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COVID career pivots, caravan park biopsies and the dawn of email: Professor David Whiteman AM
Tune in as Professor David Whiteman AM shares stories from his early research days – from borrowing a UQ ute to collect blood samples from truck drivers on the roadside, to his good-natured “ding-dong rows” with long-time colleague and collaborator Professor Rachel Neale.
He looks back on a time when finding the latest published paper was a social event, and reflects on the people, passion and teamwork that have helped QIMR Berghofer consistently punch above its weight.
6th Aug 2025