EP66 Catalyst: Pink Ribbon Special Edition




Herbert Smith Freehills Podcasts show

Summary: In support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation, our Catalyst Webinar was taken over by our virtual Pink Ribbon event where we heard from three remarkable guests who work in the medical innovation and wellness spaces. Our guest speakers were: Prof Sarah Hosking - CEO of the National Breast Cancer Foundation. In continuing our tradition of our Pink Ribbon event, Prof Hosking updated us on NBCF’s current focus and gave an insight into the challenges and achievements in running a not-for-profit business during Covid-19. Prof Sandra O’Toole - Head of Translational Breast Cancer Research, The Garvan Institute of Medical Research & Senior Staff Specialist, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. Prof O'Toole shared her story and firsthand experiences of hospital life and continuing breast cancer research during Covid-19. See accompanying slide here - https://sites-herbertsmithfreehills.vuturevx.com/20/21553/landing-pages/nbcf-pink-ribbon-prof-otoole.pdf Dr Jemma King - Founder BioPsychAnaltyics, Research Fellow University Queensland and Lecturer Sydney University MBA. Dr King is a specialist in the field of Human Behaviour, Stress and Emotional Intelligence. She shared her top 4 practical, science based hacks, that you can start using right away to support you in living a healthier lifestyle. See accompanying slide here - https://sites-herbertsmithfreehills.vuturevx.com/20/21553/landing-pages/pink-ribbon-dr-king.pdf Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia. The National Breast Cancer Foundation funds world-class research into the detection, prevention and a cure of breast cancer. The NBCF is committed to funding research to reach one determined goal: zero deaths from breast cancer by 2030. Watchers and listeners are invited to donate to the National Breast Cancer Foundation to help further research into prevention and cure. Herbert Smith Freehills will make our usual gift donation to the Foundation. - https://shoutforgood.com/fundraisers/herbertsmithfreehillsPRB