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Grounded in Groundshot

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Grounded in Groundshot is a series of conversations hosted by medical oncologist, researcher, and Associate Professor of Oncology and Public Health Sciences, Dr. Bishal Gyawali. In this series, we get to know giants in the field of oncology beyond their CVs. Each guest represents someone who inspires Dr. Gyawali, and is helping shape the future of cancer care. Whether you are a trainee, a senior oncologist, researcher, or someone with a lived experience of cancer, these conversations aim to uplift and inspire you to do exceptional things! More from BG Lab: oncologybg.com

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Episode 6 - Dr. Julie Gralow 10.07.2026 1:11:56

#6) BG is joined by Dr. Julie Gralow, the Chief Medical Officer of ASCO and Professor Emerita at the University of Washington. In this episode, Dr. Gralow talks about her career path into oncology and global health (3:00), the role of ASCO in career development (27:00), being a trailblazer and opening the glass door for women in oncology (45:00), what makes someone a good mentor and mentee (53:30...

Episode 5 - Dr. Dario Trapani + Dr. Felipe Roitberg 12.06.2026 59:19

BG is joined by Dr. Dario Trapani and Dr. Felipe Roitberg. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Trapani’s success as an early-career oncologist (6:30), how Dr. Trapani got into oncology (11:00), finding time in a busy life (13:30), future goals (15:00), phase 1 trials and breast cancer (16:55), medical education and maintaining a critical mindset (19:15), defining success and advice for young people (2...

Episode 4 - Dr. Ian Tannock 08.05.2026 59:21

#4) BG is joined by Dr. Ian Tannock, Professor Emeritus from the University of Toronto and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. In this episode we discuss how Dr. Tannock started his career in oncology and clinical trials (4:40), how he then became a clinical trials (14:12), cancer of the great toe (19:45), the Canadian mitoxantrone–prednisone trial (26:00), TAX-327 (32:00), experiences as a mentor (3...

Episode 3 - Dr. Christopher Jackson 14.04.2026 46:47

#3) BG is joined by Dr. Christopher Jackson, Professor of Oncology from Otago University. In this episode, we discuss evidence-based medicine vs embracing uncertainty (6:45), dealing with people you disagree with (10:29), what motivated Dr. Jackson to pursue medicine and implementation science (16:53), rapid-fire questions: kids, best friends, mountains, and being the world’s #1 CrossFit athlete (...

Episode 2 - Dr. Elizabeth Eisenhauer 06.03.2026 1:03:40

#2) BG is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Eisenhauer, Professor Emerita from Queen's University. In this episode, we discuss why BG admires Dr. Eisenhauer (2:45), maintaining work-life balance (7:35), women in oncology (11:18), Dr. Eisenhauer's biggest regrets in her career (14:45), being on a ventilator (19:00), inspiration to become a trialist (21:35), balancing hope with skepticism in clinical...

Episode 1 - Meet BG 13.02.2026 54:21

#1) In our inaugural episode, BG Lab research assistant, Claire Diana-Gonsalves joins Dr. Gyawali for a wide-ranging discussion that covers: working in a HIC-setting vs an LMIC-setting (2:05), Dr. Gyawali’s pathway to research (9:40), mentorship and seeking out mentors (19:00), Dr. Gyawali’s passion for physics and how the discipline has altered his approach to research (39:08), and future plans f...