Lab Notes

The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode Leo explains the importance of NASA's 60 year old system for classifying technological progress, and Marc helps unpick why Australian universities can't wait to get their international students back.  Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :  htt...

In 2017 the Grenfell Tower in London was engulfed by a fire that climbed its external cladding with alarming speed, ultimately claiming 72 lives. And while many around the world were still coming to terms with the disaster, Dr. Kate Nguyen got to work.  Born in Vietnam, Kate was a natural problem-solver and bucked social expectation to pursue a career in engineering. With the support of her family...

The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode Marc takes us through the concept of research impact, and Leo gives a long-overdue definition of a seed round. Listen in as we discuss these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/ Prof. Marc in het Pan...

Few people personify the drive and resilience of female scientists quite like Dr. Ilana Feain.  Originally a disengaged and even rebellious high school student with her mind on anything but academia, at one stage Ilana even dropped out of school entirely. But by losing the support of her teachers and family Ilana realised it was up to her to shape her own future. From that moment on, a mix of natu...

Lab Notes is back for 2022! In celebration of The International Day for Women and Girls in Science we are starting off the season with two inspiring female guests who underline the tremendous value women bring to Australian innovation. No doubt it will be a fabulous start to a full season of inspiring guests, fascinating conversations and perhaps even a cross-over with other other champions of Aus...

On today’s bonus episode, Leo and Marc bid farewell to 2021 with a quick look back on the year that was, from Covid disruptions to unexpected jobs and a whole lot of inspiring conversations.  We wish all our listeners a happy holiday and look forward to seeing you again in 2022.  EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/ Prof. Marc in het Panhu...

The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode Marc and Leo explore the ways scientists and entrepreneurs get early customer feedback on their work. Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/ Prof. Marc in het...

While many of us go through life without giving much thought to where our food comes from, Professor Cordelia Selomulya has built a career on it. Born and raised in Indonesia, Cordelia first came to Australia as an international student undertaking a chemical engineering degree at the University of New South Wales. At every turn Cordelia has been a stellar researcher, topping her class and becomin...

The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode Marc takes us through the functions of a university research commercialisation unit, and Leo introduces the concept of capitalisation tables in early-stage companies. Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOSTS : Dr. ...

The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode Marc and Leo explore two grants at opposite ends of research funding continuum, the ARC's flagship Centre of Excellence program and the NSW Government's Tech Voucher program. Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOST...

As a young engineer Richard Dale was hired by a university spinout that looked set to revolutionise the world of asset management. It was an exciting job at a company that was growing fast, building new products and entering new industries... right up until the money ran out. For Richard this experience was eye-opening, one the shifted his focus away from engineering and towards the world of start...

The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. This week Marc talks about the job you can't be fired from, while Leo gives a run down of a pair of clauses that impact when and how a startup company can be sold.  Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linke...

As a software engineer in the 90's Nick McNaughton learned what a potent combination technology and entrepreneurial zeal can be. It's a revelation has shaped his career ever since.  Currently the CEO of the Australian National University's flagship commercialisation fund ANU Connect, Nick McNaughton’s has been a trailblazer for Australia's deep-tech industry for over two decades. From creating and...

The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. This week Marc and Leo tackle everyone's favourite topic - free money! Discovery Projects and Accelerating Commercialisation grants are cornerstones of Australian innovation, but getting your hands on the funding can be a challenge in itself.  Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10...

The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. With this year's Nobel Prizes in full swing - it's a great time for Marc to review what the prizes are all about. Meanwhile, Leo talks about one of the reasons NOT to become a company director, insolvent trading.   Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :  https://...

The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Leo looks in the shadowy world of influence in big business while Marc explains how universities are adjusting to digital learning post-Covid.  Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linked...

The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Leo provides a glimpse into the process of start-up valuation while Marc explains how academic pay and conditions are negotiated in Australian universities.  Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stev...

The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Leo provides an overview of Investor Agreements while Marc explains one of the key metrics of research productivity, the H Index.  Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leo...

The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Leo and Marc discuss startup incubators and the cooperative research centre program.  Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc/ Prof. Marc in het Panhuis www.lin...

The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Leo and Marc talk about the concept of Key Performance Indicators, and give some examples of how they are applied in science and industry.  Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.c...

What motivates a volunteer to risk their life braving storms, bushfires or the open ocean? How can we keep volunteers engaged in organisations like the SES, Rural Fire Service and Surf Lifesaving? And what can be done about the declining rates of volunteerism that is threatening the future of these iconic Australian organisations? Dr. Vivien Forner is a Hungarian-born Australian who has been ponde...

The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Leo and Marc take on venture capital and the NHMRC, two key funding sources for entrepreneurs and medical scientists alike.  Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leosteven...

The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Leo provides an overview of the agile management system, while Marc takes us behind the scenes at academic conferences.  Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensinc...

As much as anybody can be, Duncan Macinnis was born a scientist.  With parents who both taught in the field, Duncan's childhood was spent among the exhibits of Sydney's Powerhouse and Australian Museums. Inspired by these experiences and encouraged by his family, Duncan continued his scientific education as far as a PhD in microbiology - studying yeasts under an industry linkage project with the b...

The Brief is a quick-fire show where we break down two concepts from science and business. On today’s episode, Marc and Leo discuss the concept of adjunct staff members, as well as the role and ethics of incentives in the workplace.  Listen in as we discuss and connect these two concepts within 10 minutes! EON LABS :  https://www.eonlabs.org/ HOSTS : Dr. Leo Stevens www.linkedin.com/in/leostevensi...