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How David Fajgenbaum saved his own life — and thousands of others
Worklife with Adam Grant
From Despair to Discovery
This chapter follows the remarkable journey of a physician scientist who, after confronting a life-threatening disease, took an unconventional route by experimenting with unproven drugs to find a cure. It highlights their emotional transformation and the creation of a nonprofit to aid others in similar situations, showcasing the impact of resilience and creativity in medical research. The discussion also delves into the challenges of drug development for rare diseases and the need for a mindset shift in the pharmaceutical industry.
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