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Apr 2024
1h 43m

#691 Nature & The Brain - Dr. Jeff Karp

PAUL GILMARTIN
About this episode
Dr. Jeff Karp is a Harvard Medical School professor and bioengineer. He works in the fields of drug delivery, medical devices, stem cell therapeutics, and tissue adhesives and has been recognized by MIT as being one of the top innovators in the world. He talks with Paul about his work, his relationship with nature, and how life led him to where he is now. Wa ... Show More
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