My quest to cure prion disease — before it's too late | Sonia Vallabh

Sonia Vallabh is a biomedical researcher driven by a personal mission to find a cure for prion disease, which claimed her mother's life. She shares her emotional journey upon discovering her genetic mutation and the transformative impact it had on her life. Vallabh discusses innovative therapeutic approaches being developed at the Broad Institute, tackling the complexities of misfolded proteins. She reflects on the interplay of grief and hope in the context of parenting, while highlighting the broader implications of her research for related neurological disorders.