Med Tech Talks Podcast

Robert Klupacs, CEO of the Bionics Institute, a world leader in medical device development, talks to leaders, investors, researchers and entrepreneurs in the med tech industry. He delves into their story, who and what motivated them along the way, and their advice to those following a similar path. He also explores the concept of innovation, and what it will take to improve the translation of innovation into commercialisation to change the lives of people living with challenging medical conditions.

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Recent Episodes
  • Inside The Eye and Ear Hospital with CEO Brendon Gardner
    Mar 28, 2025 – 36:46
  • Insights on Commercialisation, Spinouts, and Entrepreneurship with Dr Alastair Hick
    Feb 7, 2025 – 38:13
  • Revolutionising Stroke Diagnosis: Scott Kirkland on EMVision's Portable Brain Scanner
    Dec 13, 2024 – 39:11
  • Beyond Opioids: Justin Zenanko’s Vision for Spinal Fusion and Chronic Pain Relief
    Nov 1, 2024 – 45:34
  • Unlocking Early-Stage Biotech: Dr Amir Zalcenstein on Transformative Science and Venture Capital
    Oct 22, 2024 – 40:24
  • Seeding success at WEHI Ventures: Funding early-stage research with Dr Anne-Laure Puaux
    Sep 17, 2024 – 35:30
  • Success breeds success: Catalysing commercialisation with Dr Megan Baldwin
    Jul 12, 2024 – 32:21
  • The power of digital health with ANDHealth CEO and Managing Director Bronwyn Le Grice
    Jul 5, 2024 – 42:26
  • Investing in mental health innovations with Alon Greenspan.
    Jun 12, 2024 – 25:53
  • Growing a global business with Trajan Co-founder Stephen Tomisich
    Apr 15, 2024 – 42:26
  • Insights into innovation investment from venture capitalist Dr Chris Smith
    Mar 12, 2024 – 37:59
  • Vaccines, funding reforms and improving equity in medical research with NHMRC CEO Professor Steve Wesselingh
    Mar 8, 2024 – 26:08
  • Grit and sacrifice on the journey to commercialisation with Dr Dean Freestone
    Dec 15, 2023 – 29:53
  • A former politician's perspective of Australia’s med tech industry with The Hon. Jaala Pulford
    Nov 17, 2023 – 37:09
  • Equalising access to antenatal healthcare through med tech with A/Prof Fiona Brownfoot
    Nov 3, 2023 – 32:28
  • From clinician to entrepreneur with Dr Devinder Chauhan
    Sep 28, 2023 – 41:47
  • The highs and lows of med tech entrepreneurship with Professor Andrew Wilks and Dr Chris Burns
    Aug 11, 2023 – 38:19
  • Creating an environment for innovation to succeed with Professor Moira O'Bryan
    Jul 25, 2023 – 34:09
  • Dr Andreas Fouras, Founding CEO of 4DMedical - Bionics Institute 2023 Innovation Lecture special
    May 24, 2023 – 32:50
  • Kylie Walker, CEO of ATSE - Bionics Institute 2023 Innovation Lecture special
    May 24, 2023 – 33:36
  • Taking affirmative action to achieve equity in science with Professor Anne Kelso AO
    Apr 21, 2023 – 30:06
  • Lessons from the US med tech market with Dr Jeremy Buzzard
    Apr 12, 2023 – 30:48
  • The importance of storytelling for successful innovation with Corrie McLeod
    Mar 24, 2023 – 24:25
  • Embracing the valley of death with Dr Emma Ball
    Mar 15, 2023 – 24:03
  • Improving Australia’s translational research outcomes with Andrew Maxwell
    Mar 3, 2023 – 25:26
  • The Cochlear blueprint for successful innovation with CEO Dig Howitt
    Feb 20, 2023 – 29:36
  • Deconstructing the Australian Med Tech Ecosystem with Dr Paul Minty
    Feb 13, 2023 – 28:45
  • Innovating to prevent heart disease with Professor Karlheinz Peter
    Feb 2, 2023 – 30:29
  • Bionic eye commercialisation with Dr Ash Attia
    Jan 25, 2023 – 25:23
  • Understanding global med tech markets with Neo-Bionica CEO Dr Ludovic Labat
    Jan 6, 2023 – 29:58
  • How to talk to a venture capitalist with Sarah Meibusch
    Nov 18, 2022 – 34:55
  • Pioneering a new treatment for Alzheimer's with Professor Kate Hoy
    Nov 11, 2022 – 36:45
  • Innovation Lecture Podcast Special
    Oct 14, 2022 – 01:37:51
  • Bridging communication between academia, industry and governments with Dr Megan O’Connor
    Sep 21, 2022 – 35:22
  • Embracing failure to succeed in business with Lusia Guthrie
    Sep 5, 2022 – 32:33
  • Transforming maternal healthcare with Professor Michelle McIntosh
    Aug 23, 2022 – 34:33
  • A father’s struggle inspires an epilepsy treatment system with Professor Mark Cook AO
    Jul 28, 2022 – 39:59
  • A multidisciplinary approach to innovation with Professor David Grayden
    Jul 27, 2022 – 34:14
  • Perspiration and commercialisation with A/Prof Tom Oxley
    Jul 7, 2022 – 34:55
  • Australia's place in the med tech landscape with Dr Erol Harvey
    Jul 7, 2022 – 24:33
  • Cochlear implants and the future of AI with Professor James Fallon
    Jul 7, 2022 – 20:22
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