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Gertrude Elion: The Rational Drug Designer

Gertrude Elion: The Rational Drug Designer

Episode 68 Published 2 weeks ago
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Finding a drug that works is only half of the challenge. Understanding WHY it works can open up paths to entire families of drugs that treat a myriad of diseases. Aarati tells the story of the Nobel Prize winning scientist who defied all expectations and created treatments for cancer, organ transplants, viral infections and more.

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