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Mar 2023
22m 5s

Curing cancer, from bench to bedside

Garvan Institute of Medical Research
About this episode

Medical research sits at the intersection of the lab and the clinic. It's critical for translating breakthrough science into possible treatments for people. It's most successful when scientists and clinicians collaborate. Today, we're talking with Professor Anthony Joshua, one of Australia's leading oncologists and researchers, who is working to improve the treatment, survival and quality of life of cancer patients. 

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