Research for What?
Research for What? is a new podcast hosted by Dr Romaric Bouveret from the Imaging CoE UNSW Node. The episodes dive into topics relating to research impact, translation, commercialisation and engagement.
In conversations with experts from academia and industry, Rom covers a diverse range of topics and explores the impact of scientific research on people and the world. Rom interviews recognised thought leaders who share his passion for science and research and invest their energy, time or money.
One of Rom’s most recent episodes features our Governing Board member Ben Apted discussing how to translate research into investable ideas – “No shortage of capital for good ideas.
In this episode, I speak with Hon Jillian Skinner, first stand-alone Minister for Medical Research in NSW from 2011 to 2015 and Minister for Health between 2011 and 2017. Mrs Skinner is one of Australia’s most experienced politicians in Health and Medical Research.
I was curious to learn how a Minister for Medical Research and Minister for Health, in charge of 1/3 of the NSW total budget, identifies health needs, selects projects and advisors, understands new technologies and works for our community.
I knew that Jillian was a strong advocate of health and research and I was surprised by her immense, genuine and on-going passion. I was also surprised to hear that politics was almost the obvious path for her to make a difference. As a Minister, Jillian worked with everyone’s benefit in mind, including the underrepresented and under deserved members, constantly improving our infrastructure and educating people.
She strongly defends integrative models where interdisciplinary and collaborative projects prevail, and where researchers, clinicians and patients interact.
I was very impressed with Jillian’s knowledge, engagement, strong passion and commitment to create impact and improve our community health!
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