Medical Minds

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We dive deep into the minds of our amazing researchers to find out how they tick and how they are working to make our lives better.

  1. 19. Juni

    Hunting hidden cells

    Our immune system is like a well-trained security network, constantly scanning the body for threats. So, how is it that some harmful cells manage to slip by unnoticed? In this episode, we speak to computational biologist, Dr Clare Puttick, about how cancer cells can evade detection by disrupting the molecular “flags” that would normally mark them for attack. Her research is uncovering new ways to expose these hidden cells and could offer fresh insights into diseases where the immune system doesn’t behave as expected, including endometriosis.   Support Garvan research: https://www.garvan.org.au/support-us/give-now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    18 Min.

  2. 17. Apr.

    The missing piece of the puzzle

    What if the missing piece in diagnosing, and even treating, a rare disease was hiding in plain sight? For one such condition, mevalonate kinase deficiency, which affects at least one in a million people globally, that piece may now have been uncovered. In this episode, Garvan's Professor Mike Rogers shares insights from more than a decade of research into this condition, and explains how his findings are helping reveal a bigger picture. Support Garvan research: https://www.garvan.org.au/support-us/give-now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 Min.

  3. 16. März

    Calling killer cells to action

    Immunotherapy has revolutionised the treatment of many blood cancers, harnessing the immune system so our bodies can fight back. But for solid tumours, like pancreatic cancer with a survival rate of just 13%, that breakthrough has remained frustratingly out of reach.  In this episode, we explore why the immune system struggles to attack these tumours and how the physical environment inside cancers can shape the way immune cells behave. We hear from Garvan's Associate Professor Maté Biro, whose research maps how cells move inside of tumours, with the goal of uncovering new strategies to improve cancer treatment. Support Garvan research: https://www.garvan.org.au/support-us/give-now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 Min.

  4. 16.12.2025

    Arthritis: uncovering pathways to better treatment

    Arthritis affects millions of people, but the underlying causes are still not fully understood. What makes the immune system that normally protects us suddenly attack our joints? And why do arthritis flares seem to arrive without warning? In this episode, we explore how certain immune cells or signals might be responsible for switching inflammation on. We hear from Garvan's Dr Etienne Masle-Farquhar, who is mapping these processes in both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis, with the goal of predicting flares earlier and guiding more effective treatment. Support Garvan research: https://www.garvan.org.au/support-us/give-now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    29 Min.

  5. 07.11.2025

    Liver cancer: discovering the next generation of therapy targets

    For decades, the fight against cancer has focused on killing the tumour cell. We treated cancer like an isolated entity that needed to be destroyed – but what if we’ve been looking at the wrong target? In this episode, we delve into the critical insight that cancer is not just a rogue cell – it’s an entire ecosystem – and that ecosystem is the key to unlocking a new class of cures. We hear from Garvan's Dr Ankur Sharma, who is using precision technology to dissect how the environment around liver cancers allows them to grow unchecked. The ultimate goal for this research is to develop better diagnostics and treatments for this deadly cancer. Support Garvan research: https://www.garvan.org.au/support-us/give-now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    24 Min.

  6. 23.10.2025

    Biologics- engineering tomorrow’s medicines

    Therapies and drugs have evolved enormously in the last 30 years. For example, in cancer, where previously our options were limited to surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy, we’re now hearing terms like cancer immunotherapy, targeted therapies and even cancer vaccines. Many of these are biologics. In this episode you’ll hear from Dr Rachel Galimidi who is at the forefront of biologics drug development and is working to make new and better treatments for a range of diseases. Support Garvan research: https://www.garvan.org.au/support-us/give-now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 Min.

  7. 02.06.2025

    Breaking the barriers to treating pancreatic cancer

    Pancreatic cancer is one of the toughest cancers to treat – it’s aggressive, often diagnosed late, and doesn’t respond well to standard therapies. In this episode, we meet Professor Marina Pajic who is working at the cutting-edge of science to transform how we understand and treat this disease. Support Garvan research: https://www.garvan.org.au/support-us/give-now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    27 Min.

  8. 18.02.2025

    Accelerating discovery, empowering translation

    Garvan is one of Australia's largest independent medical research institutes with a single focus: to make discoveries that will improve health for all. In this episode, you’ll hear from Executive Director Professor Benjamin Kile on how he came to be at Garvan's helm and his strategy for driving extraordinary science that will have transformational impact for patient lives. Support Garvan research: https://www.garvan.org.au/support-us/give-now See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    35 Min.
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We dive deep into the minds of our amazing researchers to find out how they tick and how they are working to make our lives better.

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    Garvan Institute of Medical Research
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    2023 - 2026
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