by Talk Nerdy: Connecting Curious Minds
A podcast that brings the people, passion, and possibility behind health and medical research into the spotlight - at UNSW Medicine & Health. Hosted by Dr Sam McAllery, Talk Nerdy is a show for curious minds who are interested in big ideas, inspired by the people behind them, and keen to connect, collaborate, and think beyond their own field.
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October 9, 2025
<p>In this episode, Sam sits down with Sarah to explore how trauma can trigger surprising immune responses – revealing why not all lung injuries are the same, and why treatment might need to be just as tailored.</p><p>Inspired by this episode? Here’s how to connect.</p><p>You can find out more about Sarah’s work and how to get in touch <a href="https://www.unsw.edu.au/staff/sarah-sasson" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>HERE</strong></a></p><p>For feedback on this episode or to connect with the UNSW Medicine & Health research community, please email <a href="mailto:s.mcallery@unsw.edu.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">s.mcallery@unsw.edu.au</a></p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p>Guest: Dr Sarah Sasson, Program Head at the Kirby Institute at UNSW, and a clinical immunologist and immunopathologist at Westmead Hospital.</p><p>Host & Executive Producer: Dr Sam McAllery </p><p>Producer: Jacob Bird </p><p>Audio Editor: Long Nguyen</p><p>Audio Credits :Music from #Uppbeat: <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/city-lights" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/city-lights</a></p><p>License code: MA91CVI5KB9HED3V</p><p><br></p>
October 2, 2025
<p>In this episode, Sam sits down with Alisa to explore how clinical care can drive discovery - a patient-first, precision-focused approach to research that starts at the bedside and builds outward.</p><p><strong>Inspired by this episode? Here’s how to connect.</strong></p><p>You can learn more about Alisa’s work <a href="https://sydpath.com.au/sydpath-pathologists-dr-alisa-kane/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>HERE </strong></a>and if you’d like to get in touch with her or explore potential collaborations, feel free to reach out to me at <a href="mailto:s.mcallery@unsw.edu.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">s.mcallery@unsw.edu.au</a></p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p>Guest: A/Prof Alisa Kane, Associate Professor at UNSW and clinical immunologist at St Vincent’s and Liverpool Hospitals</p><p>Host & Executive Producer: Dr Sam McAllery </p><p>Producer: Jacob Bird </p><p>Audio Editor: Long Nguyen</p><p>Audio Credits :Music from #Uppbeat: <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/city-lights" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/city-lights</a></p><p>License code: MA91CVI5KB9HED3V</p><p><br></p>
September 25, 2025
<p>In this episode, Sam sits down with Elissa to explore how rare, single-gene immune disorders are helping decode the broader puzzle of autoimmunity. </p><p><strong>Inspired by this episode? Here’s how to connect.</strong></p><p>You can find out more about Elissa’s work and how to get in touch <a href="https://www.garvan.org.au/people/researchers/elissa-deenick" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer"><strong>HERE</strong></a></p><p>For feedback on this episode or to connect with the UNSW Medicine & Health research community, please email <a href="mailto:s.mcallery@unsw.edu.au" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">s.mcallery@unsw.edu.au</a></p><p><strong>Credits:</strong></p><p>Guest: Scientia A/Prof Elissa Deenick and co-Director of the Precision Immunology Program at the Garvan Institute for Medical Research</p><p>Host & Executive Producer: Dr Sam McAllery </p><p>Producer: Jacob Bird </p><p>Audio Editor: Long Nguyen</p><p>Audio Credits :Music from #Uppbeat: <a href="https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/city-lights" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">https://uppbeat.io/t/mark-july/city-lights</a></p><p>License code: MA91CVI5KB9HED3V</p>
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A podcast that brings the people, passion, and possibility behind health and medical research into the spotlight - at UNSW Medicine & Health.
Hosted by Dr Sam McAllery, Talk Nerdy is a show for curious minds who are interested in big ideas, inspired by the people behind them, and keen to connect, collaborate, and think beyond their own field.
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