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January 20, 2025
UOW expert commentary (20 January)
UOW academics provide expert commentary, opinion and analysis on a range of ongoing and breaking news stories
Trump inauguration
Professor Markus Wagner can talk about the inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States. Professor Wagner says Trump will push his agenda, free from constitutional, legal and political guardrails. is an internationally recognised expert in international economic law and governance, international peace and security, as well as US and Australian constitutional law. He is the Director of the Transnational Law and Policy Centre at the 榴莲视频app of 榴莲视频app.
Trump inauguration and 40th Martin Luther King Jnr holiday
Dr Daniel Fleming says in an historic coincidence, Trump will be inaugurated as the 47th president of the United States on the 40th Martin Luther King Jr holiday. However, says Trump’s definition of greatness is radically different to King’s and “he has already demonstrated that he is more intent on making himself, not America, great again”.
Dr Fleming is a historian with expertise in the US civil rights movement, US history and politics, race, gender and class. His current research is focused on the influence of Martin Luther King Jr in Australia, and gun control and gun rights in the US. He is a lecturer in the School of Humanities and Social Inquiry.
Novak Djokovic skips post-match interview
Professor Troy Heffernan can talk about Novak Djokovic’s decision to skip yesterday’s post-match interview with a Channel Nine reporter. is an expert in sports marketing in the School of Business. He can discuss the role marketing principles play in the operations of sport organisations, sports marketing trends and how sport is used by sponsors to enhance their brand.
Should we sequence the DNA of all babies born in Australia?
Professor Stacy Carter is available to talk about an upcoming national Australian citizens’ jury on genomics in newborn bloodspot screening. Every year around 300,000 Australian newborns have their blood analysed to screen for a range of health conditions.
In an article coauthored in the authors say as genetic technologies improve, researchers are discussing options for updating the screening program. This might include sequencing the DNA of every baby born. They say it’s important to understand the views of the general public about any changes to newborn screening. The authors write:
Using genomics in newborn screening is relevant to everyone. Even if you don’t plan to have children, the Australian health system will have to cover any future health care costs of the screening program, its implementation and its outcomes.
This is why it’s important we understand the views of the general public as well as the views of scientists, health professionals and policy makers.
Professor Carter is an expert in health ethics and the Director of the Australian Centre for Health Engagement, Evidence and Values at UOW.
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