Calo Huang is a Senior Communications and Engagement Officer at the ANU John Curtin School of Medical Research.
Articles
Wicked problems and a lifelong quest to tackle them
In 1973, design theorist Horst Rittel and urban designer Melvin Webber made a provocative claim: “The search for scientific bases for confronting problems of social…
Rethinking a label: Has the term ‘Culturally and Linguistically Diverse’ lost its way?
Social categorisation – putting people who share common characteristics into boxes – helps us make sense of society. But when we start…
‘He never makes false promises’: the ANU scientist blending cultural practice with clinical care
Seven years ago, Dr Uday Yadav made a promise to his community in eastern Nepal. “I can’t do…
Health on the edge as Earth’s ‘Third Pole’ melts
When Dr Yen Le first set foot in Ladakh, India, she was captivated by its picturesque landscapes –…
The irony of iron: why excess iron raises the risks of type two diabetes
While COVID-19 has dominated headlines over the past three years, it’s not the only pandemic we’ve been confronting.…