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>

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

Here you can catch recordings of events on a variety of topics, featuring experts from around the world.
All events are organised by The George Institute for Global Health.

The George Institute is a leading independent global health and medical research institute with major centres in Australia, China, India and the UK, and an international network of experts and collaborators.

Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide, particularly those living in disadvantaged circumstances, by challenging the status quo and using innovative approaches to prevent and treat non-communicable diseases and injury. 

https://www.georgeinstitute.org/who-we-are

Here you can catch recordings of events on a variety of topics, featuring experts from around the world. All events are organised by The George Institute for Global Health.
The George Institute is a leading independent global health and medical research institute with major centres in Australia, China, India and the UK, and an international network of experts and collaborators.
Our mission is to improve the health of millions of people worldwide, particularly those living in disadvantaged circumstances, by challenging the status quo and using innovative approaches to prevent and treat non-communicable diseases and injury. 
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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>

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

In this episode, Yakubu speaks with Dr Wale Salami about transforming clinical trials to better serve African communities. Together, they unpack the persistent gaps between how trials are designed and the diverse genetic, cultural, and social realities across the continent.

Dr Salami shares why meaningful change requires intentional involvement of African scientists and communities from the earliest stages of research—not just at implementation. He highlights the importance of local leadership, sustained capacity building, and stronger government support to ensure clinical trials are relevant, trusted, and impactful.

This conversation is a powerful call to action to rethink how clinical research is designed and led, with equity, ownership, and context at its core.

About the series, ‘Ubuntu Reflections: Unpacking the everyday dynamics of building equitable partnerships’

Equitable research partnerships are central to advancing academic global health, particularly to break the power hierarchies, strengthening local capacities and engaging communities in a meaningful manner. However, very little is known about the practical experiences and challenges of navigating and implementing the recommendations provided in the literature (in the form of dos and don’ts) in everyday engagement towards building and strengthening global health partnerships. 

In this series, we attempt to extend the conversation through discussing practical experiences, examples and learnings from experts based in different regions, and unpack these less talked about layers of building equitable partnerships on an everyday basis, what does it entail, the challenges encountered, and tools used to navigate these challenges. 

This series builds on our existing work at the Ubuntu Initiative

In this episode, Yakubu speaks with Dr Wale Salami about transforming clinical trials to better serve African communities. Together, they unpack the persistent gaps between how trials are designed and the diverse genetic, cultural, and social realities across the continent.
Dr Salami shares why meaningful change requires intentional involvement of African scientists and communities from the earliest stages of research&mdash;not just at implementation. He highlights the importance of local leadership, sustained capacity building, and stronger government support to ensure clinical trials are relevant, trusted, and impactful.
This conversation is a powerful call to action to rethink how clinical research is designed and led, with equity, ownership, and context at its core.
About the series,&nbsp;&lsquo;Ubuntu Reflections: Unpacking the everyday dynamics of building equitable partnerships&rsquo;
Equitable research partnerships are central to advancing academic global health, particularly to break the power hierarchies, strengthening local capacities and engaging communities in a meaningful manner. However, very little is known about the practical experiences and challenges of navigating and implementing the recommendations provided in the literature (in the form of dos and don&rsquo;ts) in everyday engagement towards building and strengthening global health partnerships.&nbsp;
In this series, we attempt to extend the conversation through discussing practical experiences, examples and learnings from experts based in different regions, and unpack these less talked about layers of building equitable partnerships on an everyday basis, what does it entail, the challenges encountered, and tools used to navigate these challenges.&nbsp;
This series builds on our existing work at&nbsp;<a href="https://www.georgeinstitute.org/our-research/areas/ubuntu-initiative" data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.georgeinstitute.org/our-research/areas/ubuntu-initiative&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1781963113392000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0kUonTD5MCaHnA_oBQpZAu">the Ubuntu Initiative</a>

Reimagining Clinical Trials in Africa: From Design to Ownership

This bitesize episode features Dr Elisa Pineda, a researcher working at the forefront of nutrition and chronic disease prevention. Elisa shares new insights into how simple dietary changes—like swapping regular salt for potassium‑enriched salt—could significantly reduce high blood pressure and the risk of heart disease. She discusses why this work matters, what communities are telling researchers, and how governments and the food industry can help make healthier choices easier and more accessible for everyone.

This bitesize episode features Dr Elisa Pineda, a researcher working at the forefront of nutrition and chronic disease prevention. Elisa shares new insights into how simple dietary changes&mdash;like swapping regular salt for potassium‑enriched salt&mdash;could significantly reduce high blood pressure and the risk of heart disease. She discusses why this work matters, what communities are telling researchers, and how governments and the food industry can help make healthier choices easier and more accessible for everyone.

Salt, Potassium, and Prevention: A New Approach to Heart Health

This bitesize episode features Gabriela Cipriano Flores, a public health researcher exploring how extreme heat affects pregnant women in India. Gabby shares the story behind the Heat in Pregnancy study, the groundbreaking cohort research underway across three climate‑diverse regions, and what the team hopes to uncover about heat exposure, pregnancy outcomes and future policy implications. She also reflects on her journey as part of the Emerging Thought Leaders program, and how translating evidence into meaningful, real‑world impact drives her work.

This bitesize episode features Gabriela Cipriano Flores, a public health researcher exploring how extreme heat affects pregnant women in India. Gabby shares the story behind the Heat in Pregnancy study, the groundbreaking cohort research underway across three climate‑diverse regions, and what the team hopes to uncover about heat exposure, pregnancy outcomes and future policy implications. She also reflects on her journey as part of the Emerging Thought Leaders program, and how translating evidence into meaningful, real‑world impact drives her work.

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

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