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The MTPConnect PodcastDr Jordan Nguyen on Purpose-Driven Technology Solutions for Better HealthDr Jordan Nguyen - world-renowned AI and biomedical engineer, inventor, TV documentary presenter and author of A HUMAN'S GUIDE TO THE FUTURE presented a thought-provoking keynote at MTPConnect’s Accelerator Showcase in Melbourne recently. Jordan joins the MTPConnect podcast to discuss innovations in disability and aged care from his social business Psykinetic, where biomedical technology, AI, extended reality and robotics are applied to create inclusive technologies with positive and life-altering impact. He shares his move from Resmed to set up his inclusive tech company Psykinetic, discusses his innovations including a mind-controlled wheelchair, and the importance of user-centred desi...
2025-12-2230 min
BoxpodcastJake Paul kassiert doppelten Kieferbruch und K.o. im Duell gegen Anthony Joshua!Anthony Joshua besiegte den Influencer Jake Paul im Netflix-Hauptkampf am Freitagabend im Kaseya Center in Miami in der sechsten Runde durch Knockout. Der ehemalige Schwergewichtsweltmeister streckte Paul mit einem vernichtenden rechten Haken zu Boden. Vermutlich war dieser Schlag für den doppelten Kieferbruch bei dem 28-jährigen US-Amerikaner verantwortlich.
Der 36-jährige Olympiasieger und zweifache Weltmeister in der Königsklasse spielte seine physischen Vorteile aus. Trotz des vereinbarten Gewichtslimits von 111 Kilogramm ging der 13 Zentimeter größere „AJ“ 12,2 Kilogramm schwerer in das Duell.
Im letzten Monat kündigte Joshua auf der Pressekonferenz an, Jake Paul das Gesicht zu b...
2025-12-2136 minBoxpodcastJake Paul vs. Anthony Joshua: Wahnsinniger Kampf?Nicht nur der ehemalige WBC-Cruisergewichtsweltmeister Badou Jack erwartet, dass Anthony Joshua seinen Kontrahenten Jake Paul am 19. Dezember im Kaseya Center in Miami vorzeitig stoppen wird. Der 42-jährige Schwede glaubt, dass der Ex-Schwergewichtschampion AJ den Influencer Paul schnell besiegen wird.
„Jake Paul ist momentan der Mann, der am meisten Geld verdient, deshalb will jeder gegen ihn kämpfen“, sagte Jack gegenüber The Ring. „Ich denke, Jake Paul ist definitiv gut für den Sport. Er organisiert große Events und kümmert sich um den Frauenboxsport.“
„Aber er ist eine sichere Einnahmequelle. Er ist ein leichter Gegn...
2025-12-141h 04
The MTPConnect PodcastRaising Capital with MTPConnect and Wholesale InvestorAre you developing a medical science innovation and need funding for your venture? MTPConnect and Wholesale Investor are collaborating on a dedicated capital engagement program designed for life science companies looking for private investment. Wholesale Investor Co-Founder and Managing Director Steve Torso is behind one of the largest capital raising platforms in Australia, and he joins the podcast to talk about how the MTPConnect Investor Ready program can help life science companies develop an investor network, build a skill base in investor communications and avoid some of the pitfalls when engaging with investors....
2025-11-2032 min
The MTPConnect PodcastReal Brain Technology is Powering Up Drug Discovery and Going GlobalTessara Therapeutics, a pioneering biotech start-up based in Melbourne, has developed a platform which creates 3D human brain models using stem cells.Its RealBrain technology generates reproducible, scalable micro-tissues that mimic the complexity of the human brain. Ready to accelerate neural drug discovery – without using animal models.From working with CSIRO’s Kickstart program, receiving a CRC-P grant with Xylo Bio, and the University of Sydney to develop neuroplastogens to research the treatment of addiction disorders and inking a new agreement with Swiss based InSphero, Tessara Therapeutics is helping to unlock human neuroscience. Joinin...
