Cognitio

ARCS Australia
  • 0.0 (0)
  • MEDICINE

Welcome to Cognitio, the weekly podcast by ARCS Australia, your go-to source for insights into the evolving world of medtech, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences. Hosted by Dr Tim Boyle, CEO of ARCS, this podcast delivers bite-sized updates, expert discussions, and professional development insights to keep you informed and ahead of the curve. Each episode features hot topics, regulatory updates, sector trends, and practical career guidance, with guest appearances from industry leaders, ARCS members, and emerging innovators from BioBeacon. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting

  1. 12/05/2025

    ARCS Weekly Wrap 5th December 2025

    🎙️ ARCS Weekly News Wrap — Final Episode of 2025 Tim and Anna team up for the final Weekly News Wrap of the year, bringing you the most significant stories shaping Australia’s life sciences landscape. This fast, engaging episode covers the biggest pharma leadership moves, biotech breakthroughs, rare disease reform, PBS milestones, digital health shake-ups, and major medtech developments — including CSL’s new vaccine manufacturing facility. You’ll also hear key ARCS updates: new strategic partners, upcoming summits, professional development offerings, and a final call for 2026 ARCS Annual Conference abstracts. To wrap up the year, Tim and Anna share brief insights on what this week’s news means for the sector and what’s ahead for 2026. In this episode:• Pharma leadership changes and PBS highlights• Breakthroughs in biotech and clinical innovation• Medtech and vaccine capability advancements• Rare disease strategy momentum and genomics reform• Digital health transformation risks• ARCS announcements, events and partnerships A sharp and informative send-off to 2025 — designed to keep you connected, informed and ready for the year ahead. Thanks for listening throughout 2025. Join ARCS in 2026 and be part of Australia’s growing community of life sciences professionals.

    8 min

  2. 12/01/2025

    Yarning Up Research: shifting from “done to” to “done with” in Aboriginal health trials

    Inclusive clinical research is not a box to tick. It is a way of working. In this episode of the Cognitio Podcast, Tim Boyle is joined by webinar presenters Jane Gaunson, Olivia Payne, Mariam Hachem and Bernard Kelly-Edwards to explore practical strategies for partnering with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities in clinical research. The conversation highlights the role of the Victorian Aboriginal Community Controlled Health Organisation (VACCHO) and the guiding principles of marra mgarrgoo, marra goorri — the Victorian Aboriginal Health, Medical, and Wellbeing Research Accord — as a pathway to embed cultural safety and self-determination in research practice. The team also shares lessons from the Flash GM study, including what co-design looks like on the ground, why relationships and trust must come first, and how culturally informed consent approaches can strengthen participant understanding and engagement. Whether you’re a sponsor, CRA, site leader, investigator, ethics professional or work in governance, this episode offers grounded insights to help clinical trials deliver research that is respectful, relevant, and genuinely impactful. Brought to you by ARCS Australia.

    33 min

  3. 11/27/2025

    ARCS Weekly Wrap 28 November 2025

    In this week’s ARCS Weekly News Wrap, Tim Boyle unpacks the headlines shaping Australia’s medicines, medtech and biotech sectors, with a sharp eye on what they mean for professionals working across the product lifecycle. We cover key policy and reimbursement signals, regulatory and manufacturing developments, notable biotech and medtech milestones, and the people moves that hint at where the market is heading next. You’ll also hear a quick ARCS update from across the community, plus a practical wrap-up on how this week’s news could influence investment, strategy, workforce decisions and day-to-day execution in the sector. If you want to stay informed, build capability, and connect with the people doing the work, join ARCS as a professional member or explore enterprise membership for your organisation. #ARCSAustralia #ClinicalResearch #RegulatoryAffairs #MedicalAffairs #Pharmacovigilance #Medtech #Biotech #Pharma #HealthEconomics #Workforce #ProfessionalDevelopment

    12 min

  4. 11/24/2025

    Heart of Australia

    In this episode of the Cognitio Podcast, Tim Boyle introduces a powerful conversation on innovation, access, and equity in clinical trials. Featuring Julia Linda from Eli Lilly Australia and Melissa Reilly from Heart of Australia, the episode explores how clinical research can be delivered to regional, rural, and First Nations communities through innovative models and strong cross-sector partnerships. Julia shares the unmet needs she sees across Australian clinical research, and how thoughtful innovation can expand access to under-represented populations. Melissa provides an inside look at Heart of Australia’s mobile specialist service and the creation of the Heart of Australia Research Institute—bringing cutting-edge clinical trials to communities that typically miss out. Together they reveal what it takes to build, operationalise, and sustain clinical trials outside metropolitan centres, and why this work is essential for health equity and representative research. A must-listen for clinical researchers, sponsors, CROs, healthcare professionals, and anyone passionate about improving access to innovation across Australia.

