Professor Dame Pamela Shaw
Summary
In this episode, host Lauren Laverne interviews Professor Dame Pamela Shaw, a pioneering neurologist and founder of the Sheffield Institute for Translational Neuroscience. Shaw discusses her journey from growing up in Kuwait to dedicating her career to tackling motor neurone disease, including the development of groundbreaking treatments like Tofersen. She shares personal anecdotes about her family, her love for gardening, and the emotional impact of her work, while selecting eight tracks that range from Handel to Joni Mitchell. The episode highlights her passion for translating scientific …
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