2025-11-0738 min
The MTPConnect PodcastShowcasing Victoria’s Innovative Medtech ManufacturersOne of the challenges we face in Australia is getting more homegrown medtech products purchased and used by local hospitals and health services. MTPConnect’s Pathway to Market – Medtech Capability Uplift Program has been supporting ten market-ready Victorian medtech manufacturers to position themselves competitively for local health procurement opportunities. The recent Australian Medtech Manufacturing Alliance (AMMA) Medtech Showcase profiled Victorian-made products and innovations from 25 local manufacturers spanning surgical care and diagnostics to hospital consumables and equipment. From a new nasal swab designed for children to smart bedding systems for aged care and healthcare sectors, the lineup...
2025-10-3050 min
Prime Perlen — die besten Trashfilme der StreaminganbieterStarcrash – Sterne im DuellRonny ist immer noch krank, aber vielleicht hat er diesmal Glück gehabt...Denn wir müssen in den tiefen Weltenraum, um irgend so eine Superwaffe des bösen Space-Graf Zahl zu finden, der droht das Imperium auszulöschen. Zum Glück haben wir eine imkompetente Schmugglerin, einen schlechtgelaunten Roboter, einen Verräter, einen abgehobenen Superhelden UND David Hasselhoff in einer seiner ersten großen Rollen auf unserer Seite. Was soll denn bitte schiefgehen? Möge der Hoff mit euch sein!⏱ K...
2025-10-071h 10
The MTPConnect PodcastIntroducing Western Australia’s New Chief Scientist Professor SriramProfessor Sharath Sriram was recently appointed as the new Chief Scientist of WA, providing independent, expert advice to the WA Government on topics important to the future of science and technology in the State. At our WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub’s Spotlight event he joined MTPConnect’s Dr Tracey Wilkinson for a fireside chat sharing his vision for science and technology in WA, his ambitions for the three years ahead, and insights from his first few months in the role.Accomplished nanotech researcher and commercialisation champion, Professor Sharath spent 16 years at RMIT University in Melbourne most rece...
2025-09-1938 min
The MTPConnect PodcastWhy Space Matters for Advancing Life Sciences ResearchTo mark our 200th episode, we are taking you into Space to discover the benefits of microgravity for health and medical research and its real-world applications. Can we use space technology to advance medical discoveries to improve health here on earth? And should we be doing more to connect our life science sector innovators into Australia’s space research sector?We meet leading Australian superstars working at the intersection of space and health technologies at MTPConnect SA’s Insights Series event “What’s Your Place in Space’, celebrating Australian Space Week in Adelaide.Australia’...
2025-09-0550 min
The MTPConnect PodcastBio Bites: Doing Business in BostonAs the world’s largest biotech partnering event took place in Boston in June, MTPConnect was there introducing an Australian delegation to the Boston ecosystem, hosting business events to drive international collaborations and leading the Australian Pavilion to highlight Australia's fast-growing life sciences sector to the international biotech industry.Our CEO Stuart Dignam was on the ground to find out why people are making the trip to BIO and what the buzz is all about. In this episode, Stuart speaks to Brent Owens, co-founder of Ballarat-based Vitrafy Life Sciences – a company pioneering cryopreservation technology and Brent...
2025-08-0425 min
The MTPConnect PodcastFast, Fearless and Future - Showcasing Research Excellence for Queensland HealthQueensland 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 advancing medical research, workforce development and healthcare. The Showcase’s theme - Fast, Fearless and Future – is a unique opportunity for Queensland Health employees to promote their translation-ready research. MTPConnect partnered with ORI to deliver a research poster and pitch session for the Showcase – attracting more than 40 entri...
2025-07-3042 min
The MTPConnect PodcastLaronix Breakthrough Smart Wearable Voicebox is Changing LivesMedical 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 develop the world’s first smart, wearable (non-invasive), electronic voice box - the first new voice technology in forty years! It uses the power of AI and a person’s respiration signals to generate a natural-sounding voice.In this...
2025-06-3039 min
The MTPConnect PodcastNurturing your Clinical Innovation with AUSCEPIn 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 company developing and manufacturing clinically proven hygienic products for allied healthcare - like its FaceShield - now available in Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, Japan and the UK. The company is now branching out to develop a new innovation - Recyclable Single-use Hospital Bed Linen f...
2025-06-1917 min
The MTPConnect PodcastNurturing your Clinical Innovation with AUSCEPIn 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 Health. Monica’s digital health innovation, I-CiE Mi Team, is an app for client involved e-collaboration giving consumers and families easy access to participate in clinical review dialogues about their care.Monica shares her start-up journey which began with th...
