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Grounded in Groundshot

Grounded in Groundshot

BG Lab 4 episodes Latest May 8, 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.

Episodes

Episode 5 - Dr. Dario Trapani + Dr. Felipe Roitberg Jun 12, 2026 00:59:19 BG is joined by Dr. Dario Trapani and Dr. Felipe Roitberg. In this episode, we discuss Dr. Trapani’s success as an early-career oncologist (6:30), how Dr. Trapani got into oncology (11:00), finding time in a busy life (13:30), future goals (15:00), phase 1 trials and breast cancer (16:55), medical education and maintaining a critical mindset (19:15), defining success and advice for young people (2
Episode 4 - Dr. Ian Tannock May 8, 2026 00:59:21 #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 (3
Episode 3 - Dr. Christopher Jackson Apr 14, 2026 00:46:47 #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 (
Episode 2 - Dr. Elizabeth Eisenhauer Mar 6, 2026 01:03:40 #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
Episode 1 - Meet BG Feb 13, 2026 00:54:21 #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 f

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