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Gene Therapy – Behind the Science

Gene Therapy – Behind the Science

FromScience Will Win


Gene Therapy – Behind the Science

FromScience Will Win

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Length:
25 minutes
Released:
Oct 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Gene therapy is a revolutionary field of science that has the potential to transform lives. It presents this big question; What if we could treat a disease at its root cause, rather than just the symptoms? On the first episode of Science Will Win, host Adam Rutherford takes us through the history, science, and significance of gene therapy.Featuring guests:Dirk Vander Mijnsbrugge, Vice President, Medical Affairs, Rare Diseases, PfizerDurhane Wong-Rieger, President & CEO at Canadian Organization for Rare DisordersLaurence Woollard, Director, On The Pulse ConsultancySonal Bhatia, Chief Medical Officer, Rare Disease, Pfizer 
Released:
Oct 8, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (17)

Science Will Win is a podcast that takes listeners under the microscope of some of the most promising medical innovations, exploring therapies that have the potential to shape the future of healthcare and offer new hope to patients around the world. Through conversations with a diverse line-up of guests, including scientists and experts, patient advocates, and, most importantly, patients themselves, each miniseries will focus on a unique healthcare challenge, diving into the fascinating science, policy challenges, and potential to transform patients’ lives for the better. Science Will Win is hosted by Adam Rutherford, geneticist, writer, broadcaster, and lecturer at University College London. This podcast is powered by Pfizer.