2025-06-0618 min
The MTPConnect PodcastNurturing your Clinical Innovation with AUSCEPIn 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 Director of EosGene Therapeutics, a startup developing a pioneering light-activated gene therapy for diabetic retinopathy and macular degeneration using proprietary drug delivery technology – removing the need for painful eye injections.Yagiz explains how taking part in AUSCEP helped him shift from be...
2025-05-2921 min
The MTPConnect PodcastNurturing your Clinical Innovation with AUSCEPIn 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, a start-up developing a medical device called Pulse Tile™ to reduce delays to CPR and defibrillation. She takes us on the journey of turning her idea into reality and explains how taking part in AUSCEP and meeting like-minded entrepreneurs has paid off in spades. www.thepulsetile.com
2025-05-2315 min
The MTPConnect PodcastProfile Media: Telling Your Start-Up StoryFrom 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 accelerator program…helping innovation companies develop a story that goes beyond complex science and is relatable to mainstream media and investors. Sue Papadoulis is a journalist and founder of Profile Media and joins the podcast to share some valuable insights on how start-ups can develop a compelling public profi...
2025-04-2936 min
The MTPConnect PodcastFDA to Z of Getting Your Product to the USJeff 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-based regulatory veteran shares his strategic tips on the FDA submission process, and discusses the dramatically shifting FDA landscape that could make or break your US market entry strategy. Whether you're developing breakthrough medical technology or refining existing solutions, this epi...
2025-04-1033 min
The MTPConnect PodcastTap into Medical Alley’s Academy TrainingMedical 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 for Australian medtech companies looking to expand internationally.Now, Medical Alley is launching a game-changing online training program, Medical Alley Academy, designed to help innovators move into the US market - a great opportunity for Australian companies to tap into.Joining Caroline Duel...
2025-03-2322 min
The MTPConnect PodcastReady to Export Your Medtech to Europe?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 award-winning author, shared her insights in the workshop “Accessing Global Markets”. Christelle is described as the go-to person for Australian companies looking to expand into the European market and she shared her methodologies, winning strategies and key learnings from more than 20 years of business development in Europe. Christelle...
2025-03-0720 min
The MTPConnect PodcastUnlocking Intrinsic Value to Get Investor ReadyThis 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 how to reframe a company’s value beyond the financials, by identifying and maximising unique assets and pitching this value to investors. Intrinsika’s Brett Kensett-Smith and Michael Masterson joined host Caroline Duell at the event to discuss the importance of differentiating your company to captur...
2025-02-1922 min
The MTPConnect PodcastExploring the Australian Stroke and Heart Accelerator’s High Potential Research PortfolioThe 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 clinical impact and entrepreneurship, an Australian wide network of academics, institutions, and industry partners are driving a high potential research portfolio and an education and training program with a commercialisation focus.We talk to stroke and heart research experts Professor Geoffrey Donnan AO and Professor Jason Ko...
2025-02-1234 min
The MTPConnect PodcastHeart and Soul: Dr Daniel Timms on Creating the First Successful Total Artificial HeartWe 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 father in his parent’s kitchen in Queensland, to collaborating with experts around the world and expanding operations to the US on his mission to save lives.In 2024 Daniel made history in Texas, with the firs...
2024-12-1036 min
The MTPConnect PodcastHow the UK’s Subscription-Style Model is Improving Access to Much-Needed AntibioticsAs 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 gathered to discuss how a subscription-style funding model for new antimicrobials might be adapted to be fit-for-purpose in Australia.It’s an idea turned into reality by the UK’s National Health Service (the NHS) after it successfully piloted a world-first subscription reimbursement model, with the goal to improve access to mu...
2024-11-2717 minThe MTPConnect PodcastNew Approaches to Fighting Superbugs – Backing New Treatments and Better Access for Patients with Drug Resistant InfectionsIt’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 Resistance Network, AAMRNet, and Anne Harris, Managing Director of Pfizer Australia and New Zealand join host Caroline Duell to discuss new approaches to fighting superbugs. Why it needs to be tackled holistically with a ‘One Health’ approach across all sectors, including the environment, animal health and agriculture...
