Best Reimagining Defence Podcasts (2025)

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Fast, Fearless and Future - Showcasing Research Excellence for Queensland Health 42:53

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Queensland Health is one of the largest employers in the state with some 130,000 full-time employees, geographically dispersed with 16 hospitals and health services across the country. The Office of Research and Innovation (ORI) hosts the ‘Queensland Health Research Excellence Showcase’ to celebrate how translating research into practice is advanci…

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Laronix Breakthrough Smart Wearable Voicebox is Changing Lives 39:50

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Medical device innovator Laronix aims to give people who have had their larynx removed due to laryngeal cancer, their voice back. And not a robotic voice, but a natural sounding voice for both men and women where even laughing and singing is possible. The pioneering company has worked with speech pathologists and surgeons around the world to develo…

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Southern India: Backbone Of Our China+1 33:40

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In this episode of 'Transforming India: the Road to 2047', a podcast presented by Mint in partnership with JSA Advocates & Solicitors, hosted by Anil Padmanabhan, we delve into the global shift of diversifying manufacturing and supply chains away from China, known as the China Plus One strategy. Our experts, Varun Sriram and Vinod Kumar, partners a…

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Nurturing your Clinical Innovation with AUSCEP 17:01

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In a special series dedicated to the Australian Clinical Entrepreneur Program (AUSCEP) we introduce you to some of the passionate health professionals taking part in this 12-month program to develop their innovative ideas into products and enterprises. Ibrahim Samaan is a senior physiotherapist and Managing Director of Purifas, an award-winning com…

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Nurturing your Clinical Innovation with AUSCEP 18:57

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In a special series dedicated to the Australian Clinical Entrepreneur Program (AUSCEP) we introduce you to some of the passionate health professionals taking part in this 12-month program to develop their innovative ideas into products and enterprises. Dr Monica Hadges is a Clinical Educator and Mental Health Therapist and founder of Mi Team Mental…

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Nurturing your Clinical Innovation with AUSCEP 21:54

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In a special series dedicated to the Australian Clinical Entrepreneur Program (AUSCEP) we introduce you to some of the passionate health professionals taking part in this 12-month program to develop their innovative ideas into products and enterprises. Dr Yagiz Aksoy is a Resident Doctor at Royal North Shore Hospital in Sydney and co-founder and Di…

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Nurturing your Clinical Innovation with AUSCEP 15:34

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In a special series dedicated to the Australian Clinical Entrepreneur Program (AUSCEP) we introduce you to some of the passionate health professionals taking part in this 12-month program to develop their innovative ideas into products and enterprises. Elleesha King is a registered nurse and ambulance paramedic, and founder of Pulsatile Innovations…

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Enabling Make in India 37:18

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In this episode of 'Transforming India: the Road to 2047', a podcast presented by Mint in partnership with JSA Advocates & Solicitors, host Anil Padmanabhan discusses India's potential to become a global manufacturing hub. With guest experts Shivpriya Nanda and Trisheet Chatterjee, Partners at JSA, the episode delves into India's ambitious plans, p…

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Profile Media: Telling Your Start-Up Story 36:38

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From scientific breakthrough to compelling headline - how do medtech and biotech start-ups developing new medical products tell their stories to attract investors, partners and public attention? Profile Media hosted a development workshop for a group of medtech startups through MTPConnect’s Clinical Translation and Commercialisation Medtech acceler…

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Moving India Faster 51:10

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Join host Anil Padmanabhan in this insightful episode of Moving India Faster on Transforming India: the Road to 2047, a podcast presented by Mint in partnership with JSA Advocates & Solicitors. This episode delves into India's ambitious plans to revolutionize its transportation network by 2035. With India's aviation market set to become the largest…

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FDA to Z of Getting Your Product to the US 33:40

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Jeff Gibbs is a Director at Hyman Phelps and McNamara – the largest law firm specialising in FDA issues, based in Washington DC. With four decades of FDA expertise he delivers crucial insights for medical technology companies aiming to crack the US market. Peaking to the podcast during his national tour for the MTPConnect seminar series, this US-ba…

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Tap into Medical Alley’s Academy Training 22:43

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Medical Alley is a powerhouse in global healthcare innovation, connecting startups and Fortune 100 companies to transform healthcare solutions. Headquartered in Minnesota, it’s one of the world’s largest medtech clusters. At the 2024 MedTech Conference in Canada, MTPConnect and Medical Alley renewed an MOU to strengthen collaboration and support fo…

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Ready to Export Your Medtech to Europe? 20:19

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Dive into another episode coming to you from MTPConnect’s Development Workshop Series held recently in Sydney for 52 start-up organisations from around Australia. The 2-day program was a terrific opportunity for companies participating in our Accelerator programs to get ‘investor ready’. Exportia Australia’s Christelle Damiens, an entrepreneur and …

