Change Happens with Prof. Andrew Wilks - episode 59

Change Happens

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"The moment of discovery, that sense of awe and wonderment, is something I wish every scientist could experience."

In this captivating episode, Professor Andrew Wilks takes us on a journey from the council estates of Liverpool to the forefront of molecular cancer biology. A scientist-turned-entrepreneur, Andrew’s career spans the discovery of JAK proteins, founding 12 biotech companies, and achieving the rare trifecta: discovering a protein, developing a therapeutic molecule, and creating a medicine that changes lives.

Andrew’s story is one of curiosity, resilience, and unwavering determination to make a difference in cancer research and beyond.

In this episode, Andrew shares:

The exhilaration of finding something no one else ever has.
Managing the emotional highs and lows of scientific breakthroughs.
Transitioning from academia to entrepreneurship and the lessons learned along the way.
Nurturing young scientists to experience their own "numinous" moments.

Host: Jenelle McMaster Deputy CEO Oceania and Markets Leader at EY.

Guest: Prof Andrew Wilks Molecular biologist and cancer cell biologist

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