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In May 2026, the Faculty of Medicine Dentistry and Health Sciences at the University of Melbourne hosted a special health edition of Raising the Bar Melbourne, featuring 20 free talks by some of Melbourne’s leading healthcare experts across 10 pubs and bars all in one night. Positioned as part of the Faculty’s 150th anniversary celebrations, the talks – and this podcast series - feature topics ranging from AI and cancer research to health disinformation, ADHD, helping kids sleep, the future of robotic surgery and much more.
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Average audio length:
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Guest interviews
English
United States
20 episodes
since May 18, 2026
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In this talk, Professor Dave Coghill, explores the science behind ADHD and neurodivergence and moves beyond the buzzwords to offer deeper understanding around why nuance is important.
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In this talk, Professor Garron Dodd discusses how drugs like Ozempic and Mounjaro reshaped weight-loss medicine, and shares what the next decade of smarter therapies and treatment options might look like.
In this talk, A/Prof Leo Chen, a psychiatrist and researcher, explores how breakthroughs in brain‑network therapies offer safer, targeted and personalised treatments for depression and chronic pain.
In this talk, Professor Justin Yeung was joined by patient, Rebecca Eastwood, to share how AI is reshaping cancer care through smarter technology, personalised treatment, and better patient experiences and outcomes.
In this talk, Professor Lauren Ayton co-presented with her patient Cameron, to discuss the basics of vision, what can go wrong, and how new technologies are reshaping the future for people with vision loss.
In this talk, Associate Professor Mihiri Silva discusses how healthy oral habits in children set them up for life, and why common conditions like tooth decay are entirely preventable.
In this talk, Dr Shaminka Mangelsdorf and Rory Sorenson explore how social media shapes youth wellbeing, from online risks to positive digital spaces and healthier, more balanced habits.
In this talk, Professor Andy Perfors explains how disinformation exploits human psychology, and what we can do to resist manipulation in an increasingly complex digital world.
In this talk, Associate Professor Michelle Peate explores how to navigate menopause information in an era of overload. Drawing on research in decision science and women’s health, Michelle unpacks why conflicting advice can feel overwhelming, how marketing and algorithms shape what we see, and what …
In this talk, Hannah Joshi-Sharma, a physiotherapist and University of Melbourne PhD candidate, explores the links between ageing and practical ways to stay active, safe, and independent.
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