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Second Opinions with John Crown

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Immunotherapy
Translational Research
Ovarian Cancer
Breast Cancer
Antibody-Drug Conjugates
Lung Cancer
Donald Trump
Irish Cinema
China
Translational Cancer Research
Cancer Research & Treatment
Gordon Hamilton-Fairley
Dublin City University
HER2
Personal Career Journey
Multiomics
Bi-Specific Antibodies
Bone Marrow Transplantation
Small Cell Lung Cancer
Public Funding For Science

Professor John Crown is a cancer specialist affiliated with St Vincent’s Hospital Group in Dublin, DCU and UCD. He’s worked in cancer medicine for 40 years. John has also served as a senator for 5 years.

In this series of podcasts John will talk to not only researchers and specialists in the healthcare area, but other interesting guests who’ve made their mark on politics, current affairs and worl... more

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Donal O’Shea, a Consultant Endocrinologist, is Clinical Director at St Vincent’s University Hospital and professor of Medicine at UCD.

In this episode of the podcast, he talks to John about growing up in a sporting family, his training at the world ... more

John chats to Lenny Abrahamson, best known for directing such films as Adam & Paul, Garage, What Richard Did and Room and TV series, Normal People. We hear about Lenny’s early life growing up in Dublin, his love of Philosophy and Science, life in Sta... more

Financial journalist, Eamonn Fingleton is John's guest in this episode of the podcast.

Eamonn has worked for the Financial Times, the Mirror, the Sun, The Irish Independent and Forbes Magazine. He’s also written a number of books including In the Ja... more

In this episode John speaks to financier, spin doctor and media personality, Anthony Scaramucci. Anthony worked on the first campaign to elect Donald Trump and subsequently, in 2017, spent 11 days as White House Communications Director.

In this inte... more

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Donal O'Shea
Professor of Medicine at University College Dublin; clinical director at St Vincent's University Hospital
St Vincent's University Hospital; University College Dublin
Episode: Episode 14 - Professor Donal O'Shea
Lenny Abrahamson
Ireland's leading film director, international acclaimed filmmaker
Film director, Element Pictures collaborator
Episode: Episode 13 - Lenny Abrahamson
Eamonn Fingleton
Author, financial journalist, commentator on economic and international affairs
Author and journalist (various outlets)
Episode: Episode 12 - Eamonn Fingleton
Anthony Scaramucci
Former White House communications director and financier
SkyBridge Capital (founder)
Episode: Episode 11 - Anthony Scaramucci
Tom Wright
Affiliated with the Brookings Institution; former NSC strategist and author
Brookings Institution; former National Security Council
Episode: Episode 10 - Tom Wright
Desmond Carney
Oncologist, cancer researcher and pioneering physician in Ireland
Mater Hospital Dublin
Episode: Episode 9 - Professor Des Carney
Shaun McCann
Professor of Haematology, influential in Irish medicine
St James's Hospital/Irish medical community
Episode: Episode 8 - Professor Shaun McCann
Ken O'Byrne
Oncologist and Professor of Cancer Research
Brisbane, Australia; lung cancer researcher
Episode: Episode 7 - Professor Ken O'Byrne
Anne Parle-McDermott
Director of the Life Sciences Institute at Dublin City University; Professor in the Department of Biotechnology
Dublin City University
Episode: Episode 6 - Professor Anne Parle-McDermott

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John Crown
Host of the podcast, cancer specialist and former Irish senator

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  • Thoroughly enjoyable

    First podcasts don’t get much better than this. This episode gives us an insight into how Dennis’ research has gone on to save thousands of women’s lives in Ireland and across the world. As a first time podcast host, John did a wonderful job and I can’t wait to hear more. You really don’t need to be a medical professional to enjoy this.

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Episode 14 - Professor Donal O'Shea
Q: What moment convinced you that GLP-1 therapies were more than just a lab curiosity?
Seeing insulin-like effects of GLP-1 on appetite and energy balance in patients, including surprising cases like psoriasis improvement and impulse control changes, demonstrated real-world impact beyond initial expectations.
Episode 14 - Professor Donal O'Shea
Q: How did your early training and experiences in Dublin influence your path into endocrinology?
Early exposure to endocrinology through mentors and a hands-on research project with recombinant growth hormone helped shape a long-term interest in translating basic science into clinical care.
Episode 5 - Dr Sara Hurvitz
Q: What has impressed you the most so far in some of the talks, and what topics are you looking forward to?
I'm impressed by novel combinations for aggressive breast cancers, data on circulating tumor DNA, and new therapies like CDK4/6 inhibitors; the field is rapidly evolving with data that may change practice.
Episode 5 - Dr Sara Hurvitz
Q: Sara, a couple of quick points. How have you enjoyed the meeting so far?
I've enjoyed it very much; attending since the early iterations and watching the Steering Committee grow has been amazing, and the talks are superb with cutting-edge technologies that promise to help patients.
Episode 11 - Anthony Scaramucci
Q: What are your thoughts on free speech and its impact on innovation?
He asserts free speech as a cornerstone of intellectual and economic growth, contrasting open discourse with authoritarian constraints and linking creativity to long-term prosperity.

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Across recent episodes, high-level conversations span cutting-edge cancer research, translational medicine, and health policy, often intersecting with global politics and economics. Guests include leading oncologists, researchers, and influential figures in government and media, with discussions on immunotherapy, biomarker technologies, clinical trials, and the healthcare systems that enable (or hinder) innovation. The format blends scientific depth with accessible storytelling and personal career origin stories, making complex medical advances and policy debates approachable for a broad audience. A notable strength is the seamless mix of laboratory science, patient-centered care, and real-world implications for health systems and public di... more

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