Measuring disability after stroke with Venesha Rethnam
After stroke, disability and dependence is measured using the Modified Rankin Scale (mRS). But this doesn't take stroke survivors' quality of life into account. In her most recently published paper, P...
5 Mar 20194min
Translating research into practice with Dr Karen Borschmann
Everyone in stroke research wants to improve the lives of people affected by stroke. But no matter how incredible your scientific breakthrough is, it's of no use if the findings aren't then communicat...
18 Feb 20193min
Bones & blood sugar after stroke - with Dr Karen Borschmann
How does stroke affect your bone health and your blood sugar? How might exercise help? Find out this and more in our conversation with physiotherapist and researcher Dr Karen Borschmann (@KarenBorschm...
11 Feb 20196min
Prof Julie Bernhardt on what makes a good mentor and supporting women in science
This week we talk to Professor Julie Bernhardt, who this Australia Day was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia for her work in stroke research and for her advocacy for women in science. We pick...
30 Jan 20197min
How do your genes influence stroke (with Prof Vincent Thijs)
What do we know about the genetics of stroke, and how can we use this to improve treatments? We talk to Professor Vincent Thijs, neurologist and head of the Stroke theme at the Florey, about his resea...
17 Jan 20195min
Virtual reality for stroke recovery (with David Brodsky)
Virtual reality has been used for Pokémon Go and imaginary roller coaster rides, but how can it help stroke survivors while they're recovering in hospital? David Brodsky talks about his summer interns...
18 Nov 20186min
Michelle Shannon on environment enrichment
How do we design a hospital environment that improves recovery and the patient experience for stroke survivors? In this episode of Scientists of Stroke, PhD student Michelle Shannon talks about her re...
11 Nov 201810min
Lilian Carvalho on upright postures in acute stroke
How soon is too soon for someone who has just had a stroke to sit up, stand up, and move around? The answer is not so simple, as PhD student Lilian Carvalho explains in this episode of Scientists of S...
21 Okt 20186min