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Unlocking Intrinsic Value to Get Investor Ready 22:29

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This episode is coming to you from MTPConnect’s Development Workshop Series held in Sydney for 52 start-up organisations from around Australia. The 2-day program was a terrific opportunity for companies participating in our Accelerator programs to get ‘investor ready’. Advisory firm Intrinsika’s workshop, ‘Finding Your Intrinsic Value’, focused on …

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M&A + PE: Enabling, Empowering, Equipping India Inc. for 2047 41:29

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In this insightful episode of 'Transforming India: The Road to 2047,' presented by Mint in partnership with JSA Advocates and Solicitors, host Anil Padmanabhan leads a dynamic discussion on the pivotal role of mergers and acquisitions, as well as private equity, in shaping India's economic landscape. Joined by legal experts and partners at JSA, Iqb…

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Exploring the Australian Stroke and Heart Accelerator’s High Potential Research Portfolio 34:42

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The Australian Stroke and Heart Research Accelerator, established through MTPConnect’s Targeted Translation Research Accelerator for cardiovascular disease and diabetes on behalf the Medical Research Future Fund, is a research centre with a bold vision to deliver new health outcomes in coronary artery disease, heart failure and stroke. Through clin…

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Reimagining Dispute Resolution for Developed India 40:32

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In the fifth episode of 'Transforming India: The Road to 2047', presented by Mint in partnership with JSA Advocates and Solicitors, host Anil Padmanabhan discusses the crucial role of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) in India’s economic future. JSA's Partners Amar Gupta and Dheeraj Nair delve into the current challenges and potential of ADR mec…

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Heart and Soul: Dr Daniel Timms on Creating the First Successful Total Artificial Heart 36:53

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We meet Dr Daniel Timms, the Australian biomechanical engineer behind BiVACOR who has dedicated his life to developing a titanium Total Artificial Heart (TAH) to restore the lives of people with end-stage heart failure, a disease that impacted his own family. It’s a 25-year quest that has taken him from a PhD at QUT, developing the device with his …

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How the UK’s Subscription-Style Model is Improving Access to Much-Needed Antibiotics 17:05

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As World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) kicked off around the globe, the Australian Antimicrobial Resistance Network (AAMRNet) was meeting in Canberra to explore how Australia can better support the development of and access to new antimicrobial technologies. Key clinicians, researchers, industry and government representatives gathe…

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New Approaches to Fighting Superbugs – Backing New Treatments and Better Access for Patients with Drug Resistant Infections 31:20

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It’s World Antimicrobial Resistance Awareness Week (WAAW) and the theme is "Educate. Advocate. Act now". It’s a yearly global campaign, raising awareness of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and promoting ways to reduce the spread of drug-resistant infections. To mark the occasion, MTPConnect’s Andrew Bowskill, Co-chair of the Australian Antimicrobial…

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Space, Startups and Success 37:40

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In this episode of 'Transforming India: Road to 2047,' presented by Mint in association with JSA Advocates & Solicitors, host Jayanth N. Kolla delves into the thriving Indian space economy and its impact on the global landscape. Our esteemed guests, Tony Verghese and Gerald Manoharan, partners at JSA Law, discuss India's strategic position in the g…

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Medtech Matters: Australia’s medtech delegation hits North America 33:51

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As thousands in the medical technology sector headed to Toronto, Canada for The MedTech 2024 Conference, MTPConnect was making sure that the 18 companies and organisations joining the Australian delegation were given opportunities to showcase their capabilities and make valuable US and international connections with a stopover in the medtech hub of…

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Financing India's Growth Story 37:38

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In this comprehensive episode of Transforming India: The Road to 2047, host Sachin Kalbag explores how India's financial sector can drive the country towards a $30 trillion economy by 2047. Join experts Arka Mookerjee and Soumitra Majumdar, Partners at JSA Advocates & Solicitors, as they delve into essential topics such as the Insolvency and Bankru…

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TTRA Information Session: Funding call for Drugs and Devices Addressing Cardiovascular Disease and Complications of Diabetes 1:08:00

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In July 2024, MTPConnect was selected to deliver a new $28.5 million investment for Drugs and Devices, which builds on the legacy of the inaugural TTRA program. The objective of TTRA Drugs and Devices is to accelerate development and commercialisation of promising drugs and medical devices into products that can reduce the burden of cardiovascular …

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Investment Catalysts Towards Holistic Growth 42:10

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In the second episode of 'Transforming India: The Road to 2047,' host Sachin Kalbag explores strategies for promoting inclusive economic growth in India by addressing the over-concentration of investment in major metropolitan areas like Bangalore. Featuring insights from JSA Advocates & Solicitors' Vivek Chandy, Joint Managing Partner, and Archana …

