Official podcast of the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI).
Health and medical research impacts all of our lives, helping us live longer, healthier and happier, but who are the scientists working tirelessly to change the world and what makes them tick?
A Window On SAHMRI takes you behind the science to meet the incredible people driving world-leading research at SAHMRI.
Hosted by journalist and award-winning podcaster, Callum MacPherson.
Honing the Immune System to Fight Cancer | Dr Stephen Blake
Dr Stephen Blake is an immunologist specialising in cancer immunology and immunotherapy at SAHMRI, where he focuses on understanding how the immune system and the gut microbiome influence cancer treatment response and side effects.
His work sits at the intersection of laboratory discovery and future clinical care, aiming to make treatments more effective and less harmful for patients.Outside the lab, Stephen's a busy dad of two who values family time as a circuit breaker from the pressures of research.
17 Nov 2025
Bridging Research and Real Impact | Tom Symonds
Tom Symonds is the Executive Director of Health Translation SA (HTSA), leading the work of connecting SAHMRI, the state's universities, hospitals and government to turn research into real-world impact. Spending much of his younger life in the UK before moving to Australia, Tom has built his career across health service management, research strategy, primary care leadership and government innovation.Outside of work he’s a keen muso, a long-suffering Nottingham Forest fan, and an underrated chef.
2 Oct 2025
Finding the Story in Science | Dr Ben Lewis
Dr Ben Lewis has a PhD in skin cancer biology and molecular pharmacology but discovered along the way that he loved talking about science more than doing it. His curiosity and creativity has taken him from the lab to stage shows, documentaries, journalism and now to SAHMRI, where he helps researchers sharpen their skills in writing, presenting and sharing their work with the world.
Whether he's editing grant applications or running workshops on communication and public speaking, Ben's passionate about helping scientists find the best story in their research to connect with any audience.
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Professor Odette Pearson
Associate Professor Kim Morey
Cade Christensen
Dr Inushi De Silva
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