Grounded in Groundshot

BG Lab

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Епізодів 4

Останній 08.05.2026

Grounded in Groundshot is a series of conversations hosted by medical oncologist, researcher, and Associate Professor of Oncology and Public Health Sciences, Dr. Bishal Gyawali. In this series, we get to know giants in the field of oncology beyond their CVs. Each guest represents someone who inspires Dr. Gyawali, and is helping shape the future of cancer care. Whether you are a trainee, a senior oncologist, researcher, or someone with a lived experience of cancer, these conversations aim to uplift and inspire you to do exceptional things.

Епізоди

Episode 4 - Dr. Ian Tannock 08.05.2026 59хв

#4) BG is joined by Dr. Ian Tannock, Professor Emeritus from the University of Toronto and Princess Margaret Cancer Centre. In this episode we discuss how Dr. Tannock started his career in oncology and clinical trials (4:40), how he then became a clinical trials (14:12), cancer of the great toe (19:45), the Canadian mitoxantrone–prednisone trial (26:00), TAX-327 (32:00), experiences as a mentor (38:00), the role of industry in medical writing (39:30), Dr. Tannock’s optimism about the future of clinical trials (42:18), financial conflicts of interest (46:00), advice to fellows (48:30), what makes a good mentor (50:55), Dr. Tannock’s “evil red pen”, and more (56:00).
Episode 3 - Dr. Christopher Jackson 14.04.2026 46хв

#3) BG is joined by Dr. Christopher Jackson, Professor of Oncology from Otago University. In this episode, we discuss evidence-based medicine vs embracing uncertainty (6:45), dealing with people you disagree with (10:29), what motivated Dr. Jackson to pursue medicine and implementation science (16:53), rapid-fire questions: kids, best friends, mountains, and being the world’s #1 CrossFit athlete (in the right-handed, middle-aged, oncologist, intermediate, southern South Island of New Zealand division) (26:37), generalists vs specialists (29:59), patient advocacy groups and cancer policy (38:30), role models (42:26), and defining success (44:00).
Episode 2 - Dr. Elizabeth Eisenhauer 06.03.2026 1год 3хв

#2) BG is joined by Dr. Elizabeth Eisenhauer, Professor Emerita from Queen's University. In this episode, we discuss why BG admires Dr. Eisenhauer (2:45), maintaining work-life balance (7:35), women in oncology (11:18), Dr. Eisenhauer's biggest regrets in her career (14:45), being on a ventilator (19:00), inspiration to become a trialist (21:35), balancing hope with skepticism in clinical trials (32:39), the trial that would have made Dr. Eisenhauer a multi-millionaire (35:00), establishing the Cancer Research Institute with Dr. Eisenhauer's generous donation (43:00), RECIST criteria (47:48), transitioning into policy (56:40), and advice to young oncologists, mentees, and mentors (59:05).
Episode 1 - Meet BG 13.02.2026 54хв

#1) In our inaugural episode, BG Lab research assistant, Claire Diana-Gonsalves joins Dr. Gyawali for a wide-ranging discussion that covers: working in a HIC-setting vs an LMIC-setting (2:05), Dr. Gyawali’s pathway to research (9:40), mentorship and seeking out mentors (19:00), Dr. Gyawali’s passion for physics and how the discipline has altered his approach to research (39:08), and future plans for the podcast (53:08).