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My quest to cure prion disease — before it's too late | Sonia Vallabh
Jul 16, 2024
Biomedical researcher Sonia Vallabh shares her quest to cure prion disease after discovering her genetic mutation. The podcast delves into her journey, from genetic prion disease discovery to research pursuits for therapy. It explores using CRISPR for prevention, challenges of testing new medicines, and reflections on family, genetics, and scientific breakthroughs.
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- Sonia Vallabh's journey emphasizes the significance of proactive measures against prion disease.
- Research focusing on deactivating disease-causing proteins before brain damage holds promise for prevention strategies.
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Sonia Bolev's Life-Changing Diagnosis
Sonia Bolev's journey into science and medicine was kick-started by a personal diagnosis that revealed her genetic risk for a fatal prion disease. After discovering her high-risk mutation, Sonia and her husband, Eric, embarked on a transformative path of education and career change to confront the disease head-on. Their commitment led them to lead a lab at the Broad Institute dedicated to developing therapies for prion disease.
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