

Talking HealthTech
Talking HealthTech
Conversations with clinicians, vendors, policy makers and decision makers to promote innovation and collaboration for better healthcare enabled by technology.
Learn about digital health, medical devices, medtech, biotech, health informatics, life sciences, aged care, disability, commercialisation, startups and so much more.
Learn about digital health, medical devices, medtech, biotech, health informatics, life sciences, aged care, disability, commercialisation, startups and so much more.
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Aug 18, 2022 • 31min
274 - Health 10x: Pathway to Impact. Dina Titkova, UNSW Founders & Dr Parisa Glass, The George Institute
Have you ever had a great idea that could help save lives using technology? This is the reality for a lot of people; so many brilliant ideas are floating around with the proper guidance and assistance, and many of these can move from ideas to products and services in healthcare. This episode looks at how two companies are working together to help startups go to market successfully.

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Aug 15, 2022 • 26min
273 - How will AI transform healthcare for millions of patients a day? Dr Aengus Tran, Harrison.ai
Dr Aengus Tran, CEO of Harrison AI, discusses the use of AI to impact the lives of one million people each day by improving radiology and pathology services. They also explore building trust with clinicians, the shortage of human resources in healthcare, and the future of AI in healthcare.

Aug 11, 2022 • 31min
272 - Improving data sharing to make oncology clinical trials more efficient and save lives; Dr Huren Sivaraj & Tam Nguyen - Oncoshot
If you work with cancer patients, you know how difficult it is to get a better understanding of their condition, as time is literally against them. In clinical trials geared toward oncology studies, time is a major factor. But if there was a way to make the process smoother and improve data sharing to yield better results and help more patients? This episode takes a deep dive into solving that very issue and more.

Aug 10, 2022 • 27min
271 - LuminaX Health Accelerator Showcase #5 Kaitlyn Sapier - Eduvidd & Benson Riddle - Stitch
In this episode, you will learn more about using virtual reality to improve telehealth for both patients and clinicians, even without a VR headset. Also, this episode covers how one startup is working toward improving continued professional development so that nurses can conveniently and enjoyably expand their knowledge base to better care for patients.

Aug 8, 2022 • 25min
270 - LuminaX Health Accelerator Showcase #4 Jakomi Mathews - Goto.Health & Ashley Hanger - Stripped Supply
In this episode, you will learn more about the non-clinical issues that people diagnosed with diabetes encounter on a daily basis in Australia as it relates to supplies for monitoring and managing their sugar levels. We also hear from a company that is working hard to create not only a community to support these individuals but also a platform to keep them fully stocked. Additionally, this episode looks at solving the issues surrounding appointments on both sides of the fence to ensure patients are seen, and clinicians are paid.

Aug 4, 2022 • 27min
269 - LuminaX Health Accelerator Showcase #3; Maryann Thexton - Bio-az & Stephanie Bofinger - Fempro Armour
n this episode, you will learn more about two more start-ups involved in the LuminaX initiative. One of these companies has created an extreme sports female body armour that is now applicable to the health sector. The other uses synbiotics to help improve health and wellness, starting from the digestive tract.

Aug 3, 2022 • 24min
268 - LuminaX Health Accelerator Showcase #2 Elizabeth Jones & Phoebe Bardsley - BeHub & Go Locum
In this episode, you will learn more about how the LuminaX initiative is providing assistance to help two innovative startups to improve the lives of doctors by finding jobs that allow them to travel and work and the other that gets product information to clinicians anywhere at any time. You will also learn of the benefits that stem from the mentorship sessions offered by LuminaX, technical literacy in Australia and much more.

Aug 1, 2022 • 24min
267 - LuminaX Health Accelerator Showcase #1 Brock Ford & Siobhan Kelliher - MedaData + Kyle Guerrieri-Cortesi - MEMO Memory Rehab
Have you ever seen the statistics for medication errors in Australia? What about the old-fashioned way that mental health problems are addressed? There are lots of brilliant ideas out there on how to solve these issues and in this episode, we look at two startups who are about to make positive changes in the lives of many with the help of LuminaX.

Jul 28, 2022 • 16min
266 - Accelerating innovation in healthcare; Dren Xerxa, LuminaX
In this episode, you will learn more about LuminaX; an initiative providing opportunities for health tech startups across Australia. This episode covers the role that mentorship could play in turning evidence-based ideas into products and services with proper funding and guidance. Also, Pete’s very experienced guest shares a few pieces of advice for startups.

Jul 27, 2022 • 33min
265 - Long COVID - the new chronic disorder of the decade. Dr Valerio Vittone, epigenetics, genetics & molecular medicine
If you’ve ever had COVID or cared for someone who did, then you probably resonate with a lot that’s described in this episode where Dr Vittone goes into the details of the effect of COVID-19 on the body and why even after recovery, some people still have a flare of certain symptoms. This episode also looks into the development of innovative treatments for what is now known as “Long COVID” and much more.


