Pao, Dr William

Breakthrough: The Quest for Life-Changing Medicines

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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
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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.

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