
In Scientific Dialogue With...WIRF Podcast
The Women and Infants Research Foundation (WIRF) is excited to launch the "In Scientific Dialogue With..." Podcast. This monthly feature highlights the groundbreaking work of inspiring guests who are not only advancing scientific research but also making a real difference in the lives of mothers and newborns, transforming the landscape of care for generations to come. You will hear from medical researchers, clinicians, nurses, midwives, and other healthcare professionals who are transforming women’s, maternal, and newborn health in Western Australia.
Each episode will spotlight the diverse individuals driving change through innovative research and clinical practices, with a special focus on areas such as preterm birth prevention, maternal mental health, neonatology, gynaecology, and more.
The podcast will also highlight the contributions of those working in allied health, femtech, and clinical audits, offering a holistic view of the multidisciplinary efforts shaping the future of healthcare in WA and beyond.
In Scientific Dialogue With...WIRF Podcast
#5 In Scientific Dialogue With...Dr Kate Buchanan, Post Doctoral Research Fellow in Midwifery at ECU School of Nursing and Midwifery
Welcome to In Scientific Dialogue With.....The Women and Infants Research Foundation’s (WIRF's) podcast series celebrating the pioneers shaping the future of women’s, maternal and newborn health.
This series spotlights incredible individuals driving innovation – medical researchers, clinicians, nurses, midwives, and professionals in allied health.
Each episode’s guest will discuss their innovative work and how it may transform maternal care and clinical practices from improving preterm birth outcomes to maternal mental health, gynaecology, and more.
So, sit back and join us for In Scientific Dialogue With.
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Welcome to episode 5 of the In Scientific Dialogue With….
I’m your host Vicki Main and in this episode Dr Kate Buchanan is on the show.
Dr Kate Buchanan is a Post Doctoral Research Fellow at ECU and Honorary Research Consultant at Fiona Stanley Hospital. She is an emerging midwifery research leader and a speaker at the upcoming 2025 WIRF Scientific Dialogue.
Welcome Dr Kate Buchanan.