2024-11-1831 minThe MTPConnect PodcastOmico: Using Genomics to Accelerate Access to Next Generation Cancer TreatmentsOmico 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 attracting more international trials to Australia.Professor David Thomas, renowned for his groundbreaking work in precision oncology, is the founder and Chief Science and Strategy Officer of Omico - the Australian Genomic Cancer Medicine Centre. In this episode, host Caroline Duell speaks with Profe...
2024-09-2439 min
Studio KURIERUSA-Experte zu TV-Duell: "Das war schlecht für Trump"Beim ersten TV-Duell zwischen den US-Präsidentschaftskandidaten Kamala Harris und Donald Trump ging es heiß her. Die Debatte war geprägt von bizarren Aussagen, Kopfschütteln der Kandidaten und harten Kontern. Wer hat gewonnen? Inwiefern wird das nun die Wahl beeinflussen und was waren die wichtigsten und skurrilsten Aussagen? Podcast-Host Caroline Bartos und USA-Korrespondent Dirk Hautkapp analysieren das Aufeinandertreffen der Kandidaten. Alles klar? “Studio KURIER” - überall wo es Podcasts gibt und auch auf Youtube als Video-Podcast. Abonniert unseren Podcast auf Apple Podcasts oder Spotify und hinterlasst uns eine Bewertung, wenn euch der Podcast gefällt. Mehr...
2024-09-1132 minThe MTPConnect PodcastBiocom California's Mission to Connect Down UnderBiocom 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 recently signed an MoU with Biocom California during a visit to San Diego for the 2024 BIO Convention to strengthen ties between the US and Australian life sciences sector. In this episode, MTPConnect CEO Stuart Dignam joins host Caroline Duell to chat wit...
2024-09-0640 min
TennisOsaka mit Statement-Sieg - Sinner und Alcaraz mit SatzverlustenWillkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge – dieses Mal mit dem zweiten Tag der US Open 2024. Dieses Mal gibt es eine quasi reguläre Ausgabe, zumindest zu allem, was bis zum späten Abend deutscher Zeit passiert ist. Den Rest fasst euch dann Andreas zusammen.
Dolehide beendet Collins' Grand-Slam-Karriere
Die Grand Slam Karriere von Danielle Collins fand am Dienstag ein eher maues Ende. Ein Match gegen Caroline Dolehide, das auf dem Racket von Collins war, ging am Ende für Collins verloren. Mal schauen was ihre letzten Monate als Spielerin bringen. Soweit ist es bei weitem noch nicht bei N...
2024-08-2846 min
Chip & ChargeOsaka mit Statement-Sieg - Sinner und Alcaraz mit SatzverlustenWillkommen zur neuen Ausgabe von Chip & Charge – dieses Mal mit dem zweiten Tag der US Open 2024. Dieses Mal gibt es eine quasi reguläre Ausgabe, zumindest zu allem, was bis zum späten Abend deutscher Zeit passiert ist. Den Rest fasst euch dann Andreas zusammen.
Dolehide beendet Collins' Grand-Slam-Karriere
Die Grand Slam Karriere von Danielle Collins fand am Dienstag ein eher maues Ende. Ein Match gegen Caroline Dolehide, das auf dem Racket von Collins war, ging am Ende für Collins verloren. Mal schauen was ihre letzten Monate als Spielerin bringen. Soweit ist es bei weitem noch nicht bei N...
2024-08-2846 minThe MTPConnect PodcastBIO Bites: Making Global Connections and Collaborations at BIO 2024 (Part 3)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 episode, hosts Caroline Duell and Stuart Dignam catch up with Australian and global companies, entrepreneurs and researchers doing business at BIO and find out what all the buzz is about at the world's largest biotech partnering event. We take a tour around San...
2024-08-1648 minThe MTPConnect PodcastBIO Bites: Doing Business at BIO 2024 (Part 2)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 episode, hosts Caroline Duell and Stuart Dignam catch up with Australian and global companies, entrepreneurs and researchers doing business at BIO and find out what all the buzz is about at the world's largest biotech partnering event. We take you to the Aust...
