Podcasts
Ms Kate Mulvany
Ms Kate Mulvany
Kate Mulvany is an Australian actor and playwright. She is also the daughter of a Vietnam veteran who was exposed to herbicide cocktail Agent Orange during the conflict. Kate was diagnosed with Wilms tumour at age 3 and has ongoing chronic health problems. She speaks about her health care experiences as a "child of the mist" and her work as an ambassador for Agent Orange Justice. This podcast is also available as a video.
MJA Podcasts 2015 In This Issue 16 March with Prof Stephen Leeder
Professor Stephen Leeder
Editor-in-Chief Professor Stephen Leeder talks about the highlights of our Infectious Diseases issue, published on 16 March. Topics covered include antimicrobial resistance, the microbiome and the positives that can be taken from the Ebola epidemic. With MJA engagement editor Cate Swannell.
Associate Professor David Looke
Professor David Looke
Associate Professor David Looke is president of the Australasian Society for Infectious Diseases. He speaks about the global challenges for infectious diseases, to coincide with the publication of his coauthored editorial in the 16 March issue of the Medical Journal of Australia. With MJA engagement editor, Cate Swannell.
Dr Kimberley Ivory
Dr Kimberley Ivory
Dr Kimberley Ivory is a senior lecturer in population medicine and a sub-dean for student support in the Sydney Medical School at the University of Sydney. She speaks about the mental health issues for medical students and young doctors in training, following the recent sudden deaths of four psychiatry trainees in Victoria. With MJA engagement editor Cate Swannell.
MJA Podcasts 2015 In This Issue 2 March with Professor Stephen Leeder
Professor Stephen Leeder
Editor-in-Chief, Professor Stephen Leeder discusses the difficulties of mental health care globally, and in Australia specifically, as well as the perils of the Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement for patients and doctors. With engagement editor, Cate Swannell.
Professor Kathy Griffiths
Professor Kathy Griffiths
Professor Kathy Griffiths from the National Institute of Mental Health Research at the Australian National University in Canberra talks about the need for action in mental health reform, rather than just another review of the system. To coincide with her coauthored Perspective in the print issue, entitled "Whereto mental health reform in Australia: Is anyone listening to our independent auditors?". With MJA engagement editor, Cate Swannell.
Professor Brendan Crabb AC
Professor Brendan Crabb AC
Professor Brendan Crabb, director and CEO of the Burnet Institute for medical research in Melbourne, talks about the Medical Research Future Fund, his Perspective in the 16 February issue of the MJA and careers in clinical research.
Professor Alicia Jenkins
Professor Alicia Jenkins
Professor Alicia Jenkins, professor of diabetes and vascular medicine at the University of Sydney, and an endocrinologist at St Vincent's in Melbourne, talks about her winning entry in the MJA, MDA National Nossal Global Health creative writing competition, and the challenges, innovations and research in the field of diabetes, with MJA engagement editor Cate Swannell.
Dr Karen Owen
Dr Karen Owen and Dr Lee Gruner
Dr Karen Owen, CEO, and Dr Lee Gruner, President, of the Royal Australasian College of Medical Administrators, talk about pathways into a career in medical administration, with MJA engagement editor Cate Swannell.
Professor Beverley Raphael
Professor Beverley Raphael
Professor Beverley Raphael, professor of psychiatry and addiction medicine at the Australian National University, talks about her Perspective piece on Australia's reaction to the Sydney siege, and how compassion is an important part of our recovery and growth, with MJA engagement editor Cate Swannell.