Pao, Dr William
Breakthrough: The Quest for Life-Changing Medicines
- ISBN 13:
- 9780861547340
- author:
- Pao, Dr William
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Oneworld Publications
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2025
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 23.6 x 15.2 x 3.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Science, Medical, Pharmacology,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Breakthrough: The Quest for Life-Changing Medicines by Dr William Pao explores the journey from laboratory to pharmacy in the discovery of eight revolutionary drugs. This book charts the innovative heart of biomedical research, celebrating the tireless work of scientists, doctors, patients and families fighting for better medical care. From potentially life-saving new treatments for cancer to everyday medicines like paracetamol, Dr Pao documents the fascinating stories behind these breakthroughs. With a behind-the-scenes look at the medicines that improve our lives, Breakthrough offers a captivating insight into the world of biomedical research. Foreword by Nobel Prize-Winner Harold Varmus and praised by Dame Kate Bingham and Art Levinson, this book is an essential read for anyone interested in medical innovation.