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Omico: Using Genomics to Accelerate Access to Next Generation Cancer Treatments 39:38

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Omico is leading Australia’s largest cancer genomics initiative –giving 23,000 Australians nationwide with advanced or incurable cancers, access to genomic profiling to detect unique genetic variations in their tumours to identify potential matches to new targeted treatments options. It is opening up new treatment pathways, extending lives and attr…

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The Blueprint of Viksit Bharat 2047 41:08

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The pilot episode of Transforming India - The Road to 2047 with host Sachin Kalbag discusses India's ambitious goal of becoming a developed economy by 2047, emphasizing the need for a transformation agenda to achieve high growth. Featuring insights from JSA Advocates & Solicitors' Amit Kapur, Joint Managing Partner and Siddharth Shankar, Partner; b…

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Biocom California's Mission to Connect Down Under 40:15

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Biocom California is the US state’s advocate for the life sciences industry with a network of over 1700 members. With offices located in San Diego, Los Angeles, San Francisco Bay Area, Sacramento, Washington, D.C, and Tokyo the group is focused on building international collaborations and networks to bring new medicines to patients. MTPConnect rece…

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BIO Bites: Making Global Connections and Collaborations at BIO 2024 (Part 3) 48:15

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Back in June, MTPConnect led the Australian delegation at BIO 2024 in San Diego organising a range of activities to showcase Australia’s innovative life sciences sector to the international biotech industry. With a powerful #TeamAustralia focus and a 500-strong delegation from Australia, BIO2024 was the biggest and best ever! In this BIO Bites epis…

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BIO Bites: Doing Business at BIO 2024 (Part 2) 53:17

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Back in June, MTPConnect led the Australian delegation at BIO 2024 in San Diego organising a range of activities to showcase Australia’s innovative life sciences sector to the international biotech industry. With a powerful #TeamAustralia focus and a 500-strong delegation from Australia, BIO2024 was the biggest and best ever! In this BIO Bites epis…

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Australian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations launches groundbreaking virtual emergency department diabetes service 34:45

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Diabetes affects one in 20 people. An important initiative to set up a ‘virtual’ emergency department designed for people living with diabetes has launched in Melbourne, Victoria during National Diabetes Week, with the aim of preventing unnecessary trips to hospital. The Victorian Virtual Emergency Department-Diabetes Service will be added to the e…

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BIO Bites: How AI can boost Australia’s biomedical sector 20:36

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ARM Hub is a technology adoption hub based in Brisbane, with a focus on robotics, AI and design for manufacture for biomedical, energy and defence industries. The not for profit was recently appointed as one of four AI Adopt Centres by the Government to provide a service for SMEs that demonstrates how data and AI can modernise business, build skill…

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VitalTrace: Revolutionising Childbirth Monitoring to Keep Mothers and Babies Safe 17:41

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The Clinical Translation and Commercialisation Medtech (CTCM) program aims to boost commercialisation of home-grown medical products. It is delivered by MTPConnect on behalf of the Medical Research Future Fund. WA-based VitalTrace is one of the companies participating in the CTCM program and developing a groundbreaking medical device to revolutioni…

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The Challenge: A $5 Million Competition to Reimagine Health Care in Western Australia’s Pilbara Region 32:11

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Back in 2022, the Government of Western Australia issued a global challenge for a world-leading medical research and innovation solution to resolve a pressing problem of health service delivery in the remote Pilbara region. Ten projects were selected as finalists and given 12 months proof of concept funding to deliver their solution on the ground i…

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Australian Stroke and Heart Research Accelerator – driving clinical impact and entrepreneurship 41:47

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The Australian Stroke & Heart Research Accelerator (ASHRA) was established in early 2022 as part of the Targeted Translation Research Accelerator – a program delivered by MTPConnect for the Medical Research Future Fund. This is a research centre with a difference. Lead by Australia’s foremost heart and stroke researchers, ASHRA is aiming to transfo…

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From Mines to Medicines - Australia Poised for a Radiopharmaceuticals Revolution 1:58:43

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Radiopharmaceuticals are precision nuclear medicines used for medical imaging and treatment that allow doctors to diagnose and deliver targeted therapies for diseases such as cancer. A new discussion paper from MTPConnect, ‘From Mines to Medicines. Australia’s Radiopharmaceuticals Future’ reveals how Australia is ready to play a leading role in the…

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Argenica Therapeutics Trials New Treatment to Protect the Brain after a Stroke 37:14

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Perth- based biotech Argenica Therapeutics is developing therapies to treat stroke and other neurological conditions. A new neuroprotective peptide treatment is now being tested for ischaemic stroke patients presenting to emergency departments at 10 hospitals around Australia and is expected to improve patient outcomes by protecting the brain tissu…

