from different parts of the globe, Jaime Miranda, from Peru, and Seye Abimbola, from Nigeria. Each wears a variety of ‘hats’, holding a number of positions, in different countries. Featuring unstructured conversations as they reflect on daily interactions it offers illuminating insight on navigating work and cultural perspectives. It offers the audience an intimate setting as they share their experiences with each other – and us!

Worlds Collide: What does it mean to 'go viral'?

The Scan podcast from The George Institute for Global Health explores the latest research, emerging evidence, and crucial progress towards developing practical approaches towards better treatments, better care and healthier societies globally.
If you’re a medical professional, work in research, or are just passionate about global health, then this is the podcast for you.

For more, find us on social media with #TheScanPodcast 
Know more about The George Institute for Global health.

The Scan podcast from The George Institute for Global Health explores the latest research, emerging evidence, and crucial progress towards developing practical approaches towards better treatments, better care and healthier societies globally. If you&rsquo;re a medical professional, work in research, or are just passionate about global health, then this is the podcast for you. For more, find us on social media with #TheScanPodcast&nbsp; Know more about <a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org/what-we-do">The George Institute for Global health</a>.

The Scan

The Scan podcast from The George Institute for Global Health explores the latest research, emerging evidence, and crucial progress towards improving health all over the world.
If you’re a medical professional, work in research, or are just passionate about global health and how science can improve people’s lives, then this is the podcast for you.

For more, find us on social media with #TheScanPodcast 

The Scan podcast from The George Institute for Global Health explores the latest research, emerging evidence, and crucial progress towards improving health all over the world. If you&rsquo;re a medical professional, work in research, or are just passionate about global health and how science can improve people&rsquo;s lives, then this is the podcast for you. For more, find us on social media with <a href="https://twitter.com/search?q=%23TheScanPodcast&amp;src=typed_query">#TheScanPodcast&nbsp;</a>

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