Show Notes
Turning biomedical discoveries into real-world care one story at a time. From UBC Faculty of Medicine, Office of Research, this is the Transforming Health Insights podcast, bringing you the stories behind the science. We’re sharing the people and ideas transforming health in B.C., making complex science accessible for everyone. From life-saving RNA breakthroughs, to AI helping to identify high-risk cancer patients earlier, to the next generation of cell therapies—hear it straight from the incredibly dedicated people making it happen. Featuring researchers, clinicians, patients and partners.
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