In this special series of From Newcastle we celebrate the 25th Anniversary of The International Centre for Life.
With introduction from Linda Conlon, Chief Executive of Life.
Opened in the year 2000, Life is a unique science hub in the heart of Newcastle upon Tyne where scientists, clinicians, technologists and educationalists work side-by-side on one site. The NHS and Newcastle University are key partners onsite; the pioneering research and patient treatments carried out here have earned international recognition and are helping people live better lives.
In this episode, we talk to Sir John Burn, Professor of Clinical Genetics at Newcastle University. Explore the groundbreaking medical treatments developed at Life, enhancing the lives of those with genetic and neuromuscular diseases.
Find out more about Professor Sir John Burn’s research at https://www.ncl.ac.uk/medical-sciences/people/profile/johnburn.html
Take part in Life’s 25th birthday celebrations: https://www.life.org.uk/whats-on/
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