http://www.anu.edu.au/discoveranu/content/podcasts/ en celeste.ecuyer@anu.edu.au Copyright 2009 2009-11-05T03:40:10+10:00 http://www.anu.edu.au/discoveranu/content/podcasts/thirsty_work/ http://www.anu.edu.au/discoveranu/content/podcasts/thirsty_work/#When:03:40:10Z Rod Quantock says, "If climate change doesn't scare you, then you don't get the science." Fortunately Quantock does, and when he gives you his take on the physics, chemistry, biology, geology, palaeontology, cosmology and meteorology of climate science you'll get it too. And then... you'll be scared. It's win-win. Sounds like great fun doesn't? It's an edgy mix of panic and hysteria. But that's what you'd expect from someone whose comedy has been described as ‘medicinal'. In his irreverent style and clever humour has proven to be a great avenue to deliver powerful messages about the reality of climate change, water issues and possible outcomes.  This lecture was introduced by Jon Ward, Manager, Environmental Policy, Toyota Motor Corporation Australia. Public Lecture, Environment, Policy & Political Science, Society & Culture, ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, ANU College of Physical Sciences, Medicine and Life Science, Physical Science 2009-11-05T03:40:10+10:00 http://www.anu.edu.au/discoveranu/content/podcasts/clash_between_genes_modern_life_making_us_sick/ http://www.anu.edu.au/discoveranu/content/podcasts/clash_between_genes_modern_life_making_us_sick/#When:05:59:52Z This address introduces the ideas in Professor Greg Gibson's new book It Takes a Genome. The last two years have seen a revolution in genome scientists' ability to find the genes that influence whether a person is likely to suffer from any one of the major common chronic diseases such as cancer, diabetes, heart disease, asthma, depression, or dementia. The shocking result, though, is that rather than a few dozen genes in each case, there are hundreds if not thousands in play, each of which contributes a small effect. These are analogous to dark matter in the Universe: they must be there, but we cannot easily see them. As well as explaining this conundrum and discussing the implications, Gibson will present the idea that chronic disease arises out of a very modern imbalance: there is a disconnect between our rapidly evolved human genome and the dramatic transitions in human lifestyles over the past few generations. Public Lecture, Medical & Health Science, ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, Medicine and Life Science 2009-10-23T05:59:52+10:00 http://www.anu.edu.au/discoveranu/content/podcasts/does_pay_for_performance_improve_the_quality_of_primary_care/ http://www.anu.edu.au/discoveranu/content/podcasts/does_pay_for_performance_improve_the_quality_of_primary_care/#When:05:25:39Z Governments, internationally and in Australia, are increasingly encouraging team-based care in frontline health systems using various incentives. Dr Campbell will provide an overview of the impact of financial incentives on the performance of primary care professionals. Public Lecture, Medical & Health Science, ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, Medicine and Life Science 2009-10-12T05:25:39+10:00 http://www.anu.edu.au/discoveranu/content/podcasts/working_towards_a_connected_frontline_health_system/ http://www.anu.edu.au/discoveranu/content/podcasts/working_towards_a_connected_frontline_health_system/#When:00:41:03Z Commonwealth Government needs to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of Australia's health care system. Primary health care provides the first point of contact for patients and is touted as the cornerstone of a more effective health system, but it is undermined by fragmented services. Frontline clinicians need be able to provide comprehensive, coordinated and personalised care to patients, particularly those with multiple serious illnesses such as cancer, diabetes and depression. Dr Stange looked at the challenges facing the primary care system in the United States that could inform the Australian health community as it grapples with a major reform process. The lecture was based on a series of editorials that will appear in the international journal Annals of Family Medicine, focusing particularly on understanding and organising health as a science of connectedness. Public Lecture, Medical & Health Science, ANU College of Medicine, Biology and Environment, Medicine and Life Science 2009-10-01T00:41:03+10:00