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SA Insights: Funding Programs that Drive Australia's Healthtech Innovations 1:02:34

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Innovators have told us that funding is important but difficult to navigate. The Australian Government is committed to investing billions of dollars into medical research and industry growth, cultivating a culture of translation and improving health for all Australians. So MTPConnect’s Adelaide Intermediary Program kicked off its first SA Insights …

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CTCM Connects Medtech Trailblazers 41:35

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MTPConnect’s Clinical Translation and Commercialisation Medtech (CTCM) program held its first annual Symposium in Sydney recently, bringing together all 11 companies from around Australia who are recipients of CTCM funding to develop new medical devices to improve health and wellbeing. In this episode, host Caroline Duell meets some of these Austra…

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REDI and GSK Australia’s Graduate Researcher Program is Bridging Research and Industry – Part 2 51:57

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The GSK Australia Graduate Researcher Program (GRP) is a 12-month work placement program for PhD graduates supported by MTPConnect's Researcher Exchange and Development within Industry (REDI) initiative showcasing opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry by providing hands-on experience for postdoctoral biomedical/science researchers. Since 202…

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REDI and GSK Australia’s Graduate Researcher Program is Bridging Research and Industry – Part 1 46:49

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The GSK Australia Graduate Researcher Program (GRP) is a 12-month work placement program for PhD graduates supported by MTPConnect's Researcher Exchange and Development within Industry (REDI) initiative showcasing opportunities in the pharmaceutical industry by providing hands-on experience for postdoctoral biomedical/science researchers. Since 202…

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Team Australia Makes Valuable Connections at The Medtech Conference 2023 43:24

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As thousands in the medical technology sector headed to Anaheim, California for The MedTech 2023 Conference, MTPConnect was making sure that the 20 companies and organisations joining the Australian delegation were given opportunities to showcase their capabilities and make valuable US and international connections. In this podcast special from Los…

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New Report Details Actions to Step Up Fight Against Superbug Pandemic 57:45

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Dubbed the superbug pandemic, antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has been recognised by the World Health Organization as one of the top 10 public health threats facing humanity. Effective antibiotics underpin modern medicine and yet, it takes just two to three years for new antimicrobial medicines to become ineffective against superbugs. Worryingly, th…

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New Society Connecting Medical Entrepreneurs – Part 2 35:18

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Many well-known Australian medical innovations have been developed by visionary clinicians – doctors, nurses and allied health professionals – including the cochlear implant and spray on skin. In this special series we continue to explore how medical entrepreneurship can transform healthcare and meet Associate Professor Fiona Brownfoot, a specialis…

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New Society Connecting Medical Entrepreneurs – Part 1 34:20

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Many well-known Australian medical innovations have been developed by visionary clinicians – doctors, nurses and allied health professionals – including the cochlear implant and spray on skin. In part 1 of this double episode, we explore medical entrepreneurship in Australia with Dr Brandon Carp, a Melbourne-based doctor who changed up his medical …

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BioMedtech Horizons: Medical Devices of the Future – Part 2 54:20

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As Australia’s life sciences industry accelerator, MTPConnect’s is backing Australian medical devices of the future through the BioMedTech Horizons Program. It’s a $45 million initiative of the Medical Research Future Fund to bring life-saving medical products from an idea to patients. It’s about nurturing medtech companies through the first valley…

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BioMedtech Horizons: Medical Devices of the Future – Part 1 50:16

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As Australia’s life sciences industry accelerator, MTPConnect’s is backing Australian medical devices of the future through the BioMedTech Horizons Program. It’s a $45 million initiative of the Medical Research Future Fund to bring life-saving medical products from an idea to patients. It’s about nurturing medtech companies through the first valley…

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Connecting Researchers with Industry Through REDI Fellowships 25:51

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MTPConnect’s REDI Fellowships are improving engagement between researchers and industry and providing fellows with real-world innovation experiences within commercial industry settings. The idea of connecting researchers with industry is critical for the growth of Australia’s medical products sector and so far, 49 Fellows have been selected for ind…

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Sanofi’s Translational Science Hub - Connecting QLD with Global mRNA Vaccine Research 10:24

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After the international BIO 2023 convention wrapped up with Team Australia, MTPConnect took a tour of global biopharmaceutical company Sanofi’s mRNA Centre of Excellence located in Greater Boston and learnt more about the company’s plans for the Translational Science Hub being set up in Queensland in partnership with the Queensland Government, Grif…

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Trailblazing Women in Life Sciences Leadership 15:47

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We take you to MTPConnect’s inaugural seminar on 'Australian Women in Life Sciences Leadership - a Global Perspective' held during BIO 2023 in Boston. Founders, CEOs, board executives and managers gathered to discuss the opportunities and challenges faced by women in the biotech industry in a changing global market. The seminar, supported by Sanofi…