Month: December 2019

This week we caught up with budding botanist, Fiona Walsh from Utas School of Natural Science. Listen in as Kelsey and Niamh explore what seed banks are, how they how they might be used and how they can hold the key to ecological and food security for our future.

Hosts: Niamh Chapman and Kelsey Picard
Production: Meredith Castles
Media: Olivia Holloway

Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that is complex and can be debilitating. Here in Hobart, we have a comprehensive approach to MS research, spanning many scientific disciplines, to improve our understanding of the disease and improve the way it is managed. 

This week we have caught up with 4 experts each from different fields of research based at the Menzies Institute for Medical Research to discuss their work into MS as part of the MS Research Flagship programme. From bench to bedside, we will give you a glimpse into the vital research conducted on our doorstep. 

Host: Niamh Chapman

Guests: Suzi Claflin, Jac Charlesworth, Kaylene Young and Andrew Palmer.

Production: Meredith Castles

Media: Olivia Holloway. 

The summer season is here (or is it in Tassie?!), with it that typically means higher pollen that will trigger allergic reactions in many people. 
Hay fever affects up to 1 in 5 Aussies at some point and can be really debilitating. This week we caught up with Penny Jones and Lachlan Tegart from the Menzies Institute for Medical Research, University of Tasmania to talk about their work to understand the causes of hay fever. 

Host: Niamh Chapman

Production: Meredith Castles

Media: Olivia Holloway