ResearchBytes Lachlan Gray, Felix Kohane and Imtiaz Desai

In this episode we talk with PhD candidate John Kerr about his research on knee osteoarthritis in prosthesis users and able-bodied individuals. John talks about his decision to move to Australia, the motion capture technology used in his research and the challenges of recruiting study participants.

In this episode we chat with Therese Johansson who is a PhD student at Uppsala University in Stockholm, Sweden. Therese is a population geneticist and epidemiologist who investigates how genetic variants - individual specific changes in DNA - can influence risk of anorexia nervosa and deep vein thrombosis. Additionally, Therese has undertaken important research into the long-term side effects of exogenous hormone use.

Kira Batten is a registered dietitian with over 10 years of practice, who is also a part-time PhD student researching inborn errors of metabolism. In this episode we learn about the unique dietary challenges faced by children with metabolic disorders and the potential of exercise interventions for their treatment.

Dr Yi-Kai Tea is a systematic ichthyologist, wildlife photographer and science communicator. His taxonomy work on mesophotic coral reef has led to the identification and naming of several new fish species. You can find more about Dr Tea's work below:website: https://www.yikaitea.com/twitter/X: https://twitter.com/fishguykaiinstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaithefishguy/?hl=en

Key Nahan is a PhD candidate at the UNSW School of Health Sciences researching the neuromuscular effects on running fatigue. As a self-described 'running shoe nerd' and marathon runner, Key's work also examines the biomechanics behind the super-shoes used by elite athletes. You can find information about Key's study at the link below:https://redcap.unsw.edu.au/surveys/?s=TWRRLHXMFCJMYLTR

Curtis Chan is a PhD candidate at UNSW's Kirby Institute's HIV epidemiology and prevention program. Curtis's work investigates the role of social networks in gay and bisexual men to improve PrEP use in these communities.