Science from the Field with BMedical

In this episode of Science from the Field, host Ben Greenaway, sits down with Dan Levendowski from Advanced Brain Monitoring to explore how sleep and EEG biomarkers are reshaping the way we understand neurodegenerative disease risk.  The conversation traces the evolution of the Sleep Profiler, from early sleep measurement and EEG analysis to its role in identifying subtle brain changes associated...

In this episode Ben Greenaway speaks with Rick Blatt from ActivInsights about the development and goals of the Actigraphy Sleep Toolkit. They cover why the toolkit was created, how clinician and researcher feedback shaped its design, and how it supports fast, reliable sleep reporting using high-resolution data from GENEActiv wearable devices.  The conversation highlights current features, new upda...

Welcome back to the BMedical Science from Field podcast series, where we shine a light on some of the amazing work being done here in our own backyard of Australia to further the fields of sleep and respiratory medicine. In celebration of our new partnership with Asthma Australia, this week, we're chatting to Anthony Flynn, Director of Health Knowledge and Translation at Asthma Australia.  Anthony...

Welcome to BMedical's Science from the Field podcast series, where we highlight groundbreaking work in sleep and respiratory medicine from Australia. In this episode, we chat with Professor Bernie Bissett, a leading expert in respiratory muscle training.  Bernie shares her journey from a clinician to an accidental researcher, driven by her desire to help ventilator-dependent patients regain their...

In this episode of BMedical's Science from the Field podcast, we explore the exceptional work of Associate Professor Fatima Yaqoot and Roslyn Von Senden and their 'Let's Yarn About Sleep' Program. Their phenomenal efforts aim to enhance sleep health among First Nations youth and communities in Australia. The multi-talented Associate Professor Fatima Yaqoot, an expert in pharmacology, epidemiology,...

Welcome to another episode of Science from the Field with BMedical podcast. Join Krystal as she interviews Alexander Dimitrov, co-founder of AYO, the innovative circadian rhythm blue light therapy glasses. Discover Alexander's journey from Bulgaria to the Netherlands, where he developed a passion for optimising health through light therapy after experiencing the effects of light deprivation firsth...

In this episode of the Science from the Field with BMedical podcast, we delve into the fascinating world of sleep science with our guest, Dr. Mitchell Turner. Well-reputed for his systematic research and work on sleep-related neurological conditions at Edith Cowan University and Melius Consulting, Dr. Turner shares his journey from sports science into sleep research, and his projects aimed at impr...

In this enlightening episode of Science from the Field with BMedical podcast, join us in a conversation with Dr. Tracey Sletten from Monash University, a highly respected name in circadian sleep research. Harnessing her wealth of experience from prior roles at top-tier medical institutions and associations, Dr. Sletten discusses her research journey, shedding an intriguing light on her deep fascin...

Welcome to the first episode of the Science from the Field with BMedical podcast - a unique series that puts the spotlight on Australian research in sleep and respiratory medicine. In this inaugurate episode of our 2024 series, we are thrilled to present a conversation with guests from the University of Western Australia, Dr. Jennifer Walsh and Dr. Kath Madison. As the Director of the Centre of Sl...