Katalin Karikó is a Hungarian-American biochemist. She is one of the inventors of mRNA technology. Full transcript available at: thejspod.com. Episode recorded on 15 February 2023.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Katalin Karikó, a Nobel laureate, transformed medicine with her pioneering mRNA research, vital for COVID-19 vaccines. She shares her inspiring journey from a butcher's daughter in Hungary to a scientific trailblazer, overcoming adversity and skepticism in her field. The conversation dives into the intricate role of mRNA in health and potential future therapies for cancer. Karikó also discusses the challenges she faced in academia and the importance of resilience, highlighting that the mRNA breakthrough almost didn't happen!

Katalin Karikó, a scientist who overcame obstacles and oppression, discusses her journey to make a meaningful discovery, from facing rejection and dismissal to winning the Nobel Prize. Topics include the importance of identifying anomalies in research, challenges faced in promoting mRNA, the broad impact of her discovery, and the potential of mRNA as a versatile platform.