32 episodes
Med Tech Talks Podcast Bionics Institute
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Robert Klupacs, CEO of the Bionics Institute, a world leader in medical device development, talks to leaders, investors, researchers and entrepreneurs in the med tech industry. He delves into their story, who and what motivated them along the way, and their advice to those following a similar path. He also explores the concept of innovation, and what it will take to improve the translation of innovation into commercialisation to change the lives of people living with challenging medical conditions.
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Growing a global business with Trajan Co-founder Stephen Tomisich
In the latest episode of Med Tech Talks, Robert Klupacs is joined by Stephen Tomisich, Co-founder and CEO of Trajan Scientific and Medical. Based in Melbourne, Trajan develops and manufactures analytical science instruments, devices and solutions for health care, as well as for food and environment analysis – the only company of its kind listed on the ASX. Stephen has a strong acquisition strategy, having grown Trajan from a kitchen table concept in 2011 to a global collabora...
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Insights into innovation investment from venture capitalist Dr Chris Smith
In the latest episode of Med Tech Talks, Robert Klupacs is joined by Dr Chris Smith, a partner at Brandon Capital - Australasia's leading life science venture capital firm.Chris has extensive experience in the global biotech industry. With a PhD in immunology and an MBA specialising in innovation and entrepreneurship from the University of Cambridge; he has also previously been a business development manager with CSL; and is currently a Director of Aravax, Denteric, Ena Respiratory, MycRx, Q-...
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Vaccines, funding reforms and improving equity in medical research with NHMRC CEO Professor Steve Wesselingh
In the latest episode of Med Tech Talks, Robert Klupacs is joined by Professor Steve Wesselingh, CEO of the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC).An infectious disease physician and researcher in HIV vaccine development and the impact of the microbiome on human health, Steve has a wealth of medical experience, clinical leadership, and national and international success. The NHMRC is Australia's lead agency, driving innovative health and medical research to improve the hea...
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Grit and sacrifice on the journey to commercialisation with Dr Dean Freestone
In the latest episode of Med Tech Talks, Robert Klupacs is joined by Dr Dean Freestone, Co-Founder of Seer Medical. A modern Australian innovation success story, Seer Medical was founded in 2017 and specialises in the early detection and diagnosis of epilepsy. The company has developed a highly innovative, portable video-EEG-ECG recording system that patients can take home with them, rather than being limited to hospital use. Dr Freestone was one of three co-founders of Seer a...
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A former politician's perspective of Australia’s med tech industry with The Hon. Jaala Pulford
In the latest episode of Med Tech Talks, Robert Klupacs is joined by the Honourable Jaala Pulford, Chair of MTPConnect, Vice Chancellor’s Fellow at the University of Melbourne, and former Minister of the Parliament of Victoria. Jaala is well known for her career in public service where she has held several significant portfolios, including Minister for Agriculture, Minister for Small Business and Minister for Innovation, Medical Research and the Digital Economy. In her role as Minis...
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Equalising access to antenatal healthcare through med tech with A/Prof Fiona Brownfoot
In the latest episode of Med Tech Talks, Robert Klupacs is joined by Associate Professor Fiona Brownfoot, specialist obstetrician at the Mercy Hospital for Women, clinician scientist at the University of Melbourne and Co-Founder of Kali Healthcare. Kali Healthcare is undergoing an exciting commericalisation journey and aims to transform pregnancy monitoring through the development of a wearable device that will allow expecting mothers to monitor foetal heartbeats at home. In...