Introduction to Science with Sanjula

Sir Tim Hitchens, President of Wolfson College at the University of Oxford, talks to Sanjula about his career in the British Diplomatic Service and as Assistant Private Secretary to Queen Elizabeth II. Sir Hitchens explains the link between literary texts and learning to look beyond literal words to better understand what people really mean. He discusses his work as British Ambassador to Japan in the wake of the Fukushima nuclear disaster and the way in which British scientists were able to help people in Japan better understand their risks and inform government health policies in relation to the disaster.

Professor Patricia Kingori discusses the roles that misdirection, inclusion, and cultural awareness have to play in global health.

Professor Sir Peter Horby, Moh Foundation Professor of Infectious Diseases and Director of the University of Oxford’s Pandemic Sciences Institute, describes how he came to study medicine following his initial interest in biology and how his first job on the HIV/AIDS wards led to his interest in infectious diseases.   Professor Sir Horby describes his time working with the World Health Organisation in Vietnam on the SARS-CoV-1 outbreak and subsequently setting up an infectious diseases research unit in Hanoi, his work on the West Africa Ebola epidemic, and how he adapted his skills for a higher income setting to co-lead the UK’s RECOVERY trial into COVID-19 treatments, the results of which are estimated to have saved over one million lives worldwide.

Professor Ngaire Woods, founding Dean of the Blavatnik School of Government at the University of Oxford, speaks to Sanjula about the roles of government and governance for global health policies, and the challenges involved in bringing together different government departments. Professor Woods also discusses the importance of trust and cooperation in and between governments for better health outcomes. Thank you for listening to 'Science with Sanjula'. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Oxford_NDPH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OxPopulationHealth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oxfordpopulationhealth5583 This episode of 'Science with Sanjula' was produced and edited by Hannah Freeman. Artwork by Lavanya Dhaka.

Professor Sir Rory Collins discusses his early life and career in three continents, his love of statistics and his introduction to randomisation. He goes on to discuss his successes with randomised trials and meta-analyses, and the creation of large prospective studies, including the UK Biobank. Thank you for listening to 'Science with Sanjula'.  Twitter: https://twitter.com/Oxford_NDPH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OxPopulationHealth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oxfordpopulationhealth5583 This episode of 'Science with Sanjula' was edited by Graham Bagley. Artwork by Lavanya Dhaka.

Have you wondered why something like red wine can be good for you according to one scientific paper, but bad for you in another? In this podcast, Dr Keren Papier explains how diet affects our health and why it is difficult to get accurate answers. She explains how researchers are tackling this problem and how consumers can understand scientific advice to help them make informed choices about the foods they consume. Thank you for listening to 'Science with Sanjula'. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Oxford_NDPH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OxPopulationHealth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oxfordpopulationhealth5583 This episode of 'Science with Sanjula' was produced and edited by Graham Bagley. Artwork by Lavanya Dhaka.

Professor Keith Hawton discusses how we can help to prevent people from self-harming and dying by suicide at both an individual and population level. Thank you for listening to 'Science with Sanjula'. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Oxford_NDPH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OxPopulationHealth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oxfordpopulationhealth5583 Resources: MIND National support service for people with mental health problems, including suicidal thoughts. Includes resources and telephone helpline. https://www.mind.org.uk/ Shout 85258 A free, confidential, anonymous text support service for people in the UK with mental health problems (including those with suicidal thoughts). https://giveusashout.org/get-help/ Samaritans A registered charity aimed at providing emotional support to anyone in emotional distress, struggling to cope or at risk of suicide throughout the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. https://www.samaritans.org/ Coping with self-harm, guide for parents and carers This free guide has been developed from conversations with parents and carers of young people experiencing difficult times. It is aimed at helping parents, carers, other family members and friends cope when a young person is self-harming. https://charliewaller.org/mental-health-resources/managing-difficult-feelings/coping-with-self-harm/ Help is at Hand A free resource for people bereaved through suicide or other unexplained death, and for those helping them. https://supportaftersuicide.org.uk/resource/help-is-at-hand/ This episode of 'Science with Sanjula' was produced and edited by Hannah Freeman. Artwork by Lavanya Dhaka.

Dr Mehrunisha Suleman talks about why tackling racism and inequalities in health and healthcare is so important, drawing on her research and experiences. Thank you for listening to 'Science with Sanjula'. Twitter: https://twitter.com/Oxford_NDPH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OxPopulationHealth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oxfordpopulationhealth5583 Resources: BMJ paper, Addressing racist parents in a paediatric setting: https://www.bmj.com/content/375/bmj.n3067 Delivering racial equality in medicine: https://www.bma.org.uk/advice-and-support/equality-and-diversity-guidance/race-equality-in-medicine/delivering-racial-equality-in-medicine New hub on challenging racism and discrimination in healthcare: https://www.gmc-uk.org/news/news-archive/new-hub-on-challenging-racism-and-discrimination-in-healthcare Unequal pandemic, fairer recovery: https://www.health.org.uk/publications/reports/unequal-pandemic-fairer-recovery This episode of 'Science with Sanjula' was produced by Graham Bagley and edited by Hannah Freeman. Artwork by Lavanya Dhaka.

Professor Sir Richard Peto describes half a century of research seeking moderate reductions in big causes of death. Thank you for listening to 'Science with Sanjula' Twitter: https://twitter.com/Oxford_NDPH Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OxPopulationHealth/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@oxfordpopulationhealth5583 This episode of 'Science with Sanjula' was produced by Graham Bagley and edited by Hannah Freeman. Artwork by Lavanya Dhaka.

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