Raising the Bar Melbourne

Episode 1. ADHD and neurodivergence: beyond the buzzwords – by Professor Dave Coghill

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.

Episode 2. Beyond Ozempic: the next decade of weight loss medicine – by Professor Garron Dodd

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.

Episode 3. Brain network therapies: targeting circuits, transforming outcomes – by Associate Professor Leo Chen

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.

Episode 4. Can AI beat cancer? – by Professor Justin Yeung and Rebecca Eastwood

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.

Episode 5. Changing the future of vision loss – by Professor Lauren Ayton

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.

Episode 6. Chew on this: how childhood dental health shapes your future – by Associate Professor Mihiri Silva

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.

Episode 7. Is social media helping or hurting youth mental health? – by Dr Shaminka Mangelsdorf and Rory Sorenson

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.

Episode 8. Health in the age of disinformation: trust, tech and truth – by Professor Andy Perfors

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.

Episode 9. Menopause information overload: how to make sense of it – by Associate Professor Michelle Peate

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 “evidence-based” really means.

Episode 10. Healthy ageing: adding life to years – by Hannah Joshi-Sharma

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.