![020 - (2020 Series Finale) - LEAVING A MARK - Prof. Fiona Wood AM]()
November 4, 2020
LEAVING A MARK
When Fiona Wood first saw the potential of applying tissue engineering to burns therapy she knew it could change her patients' lives. What she didn't know was how much it would change her own life as well.
Born in England, Fiona was an energetic young doctor when she migrated to Perth in 1987. After qualifying as West Australia's first female plastic surgeon she soon became the director of the Burns Service of Western Australia and set about transforming the institution into a world centre of burns treatment through a program of research, collaboration and medical practice.
By 2002 - Fiona's team was already well progressed in the development of ReCel (spray-on-skin) when victims of the Bali bombings were transferred to the Royal Perth Hospital for treatment. What followed was a whirlwind of publicity, attention and accolades for their work, culminating in Fiona being named Australian of the Year in 2005.
Now a distinguished professor at the University of Western Australia, Fiona is still at the forefront of burns research. Meanwhile - the company she founded with her collaborator and friend Marie Stoner is dual listed on the ASX and NASDAQ stock exchanges as the company works to make the ReCel technology available for burns victims all over the world.
Join us for a glimpse into the career of this inspiring surgeon, researcher, mother and inventor.
GUEST : Fiona Wood
https://www.fionawoodfoundation.com/fiona-wood
FIONA WOOD FOUNDATION
https://www.fionawoodfoundation.com/
AVITA MEDICAL
https://avitamedical.com/
EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
https://eonjournal.com/
RENY DIGITAL :
https://renydigital.com/
HOST :
Dr. Leo Stevens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
![019 - PASSION AND ENERGY - Miranda Taylor]()
October 20, 2020
PASSION AND ENERGY
The task of transforming the Australian energy sector requires diplomacy - and Miranda Taylor couldn't be better suited for the role.
Born to an itinerant family, Miranda's worldly outlook saw her study at the London School of Economics, work at an Israeli Kibbutz and aspire to a career at the United Nations. But when she landed in the Northern Territory, Miranda fell in love with Kakadu National Park and set out on what was to become a life-long career within the Australian resources sector. Now CEO of NERA, Miranda is charged with fostering innovation in the Australian energy sector, navigating the complex issues of energy, climate change, and driving innovation in a legacy industry that remains a cornerstone of the Australian economy.
Join us for a chat about energy, climate change, diplomacy and the magic of outback Australia.
GUEST : Miranda Taylor
https://www.linkedin.com/in/miranda-jane-taylor-b502344/
NERA
https://www.nera.org.au/
EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
https://eonjournal.com/
RENY DIGITAL :
https://renydigital.com/
HOST :
Dr. Leo Stevens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
![018 - THE BIG PICTURE - Prof Bruce McKern]()
October 9, 2020
THE BIG PICTURE
After a lifetime studying innovation - Professor Bruce McKern believes in the power of big ideas.
Born in rural Queensland - Bruce McKern began his career as chemical engineer working across Australia and Canada. But academia called, and Bruce's aptitude for study earned him a place at Harvard University, where he gained not only his PhD but also a life-changing professional network.
Now a renowned expert in innovation and management, Bruce has lead an impressive list of institutions including Stanford University's Sloan School of Management, Carnegie Mellon's Bosch Institute, Sydney University's US Studies Centre as well as nation-leading schools of management at Macquarie and Melbourne.
So strap in for a big-thinking episode covering management, professional networks, institution building, bureaucracy and the geopolitics of global innovation.
GUEST : Bruce McKern
https://www.linkedin.com/in/bruce-mckern-689557b0/
CHINA'S NEXT STRATEGIC ADVANTAGE: FROM IMITATION TO INNOVATION
https://mitpress.mit.edu/books/chinas-next-strategic-advantage
EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
https://eonjournal.com/
RENY DIGITAL :
https://renydigital.com/
HOST :
Dr. Leo Stevens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
![017 - WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD - Natasha Rawlings]()
September 7, 2020
WHERE ANGELS FEAR TO TREAD
The path from fundamental science to commercial application is long and treacherous, but this isn't the first time Natasha Rawlings and the team at Uniseed have crossed the valley of death.
Backed by research institutions including local universities and the CSIRO - Uniseed is a VC fund with unique access to emerging technologies and the financial licence to support deep-tech projects for the long haul. As one of Uniseed's three investment managers - Natasha not only helps to determine which academic discoveries will receive Uniseed's financial backing, but she also supports these scientists and engineers as their projects develop from academic curiosity into well-rounded business propositions.
GUEST : Natasha Rawlings
https://www.linkedin.com/in/natasharawlings/
UNISEED
https://uniseed.com/
EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
https://eonjournal.com/
RENY DIGITAL :
https://renydigital.com/
HOST :
Dr. Leo Stevens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
![015 - FROM HELLAS TO THE HEAVENS - Prof. Andy Koronios]()
July 21, 2020
FROM HELLAS TO THE HEAVENS
Building Australia's space technology sector from the ground up is a mighty challenge - but Prof. Andy Koronios is used to defying the odds.
Born in an impoverished region in southern Greece, Andreas lost his parents at an early age. By the time he was a teenager Andy was fending for himself and realised the time had come for a drastic change - a one way ticket to Australia.
Since arriving in the early 1970's, Andy has embodied the migrant story. Learning English in night school, serving in the Australian Army, and earning four higher degrees on his way to becoming a leading Australian academic. Now the CEO of the SmartSat CRC, Prof. Andy Koronios a key part of Australia's renewed focus on space, not to mention a passionate advocate for science, entrepreneurship and industry collaboration.
Listen in for a how-to guide in reaching for the stars.
GUEST : Prof. Andy Koronios
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-koronios-2490276
SMART SAT CRC
https://smartsatcrc.com/
EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
https://eonjournal.com/
RENY DIGITAL :
https://renydigital.com/
HOST :
Dr. Leo Stevens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
![014 - DEEP LEARNING - Dr. Joe Logan]()
July 14, 2020
DEEP LEARNING
They say never stop learning - and Dr. Joe Logan hasn't let up the pace yet.
Following a medical degree in England - Joe made his way to Australia to work as a doctor and make the most of the southern climate. Over the next five years he obtained a pilot's licence, a graduate diploma, an MBA, Australian citizenship and founded a successful digital marketing consultancy alongside his brother.
Not one to rest on his laurels, Joe as now embarked on a PhD from UTS, where his research into computer science and artificial intelligence is tailored to compliment his next venture - Alixir, a computer vision startup aiming to revolutionise breast cancer screening.
Dive in to hear Dr. Joe Logan's take on learning, entrepreneurship and AI.
GUEST : Dr. Joe Logan
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeloganlinkedin/
ALIXIR
https://alixir.ai/
EON LABS :
https://www.eonlabs.org/
https://eonjournal.com/
RENY DIGITAL :
https://renydigital.com/
HOST :
Dr. Leo Stevens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/
MUSIC :
Purple Planet Music
https://www.purple-planet.com
Mixed by Dr. Nat Harris
