Listen to Einstein A Go-Go - 10 May 201548:0410 May 2015

On today's show Dr Shane is joined by Chris KP in the studio.

First Guest: Dr Elizabeth Vincan - Head of the the Cancer Biology lab at University of Melbourne (Anatomy and Neuroscience section) sharing insights on Bowel Cancer.

Second Guest: Laureate Professor Alan Lopez - Melbourne school of population & global health at University of Melbourne, also works withUniversity of Washington. Alan discusses the many uses of health data, health systems and policy,. specifically explaining birth, death and cause of death data. He then delves into 'Garbage coding' and the flow on effects.

Dr Shane and Chris then share news of the world which among other things include:

- NASA's announcement of a 'Journey to Mars' Challenge.

- The science of finding long lost chocolate bars

- Vaccination; More specifically Measles

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About this program

Exploring the wonders of science and its impact on the world. Dissection and discussion of science and science issues made digestible for public consumption.

Regular presenters:

  • ChrisKP
  • Dr Jen
  • Dr Euan
  • Dr Ray
  • Dr Laura
  • Dr Ailie
  • Dr Linden
  • Dr Lauren
  • Dr Scarlett

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Listen to Dr Shane's 'Chat with a Nobel Laureate' at a University of Melbourne-Comprehensive Cancer PhD Program event.

Dr Shane chats with Psychologist Emma-Rose Parsons from Spectrum House about teacher and school staff mental health as we approach the start of the school year and a return to face-to-face learning.


The podcast intro and outro theme is Soft Illusion and was generously provided by Andras.

https://andras.bandcamp.com/track/soft-illusion

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