Med Tech Talks Podcast
Robert Klupacs, CEO of the Bionics Institute, a world leader in medical device development, talks to leaders, investors, researchers and entrepreneurs in the med tech industry. He delves into their story, who and what motivated them along the way, and their advice to those following a similar path. He also explores the concept of innovation, and what it will take to improve the translation of innovation into commercialisation to change the lives of people living with challenging medical conditions.
Med Tech Talks Podcast
Taking affirmative action to achieve equity in science with Professor Anne Kelso AO
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Bionics Institute
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Season 1
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Episode 21
In the latest episode of Med Tech Talks, Robert Klupacs is joined by Professor Anne Kelso AO, CEO of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).
At NHMRC, Anne’s key focus areas have been the restructure of the organisation’s grant program, developments in NHMRC’s peer review processes, and progressing initiatives to improve gender equity in health and medical research.
This year, Anne will be stepping down as CEO of NHMRC after eight years. .
In this episode, you will hear about:
- The role of the NHMRC in the Australian research ecosystem.
- Professor Kelso discussing some of the highlights of her career and the lessons she has learnt.
- Some of the mentors she has had on her journey, including legendary Australian scientists Professor Sir Gustav Nossal AC and the late Professor Donald Metcalf AC.
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Updated version 05/08/22
