17 - 07 - 2021
Join us for this weeks roundup of inspiring Scholar news...
Geography determines survival for babies with birth defects
A new, first of its kind global study has found that the survival rate of babies born with a birth defect is heavily dependent on where the child is born, sparking calls for Australia to play a role in improving the surgical care for children beyond our borders. Together with Associate Professor Sebastian King and Dr Damir Ljuhar, 2019 John Monash Scholar Dr Brendan Jones was the co-country lead for Australia and New Zealand, in what was the largest ever international study of outcomes for babies born with major congenital diseases.
Featured Podcast: Dr Danielle Malek Roosa
Join 2004 John Monash Scholar Dr Danielle Malek Roosa as she shares what it’s like to be a mum of five whilst tele-commuting to her job at the World Bank in Washington (from Sydney). At all hours of the day, she is first and foremost available for her children, whilst providing valuable legal counsel to countries all over the world. Listen to our recent podcast and let Danielle challenge your perceptions of how much sleep one really needs to thrive!
An open letter against racism
On 21 June 2021, a motion was introduced to the Australian Senate that called for the Government to reject critical race theory (CRT) from the national education curriculum. Just under 1000 people have signed an open letter to the Government that oppose these attacks on ‘critical race theory’. Fernando De Campo 2014 Australian Cultural John Monash Scholar is included amongst a range of Academics from Australia, the US, UK and NZ. The signatories are calling for institutions of research and education to stand with students and educators whose vital work is coming under attack.
Australian-first tech innovation
South East Water has entered into an experimental trial with RMIT, who have developed and patented a sustainable innovation that creates fertilizer from biosolids. Lara Olsen, 2004 John Monash Scholar and the Managing Director of South East Water is involved in the trial and welcomes this new technology as the current disposal of biosolids is a challenge across the water industry.
Early diagnosis of glaucoma can lead to vision-saving treatment
Genetic testing is not currently a routine part of glaucoma diagnosis or care, but Associate Professor Owen Siggs, 2007 John Monash Scholar from Flinders University and the Garvan Institute of Medical Research is about to change all of that. He is the Lead Researcher who has discovered that genetic information can potentially ensure better treatment decisions for glaucoma patients. The new genetic test is performed through blood or saliva sample and may one day become a routine part of glaucoma diagnosis and care.
Australia criticized for secrecy of 'on-water' matters
In an article published by The Guardian, The UN Human Rights Council has stated that Australia has pushed back an estimated 800 asylum seekers on 38 vessels since 2013, but there are few details on this. Madeline Gleeson, 2012 John Monash Scholar has questioned the measures of coercion deployed by Australian officers and their militant secrecy.
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