    43 min

  5. 11/21/2025

    ARCS Weekly Wrap 21 November 2025

    In this week’s ARCS Weekly News Wrap, Tim Boyle recaps a major week for Australia’s life sciences sector during National Clinical Trials Week. The episode covers key developments across pharma, medtech, biotech, policy and investment, along with insights from ARCS’ activities in Melbourne, including the launch of the Clinical Workforce White Paper, the new ARCS and MAPA strategic alliance, and sector input into the national One Stop Shop. Tim also explores the biggest industry stories of the week, from global acquisitions and breakthrough imaging technology to advancing clinical trials and company milestones. The episode closes with reflections on the momentum across the sector and an invitation for professionals and employers to join the ARCS community. Listen for a clear and engaging overview of the trends shaping Australia’s life sciences landscape.

    8 min

  6. 11/17/2025

    Pharmacovigilance and Equity: Medicine Safety for First Nations Communities

    In this episode of the Cognitio Podcast, host Tim Boyle explores one of the most critical equity challenges in Australian healthcare: ensuring safe, effective, culturally informed use of medicines for First Nations peoples. Tim is joined by four respected leaders in medicine safety: Karen Battat (AstraZeneca), Vinham Mehta (Novartis), Marcela Bade (former TGA pharmacovigilance inspector) and Matt Iglesias, who together unpack the unique risk factors, data gaps and cultural considerations that influence pharmacovigilance in First Nations communities. The conversation highlights why First Nations representation in safety data remains low, the impact this has on signal detection and patient outcomes, and what meaningful, practical steps the sector can take — from culturally grounded educational materials to strengthened community partnerships and more robust system design. This episode is essential listening for anyone working in regulatory affairs, pharmacovigilance, clinical operations, public health or industry leadership. It’s a powerful reminder that medicine safety is not just a technical obligation, but a commitment to fairness, respect and culturally responsive practice. Join the ARCS community as a Professional Member — or bring your whole organisation on board — to stay connected, informed and engaged with the conversations shaping the future of the life sciences sector.

    31 min

  7. 11/14/2025

    ARCS Weekly Wrap 14 November 2025

    This week’s wrap brings you the biggest developments across Australia’s life sciences sector — all in one quick, engaging update. We cover major pharma moves, medtech breakthroughs, biotech investment momentum, regulatory updates, and the latest people movements shaping the industry. From gene therapy and GLP-1 dealmaking to AI in radiology and standout Australian clinical results, this episode highlights the trends influencing policy, access, capability and commercialisation right now. If you want to stay informed, connected and ahead of sector shifts, this is the update you don’t want to miss. Watch now and get the week’s essential insights — fast.

    10 min

  8. 11/10/2025

    What is Intellectual Property?

    What is Intellectual Property? A Practical Guide for Australia’s Life Sciences Sector In this episode of Cognitio, Tim Boyle takes listeners on a clear and engaging tour of the intellectual property landscape, guided by three specialists from Spruson and Ferguson Lawyers. IP sits at the core of innovation and commercialisation in the life sciences, yet it is often misunderstood or overlooked until problems arise. This conversation breaks it down in a way that is accessible, practical, and directly relevant to researchers, clinicians, entrepreneurs, and anyone navigating discovery-to-market pathways. Dr Katherine Winbanks opens with an IP 101 masterclass, covering patents, trade marks, copyright, confidential information, and the risks of early disclosure. Sylvie Tso then steps through the commercialisation process, unpacking licensing, assignments, royalties, valuation challenges, and how to structure deals that actually create value. Finally, Katrina Crooks explains what happens when IP is infringed and how disputes are managed, from demand letters to litigation, injunctions, and enforcement of rights. Across the episode, the message is clear: strong IP strategy is essential for protecting innovation, attracting investment, and strengthening Australia’s position as a global life sciences leader. If you work in research, biotech, medtech, clinical trials, or commercialisation, this is an episode you won’t want to miss.

    50 min
See All (37)

Trailer

About

Welcome to Cognitio, the weekly podcast by ARCS Australia, your go-to source for insights into the evolving world of medtech, pharmaceuticals, and life sciences. Hosted by Dr Tim Boyle, CEO of ARCS, this podcast delivers bite-sized updates, expert discussions, and professional development insights to keep you informed and ahead of the curve. Each episode features hot topics, regulatory updates, sector trends, and practical career guidance, with guest appearances from industry leaders, ARCS members, and emerging innovators from BioBeacon. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting

Information

  • Creator
    ARCS Australia
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © ARCS Australia
  • Show Website
    Cognitio