2024-07-3053 min
Klartext TriathlonDani & Caro #3- Duell beim Erding-Triathlon 2025?!Präsentiert von Primal Harvest und feels.likeIn der heutigen Ausgabe von Dani & Caro erwartet euch ein längeres Update von den beiden. So lief es für Caro und Dani nach unserem letzten Podcast alles andere als gewünscht. Caro brach bei der Challenge Samorin in aussichtsreicher Position liegend kurz vor dem Ziel zusammen und Dani zog sich eine langwierige Verletzung zu, die sie zu einer langen Laufpause zwang und die sie schon beim Apfelland- Triathlon als auch bei der Challenge St. Pölten beeinträchtigte. Ihr erfahrt, wie Caro und Dani mit diesen...
2024-07-181h 13The MTPConnect PodcastAustralian Centre for Accelerating Diabetes Innovations launches groundbreaking virtual emergency department diabetes serviceDiabetes 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 existing Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED) giving patients 24/7 online video access to emergency nurses and doctors. As a world first, this new model of care will add a roster of diabetes specialists on weekend and evening shifts, when diabetes patients are most likely to present to a h...
2024-07-1834 minThe MTPConnect PodcastBIO Bites: How AI can boost Australia’s biomedical sectorARM 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 skills and boost productivity. ARM Hub is also leading the Australian Manufacturing Capability Network (AMCN) as an Industry Partner Organisation for the Industry Growth Program to help participating small and medium businesses bring new products and services to...
2024-06-2720 minThe MTPConnect PodcastVitalTrace: Revolutionising Childbirth Monitoring to Keep Mothers and Babies SafeThe 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 revolutionise fetal monitoring during childbirth. The company has set up an Australian-based manufacturing facility, received FDA Breakthrough device designation and will soon start its first clinical trial with mothers and babies. Joining host Caroline Duell on the podcast is Dr Chuong Phan, VitalTrace’s Man...
2024-06-1417 minThe MTPConnect PodcastThe Challenge: A $5 Million Competition to Reimagine Health Care in Western Australia’s Pilbara RegionBack 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 in the Pilbara. With the competition ending in October, the best solution will be selected to take home the $5 million prize supported by WA government’s Future Health Research and Innovation Fund, Rio Tinto and BHP. To give us...
2024-05-2832 minThe MTPConnect PodcastAustralian Stroke and Heart Research Accelerator – driving clinical impact and entrepreneurshipThe 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 transform the field of cardiovascular and stroke research in Australia by bringing a new sector-wide focus on clinical impact and entrepreneurship.ASHRA’s Director, Professor Clara Chow in Sydney and ASHRA’s Deputy Director Professor Stephen Nicholls...
2024-05-1441 minThe MTPConnect PodcastFrom Mines to Medicines - Australia Poised for a Radiopharmaceuticals RevolutionRadiopharmaceuticals 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 rise of the global radiopharmaceutical industry, as advanced therapies drive significant investment and rapid expansion. South Australia is identified as the ideal location to lead the development of Australia’s radiopharmaceuticals future, with end-to-end capabilities – from unique mining assets and a robust research ecosystem through to cutting-edg...
2024-04-241h 58The MTPConnect PodcastArgenica Therapeutics Trials New Treatment to Protect the Brain after a StrokePerth- 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 tissue from dying until blood flow can be restored. CEO and Managing Director Dr Liz Dallimore joins hosts Caroline Duell and WA Life Sciences Innovation Hub Director, Dr Tracey Wilkinson, to discuss the company’s journey from research institute spinout, working with the US FDA, the benefits of con...
2024-04-1737 min
The MTPConnect PodcastCTCM Connects Medtech TrailblazersMTPConnect’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 Australian trailblazers - Eudaemon Technologies, CathRx, Ventora Medical, LBT Innovations, and 4DMedical, to find out more about their innovations and how the CTCM program is supporting their commercialisation journeys. You will hear about a next generation hydrogel condom for better contraception and...
2024-02-0541 minThe MTPConnect PodcastNew Report Details Actions to Step Up Fight Against Superbug PandemicDubbed 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, the innovation pipeline for new antibiotics is stagnating. An estimated 10 million people globally will die each year by 2050 from infections that can be readily treated today. To mark this year’s World Antimicrobial Awareness Week, MTPConnect and its Austr...
2023-11-2157 min