PODCAST · science
Med Talks - Superbug Series
by UQ Faculty of Medicine
Podcast by UQ Faculty of Medicine
Episodes
-
Health impacts of the Australian mega fires
In September 2019, Australia began to burn like it's never burned before. Every state and territory, except Western Australia and the Northern Territory, went up in flames, with the mega fire's epicentre in the most populated state, New South Wales. So far, 33 people have died, an estimated 1.25...
-
Superbug Series - Pièce de antibiotic résistance
How can we stop the microscopic arms race from escalating? It's a complex problem, but part of the solution lies in developing new antibiotics, diagnostic tools and investing in antimicrobial stewardship programs. Panel guests: Professor Mieke van Driel, Dr Mark Blaskovich and Dr Suzanne Parker...
-
Superbug Series - AMR around the world
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) has spread to every corner of the globe and has given rise to an army of pugnacious pathogens resistant to our only defence – antibiotics. So, what does this mean for humanity? Infectious disease specialists are at the forefront of this question; helping to develop...
-
Superbug Series - Against all odds
Beating bacteria is no small feat for doctors, but what does it feel like to be the one fighting the infection? Matthew Ames was just 39 years old when what started as a sore throat ended in the loss of both his arms and legs. He had contracted streptococcal that resulted in toxic shock. Against...
-
Superbug Series - A ‘One Health’ approach
There is no denying health is complex and interconnected, which is why our response to antimicrobial resistance (AMR) should be too. A ‘One Health’ approach is about spanning lifeforms, disciplines and practice to coordinate efforts and solve AMR at a macro-level. As Professor Karin Thursky and...
-
Superbug Series - Taking down a 'superbug'
Microscopic in size but forceful in nature, ‘superbugs’ are able to outsmart the toughest antibiotic defences. We delve into how doctors and veterinarians take on these strains of mutated bacteria in the clinical setting. What’s in their arsenal of antibiotics and how dire can it get when a…
more -
Q&A with Professor Geoff McColl: His first ten weeks
Ten weeks have passed since Professor Geoff McColl joined The University of Queensland's Faculty of Medicine as Executive Dean. We caught up with Geoff to reflect on his first ten weeks and he discussed a number of key topics including our strategic plan, research themes, Faculty governance, and...
-
Push to control gonorrhoea as resistance threat looms
Australia’s rising number of gonorrhoea cases has been described as a potential ‘perfect storm’, with the emergence of extensively drug resistant strains overseas. University of Queensland Associate Professor David Whiley is leading a clinical study to determine the most appropriate treatment for...
-
MedTalks with Dr Stephen Ayre, Chief Executive Metro South Health
MedTalks with Dr Stephen Ayre, Chief Executive Metro South Health by UQ Faculty of Medicine
-
Med Talks with A/Prof. Leo Seoane, Conjoint Head - Ochsner Clinical School
Med Talks with A/Prof. Leo Seoane, Conjoint Head - Ochsner Clinical School by UQ Faculty of Medicine
-
Med Talks with Fionnagh Dougan, Chief Executive, Children's Health Queensland
Acting Executive Dean Professor Robyn Ward recently sat down with Children’s Health Queensland (CHQ) Chief Executive Fionnagh Dougan for a chat about the great work happening at CHQ. The pair discussed partnerships, medical education and research, and improving health outcomes for young people...
-
Med Talks with Dr Shane Kelly, CEO Mater Misericordiae Ltd
In the first of a series of conversations with hospital leaders, Professor Robyn Ward caught up with the CEO of Mater Health Services, Dr Shane Kelly. The pair discussed medical education, the rise of technology and the importance of research in modern healthcare.
-
Med student Guy Helman interview Professor Ian Frazer
Don’t miss UQ Med student Guy Helman interviewing Professor Ian Frazer. Guy himself described the interview as an opportunity of a lifetime – who wouldn’t want to get advice from a world leading scientist and all round legend! If you’re interested in perusing research as a clinician, it’s time to...
We're indexing this podcast's transcripts for the first time — this can take a minute or two. We'll show results as soon as they're ready.
No matches for "" in this podcast's transcripts.
No topics indexed yet for this podcast.
Loading reviews...
ABOUT THIS SHOW
Podcast by UQ Faculty of Medicine
HOSTED BY
UQ Faculty of Medicine
CATEGORIES
Loading similar podcasts...
Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Med Talks - Superbug Series have?
Med Talks - Superbug Series currently has 13 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Med Talks - Superbug Series about?
Podcast by UQ Faculty of Medicine
How often does Med Talks - Superbug Series release new episodes?
Med Talks - Superbug Series has 13 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Med Talks - Superbug Series?
You can listen to Med Talks - Superbug Series on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Med Talks - Superbug Series?
Med Talks - Superbug Series is created and hosted by UQ Faculty of Medicine.
URL copied to clipboard!