Show Notes
In this episode, we sit down with Professor Kev Dhaliwal, NHS respiratory consultant and lead at LifeArc, Centre for Rare Diseases. He talks with host Professor Robin Condliffe about the centre's patient-led approach to improving treatment and management of rare diseases and makes the case that investment in this area leads to better care across the board. Discover how a collaborative, innovative ethos is driving forward this life-changing science. Meet LifeArc. Let us know your thoughts: pod...
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